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Expert Witness Search Search Results 42 Expert Witnesses Available Show Filters Profession Nurse Occupational Therapist Physiotherapist Speech and Language Therapist Type of Report Liability Quantum Age Group Adults CYP Injury/Issue Acquired Brain Injury Amputations Burns & Scarring Cancer & Life-Limiting Conditions Care, Case Management & Support Needs (Quantum focus) Cerebral Palsy Chronic Pain Conditions Dependancy and Loss of Service Mental Health & Learning Disability Neurological Conditions Orthopaedic & MSK Injuries Respiratory Conditions Sensory Impairment Spinal Cord Injury Vocational Rehabilitation & Employability Community Nursing Emergency Medicine General Medical & Surgical Negligence Hospital and in-patient Nursing Mental Health Services Midwifery Practice, Obstetrics & Gynaecology Neonatal Care Primary Care, Practice Nursing Safeguarding & Capacity Issues Surgical Practice Acquired Brain Injury Amputations Burns & Scarring Cancer & Life-Limiting Conditions Care, Case Management & Support Needs (Quantum focus) Cerebral Palsy Chronic Pain Conditions Dependancy and Loss of Service Mental Health & Learning Disability Neurological Conditions Orthopaedic & MSK Injuries Respiratory Conditions Sensory Impairment Spinal Cord Injury Vocational Rehabilitation & Employability Community Nursing Emergency Medicine General Medical & Surgical Negligence Hospital and in-patient Nursing Mental Health Services Midwifery Practice, Obstetrics & Gynaecology Neonatal Care Primary Care, Practice Nursing Safeguarding & Capacity Issues Surgical Practice Availability All Immediate Limited (2 months) On request Reset Filters Alex Henson Speech and Language Therapist London Alex Henson is a senior Expert Witness Speech and Language Therapist with over two decades of experience in adult neurological rehabilitation. She prepares detailed, impartial reports in complex brain injury cases, specialising in cognitive-communication disorders, disorders of consciousness and dysphagia management. View Full Profile Alison Leadsham Nurse Essex Registered Nurse and Expert Witness with over 29 years of clinical experience, specialising in liability within emergency care, acute medicine, tissue viability and elderly care. Extensive expertise in clinical governance, patient safety investigations, breach-of-duty analysis and review of clinical standards against national and local frameworks. Provides independent, CPR-compliant expert evidence across claimant and defendant instructions, supporting clear evaluation of standard of care, causation and system versus individual factors in complex nursing cases. View Full Profile Amy Huzzard Occupational Therapist Northumberland Occupational Therapist, Catastrophic Case Manager and Expert Witness with nearly twenty years of clinical experience specialising in neurological rehabilitation and complex injury. Extensive expertise in brain injury, stroke, functional neurological disorder and hypoxic brain injury, alongside cognitive, psychological and behavioural presentations. Skilled in detailed functional assessment, multidisciplinary coordination, community reintegration, vocational rehabilitation and specialist equipment provision. Provides structured, outcome-focused rehabilitation and independent, CPR-compliant expert evidence addressing care, rehabilitation and long-term functional needs across claimant and defendant instructions. View Full Profile Andreea Palcu- Lape Nurse London Senior Nurse Specialist and Expert Witness with extensive experience in surgical nursing, acute and chronic pain management, and clinical governance within hospital settings. Specialist in breach-of-duty analysis, incident investigation and deterioration management, with expertise in NEWS2, escalation frameworks and opioid-related risk. Provides independent, CPR-compliant expert evidence across claimant and defendant instructions, supporting clear evaluation of standard of care, governance processes and system-level contributory factors in complex nursing cases. View Full Profile Andrew Livett Physiotherapist Essex Andrew Livett is an Expert Witness Physiotherapist specialising in brain injury, spinal cord injury and complex musculoskeletal rehabilitation. He delivers clear, CPR-compliant reports informed by extensive clinical leadership across NHS, occupational health and elite sport settings. View Full Profile Ann Barthorpe Occupational Therapist Chesterfield Occupational Therapist, Catastrophic Case Manager and Expert Witness with over twenty years of clinical experience specialising in neurological rehabilitation and complex injury. Extensive expertise in acquired brain injury, progressive neurological conditions, orthopaedic trauma and complex physical disability, alongside cognitive impairment, mental health and palliative care. Skilled in detailed functional assessment, multidisciplinary coordination, complex care package development and rehabilitation planning. Provides structured, outcome-focused case management and independent, CPR-compliant expert evidence addressing care, rehabilitation and long-term functional needs across claimant and defendant instructions. View Full Profile Caroline Sturdy Occupational Therapist Wales Occupational Therapist, Catastrophic Case Manager and Expert Witness with over twenty years of clinical experience across acute and community settings, specialising in complex adult rehabilitation. Extensive expertise in orthopaedic trauma, amputations, brain injury, psychological trauma and long-term medical conditions. Skilled in functional assessment, multidisciplinary coordination, discharge planning, specialist equipment provision, housing adaptations and costed care planning. Provides structured, evidence-based rehabilitation and independent, CPR-compliant expert evidence addressing care, rehabilitation and long-term functional needs across claimant and defendant instructions. View Full Profile Clare Cole Occupational Therapist Essex Occupational Therapist and Expert Witness with over ten years of experience across acute, trauma and community rehabilitation settings, specialising in neurological conditions, brain and spinal injury, stroke and polytrauma. Extensive expertise in functional assessment, care planning and rehabilitation, including sensory impairment and complex injury presentations. Provides independent, CPR-compliant expert evidence across claimant and defendant instructions, with experience delivering over 30 medico-legal reports. View Full Profile Claudia Salmon Occupational Therapist Essex Senior Occupational Therapist, Catastrophic Case Manager and Expert Witness with over fourteen years of clinical experience across NHS acute and community settings, specialising in neurological and complex physical rehabilitation. Extensive expertise in brain injury, spinal cord injury, polytrauma, frailty and long-term neurological conditions, alongside cognitive, psychological and sensory presentations. Skilled in functional assessment, rehabilitation planning, multidisciplinary coordination, discharge planning, specialist equipment provision, environmental adaptations and costed care planning. Provides independent, CPR-compliant expert evidence addressing care, rehabilitation and long-term functional needs across claimant and defendant instructions. View Full Profile Dahima Smith Nurse Salisbury Dahima Smith is an Expert Witness, Catastrophic Case Manager and Registered Nurse specialising in complex neurological and high-dependency care. She works with both adults and children with brain injury, spinal cord injury and complex conditions, delivering structured case management alongside clinically informed input to support rehabilitation, care coordination and long-term planning. View Full Profile Daniel Adams Occupational Therapist York Occupational Therapist and Expert Witness with over 25 years of experience across adult social care, mental health, physical disability and forensic settings. Extensive expertise in functional assessment, moving and handling, specialist equipment provision and environmental adaptations. Provides independent, CPR-compliant expert evidence across claimant and defendant instructions, supporting clear evaluation of care needs, risk, independence and rehabilitation planning for complex adult presentations. View Full Profile Dearbhla Shannon Occupational Therapist Cardiff Occupational Therapist and Expert Witness with over ten years of experience specialising in acute stroke and neuro-rehabilitation, including progressive neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis and dementia. Extensive expertise in functional assessment, discharge planning, posture and seating, and adaptive equipment provision across acute and community settings. Provides independent, CPR-compliant expert evidence across claimant and defendant instructions, supporting clear evaluation of care, rehabilitation and long-term functional outcomes. View Full Profile Doug McQuillin Occupational Therapist Newcastle upon Tyne Doug McQuillin is a senior Expert Witness Occupational Therapist with over two decades of experience in brain injury, spinal cord