Tanya de Beer (nee Black)

I qualified in 2002 as an occupational therapist and completed a masters in occupational therapy in 2013.

I have extensive experience of working in the areas of neurology, physical and developmental disability (brain injury, spinal injury, multiple injuries following trauma, orthopaedics, medical rehabilitation, autism spectrum disorder, Down's syndrome, cerebral palsy and developmental delay). I have expertise providing occupational therapy to clients who have complex past medical histories and co-morbidities. This includes providing detailed assessment and intervention to achieve goals in activities of daily living, physical function, cognition, fatigue management, vocational rehabilitation, minor adaptations, mobility, transfers, moving and handling, and recommending specialist equipment.

I have worked with children and adults in the NHS and private sector. Currently I am working in independent practice, and I established Dedoro Ltd in 2021.  I provide occupational therapy services to clients with neurological, physical and developmental challenges. I work collaboratively with other health care professionals, schools, case managers, care managers, solicitors and other services. 

I also have experience working in community brain injury, inpatient physical rehabilitation, stroke rehabilitation, elderly medical rehabilitation, intermediate care and day hospitals.

I commenced working as an expert witness with Somek and Associates in 2016.

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 Procedure Rules (CPR) pertaining to Expert Witnesses.