Psychiatric assessments

Risk assessment/Substance abuse

The clinical psychology team at Orchard House has significant experience in the research and clinical application of research in the area of risk assessment with regard to parenting issues. Residential and non- residential assessments can be provided.

Adult psychiatric assessments can be conducted at Orchard House. Our NHS Consultant Psychiatrist has extensive experience working with patients with a variety of psychiatric conditions. Assessments can be conducted with recommendations for psychiatric management and/or intervention.

Paediatric assessments

Dr Rebecca Mann who is an NHS Consultant Paediatrician at Musgrove Park Hospital is available to provide paediatric management and/or intervention. She has considerable experience working with parents and children. She also has considerable experience working in childcare proceedings and in child protection.

Assessment of contact

At Orchard House we are able to offer assessments of contact between children and parents on a non- residential basis.