injury and complex rehabilitation. He prepares detailed, CPR-compliant reports informed by extensive clinical leadership and expertise in hospital-to-community transition and multidisciplinary care coordination. View Full Profile Gemma Kenney Occupational Therapist Hampshire Occupational Therapist and Expert Witness with nearly twenty years of experience specialising in complex adult rehabilitation, including traumatic brain injury, spinal injury and amputation. Extensive experience across acute and community settings, with expertise in functional assessment, care planning, equipment provision and environmental adaptations. Provides independent, CPR-compliant expert evidence across claimant and defendant instructions, supporting clear evaluation of care, rehabilitation and long-term functional needs. View Full Profile Hannah O’Brien Occupational Therapist Stafford Senior Occupational Therapist and Expert Witness with over eleven years of experience across acute hospital, community and specialist services. Broad clinical expertise includes neurological conditions, trauma and orthopaedics, falls management, pain, cognitive impairment, and complex co-morbidity. Extensive experience in functional assessment, rehabilitation and discharge planning within complex health and social care systems. Provides independent, CPR-compliant expert evidence with a balanced approach across claimant and defendant instructions. View Full Profile Imogen Williams Physiotherapist Cardiff Physiotherapist and Expert Witness with over 16 years of experience specialising in musculoskeletal and pelvic health rehabilitation, including birth injury and pelvic floor dysfunction. Extensive expertise in antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care, alongside management of chronic pelvic pain and complex rehabilitation following gynaecological and obstetric injury. Provides independent, CPR-compliant expert evidence across claimant and defendant instructions, supporting clear evaluation of injury, rehabilitation and long-term functional outcomes. View Full Profile Jack Cawood Physiotherapist London Physiotherapist and Expert Witness with almost ten years of experience across musculoskeletal, orthopaedic and neurological rehabilitation, specialising in upper and lower limb loss and prosthetic rehabilitation. Extensive expertise in functional assessment, advanced prosthetic devices and complex trauma rehabilitation across acute, community and specialist settings. Provides independent, CPR-compliant expert evidence across claimant and defendant instructions, including both adult and paediatric cases, supporting clear evaluation of rehabilitation and long-term functional outcomes. View Full Profile Jemma Nelson Speech and Language Therapist Cumbria Speech and Language Therapist and Expert Witness with over twelve years of experience specialising in paediatric speech, language and communication needs across health, education and community settings. Extensive expertise in diagnostic assessment, AAC, and intervention for children with developmental, neurological and complex communication presentations. Provides independent, CPR-compliant expert evidence across claimant and defendant instructions, supporting clear evaluation of communication, development and long-term needs in children and young people. View Full Profile Jennie Morgan Speech and Language Therapist Tyne and Wear Speech and Language Therapist and Expert Witness with over twenty years of experience specialising in dysphagia and communication disorders associated with acquired and progressive neurological conditions. Extensive expertise in swallowing assessment, videofluoroscopy and multidisciplinary management across adolescent and adult populations. Provides independent, CPR-compliant expert evidence across claimant and defendant instructions, supporting clear evaluation of swallowing, communication and long-term care needs. View Full Profile Jennifer Rolph Occupational Therapist Northampton Occupational Therapist and Expert Witness specialising in neurological rehabilitation, including stroke, acquired brain injury and spinal cord injury. Extensive experience in acute and subacute NHS settings, with expertise in functional assessment, cognitive rehabilitation, spasticity management and discharge planning. Provides independent, CPR-compliant expert evidence across claimant and defendant instructions, supporting clear evaluation of care, rehabilitation and long-term functional outcomes. View Full Profile Joanne Ellender Nurse London Registered Nurse and Expert Witness with over 27 years of clinical experience, specialising in liability within primary care, community healthcare and clinical governance. Extensive expertise in breach-of-duty analysis, incident investigation, infection control, immunisation standards and CQC-regulated environments. Provides independent, CPR-compliant expert evidence across claimant and defendant instructions, supporting clear evaluation of standard of care, governance processes and system versus individual accountability in primary care cases. View Full Profile Julinie Mohamad Nasir Physiotherapist London Paediatric Physiotherapist and Expert Witness with over 25 years of experience specialising in neurodevelopmental conditions, including cerebral palsy, developmental delay, autism spectrum disorder, traumatic brain injury and genetic conditions. Extensive expertise in functional assessment, manual handling, specialist equipment provision and therapy delivery across home, education and community settings. Provides independent, CPR-compliant expert evidence across claimant and defendant instructions, supporting clear evaluation of care, rehabilitation and long-term developmental outcomes. View Full Profile Karen Villabona Occupational Therapist Surrey Occupational Therapist and Expert Witness with over twenty years of experience across acute, community and rehabilitation settings, specialising in neurological rehabilitation, respiratory care, chronic disease and complex adult presentations. Extensive expertise in functional assessment, care planning, vocational rehabilitation and multidisciplinary coordination. Provides independent, CPR-compliant expert evidence, including Care, Occupational Therapy and Loss of Services reports, across claimant and defendant instructions. View Full Profile Kat Thorley Occupational Therapist London Kat Thorley is a Catastrophic Case Manager, Occupational Therapist and CPR-trained Expert Witness with specialist expertise in neurorehabilitation. She manages complex brain and spinal injury cases across hospital and community settings, coordinating multidisciplinary rehabilitation and preparing robust, objective reports for medico-legal proceedings. View Full Profile Kathryn Rowe Physiotherapist Basingstoke Kathryn Rowe is a Clinical Manager, Catastrophic Case Manager and Expert Witness Physiotherapist with over 17 years’ experience in complex neurological and trauma rehabilitation. She specialises in traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation and multi-trauma cases, delivering and leading multidisciplinary rehabilitation across hospital and community settings. View Full Profile Katie Brennan Occupational Therapist Newcastle Upon Tyne Paediatric Occupational Therapist and Expert Witness with over ten years of experience across NHS and independent practice, specialising in complex developmental and acquired conditions including cerebral palsy, brain injury and neuromuscular disorders. Extensive expertise in functional assessment, therapy planning, specialist equipment provision, postural management and environmental adaptations across home and educational settings. Provides independent, CPR-compliant expert evidence across claimant and defendant instructions, focused on care, rehabilitation and long-term functional outcomes. View Full Profile Kirstie Goodall Occupational Therapist Derbyshire Occupational Therapist, Catastrophic Case Manager and Expert Witness with over thirteen years of clinical experience across adult and paediatric rehabilitation. Extensive expertise in brain injury, neurological conditions, cerebral palsy, orthopaedic trauma and complex developmental presentations, alongside cognitive, sensory and emotional needs. Skilled in detailed functional assessment, multidisciplinary coordination, complex rehabilitation planning, specialist equipment provision and housing adaptations. Provides structured, outcome-focused case management and independent, CPR-compliant expert evidence addressing care, rehabilitation and long-term functional needs across claimant and defendant instructions. View Full Profile Lewis Wilson Physiotherapist London Physiotherapist and Expert Witness with over fourteen years of experience specialising in complex musculoskeletal and spinal conditions. Extensive expertise in assessment, diagnosis and management of orthopaedic injury, spinal pathology and chronic pain, including coordination of advanced imaging and multidisciplinary care. Provides independent, CPR-compliant expert evidence across claimant and defendant instructions, supporting clear evaluation of diagnosis, causation, prognosis