Dr Frank Furlong

I am a Registered and Chartered Forensic and Educational Psychologist and Expert Witness. I carry out assessments in a range of areas, which include (but are not limited to): Mental Capacity, Cognitive Functioning, Criminal Proceedings, Educational Needs, Personal Injury and Medical Negligence. 

My specialist fields are in Education and Psychology, both as a qualified Teacher and as a Chartered Psychologist, with a combined twenty years’ experience in dealing with people’s emotional and learning needs. I hold degrees in Education and Psychology, with higher degrees in Educational Psychology and Forensic Psychology.

My private practice focuses on the psychological assessment of adults and children with respect to their individual cognitive and psychological functioning.

I am the lead Psychologist for ACPAS and past Course Director for Birmingham Educational Workshops (an organisation which supports the learning and mental health needs of adults and children with Specific Learning Difficulties).

Over 20 years’ experience as a Consultant Psychologist engaged in Medico-Legal work, providing independent Psychological Assessments and advice to the Family and Criminal Courts, as well as a range of Medico-Legal Agencies.

Specialist Areas of Work:

• Care Proceedings
• Criminal Proceedings
• Cognitive/Intellectual Ability
• Mental Capacity – Litigation, Financial, Adoption and/or Placement, Forced Marriage, Sexual Relations, Consent to Medical Treatment
• Learning Disabilities
• Personal injury and Medical Negligence
• Specific Learning Difficulties – Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Suggestibility

Willing to Do:

Legal Aid

Single Joint Expert

I began medico-legal reporting around 2005.  I have received hundreds, if not thousands of Instructionsand produced the same quantity of reports during this time. 

I have attended court many times over my 20+ years' experience as an Expert Witness. 

Instruction Ratio - 60:40 in favour of the Claimant

Trained In the legal aspects of report writing and giving evidence in Court. I have received accredited expert witness training and I am experienced in preparing court reports and giving evidence in court.

Health and Care Professions Council (registered number: PYL05746), British Psychological Society (membership number: 35593).