I have worked as an independent expert witness since 2005, completing in excess of 200 reports for use in litigation, currently taking approximately 20 new cases a year. I currently work as an independent occupational therapist. I provide short term roles as a senior occupational therapist within the community and hospital settings. Within these roles I am able to practice in a wide range of clinical settings, treating a diverse client group, including those with orthopaedic, surgical, medical and neurological conditions. I have been involved in the planning of rehabilitation programmes for clients, including equipment, adaptations and recommending appropriate packages of care within the home. Between 2006 and 2015 I practised as a Senior Community Occupational Therapist, managing a clinical caseload of adult clients and their carers with a range of complex health, social and housing needs within their home environment and community setting. My role involved assessment, analysis and implementation of care plans, taking into account individuals’ multi-factorial acute and/or chronic physical needs. Since qualifying in 1991 I have acquired extensive experience within the NHS and private sector in a variety of roles. My previous posts have included that of Intermediate Care Senior Occupational Therapist (2001-2006) which involved planning discharge packages of care from hospital and rehabilitation as well as equipment provision for a range of orthopaedic, neurological and medical client groups. From 1997 to 2001 I was Head Occupational Therapist, managing a department based in a 350 bed acute hospital. I am a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists Specialist Section Trauma and Orthopaedics and Independent Practice. I am well-motivated and self-driven, committed to professional development within my chosen field. I have clinical and managerial experience in a variety of areas.