and functional impact. View Full Profile Lindsay Tarasconi Occupational Therapist Pembrokeshire Lindsay Tarasconi is an Expert Witness Occupational Therapist specialising in neurological rehabilitation and complex injury. She delivers clear, CPR-compliant reports with detailed analysis of functional impact, rehabilitation needs and long-term care requirements across brain injury, spinal cord injury and major trauma cases. View Full Profile Louise Osei-Owusu Occupational Therapist London Occupational Therapist and Expert Witness with over ten years of experience in adult social care, specialising in complex physical disability, neurological conditions and advancing care needs. Extensive expertise in functional assessment, moving and handling, specialist equipment provision and technology-enabled care. Provides independent, CPR-compliant expert evidence across claimant and defendant instructions, supporting clear evaluation of care, rehabilitation and long-term functional outcomes. View Full Profile Louise Sims Occupational Therapist Dorset Occupational Therapist and Expert Witness with over ten years of experience across community NHS, social care and independent practice. Specialist expertise in acquired brain injury, dementia, progressive neurological conditions and complex physical and cognitive impairment. Extensive experience in functional and cognitive assessment, care planning and community-based rehabilitation, delivering independent, CPR-compliant expert evidence across claimant and defendant instructions with a focus on long-term care needs and independence. View Full Profile Michaela McCann Occupational Therapist Merseyside & Chester Occupational Therapist and Expert Witness with over thirteen years of experience across hospital, community, military and international healthcare settings, specialising in complex trauma and neurological rehabilitation. Extensive expertise in spinal cord injury, amputation, brain injury, complex fractures and chronic pain conditions, alongside the psychological impact of trauma. Provides independent, CPR-compliant expert evidence across claimant and defendant instructions, supporting clear evaluation of care, rehabilitation and long-term functional needs. View Full Profile Nandi Botha Occupational Therapist Kent Nandi Botha is a Paediatric Case Manager and Expert Witness Occupational Therapist specialising in complex neurological and developmental injury in children. She provides robust medico-legal reports and coordinates multidisciplinary rehabilitation programmes for brain injury, cerebral palsy and complex trauma cases, ensuring structured, long-term planning across health and education settings. View Full Profile Natalie Wright Occupational Therapist Cheshire Natalie Wright is an Expert Witness Occupational Therapist specialising in neurological rehabilitation and cognitive impairment. She delivers clear, CPR-compliant reports with detailed analysis of functional impact, rehabilitation requirements and long-term care needs across complex brain injury and neurological cases. View Full Profile Natasha Taper Occupational Therapist Devon Paediatric Occupational Therapist and Expert Witness with over ten years of experience across NHS and independent practice, specialising in complex developmental and acquired conditions including cerebral palsy, brain injury and neuromuscular disorders. Extensive expertise in functional assessment, therapy planning, specialist equipment provision, postural management and environmental adaptations across home and educational settings. Provides independent, CPR-compliant expert evidence across claimant and defendant instructions, focused on care, rehabilitation and long-term functional outcomes. View Full Profile Nina Morton Speech and Language Therapist London Speech and Language Therapist and Expert Witness with over fourteen years of experience specialising in acquired communication and swallowing disorders in adults, including stroke, brain injury and progressive neurological conditions. Extensive expertise across acute, critical care and community settings, with a strong focus on dysphagia management, cognitive-communication disorders and multidisciplinary care planning. Provides independent, CPR-compliant expert evidence across claimant and defendant instructions, supporting clear evaluation of communication, swallowing safety and long-term care needs. View Full Profile Rachel Mayne Occupational Therapist Merthyr Tydfil Occupational Therapist, Catastrophic Case Manager and Expert Witness with over fourteen years of experience across NHS and specialist services, including neurological rehabilitation, trauma and orthopaedics, mental health and community reablement. Brings extensive expertise in functional assessment, equipment provision, environmental adaptations and complex care planning for individuals with combined neurological, physical and psychological needs. Delivers coordinated, outcome-focused case management alongside independent, CPR-compliant expert evidence across Claimant and Defendant instructions, providing clear analysis of rehabilitation, care requirements and long-term functional impact. View Full Profile Ravina Samrai Occupational Therapist Birmingham Advanced Occupational Therapist and Expert Witness with over fifteen years of NHS experience, specialising in intermediate care, discharge-to-assess pathways and complex adult rehabilitation. Extensive expertise in functional assessment, cognitive evaluation, equipment provision, manual handling and housing adaptations for individuals with neurological conditions, frailty and multi-factorial health needs. Provides independent, CPR-compliant expert evidence across claimant and defendant instructions, supporting clear evaluation of care, rehabilitation and long-term functional needs. View Full Profile Rebecca Taylor Occupational Therapist Essex Occupational Therapist and Expert Witness with over ten years of experience specialising in adult physical impairment and complex rehabilitation, including brain injury, spinal injury, cerebral palsy and amputation. Extensive experience in functional assessment, care package design and community-based rehabilitation within local authority settings. Provides independent, CPR-compliant expert evidence across claimant and defendant instructions, with a focus on clear evaluation of care, risk and long-term functional needs. View Full Profile Rhianna Dobson-Love Occupational Therapist Gloucester Occupational Therapist and Expert Witness with nearly ten years of experience across acute and community settings, specialising in adult social care, reablement and complex discharge planning. Extensive experience in functional assessment, rehabilitation, care planning and equipment provision for individuals with physical, cognitive and psychosocial conditions. Provides independent, CPR-compliant expert evidence with a balanced approach across claimant and defendant instructions, supporting clear evaluation of care needs, risk and long-term independence View Full Profile Rutendo Kadzirange Occupational Therapist Preston Occupational Therapist and Expert Witness with nearly ten years of experience across reablement, community and short-term support services, specialising in complex adult presentations including neurological conditions, traumatic brain injury, amputations and orthopaedic injuries. Extensive expertise in functional assessment, care planning, equipment provision and reablement. Provides independent, CPR-compliant expert evidence across claimant and defendant instructions, supporting clear evaluation of care, rehabilitation and long-term functional needs. View Full Profile Tracy Finn Occupational Therapist Manchester Occupational Therapist and Expert Witness with over thirty years of experience, including two decades specialising in palliative care and complex adult presentations. Broad expertise across neurological, orthopaedic, respiratory and oncological conditions, with extensive experience in functional assessment, care planning, equipment provision and environmental adaptations. Provides independent, CPR-compliant expert evidence across claimant and defendant instructions, supporting clear evaluation of care, rehabilitation and long-term functional needs. View Full Profile Biography Alex Henson is a highly experienced Expert Witness Speech and Language Therapist with over twenty years’ specialist practice in neurological healthcare across acute, inpatient and community neurorehabilitation settings. She specialises in acquired brain injury, complex cognitive-communication disorders, aphasia, neurobehavioural rehabilitation and disorders of consciousness, including unresponsive wakefulness states. Alex has held senior leadership roles within NHS services, including Joint Professional Lead for Speech and Language Therapy, and has chaired national reviews in specialised neurorehabilitation. Her clinical expertise includes advanced assessment and management of communication and swallowing disorders, with proficiency in videofluoroscopy and fibre-optic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES). Since 2015, Alex has provided impartial, CPR-compliant