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Alice Barton
BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy

IntroductionI qualified as an Occupational therapist in 1998. Since then I have had a variety of post graduate experience working both within the UK and New Zealand. I specialise in Adult Physical Disability and Community Care.I am currently contracted... View Expert >>
Alison Biggs

IntroductionI qualified as an Occupational Therapist in 1993, since when I have specialised in the field of back pain, pain management, work rehabilitation and ergonomic assessment for many years.Having conducted private practice for a number of... View Expert >>
Alison Somek
MHM, DipCOT

IntroductionI qualified as an Occupational Therapist in 1976 and have worked mainly in the field of Trauma and Orthopaedics, gaining most of my clinical experience at The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, London and Stanmore. I have experience... View Expert >>
Angela Finch
BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy

IntroductionI qualified from The University of Northumbria with a BSc Hons in Occupational therapy in 1995. My main area of expertise is in adult mental health and community rehabilitation related to physical disability. I have significant experience... View Expert >>
Caroline Molloy
BSc Occupational Therapy

IntroductionI qualified as an Occupational Therapist in 1985, and have since gained a broad range of experience, both clinically and managerially. I now work in independent practice and take on a number of assessments for care equipment and support... View Expert >>
Caz Lyall
PhD, MA, MSc , BSc

IntroductionI qualified as an Occupational Therapist in South Africa in 1988. I have experience in a variety of acute and rehabilitation settings in South Africa, the UK and Australia, but have specialised in neurology since 1993, working with clients... View Expert >>
Celine Donaghey
DipCOT, MSc Education for Primary Health

IntroductionI qualified as an Occupational Therapist from the University of Ulster in 1986 and have worked largely in the field of physical disability, but also in mental health and education. I specialise in community / intermediate care, care of... View Expert >>
Charmaine Grech
B Phil, DIPOT (Malta)

IntroductionI qualified as an Occupational Therapist in 1993 and have since had a varied experience in the field of physical disability, both in UK and overseas, particularly in trauma and orthopaedics, neurology, paediatrics and general medicine... View Expert >>
Claire Umpleby Turner
BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy

IntroductionI qualified as an Occupational Therapist in 1998 and have specialised as a paediactric Occupational therpay since I am a self-motivated individual with high energy, initiative and focus. I have a keen insight into the needs and views... View Expert >>
David Baker
MRes, BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy

IntroductionI qualified as an Occupational Therapist in 2003 and since 2004 I have been working within the specialist field of hand therapy. I have a range of highly developed skills in treatment and assessment of a variety of hand related conditions,... View Expert >>
Elise Warner
BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy

IntroductionI qualified as an Occupational Therapist in 1996 and have specialised in the field of physical disability throughout my career, including management of patients with various neurological conditions (including stroke), medical and surgical... View Expert >>
Elizabeth Roger
BSc , DIPCOT

IntroductionI qualified as an Occupational Therapist in 1982 from the Grampian School of Occupational Therapy, Aberdeen since when I have had experience of working within a wide variety of treatment settings for statutory and charitable providers... View Expert >>
Emma Royal
MSc Neurological Rehabilitaion, BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy

IntroductionI qualified as an Occupational Therapist in 1994 and have specialised in the field of Neurology since the year 2000. My current position is as Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist for Community Health Buckinghamshire and Buckinghamshire... View Expert >>
Erika Johnson
BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy, BA (Hons) Sociology

IntroductionI qualified as an Occupational Therapist in 2002, and have specialised in the field of neurology since this time. My particular interest is in Acquired Brain Injury where I have experience dealing with clients with physical and cognitive... View Expert >>
Fiona Powell
MSc , BSc

IntroductionI qualified as an Occupational Therapist in 1994 from Nene College in Northampton. I am an experienced Occupational Therapist in the field of physical disability, particularly relating to musculo-skeletal injuries / conditions and neurology.My... View Expert >>
Frances Critchley
DipCOT

IntroductionI qualified as a Occupational Therapist from the Derby School of Occupational Therapy in 1985. Following a period gaining general experience in hospital and community settings, I then specialised in the field of Paediatrics in 1998. I... View Expert >>
Gina Gush
BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy

