“My name is Claire Booth.”
Specialism: Head Injuries. Case Management.
Qualifications and Memberships: DipCOT (1985 – OT14276). BABICM (Advancd). CMSUK. Headway.
Special interests/expertise: Co-ordinating complex care packages.
Area: Devon.
I qualified as an OT in 1985, working with neurological problems, including head injury and stroke.
As an independent Case Manager and Director of Westcountry Case Management Ltd., I am responsible for 17 Case Managers, from a range of health professional backgrounds.
Since 1995, I have produced over 250 reports for Jacqueline Webb & Co. I attend pre-trial conferences, experts’ meetings and act as an Expert Witness.”
“I am Tim Barnes.”
Specialisms: Acquired brain injury, complex neurological and orthopaedic conditions, vocational rehab.
Qualifications and Memberships: MA (Cantab) 1975, DipCOT 1988. Three COTSS (Specialist Sections) – Neurological Practice, Work and Independent Practice.
Special Interests/expertise: Qualified by British Psychologial Society to carry out standardised assessment and cognitive tests. Have helped Health & Safety Executive to draw up guidance for employers with injured and disabled staff.
Area: Devon /Northern Ireland.
I qualified as an OT in 1988 and have worked with both the NHS and in Local Authority Social Services. I established my own practice in 1996. I have produced over 260 reports. I attend pre-trial conferences, experts’ meetings and attend court when necessary.” “Hello. I’m Jean Philips.”
Specialisms: Acquired brain injury, stroke, orthopaedics, palliative care and general medical conditions.
Qualifications and Memberships: BHSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy. NEBSM Certificate in Supervision and Management. CertEd in Further & Adult education. CUBS Accredited Expert Witness.
Special Interests/Expertise: Neurology. Training carers to cope after brain injury and stroke. Bereavement Counsellor for Cruse International.
Area: Wiltshire.
I qualified as an OT in 1994 and have worked in general medicine, surgery, orthopaedics (trauma and elective) palliative care and neurology. As a department manager, I was responsible for 16 staff. Since 2004, I have written over 80 reports for litigation. I have attended numerous case conferences and given evidence in the High Court.