expert reports for legal proceedings, working evenly with Claimant and Defendant teams. Her reports are detailed, analytically robust and grounded in extensive clinical leadership and published work, including contributions to national RCSLT guidance and specialist textbooks on acquired brain injury. Specialisms Speech & Language Therapy Brain Injury Neurological Conditions Challenging Behaviour Unresponsive Wakefulness Syndrome Cognitive Communication Difficulty Aphasia Age Group Adults Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Alex Henson Speech and Language Therapist London Instruct Now Download CV (Quantum) Biography Alex Henson is a highly experienced Expert Witness Speech and Language Therapist with over twenty years’ specialist practice in neurological healthcare across acute, inpatient and community neurorehabilitation settings. She specialises in acquired brain injury, complex cognitive-communication disorders, aphasia, neurobehavioural rehabilitation and disorders of consciousness, including unresponsive wakefulness states. Alex has held senior leadership roles within NHS services, including Joint Professional Lead for Speech and Language Therapy, and has chaired national reviews in specialised neurorehabilitation. Her clinical expertise includes advanced assessment and management of communication and swallowing disorders, with proficiency in videofluoroscopy and fibre-optic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES). Since 2015, Alex has provided impartial, CPR-compliant expert reports for legal proceedings, working evenly with Claimant and Defendant teams. Her reports are detailed, analytically robust and grounded in extensive clinical leadership and published work, including contributions to national RCSLT guidance and specialist textbooks on acquired brain injury. Specialisms Speech & Language Therapy Brain Injury Neurological Conditions Challenging Behaviour Unresponsive Wakefulness Syndrome Cognitive Communication Difficulty Aphasia Age Group Adults Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Biography Alison Leadsham is a Registered Nurse and Expert Witness with over 29 years of clinical experience, including more than two decades as a registered nurse across emergency care, acute medicine, critical care, tissue viability and elderly care. Her practice is firmly positioned within liability, providing a highly detailed and governance-led approach to the assessment of breach of duty and clinical standards of care. Alison brings extensive expertise in clinical governance, patient safety and incident investigation. With over 15 years in governance-focused roles, she has led and conducted Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and PSIRF reviews, analysed adverse incidents and complaints, and reviewed Datix reports to identify contributory factors and systemic issues. Her work involves benchmarking care against national and local standards, including NICE, RCEM, NMC Code and Trust policies, enabling robust and defensible opinions on whether care met expected professional standards. Her clinical background includes significant experience within A&E and urgent care environments, with over 15 years managing triage, prioritisation and high-acuity patient flow using Manchester Triage and rapid assessment models. She has particular expertise in reviewing cases involving delayed triage, missed deterioration and failures in escalation, supported by advanced knowledge of frameworks such as NEWS2, ABCDE and SBAR. Alison also brings specialist knowledge in tissue viability, pressure ulcer prevention and wound care, including Waterlow and Braden risk assessment, avoidability analysis and review of pressure ulcer panel outcomes. Her expertise extends to frailty and falls management, where she assesses contributory factors such as deconditioning, polypharmacy and supervision failures. She is experienced in safeguarding investigations and in differentiating between individual clinical error and wider systemic or organisational failure. Her senior leadership roles, including Modern Matron and Quality and Safety Advisor within NHS Trusts, provide a deep understanding of healthcare systems, governance processes and service delivery pressures. This experience underpins her ability to deliver balanced, structured and clinically grounded expert evidence in complex liability cases. Fully trained in the Civil Procedure Rules, Alison provides independent expert evidence across claimant and defendant instructions. Her reports are objective, methodical and focused on delivering clear, reasoned opinions to assist the Court in determining matters of breach of duty, causation and standard of care in nursing and acute care settings. Specialisms Emergency Department (A&E) nursing standards and triage (Manchester Triage, rapid assessment) Recognition and escalation of deteriorating patients (EWS, NEWS2, ABCDE, SBAR) Review of delayed triage, missed deterioration and escalation failures in emergency care Acute medical and elderly care nursing standards Falls prevention, frailty assessment and contributory factor analysis (polypharmacy, deconditioning, supervision) Tissue viability and pressure ulcer risk assessment (Waterlow, Braden) Avoidability analysis of pressure damage and wound-care management Clinical governance and patient safety investigations (RCA, PSIRF, Datix review) Breach-of-duty analysis against national and local standards (NICE, RCEM, NMC Code, Trust policies) Documentation review, risk assessment evaluation and reconstruction of clinical timelines Differentiation of individual clinical error and systemic or organisational failure Sepsis recognition, NEWS2 compliance and escalation pathway failures Safeguarding concerns, pressure ulcer panels, and falls safety investigations Impartial evidence provision, including Coroner’s Court proceedings Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Alison Leadsham Nurse Essex Instruct Now Download CV (Liability) Biography Alison Leadsham is a Registered Nurse and Expert Witness with over 29 years of clinical experience, including more than two decades as a registered nurse across emergency care, acute medicine, critical care, tissue viability and elderly care. Her practice is firmly positioned within liability, providing a highly detailed and governance-led approach to the assessment of breach of duty and clinical standards of care. Alison brings extensive expertise in clinical governance, patient safety and incident investigation. With over 15 years in governance-focused roles, she has led and conducted Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and PSIRF reviews, analysed adverse incidents and complaints, and reviewed Datix reports to identify contributory factors and systemic issues. Her work involves benchmarking care against national and local standards, including NICE, RCEM, NMC Code and Trust policies, enabling robust and defensible opinions on whether care met expected professional standards. Her clinical background includes significant experience within A&E and urgent care environments, with over 15 years managing triage, prioritisation and high-acuity patient flow using Manchester Triage and rapid assessment models. She has particular expertise in reviewing cases involving delayed triage, missed deterioration and failures in escalation, supported by advanced knowledge of frameworks such as NEWS2, ABCDE and SBAR. Alison also brings specialist knowledge in tissue viability, pressure ulcer prevention and wound care, including Waterlow and Braden risk assessment, avoidability analysis and review of pressure ulcer panel outcomes. Her expertise extends to frailty and falls management, where she assesses contributory factors such as deconditioning, polypharmacy and supervision failures. She is experienced in safeguarding investigations and in differentiating between individual clinical error and wider systemic or organisational failure. Her senior leadership roles, including Modern Matron and Quality and Safety Advisor within NHS Trusts, provide a deep understanding of healthcare systems, governance processes and service delivery pressures. This experience underpins her ability to deliver balanced, structured and clinically grounded expert evidence in complex liability cases. Fully trained in the Civil Procedure Rules, Alison provides independent expert evidence across claimant and defendant instructions. Her reports are objective, methodical and focused on delivering clear, reasoned opinions to assist the Court in determining matters of breach of duty, causation and standard of care in nursing and acute care settings. Specialisms Emergency Department (A&E) nursing standards and triage (Manchester Triage, rapid assessment) Recognition and escalation of deteriorating patients (EWS, NEWS2, ABCDE, SBAR) Review of delayed triage, missed deterioration and escalation failures in emergency care Acute medical and elderly care nursing standards Falls prevention, frailty assessment and contributory factor analysis (polypharmacy, deconditioning, supervision) Tissue viability and pressure ulcer risk assessment (Waterlow, Braden) Avoidability analysis