Dr. Deepu Thomas

Dr Deepu Thomas has over a decade of experience of working as a consultant, with both the NHS and the private sector. He has vast experience in diagnosing and management a wide range of mental health conditions. This includes depression, bipolar affective disorders, anxiety disorders adult ADHD, Autistic Spectrum conditions and psychotic illness.

He has undertaken advance training in the pharmacological management of various conditions, and holds a Clinical Certificate from the British Association of Psychopharmacology.Dr Thomas also has expertise in medicolegal work. He is a serving Medical Member on the First-tier Tribunal, Health, Education and Social Care Chamber (Mental Health). In addition he provides expert reports and oral evidence at Court trials, Parole Board hearings and Mental Health Tribunals.

Dr Thomas has a keen interest in teaching, and has held honorary teaching positions with the Medical Schools including Liverpool University, Manchester University and the University of Central Lancashire. He has supervised trainee psychiatrists and is a medical appraiser. He is an examiner with the General Medical Council for the PLAB (medical licencing) examinations.

Dr Thomas served as the Medical Lead for the Mental Illness/Personality Disorder service at his services, being responsible for the line management and supervision of several consultants and specialty doctors. In this role he had active involvement in clinical governance, leading on investigations and development of the medium secure personality disorder services. He has participated in research projects, national and local audits, has been published in peer reviewed journals and has presented posters in international conferences.