IntroductionI qualified as an Occupational Therapist in 2000 from the University of Cape Town, South Africa and have specialised in the area of neurological rehabilitation. I have gained extensive experience in assessment, treatment and management... View Expert >>
Heather Appleby
BSc (Hons), DM

IntroductionI am an experienced Occupational Therapist, having qualified from the London School of Occupational Therapy in 1995. I have specialised in the field of adult physical disability gaining a broad range of clinical experience within the... View Expert >>
Helen Downes
DipCOT

IntroductionI am an Independent Occupational Therapist and Case Manager with over 24 years of experience working in rehabilitation and vocational programmes, with all age groups, covering traumatic brain injury, spinal injuries, amputations, pain... View Expert >>
Jennifer Webster
MSc Occupational Therapy, BSc Occupational Therapy

IntroductionI qualified as an Occupational Therapist is 2001 from Oxford Brookes University and have spent the majority of my career specialising in neurological rehabilitation. I have had significant experience working with clients who have Central... View Expert >>
Jessica Thurston
MSc , BSc

IntroductionI qualified as an Occupational Therapist in 1994 and specialised in the field of adult physical disability including trauma and orthopaedics, care of the elderly, falls and neurology and general surgery, and I have a particular interest... View Expert >>
Jillian Bowyer
DipCOT

IntroductionI qualified as an Occupational Therapist in 1982 since when I have worked mainly with clients with physical disability both in an acute setting and in the community. Since 2004 I have held the role of Occupational Therapist Principle... View Expert >>
Joanne Boothroyd
BSc (Hons)

IntroductionI qualified from The University of Liverpool in 2002 and have since worked in the field of physical disability. My main area of expertise is neurology, where I began to gain my experience from 2004 in acute and rehabilitation settings.... View Expert >>
Joanne Kennedy
BSc

IntroductionI qualified as an Occupational Therapist in 1993 in South Africa. Since qualification, I have gained extensive rehabilitation, vocational rehabilitation and case management experience while employed in South Africa, the United States... View Expert >>
Joanne Lowe
BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy

IntroductionI qualified as an Occupational Therapist in 1995. Since qualifying, I have gained clinical experience in the following areas: elderly care including multiple pathology, amputees, Parkinson's disease, chest conditions; orthopaedic trauma... View Expert >>
Kay Draper
DipCOT

IntroductionI have been working full time as an Occupational Therapist since qualifying in 1977. Over this period I have spent many years working for local authorities where I have worked with a wide range of people with complex needs, both adults... View Expert >>
Lindsay Jardine
BSc Occupational Therapy

IntroductionI qualified as an Occupational Therapist in 1998 and since then have had a variety of experiences, in particular in the areas of Elderly Care, Adults with Neurological Impairment both in-patient and in the community, and most recently... View Expert >>
Liz Hines
DIPCOT, MBAOT

IntroductionI qualified as an Occupational Therapist in 1979 and have had many years experience at a very senior level working in the field of paediatrics in a variety of environments, including Lonsdale Special School, Stevenage, Hertfordshire;... View Expert >>
Lydia Dean
DipCOT

IntroductionI qualified as an Occupational Therapist in July 1977. I have practised in the field of physical disability, specialising in hand and upper limb injuries since 1985. I was directly employed in the NHS from 1977 to 1993, following which... View Expert >>
Michelle Crawley
BA Occupational Therapy, BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy

IntroductionSince qualification as an Occupational Therapist in 1999 I have developed a special interest and specialist skills in neurology, including assessments in specialist seating, environmental controls, splinting, cognitive rehabilitation... View Expert >>
Nicola Carlyle
BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy

IntroductionI have been working as an Occupational Therapist since qualifying in 1995, and in my 16 years of professional practiceI have seen numerous changes, not only in my personal practice but in the application and delivery of professional Occupational... View Expert >>
Nicola Hill
DIPCOT

IntroductionI qualified as a Occupational Therapist in 1994 from Brunel University and have since worked in the field of physical disability, predominantly at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, Northwick Park Hospital and with Harrow... View Expert >>
Nicole Walmsley
BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy, MSc Cognitive and Behavioural Issues in Rehabilitation