of pressure damage and wound-care management Clinical governance and patient safety investigations (RCA, PSIRF, Datix review) Breach-of-duty analysis against national and local standards (NICE, RCEM, NMC Code, Trust policies) Documentation review, risk assessment evaluation and reconstruction of clinical timelines Differentiation of individual clinical error and systemic or organisational failure Sepsis recognition, NEWS2 compliance and escalation pathway failures Safeguarding concerns, pressure ulcer panels, and falls safety investigations Impartial evidence provision, including Coroner’s Court proceedings Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Biography Amy Huzzard is an Occupational Therapist and Expert Witness with over 25 years of professional experience, including nearly two decades of clinical practice specialising in neurological rehabilitation. Her expertise is centred on complex brain injury and stroke rehabilitation, supported by extensive experience across acute, community and specialist services. Amy brings a comprehensive and function-led approach to expert evidence, informed by a broad clinical background spanning acute neurology, orthopaedics, medical and surgical care, and elderly services. She has significant experience managing individuals with severe brain injuries and complex stroke presentations, addressing both physical and cognitive impairment alongside associated mental health factors such as anxiety, depression and functional neurological disorders. Her practice includes detailed functional assessment, care needs and capacity assessments, and the development of tailored rehabilitation programmes. She is highly experienced in coordinating multidisciplinary teams, working closely with neurologists, psychologists, physiotherapists and speech and language therapists to deliver integrated and sustainable rehabilitation and care solutions. Her work extends into community-based care coordination, ensuring continuity of support and optimal long-term outcomes. Amy also brings expertise in environmental and housing adaptations, specialist equipment provision, vocational assessment and rehabilitation, and early supported discharge pathways. Her experience across a wide adult age range enables her to provide proportionate, practical recommendations that reflect both clinical need and real-world care delivery. Fully trained in the Civil Procedure Rules, Amy provides independent expert evidence across both claimant and defendant instructions. Her reports are objective, clinically robust and focused on delivering clear, reasoned opinions to assist the Court in determining matters of care, rehabilitation and long-term functional outcomes. She maintains her professional standards through ongoing CPD and active engagement within specialist neurological practice. Specialisms Brain Injury Stroke Functional neurological disorder Dementia Environmental/housing adaptations Specialist equipment provision Rehousing Early supported discharge Anxiety Fatigue management Vocational Assessment Vocational Rehabilitation Age Group Adults Location Northumberland Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Amy Huzzard Occupational Therapist Northumberland Instruct Now Download CV (Quantum) Biography Amy Huzzard is an Occupational Therapist and Expert Witness with over 25 years of professional experience, including nearly two decades of clinical practice specialising in neurological rehabilitation. Her expertise is centred on complex brain injury and stroke rehabilitation, supported by extensive experience across acute, community and specialist services. Amy brings a comprehensive and function-led approach to expert evidence, informed by a broad clinical background spanning acute neurology, orthopaedics, medical and surgical care, and elderly services. She has significant experience managing individuals with severe brain injuries and complex stroke presentations, addressing both physical and cognitive impairment alongside associated mental health factors such as anxiety, depression and functional neurological disorders. Her practice includes detailed functional assessment, care needs and capacity assessments, and the development of tailored rehabilitation programmes. She is highly experienced in coordinating multidisciplinary teams, working closely with neurologists, psychologists, physiotherapists and speech and language therapists to deliver integrated and sustainable rehabilitation and care solutions. Her work extends into community-based care coordination, ensuring continuity of support and optimal long-term outcomes. Amy also brings expertise in environmental and housing adaptations, specialist equipment provision, vocational assessment and rehabilitation, and early supported discharge pathways. Her experience across a wide adult age range enables her to provide proportionate, practical recommendations that reflect both clinical need and real-world care delivery. Fully trained in the Civil Procedure Rules, Amy provides independent expert evidence across both claimant and defendant instructions. Her reports are objective, clinically robust and focused on delivering clear, reasoned opinions to assist the Court in determining matters of care, rehabilitation and long-term functional outcomes. She maintains her professional standards through ongoing CPD and active engagement within specialist neurological practice. Specialisms Brain Injury Stroke Functional neurological disorder Dementia Environmental/housing adaptations Specialist equipment provision Rehousing Early supported discharge Anxiety Fatigue management Vocational Assessment Vocational Rehabilitation Age Group Adults Location Northumberland Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Biography Andreea Palcu-Lape is a Senior Nurse Specialist and Expert Witness with extensive experience across surgical nursing, acute and chronic pain management, and trust-wide clinical governance and risk functions. Her practice is firmly positioned within liability, with particular strength in the investigation of clinical incidents, deterioration management and standards of care in complex hospital settings. Her clinical background includes surgical ward nursing across urology, gynaecology, upper gastrointestinal and colorectal services, followed by specialist roles in acute and chronic pain management. She has held senior operational responsibility as Duty Nurse Manager, coordinating hospital-wide patient flow, escalation and response to clinical events, providing a detailed understanding of real-time decision-making, workload pressures and system dynamics within acute care environments. Since 2022, Andreea has worked in a Quality and Risk Manager capacity within a large NHS organisation, leading investigations into clinical incidents, adverse events, near misses and complaints. Her approach is grounded in structured methodologies including Root Cause Analysis (RCA), SEIPS and PSIRF principles, with detailed review of clinical records, observation charts, medication documentation and escalation pathways. She evaluates care against NICE guidance, Royal College standards, local policy and the NMC Code to produce clear, evidence-based conclusions. Her liability work focuses on systematic breach-of-duty analysis, comparing expected versus actual care and identifying omissions, failures in monitoring, and breakdowns in escalation. She has particular expertise in cases involving deterioration and escalation failures, including NEWS2, ABCDE and SBAR frameworks, as well as postoperative complications and opioid-related risk. Her analysis incorporates both clinical detail and contextual factors, distinguishing between individual error and wider organisational or systemic failure. Andreea also has significant safeguarding experience, reviewing cases involving vulnerability, reduced capacity, self-neglect and failures to escalate concerns. Her work involves detailed chronology building, identification of risk indicators and assessment of compliance with statutory duties, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation of both clinical care and safeguarding responsibilities. Her leadership experience includes development of clinical policies, delivery of education programmes and implementation of quality improvement initiatives, particularly within pain management and safe opioid practice. This provides a strong foundation for expert opinion on standards of care, governance processes and risk management in acute and complex care settings. Fully trained in the Civil Procedure Rules, Andreea provides independent expert evidence across claimant and defendant instructions. Her reports are structured, analytical and focused on delivering clear, reasoned opinions to assist the Court in determining matters of breach of duty, causation and clinical governance. Specialisms Surgical nursing (urology, gynaecology, upper GI, colorectal) Acute and chronic pain management, including PCA and opioid safety Post-operative complication review and escalation failures Pressure ulcer and wound-care related governance review Falls risk assessment, post-fall investigation, and contributory factor