Director

I qualified as an Occupational Therapist in 2015 and since then I have steadily career progressed through my experience in the NHS and private setting.

My core ethos embedded in this practice is to promote functional independence through specialised treatment programmes and bespoke advice.

I have a varied caseload of neurological conditions including but not limited to motor neuron disease, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, traumatic and acquired brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, cortical basal syndrome, stroke (all types), cerebellar ataxia, muscular dystrophy and Guillain-Barre Syndrome. I have extensive experience in upper limb management in relation to spasticity and splinting, cognitive-communicative deficits including standardised cognitive assessments, different methods of manual handling and equipment, and I have a level 4 qualification in Single Handed Care. My current role also facilitates my development in leadership skills.

Due to my experience, I work with cases requiring cognitive rehabilitation, manual handling, spinal injuries, specialist equipment, home adaptation, long-term condition management, postural management, palliative care and fatigue management.

I accept instructions from both claimant and defendant solicitors and insurers. I have undergone formal training in the medico-legal process and am fully aware of my responsibilities under Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) pertaining to expert witnesses.

I support Headway West London on an ad hoc basic facilitating their group therapy for people living with brain injuries.

Special interest areas:

• Head and neck cancer

• Neurological conditions including postural management

• Manual handling

Professional Affiliations

RCOT including Specialist Section - Neurological Practice (SSNP)

CORU Regulating Health and Social Care in Ireland

HCPC

Professional Education

2015 BSc Occupational Therapy, National University of Ireland, Galway - 1st Class Honours Degree

Occupational Therapist

I qualified as an Occupational Therapist from Queen Margaret University in 2010 and have worked in several large NHS Trusts in London developing my career.

Since 2013 I have worked exclusively in neurological settings including stroke, neurology, specialist neurological rehabilitation, community neurological rehabilitation and long term conditions management. I spent the past 7 years working within a major trauma centre for a large London based organisation. This role was to assess and treat people with traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries from the intensive care unit through to discharge to rehabilitation settings or back home.

At present I also work in a NHS community rehabilitation team who treat people with any neurological injury including stroke, trauma, spinal conditions and long term chronic conditions such as motor neurone disease, Parkinson’s and multiple sclerosis.

I have an in depth understanding of the impact of neurological disability on patients and their families in the long term and work closely with both to help them to build insight and understanding into how to manage the physical, cognitive and emotional effects of traumatic injuries on long term function.

I have built excellent links with third sector organisations to help support patients and families throughout their journey after leaving hospital.

In addition, I also organise and teach on courses aimed at therapists and nurses focussing on optimum management of neurological injuries.

I accept instructions from both claimant and defendant solicitors and insurers. I have undergone formal training in the medico-legal process and am fully aware of my responsibilities under Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) pertaining to expert witnesses.

Special Interests areas:

• Medico-legal reports

• Neurological conditions

Operational Lead

I have years of experience working in facilities and management for different companies in both the public and private sector.

Although I don’t have healthcare experience, this role provides me with opportunity to use my skills in a new way assisting the day to day running of the business and supporting clients needs as required, while also learning about healthcare teams and approaches used by our experienced occupational therapists.

Special Interests:

• Facilities management

• Health and safety

• Data security

• Football

• Running