Lynn Hannon, Registered Nurse

Professional Experience

I qualified as a Registered Nurse in 1981 in the specialist field of learning disability practice. Since qualifying I have gained experience working with people of all ages who have a wide range of complex health and care needs. I have extensive knowledge of assessing and identifying health and disability needs, and the physical and psychological effects on daily life.

Since leaving the NHS in 2011, I have worked independently as a Nursing and Care Consultant providing specialist and expert nursing and care assessments to identify needs, assess capacity, or provide information e.g. for continuing healthcare packages including funding appeals. I act as a specialist nursing advisor to the CQC and undertake inspections of nursing/care homes and community based health and social care services, and provide feedback/reports on standards of care.

I am a trained Best Interests Assessor and have undertaken a significant number of assessments in respect of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards in a range of complex situations. I have carried out detailed capacity assessments, provided reports and recommendations to the NHS and Local Authorities, and also carried out assessments directly for the Court of Protection. I have undertaken continuing healthcare assessments, including conducting appeals and attended tribunals. I have cared for children and adults with a stoma in hospital and community settings and have undertaken several expert assessments / care reports in relation to stoma care.

I have worked as a case manager and undertaken Independent Needs Assessments, provided rehabilitation case management services to individuals following catastrophic injury, provided detailed witness statements and reports, and gained a good working knowledge of the litigation process. I have advanced assessment and report writing skills, and understand the real costs of rehabilitation, care and case management.

Previously, As a clinical nurse manager, I was responsible for commissioning and managing complex care packages, and managing the community nursing team in addition to providing advanced clinical assessment, training and care services.

Professional Development

I have written a number of papers in my field and have also published a book based on research undertaken for my MSc in Professional Nursing Practice. In addition, I have facilitated training sessions for Solicitors with Somek & Associates.

I maintain my professional development and NMC standards by attending relevant training.