analysis Safeguarding investigations involving vulnerability, capacity, self-neglect, and omissions in care Deterioration recognition and escalation (NEWS2, ABCDE, SBAR) Investigation of clinical incidents, complaints, near misses and adverse events (RCA, SEIPS, PSIRF) Analysis of clinical documentation, care plans, drug charts, and observation charts Identification of system-level contributory factors (workforce, processes, communication, environment) Clinical Governance, Quality & Risk Management Assessment of incomplete or inaccurate clinical observations Policy development and implementation of clinical standards Education and competency assessment in pain management, escalation, documentation, and risk awareness Duty Nurse Manager experience coordinating hospital-wide activity, escalation and safety flow Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Andreea Palcu- Lape Nurse London Instruct Now Download CV (Liability) Biography Andreea Palcu-Lape is a Senior Nurse Specialist and Expert Witness with extensive experience across surgical nursing, acute and chronic pain management, and trust-wide clinical governance and risk functions. Her practice is firmly positioned within liability, with particular strength in the investigation of clinical incidents, deterioration management and standards of care in complex hospital settings. Her clinical background includes surgical ward nursing across urology, gynaecology, upper gastrointestinal and colorectal services, followed by specialist roles in acute and chronic pain management. She has held senior operational responsibility as Duty Nurse Manager, coordinating hospital-wide patient flow, escalation and response to clinical events, providing a detailed understanding of real-time decision-making, workload pressures and system dynamics within acute care environments. Since 2022, Andreea has worked in a Quality and Risk Manager capacity within a large NHS organisation, leading investigations into clinical incidents, adverse events, near misses and complaints. Her approach is grounded in structured methodologies including Root Cause Analysis (RCA), SEIPS and PSIRF principles, with detailed review of clinical records, observation charts, medication documentation and escalation pathways. She evaluates care against NICE guidance, Royal College standards, local policy and the NMC Code to produce clear, evidence-based conclusions. Her liability work focuses on systematic breach-of-duty analysis, comparing expected versus actual care and identifying omissions, failures in monitoring, and breakdowns in escalation. She has particular expertise in cases involving deterioration and escalation failures, including NEWS2, ABCDE and SBAR frameworks, as well as postoperative complications and opioid-related risk. Her analysis incorporates both clinical detail and contextual factors, distinguishing between individual error and wider organisational or systemic failure. Andreea also has significant safeguarding experience, reviewing cases involving vulnerability, reduced capacity, self-neglect and failures to escalate concerns. Her work involves detailed chronology building, identification of risk indicators and assessment of compliance with statutory duties, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation of both clinical care and safeguarding responsibilities. Her leadership experience includes development of clinical policies, delivery of education programmes and implementation of quality improvement initiatives, particularly within pain management and safe opioid practice. This provides a strong foundation for expert opinion on standards of care, governance processes and risk management in acute and complex care settings. Fully trained in the Civil Procedure Rules, Andreea provides independent expert evidence across claimant and defendant instructions. Her reports are structured, analytical and focused on delivering clear, reasoned opinions to assist the Court in determining matters of breach of duty, causation and clinical governance. Specialisms Surgical nursing (urology, gynaecology, upper GI, colorectal) Acute and chronic pain management, including PCA and opioid safety Post-operative complication review and escalation failures Pressure ulcer and wound-care related governance review Falls risk assessment, post-fall investigation, and contributory factor analysis Safeguarding investigations involving vulnerability, capacity, self-neglect, and omissions in care Deterioration recognition and escalation (NEWS2, ABCDE, SBAR) Investigation of clinical incidents, complaints, near misses and adverse events (RCA, SEIPS, PSIRF) Analysis of clinical documentation, care plans, drug charts, and observation charts Identification of system-level contributory factors (workforce, processes, communication, environment) Clinical Governance, Quality & Risk Management Assessment of incomplete or inaccurate clinical observations Policy development and implementation of clinical standards Education and competency assessment in pain management, escalation, documentation, and risk awareness Duty Nurse Manager experience coordinating hospital-wide activity, escalation and safety flow Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Biography Andrew Livett is an Expert Witness Physiotherapist with nearly a decade of experience across neurological and complex musculoskeletal rehabilitation. His clinical practice spans NHS acute services, private practice, elite sport and occupational health, giving him a broad and authoritative perspective on injury, recovery and functional restoration. Andrew specialises in traumatic brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury and peripheral nerve conditions, alongside complex orthopaedic and persistent pain presentations. He delivers rehabilitation across clinic, home, hydrotherapy and community settings, integrating spasticity management, exercise prescription, manual therapy and rehabilitation technology to address both neurological impairment and functional capacity. His leadership roles include Service Lead for Essex and Kent Police, where he developed a physiotherapy programme for frontline officers, and Head of Medical positions within high-performance rugby. He has also worked at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, providing acute care and rehabilitation during tournament play. Fully trained in the Civil Procedure Rules, Andrew provides structured, objective medico-legal reports across the full spectrum of neurological and musculoskeletal presentations. Specialisms Neurological conditions & injuries Spinal cord & peripheral nerve injury Orthopaedic & MSK injuries Amputations Burns Pain Conditions General medical & surgical conditions Sensory impairment Respiratory conditions Cancer and palliative care Age Group Adults & CYP Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Andrew Livett Physiotherapist Essex Instruct Now Download CV (Quantum) Biography Andrew Livett is an Expert Witness Physiotherapist with nearly a decade of experience across neurological and complex musculoskeletal rehabilitation. His clinical practice spans NHS acute services, private practice, elite sport and occupational health, giving him a broad and authoritative perspective on injury, recovery and functional restoration. Andrew specialises in traumatic brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury and peripheral nerve conditions, alongside complex orthopaedic and persistent pain presentations. He delivers rehabilitation across clinic, home, hydrotherapy and community settings, integrating spasticity management, exercise prescription, manual therapy and rehabilitation technology to address both neurological impairment and functional capacity. His leadership roles include Service Lead for Essex and Kent Police, where he developed a physiotherapy programme for frontline officers, and Head of Medical positions within high-performance rugby. He has also worked at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, providing acute care and rehabilitation during tournament play. Fully trained in the Civil Procedure Rules, Andrew provides structured, objective medico-legal reports across the full spectrum of neurological and musculoskeletal presentations. Specialisms Neurological conditions & injuries Spinal cord & peripheral nerve injury Orthopaedic & MSK injuries Amputations Burns Pain Conditions General medical & surgical conditions Sensory impairment Respiratory conditions Cancer and palliative care Age Group Adults & CYP Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Biography Ann Barthorpe is an Occupational Therapist and Expert Witness with over two decades of clinical experience, specialising in neurological rehabilitation since 2008. Her practice is centred on complex adult presentations, including acquired brain injury, progressive neurological conditions and severe physical, cognitive and communication impairments, providing a strong foundation for the assessment of care, rehabilitation and long-term functional need. Ann brings a highly experienced and function-led approach to expert evidence, underpinned by extensive NHS leadership roles. She