Since qualifying in 1995 from Oxford Brookes’ University as an Occupational Therapist my passion for the profession and the sense of triumph through adversity has not diminished. To be part of someone’s experience from injury and disability to once more being engaged in a meaningful, full life is an amazing feeling and one I shall never tire of. Providing hope when there is none and helping people to have faith that they can live well is just one aspect of my profession that I’m most passionate about. Being able to support someone to achieve their goals, to see the joy on their face when they have overcome obstacles, this what my role is all about, and is why I became an OT in the first place. Professional experience has been gained through several varied roles, from University Hospital Birmingham where I was fortunate enough to complete rotations in general medicine, elderly care, paediatrics, orthopaedics, stroke, A&E, neurology, and neurosurgery. I later had the opportunity to return to University Hospital Birmingham to work with injured servicemen and women who had sustained major trauma injuries in Afghanistan. Due to the variety of complex life changing injuries from amputation, brain injury, and complex orthopaedic issues I provided support as part of a dedicated team in assessing and treating a broad range of rehabilitation needs. Other roles have included working with specialist organisations at Rehab UK and Mercia Case Management as a brain injury case manager where I focused on managing the co-ordination of all aspects of care for children and adults with acquired brain injuries. I was also able to expand my knowledge and experience after joining Irwin Mitchell Solicitors as their client liaison manager. This largely involved offering practical support to serious injury clients and their families with compassion during the initial phases of litigation. For the last 10 years I have worked as an independent OT Consultant, using all the skills acquired to support clients with complex injuries. Having also incorporated my knowledge of Wellness Coaching I am passionate about helping people to embrace a healthier lifestyle and maximise their wellbeing.