Meet Dr Paul Egleston

Dr Paul Egleston is a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist with over 25 years of experience in the assessment, treatment, and management of individuals with complex mental health needs. He qualified in Medicine in 1998 (MB ChB) and became a Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) in 2002. Paul received his Certificate of Completion of Training in Forensic Psychiatry in 2007 and is included on the General Medical Council Specialist Register. He is also approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983 as having special expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorder.

  • Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist, MB ChB, MRCPsych

    • Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych)

    • On the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register – Forensic Psychiatry

    • Approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983

    • Practises in line with GMC and Royal College of Psychiatrists Codes of Ethics and Professional Standards

  • Since 2006, Paul has been employed as a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist at Rampton High Security Hospital, where he has worked extensively across mental illness and personality disorder services at all levels of security. He served for several years as the medical lead for the hospital’s Personality Disorder Service, overseeing complex clinical care for high-risk patients. In addition to his clinical practice, Paul has undertaken the judicial role of Medical Member of the First Tier Tribunal (Mental Health) since 2012.

  • Paul specialises in the assessment and management of severe and enduring mental disorders, including personality disorder and complex mental illness, particularly within high-security settings. He has a strong interest in forensic psychiatry at the interface of law and medicine, with significant expertise in risk assessment, treatment planning, and expert psychiatric testimony.

    • Extensive experience in psychiatric assessment and treatment planning for complex mental disorders

    • Skilled in the assessment and management of personality disorder and severe mental illness across high, medium, and low secure services

    • Approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act with expertise in diagnosis and mental health law

    • Proficient in preparing independent psychiatric reports for courts and parole boards, with clear and evidence-based recommendations

    • Informed by a strong academic background, with publications in peer-reviewed journals contributing to forensic psychiatry practice

  • Paul provides clinical supervision and training to multidisciplinary teams within high-security forensic services, supporting the development of best practice in the assessment and management of complex mental disorders. He also contributes to the training of psychiatrists and other healthcare professionals, with a focus on mental health law, risk assessment, and the treatment of personality disorder and severe mental illness.

Paul is a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist, MB ChB, MRCPsych, with over 25 years’ experience in the assessment, treatment, and management of individuals with complex mental health needs. He practises in line with GMC and Royal College of Psychiatrists professional and ethical standards.

He has extensive expertise across secure psychiatric services, including both mental illness and personality disorder pathways, and has provided clinical leadership within high-security settings for many years. Paul’s specific interests include the assessment of complex psychiatric presentations, personality disorder, and the interface between mental health and risk of serious offending. In addition to his clinical practice, he has significant experience in preparing independent psychiatric reports for courts and parole hearings, as well as acting as a medical member of the First Tier Tribunal (Mental Health).

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