has led multidisciplinary teams within specialist neurological services and established outreach pathways to support the transition from hospital to home, improving continuity of care and long-term outcomes. Her work includes the development of carer training programmes, detailed review of care packages and implementation of single-handed care strategies supported by innovative equipment solutions. Her broader clinical background spans physical rehabilitation, dementia care, adult mental health, trauma and orthopaedics, general medicine, outpatient neurology and palliative care. This breadth enables her to provide holistic, clinically grounded opinions across complex and multi-factorial cases, including those involving cognitive impairment, behavioural presentation and capacity considerations. Ann also brings extensive experience as a Case Manager, coordinating and delivering personalised rehabilitation programmes for individuals with complex orthopaedic injuries, amputations and psychological trauma. She is skilled in managing cases involving mental capacity and best interests decision-making, frequently leading multidisciplinary discussions to ensure care provision is proportionate, safe and aligned with the individual’s needs. Fully trained in the Civil Procedure Rules, Ann provides independent expert evidence across both claimant and defendant instructions. Her reports are objective, detailed and evidence-based, supporting the Court in determining matters of care, rehabilitation and long-term functional outcomes. She maintains her professional standards through ongoing CPD and active clinical engagement. Specialisms Complex Physical Disability Acquired Brain Injury Progressive Neurological Conditions Peripheral Nerve Conditions & Injuries Orthopaedics General Medical Conditions Cognitive impairment Age Group Adults Location Chesterfield Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Ann Barthorpe Occupational Therapist Chesterfield Instruct Now Download CV (Quantum) Biography Ann Barthorpe is an Occupational Therapist and Expert Witness with over two decades of clinical experience, specialising in neurological rehabilitation since 2008. Her practice is centred on complex adult presentations, including acquired brain injury, progressive neurological conditions and severe physical, cognitive and communication impairments, providing a strong foundation for the assessment of care, rehabilitation and long-term functional need. Ann brings a highly experienced and function-led approach to expert evidence, underpinned by extensive NHS leadership roles. She has led multidisciplinary teams within specialist neurological services and established outreach pathways to support the transition from hospital to home, improving continuity of care and long-term outcomes. Her work includes the development of carer training programmes, detailed review of care packages and implementation of single-handed care strategies supported by innovative equipment solutions. Her broader clinical background spans physical rehabilitation, dementia care, adult mental health, trauma and orthopaedics, general medicine, outpatient neurology and palliative care. This breadth enables her to provide holistic, clinically grounded opinions across complex and multi-factorial cases, including those involving cognitive impairment, behavioural presentation and capacity considerations. Ann also brings extensive experience as a Case Manager, coordinating and delivering personalised rehabilitation programmes for individuals with complex orthopaedic injuries, amputations and psychological trauma. She is skilled in managing cases involving mental capacity and best interests decision-making, frequently leading multidisciplinary discussions to ensure care provision is proportionate, safe and aligned with the individual’s needs. Fully trained in the Civil Procedure Rules, Ann provides independent expert evidence across both claimant and defendant instructions. Her reports are objective, detailed and evidence-based, supporting the Court in determining matters of care, rehabilitation and long-term functional outcomes. She maintains her professional standards through ongoing CPD and active clinical engagement. Specialisms Complex Physical Disability Acquired Brain Injury Progressive Neurological Conditions Peripheral Nerve Conditions & Injuries Orthopaedics General Medical Conditions Cognitive impairment Age Group Adults Location Chesterfield Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Biography Caroline Sturdy is an Occupational Therapist and Expert Witness with over twenty years of clinical experience, bringing extensive expertise in complex physical injury, rehabilitation and long-term care planning. Her practice spans orthopaedic trauma, amputations, polytrauma, progressive neurological conditions and long-term disability, enabling her to provide detailed and clinically grounded opinions on functional need, care, equipment provision and housing requirements following life-changing injury. Caroline has significant experience working with individuals presenting with severe physical disability, multiple injuries and cognitive or psychological overlay. Her work is rooted in detailed functional assessment and the practical delivery of rehabilitation and care, including specialist equipment prescription, manual handling risk management and environmental and housing adaptations, including rehousing recommendations. She is particularly experienced in supporting individuals following serious musculoskeletal trauma and amputation, including those with associated chronic pain and psychological factors. Her career includes senior roles across inpatient rehabilitation, community services and local authority settings, where she has led on discharge planning, coordinated multidisciplinary teams and contributed to service development. In her current practice as an independent Occupational Therapist and Case Manager, she manages complex community caseloads, bringing a clear understanding of long-term care delivery within real-world settings. Fully trained in the Civil Procedure Rules, Caroline provides independent expert evidence across both claimant and defendant instructions. Her reports are objective, balanced and focused on delivering clear, reasoned opinions to assist the Court in determining present and future care, rehabilitation and functional needs. She maintains her professional standards through ongoing CPD and continued clinical practice. Specialisms Parkinson’s, MS, MND Cerebral palsy Mild head injury Progressive Neurological Conditions Tetraplegia & Paraplegia Multi-trauma/polytrauma Osteoarthritis/Rheumatology Amputations, lower limb Rheumatology General medical & surgical conditions Respiratory conditions Cancer diagnoses Palliative care Environmental/housing adaptations Specialist equipment provision Age Group Adults Location Wales Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Caroline Sturdy Occupational Therapist Wales Instruct Now Download CV (Quantum) Biography Caroline Sturdy is an Occupational Therapist and Expert Witness with over twenty years of clinical experience, bringing extensive expertise in complex physical injury, rehabilitation and long-term care planning. Her practice spans orthopaedic trauma, amputations, polytrauma, progressive neurological conditions and long-term disability, enabling her to provide detailed and clinically grounded opinions on functional need, care, equipment provision and housing requirements following life-changing injury. Caroline has significant experience working with individuals presenting with severe physical disability, multiple injuries and cognitive or psychological overlay. Her work is rooted in detailed functional assessment and the practical delivery of rehabilitation and care, including specialist equipment prescription, manual handling risk management and environmental and housing adaptations, including rehousing recommendations. She is particularly experienced in supporting individuals following serious musculoskeletal trauma and amputation, including those with associated chronic pain and psychological factors. Her career includes senior roles across inpatient rehabilitation, community services and local authority settings, where she has led on discharge planning, coordinated multidisciplinary teams and contributed to service development. In her current practice as an independent Occupational Therapist and Case Manager, she manages complex community caseloads, bringing a clear understanding of long-term care delivery within real-world settings. Fully trained in the Civil Procedure Rules, Caroline provides independent expert evidence across both claimant and defendant instructions. Her reports are objective, balanced and focused on delivering clear, reasoned opinions to assist the Court in determining present and future care, rehabilitation and functional needs. She maintains her professional standards through ongoing CPD and continued clinical practice. Specialisms Parkinson’s, MS, MND Cerebral palsy Mild head injury Progressive Neurological Conditions Tetraplegia & Paraplegia Multi-trauma/polytrauma