Clinical Services

• Mental ill health is the largest single cause of disability in the UK.
• We treat mental disorders (anxiety, bipolar affective, depression, memory problems, perinatal, psychosis & reactions to stress), behavioural disorders (addictions, eating disorders & impulse control) and developmental disorders (adult ADHD, autistic spectrum & personality disorders).
• Early intervention in many of these disorders reduces the negative impact on sufferers and their families.
• We offer prompt access to a broad range of specialists including consultant psychiatrists, registered psychologists, psychotherapists, hypnotherapists and nutrition consultants. Many of our therapists use integrated approaches to treatment and we work as a team.
• At the initial assessment individuals are provided with a full explanation of their diagnosis and expert guidance on the best evidence based treatment options.

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• Alcohol and drug misuse can lead to health, social, vocational, educational, legal and family problems.
• It is estimated that 6.6 million adults in England consume alcohol excessively (21-50 units per week for men and 14-35 units for women), and 2.3 million at harmful levels (above 50 and 35 units).
• 11 million people between the age of 16 & 59 have used drugs in England & Wales, and there are 320,000 people using drugs in a way that severely harms their health & functioning.
• Sex addiction may affect up to 6% in the UK (4:1 male to female ratio) and similar levels of gambling addiction are seen.
• We offer a highly confidential outpatient service for clients and their families across a range of settings, as well as access to residential and day care in the UK and overseas.

Dr Gary Bell Dr Philip Hopley Mr Steve Kirby Dr Ian Martin Dr Guy Moss Mr Justin Parker Dr Niamh Power Dr Sarah Sproson Dr Gavin Weeks

Memory Assessment Service

Core Assessment

• Initial consultation, including pre-diagnosis counselling by a specialist Consultant Psychiatrist within one week of referral.
• Same/next day neuro-imaging utilising either MRI Brain Scan or the Aquilion One 640 slice CT Brain Scan.
• Same/next day blood tests, urinalysis, Echocardiogram and ECG.
• Follow up consultation one week later with a Consultant Psychiatrist to review test results, discuss diagnosis and agree management as indicated.

Optional Services

• Specific neuropsychological testing as appropriate for patients where symptoms are atypical, early onset, or where diagnosis remains unclear.
• Evaluation of response to treatment and signposting for additional services.
• Cognitive Activation Therapy Sessions.

Mental Capacity Assessment Service

• Detailed assessment and report on mental capacity for Lasting Power of Attorney, Court of Protection, Testamentary Capacity and Advanced Decisions and standard tests of capacity enshrined in the Mental Capacity Act 2007.

Prof Cornelius Katona Dr Ian Martin Dr Guy Moss

• In the UK, absenteeism due to mental ill health costs £15.1bn pa in reduced productivity at work. 'Presenteeism' (lost productivity while at work) accounts for 1.5 times as much working time lost at higher cost because it is more common among higher-paid staff.
• LPP Consulting provide corporate clients a comprehensive range of clinical services through medical insurance or on a direct fee basis.
• We offer prompt access to specialists in mental health in London and beyond: Locations.
• We liaise closely with HR, Occupational Health departments and Primary Care physicians.
• Anonymised data can be audited, helping organisations to identify 'hot spots' of mental ill health. This offers the opportunity to tackle specific organisational, team or individual issues through our resilience programme.
• We also offer screening for mental wellbeing via on-line psychometric instruments.
• Using conservative estimates, our interventions generate an ROI of £10 or more for every £1 invested.

• LPP Consulting assist the Courts and other organisations in matters relating to mental health in crime; medical negligence & professional competence; personal injury; employment-related issues; family matters; alcohol & drug abuse; mental capacity and immigration.
• A consultant forensic psychiatrist or most appropriate specialist will make the necessary assessment and provide their report within the agreed timescale.
• Our experts have considerable experience in giving oral evidence across the full range of legal settings.

Dr Philip Hopley Dr Ian Martin Dr Guy Moss Dr Niamh Power Dr Dominic de Souza