Biography — Case Management Kirstie Goodall is an Occupational Therapist, Catastrophic Case Manager and Expert Witness with over thirteen years of clinical experience across health, social care and education. Her practice is centred on delivering structured, outcome-focused rehabilitation for adults with catastrophic and complex conditions, ensuring coordinated pathways from acute recovery through to long-term independence. Kirstie has extensive expertise supporting adults with acquired brain injury, orthopaedic trauma and progressive neurological conditions. She is highly experienced in designing tailored rehabilitation programmes incorporating cognitive rehabilitation, functional recovery, postural management and environmental adaptation, enabling individuals to regain independence and re-engage in daily life. Her approach is grounded in detailed functional assessment and multidisciplinary coordination. She has significant experience managing complex transitions from hospital to home, developing and overseeing comprehensive rehabilitation packages and ensuring alignment across therapy, care and social systems. Her work includes specialist equipment provision, housing adaptations and long-term rehabilitation planning for clients with high physical needs and fluctuating presentations. Kirstie brings strong leadership experience from senior roles within local authority occupational therapy services, where she has led multidisciplinary teams and delivered complex care planning for adults with physical, cognitive and mental health needs. Her structured, evidence-based approach ensures rehabilitation is clinically robust, proportionate and defensible within medico-legal contexts. Specialisms Brain Injury & Neurological Conditions Cerebral Palsy Orthopaedics Learning Disabilities Genetic Disorders Palliative Care Home Adaptations Specialist Equipment Age Group Adults Location Derbyshire Contact
 Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Biography — Case Management Children Kirstie Goodall is an Occupational Therapist, Catastrophic Case Manager and Expert Witness with specialist expertise in paediatric rehabilitation. Her practice focuses on delivering structured, developmentally appropriate rehabilitation pathways for children and young people with complex and life-changing conditions. She has extensive experience managing children with congenital and acquired conditions, including cerebral palsy, genetic and neurological disorders, developmental delay and complex musculoskeletal injuries. Kirstie is particularly skilled in supporting children with co-existing sensory, cognitive and socio-emotional needs, ensuring rehabilitation programmes are holistic, responsive and aligned with long-term development. Her work is centred on detailed assessment and the coordination of multidisciplinary teams across home, school and clinical environments. She designs and oversees tailored rehabilitation programmes incorporating postural management, specialist equipment provision, moving and handling strategies and housing adaptations, ensuring consistent and goal-oriented intervention for children with high dependency and developmental complexity. Kirstie adopts a family-centred and structured approach, working closely with families, therapists, educators and care providers to ensure continuity and clarity throughout the rehabilitation journey. Her leadership experience within local authority services further supports effective coordination and delivery of complex paediatric care. Specialisms Neurological Conditions Cerebral Palsy Orthopaedics Learning Disabilities Brain Injury Genetic Disorders Palliative Care Home Adaptations Specialist Equipment Age Group Children Location Derbyshire Contact
 Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Biography — Expert Witness Kirstie Goodall is an Occupational Therapist and Expert Witness with over a decade of clinical experience across health, social care and education settings. Her practice is primarily focused on paediatric cases, with extensive expertise in supporting children with complex congenital and acquired conditions, including cerebral palsy, neurological disorders, genetic conditions and developmental delay. Kirstie brings a detailed and function-led approach to expert evidence, grounded in comprehensive assessment of physical, cognitive, sensory and socio-emotional needs. She has significant experience in the provision of specialist equipment, seating and posture management, moving and handling, and complex environmental adaptations, including the design and oversight of structural modifications within the home. Her work supports a clear understanding of how a child’s condition impacts daily function, care requirements and long-term development. Her clinical background includes managing complex paediatric caseloads within local authority settings, working closely with families, education providers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated and sustainable care plans. She also brings experience working with adults within mental health services, providing a broader perspective on care planning and community integration. Her role frequently involves advising on risk, independence and the practical delivery of care within both home and educational environments. As an Expert Witness for Harrison Associates since 2022, Kirstie provides independent, clinically grounded reports across both claimant and defendant instructions. Her evidence is objective, balanced and aligned with the requirements of the Civil Procedure Rules, assisting the Court in determining matters of care, rehabilitation and functional need. She maintains her professional standards through ongoing CPD and active clinical practice. Specialisms Brain Injury Neurological Conditions Cerebral Palsy Orthopaedics Learning Disabilities Birth Injury Genetic Disorders in Children Moving & Handling Home Adaptations Seating & Posture Management Specialist Equipment Palliative Care Age Group Children Location Derbyshire Contact
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