Dr Tom Carnwath
Probate Solicitors
Dr Tom Carnwath
52 Welsh Row, Nantwich
# Dr Tom Carnwath - Expert Witness Psychiatrist
Dr Tom Carnwath is an independent expert witness psychiatrist based in Nantwich, specialising in medico-legal reporting across complex psychiatric and addiction cases. With over two decades of experience as a qualified Consultant Psychiatrist and Fellow of both the Royal College of Psychiatrists and Royal College of General Practitioners, he provides authoritative reports for solicitors, courts and legal representatives.
His practice primarily serves claimants and defendants in civil litigation, as well as criminal proceedings requiring psychiatric expertise. He works with instructing solicitors across personal injury claims, employment disputes, family proceedings and insurance matters. His dual expertise in General Adult Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry—combined with GP training—enables him to assess complex cases involving trauma, substance abuse, occupational stress and mental capacity issues.
What distinguishes Dr Carnwath is his extensive background in NHS Addiction Psychiatry combined with academic credentials; he served as Honorary Senior Lecturer at Imperial College London and has published approximately forty scientific papers. He demonstrates strong procedural knowledge, respecting Civil Procedure Rules and court timetables whilst maintaining close collaboration with legal teams.
He typically completes reports within four to six weeks, with expedited assessments available when necessary. Though based in Nantwich with regular clinics in Manchester and Darlington, Dr Carnwath travels extensively across the UK, working frequently in Newcastle, Birmingham, London and Wales to accommodate client needs.
Dr Tom Carnwath is an independent expert witness psychiatrist based in Nantwich, specialising in medico-legal reporting across complex psychiatric and addiction cases. With over two decades of experience as a qualified Consultant Psychiatrist and Fellow of both the Royal College of Psychiatrists and Royal College of General Practitioners, he provides authoritative reports for solicitors, courts and legal representatives.
His practice primarily serves claimants and defendants in civil litigation, as well as criminal proceedings requiring psychiatric expertise. He works with instructing solicitors across personal injury claims, employment disputes, family proceedings and insurance matters. His dual expertise in General Adult Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry—combined with GP training—enables him to assess complex cases involving trauma, substance abuse, occupational stress and mental capacity issues.
What distinguishes Dr Carnwath is his extensive background in NHS Addiction Psychiatry combined with academic credentials; he served as Honorary Senior Lecturer at Imperial College London and has published approximately forty scientific papers. He demonstrates strong procedural knowledge, respecting Civil Procedure Rules and court timetables whilst maintaining close collaboration with legal teams.
He typically completes reports within four to six weeks, with expedited assessments available when necessary. Though based in Nantwich with regular clinics in Manchester and Darlington, Dr Carnwath travels extensively across the UK, working frequently in Newcastle, Birmingham, London and Wales to accommodate client needs.
Services offered
Personal injury and post-traumatic stress assessmentChildhood abuse psychological effectsDrug and alcohol-related criminal casesPsychiatric negligence reportsCriminal compensation assessmentsOccupational stress evaluationEmployment tribunal reportsFamily and childcare proceedingsMental capacity assessmentInsurance and pension disputes