IntroductionI qualified as an Occupational Therapist in June 2001, and have specialised in the field of Neurosciences since 2002. I currently work as a Senior Occupational Therapist at University College Hospital NHS Trust, National Hospital for... View Expert >>
Paul Boyle
MSc Occupational Therapy, BA (Hons), PGD Occupational Therapy

IntroductionI qualified as an Occupational Therapist in 1999 and am currently a part-time Senior Practitioner Occupational Therapist with a local authority in Adult Social Care. In this position I often recommend specialist equipment and environmental... View Expert >>
Philippa Kennedy
BSc Occupational Therapy

IntroductionI qualified as an Occupational Therapist in 1993 from the University of Cape Town, South Africa. I have held a variety of positions but essentially since 1994 I have specialised in the field of work assessment and rehabilitation. In 2003... View Expert >>
Rhiannon Stokes
BSc (Hons)

IntroductionI qualified as an Occupational Therapist in 1999 since when I have worked in a number of fields including mental health, learning disability and general physical disability, including stroke, amputees, palliative care and respiratory... View Expert >>
Sandra Tait
DipCOT

IntroductionI have worked continuously as an Occupational Therapist since qualifying in 1987, both as a clinician and in a managerial position. Many of my clients have had acquired head injuries and trauma and I have used this experience to inform... View Expert >>
Sandy LeBlanc
BA Occupational Therapy

IntroductionI qualified as an Occupational Therapist in 2001 in Melbourne, Australia, since when I have specialised in the field of neurology and rehabilitation. I have worked in the UK since 2006 and have experience in a variety of settings ranging... View Expert >>
Sarah Dowie
MSc , DipCOT

IntroductionI qualified as an Occupational Therapist in 1992, and obtained my Masters Degree in Neurological Rehabilitation from Brunel University in 1999. Since qualification I have worked in the UK and USA in the field of physical disability and... View Expert >>
Sarah Padfield
MSc , BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy

IntroductionI qualified as an Occupational Therapist in 1997 and have specialised in the field of neurology since 1999, subsequently achieving an MSc in Neuro Rehabilitation in June 2005. My research, as a component of this, explored the effectiveness... View Expert >>
Sarah Rundle
BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy

Introduction I qualified as an Occupational Therapist in 1999. Since then, I have developed a broad range of experience working in a variety of physical areas, based in inpatient, community and school settings, taking a holistic approach in reviewing... View Expert >>
Sarah Wilson
BSc

IntroductionI qualified an an Occupational Therapist in 1998. I have worked in a variety of settings, but have essentially specialised in the field of adult physical disability. I have considerable experience within the field of orthopaedics and... View Expert >>
Sharon Beattie
BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy

IntroductionI qualified as an Occupational Therapist in 1995 and have, essentially, worked in the field of Physical Disability since. I specialise in neurology and adult general physical disability, including care of the older persons. I have considerable... View Expert >>
Sunneva Thorpe
BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy

IntroductionI qualified in 1999 as an Occupational Therapist and have spent my career to date working in a variety of different physical settings including inpatient and community rehabilitation. I am currently working in Independent Private Practice.... View Expert >>
Suzi Rodd
BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy

Introduction I am an experienced Occupational Therapist with expertise in providing advanced specialist assessments and clinical interventions for individual patients (adults and children) who have acquired neurological conditions or complex physical... View Expert >>
Tania McQueen
DipCOT

IntroductionI qualified as an Occupational Therapist in 1988 from the Welsh School of Occupational therapy. Since then I have gained a broad range of clinical experience covering trauma and orthopaedics,medicine and surgery, hand injuries, head... View Expert >>
Vicky Gould
BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy

Introduction I qualified as an Occupational therapist in 1995, and since then I have gained a significant breadth and depth of experience in my specialist field of neurology (especially traumatic brain injury) and hand therapy. I am currently working... View Expert >>
Zoe Cocksedge
DipCOT

Introduction I qualified as an Occupational Therapist in 1992 from Newcastle University. Since this time I have worked across a variety of fields, initially specialising in acute and community mental health services, working with individuals to identify... View Expert >>

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