Glen Meaden, BSc, DiPSW, AMHP & BIA
Independent Social Worker
Glen Meaden, BSc, DiPSW, AMHP & BIA is an Independent Social Worker expert specializing in mental health assessments, learning disabilities, and forensic social work. With a career encompassing adult social care, mental capacity evaluations, and safeguarding, he brings a nuanced understanding of complex social and legal frameworks to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating mental health conditions, assessing capacity and liberty issues, and evaluating whether social care standards have been met. Mr. Meaden has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the UK, involving mental health tribunals, parole boards, and court protection cases. His Psychology BSc (Hons) from Open University, along with certifications as an AMHP and BIA, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of responsibility in disputes involving mental health and social care issues.