Fiona Peters, Care/Occupational Therapist
Qualifications
BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy
Specialisms
Paediatrics, including Learning Difficulties, Cerebral Palsy, Neurology, Brain Injury, Trauma, Wheelchair & Specialist Seating
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Professional Experience
I qualified as an Occupational Therapist in 2010 and undertook a rotational post which gave me the opportunity to work across medical, surgical/orthopaedic and slow stream elderly rehab. In 2014, I commenced work within paediatrics, I have treated children with a range of learning difficulties, congenital disorders, cerebral palsy, brain injuries & neurological conditions.
Within my current role as a Band 7 Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist, I provide advanced assessment and intervention for children and young people (0–19 years) with complex developmental, physical, and sensory needs in community and educational settings. My work has a strong focus on enabling participation in daily life and maximising functional independence, with particular emphasis on self-care, access to education, and engagement in meaningful occupations. I work closely with families, schools, and education professionals to co-produce Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) needs assessments and recommend appropriate provision to support long-term outcomes. This position complements my medico-legal work by ensuring my expertise remains embedded in frontline clinical practice, particularly in complex paediatric assessment and provision within health and education contexts.
Due to my experience gained in social services, NHS, private employment, and through my membership of the RCOT specialist sections for Neurology and Children, Young People and Families, I have continued to develop my knowledge and skills to enable me to support people to regain active participation and engagement in their lives and optimise their quality of life.
The experiences gained from working extensively within social services, both with adults and children, gave me a passion for ensuring that a client has the optimum environment and equipment to enable them to live as independently as possible; in addition to having the best opportunity for active engagement and participation in their life. This work enabled me to gain extensive experience of adaptations, seating and equipment, manual handling and positioning for comfort and for engagement.
My varied work experiences have offered many opportunities to work across a broad range of settings and enabled me to develop leadership skills and undertake service improvement.
Professional Development
I maintain my professional development and HCPC standards by attending relevant training.
Medico Legal Experience
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 the Civil Procedures Rules (CPR) pertaining to Expert Witnesses.