Chrissy Stevens

Since qualifying as an Occupational Therapist in 1981, I have gained a significant amount of experience working with a variety of client groups, in both a hospital and community setting, including: general medical and surgical procedures; orthopaedic conditions, including hip fractures and amputation; elderly care; degenerative neurological conditions, including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease and Motor Neurone Disease; and terminal illness.

Whilst working in the community, I have been involved in undertaking Occupational Therapy assessments of service users requiring minor and major housing adaptations, equipment provision, packages of care and rehousing.

In recent years I have primarily worked with adults with mild to moderate brain injuries acquired from a range of causes and conditions including:

• Cerebrovascular accidents, for example, stroke and subarachnoid haemorrhages.
• Falls.
• Brain tumours.
• Road traffic accidents.
• Infections.

Clients present with a range of physical, cognitive and emotional impairments and I have gained considerable experience in the assessment and treatment of these restrictions, working to restore function and improve quality of life, as well as supporting carers.

Consequently I am confident in my assessment skills and recommendations regarding care, therapeutic needs, specialist equipment, adaptations and housing needs. I also have experience of working alongside care teams, agencies and case managers and regularly liaise with primary carers in my current positions.

In addition, I have undertaken work as an Expert Witness for a number of years and have prepared a large volume of quantum reports on care and occupational therapy needs for both Claimant and Defendant solicitors. I have attended court and given evidence on several occasions.

Please note that whilst I am now based in Jersey, I am happy to charge my travel time from the mainland.

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.