Osteoarthritis/Rheumatology Amputations, lower limb Rheumatology General medical & surgical conditions Respiratory conditions Cancer diagnoses Palliative care Environmental/housing adaptations Specialist equipment provision Age Group Adults Location Wales Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Biography Clare Cole is an Occupational Therapist and Expert Witness with over a decade of clinical experience across acute, community and specialist rehabilitation settings. Her practice is centred on complex neurological and trauma presentations, providing a strong foundation for the assessment of care, rehabilitation and long-term functional need. Clare has worked across major trauma units, acute mental health services and community rehabilitation pathways, bringing a comprehensive understanding of the full patient journey from acute injury through to long-term recovery. Her clinical expertise includes brain injury, spinal injury, stroke and polytrauma, alongside experience in sensory impairment, including visual conditions and Erb’s Palsy. This breadth enables her to deliver holistic, function-led assessments that reflect both physical and cognitive impact. Her background includes senior and leadership roles within specialist neurological rehabilitation services, where she has led multidisciplinary teams delivering intensive inpatient rehabilitation for individuals with complex neurological conditions. She has extensive experience managing patients with significant physical, cognitive and psychological impairment, contributing to discharge planning, care package recommendations and long-term rehabilitation strategies. Since qualifying as an Expert Witness in 2021, Clare has produced over 30 reports, working across both claimant and defendant instructions. Fully trained in the Civil Procedure Rules, she provides independent, objective and clinically robust evidence. Her reports are clear, balanced and focused on assisting the Court in determining matters of care, rehabilitation and functional outcome. Clare maintains her professional standards through ongoing CPD and active engagement in professional networks, ensuring her practice remains aligned with current clinical and medico-legal standards. Specialisms Neurological Conditions & Stroke Spinal Injury Brain Injury Guillain-Barré Syndrome Polytrauma & Orthopaedic Injuries Care, Aids & Equipment Erb’s Palsy Age Group Adults Location Essex Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Clare Cole Occupational Therapist Essex Instruct Now Download CV (Quantum) Biography Clare Cole is an Occupational Therapist and Expert Witness with over a decade of clinical experience across acute, community and specialist rehabilitation settings. Her practice is centred on complex neurological and trauma presentations, providing a strong foundation for the assessment of care, rehabilitation and long-term functional need. Clare has worked across major trauma units, acute mental health services and community rehabilitation pathways, bringing a comprehensive understanding of the full patient journey from acute injury through to long-term recovery. Her clinical expertise includes brain injury, spinal injury, stroke and polytrauma, alongside experience in sensory impairment, including visual conditions and Erb’s Palsy. This breadth enables her to deliver holistic, function-led assessments that reflect both physical and cognitive impact. Her background includes senior and leadership roles within specialist neurological rehabilitation services, where she has led multidisciplinary teams delivering intensive inpatient rehabilitation for individuals with complex neurological conditions. She has extensive experience managing patients with significant physical, cognitive and psychological impairment, contributing to discharge planning, care package recommendations and long-term rehabilitation strategies. Since qualifying as an Expert Witness in 2021, Clare has produced over 30 reports, working across both claimant and defendant instructions. Fully trained in the Civil Procedure Rules, she provides independent, objective and clinically robust evidence. Her reports are clear, balanced and focused on assisting the Court in determining matters of care, rehabilitation and functional outcome. Clare maintains her professional standards through ongoing CPD and active engagement in professional networks, ensuring her practice remains aligned with current clinical and medico-legal standards. Specialisms Neurological Conditions & Stroke Spinal Injury Brain Injury Guillain-Barré Syndrome Polytrauma & Orthopaedic Injuries Care, Aids & Equipment Erb’s Palsy Age Group Adults Location Essex Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Biography Claudia Salmon is a Senior Occupational Therapist and Expert Witness with over ten years of clinical experience across the NHS, with a developing specialist practice in medico-legal reporting. Her clinical background spans a broad range of adult presentations, including neurological conditions, brain injury, frailty, respiratory medicine, emergency care and palliative care, providing a strong foundation for the assessment of care, rehabilitation and functional need. Claudia’s practice is grounded in detailed functional assessment, including evaluation of movement, strength, posture and overall performance. She has extensive experience assessing rehabilitation needs across both acute and community settings, supporting clear and proportionate recommendations for care, therapy and long-term support. Her work includes specialist equipment provision, environmental adaptations and the development of tailored handling and mobility strategies to promote safety, independence and practical delivery of care. Her clinical experience includes leading interventions for individuals with pain, fatigue and mobility limitations, alongside delivering structured therapy programmes to improve functional outcomes. She has worked with complex cases requiring coordinated multidisciplinary input, underpinned by a strong understanding of safeguarding, manual handling and service governance. As an Expert Witness, Claudia prepares independent occupational therapy reports addressing injury, loss of function and future care and rehabilitation needs. Her evidence is clinically grounded, objective and tailored to the specific circumstances of each case, drawing on her current clinical practice and direct therapeutic experience. She also practises as a Case Manager, providing a well-rounded perspective on care provision within real-world settings. Fully trained in the Civil Procedure Rules, Claudia provides independent expert evidence across both claimant and defendant instructions. Her reports are clear, balanced and focused on assisting the Court in determining matters of care, rehabilitation and functional outcome. She maintains her professional standards through ongoing CPD and active clinical engagement. Specialisms Neurological Conditions Brain Injury Frailty Elderly Care Emergency Medicine Palliative Care Hand Therapy Respiratory Medicine Moving & Handling Home Adaptions Specialist equipment Age Group Adults Location Essex Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Claudia Salmon Occupational Therapist Essex Instruct Now Download CV (Quantum) Biography Claudia Salmon is a Senior Occupational Therapist and Expert Witness with over ten years of clinical experience across the NHS, with a developing specialist practice in medico-legal reporting. Her clinical background spans a broad range of adult presentations, including neurological conditions, brain injury, frailty, respiratory medicine, emergency care and palliative care, providing a strong foundation for the assessment of care, rehabilitation and functional need. Claudia’s practice is grounded in detailed functional assessment, including evaluation of movement, strength, posture and overall performance. She has extensive experience assessing rehabilitation needs across both acute and community settings, supporting clear and proportionate recommendations for care, therapy and long-term support. Her work includes specialist equipment provision, environmental adaptations and the development of tailored handling and mobility strategies to promote safety, independence and practical delivery of care. Her clinical experience includes leading interventions for individuals with pain, fatigue and mobility limitations, alongside delivering structured therapy programmes to improve functional outcomes. She has worked with complex cases requiring coordinated multidisciplinary input, underpinned by a strong understanding of safeguarding, manual handling and service governance. As an Expert Witness, Claudia prepares independent occupational therapy reports addressing injury, loss of function and future care and rehabilitation needs. Her evidence is clinically grounded, objective and tailored to the specific circumstances of each case, drawing on her current clinical practice and direct therapeutic experience. She also practises as a Case Manager, providing a well-rounded perspective on care provision within real-world settings. Fully trained in the Civil Procedure Rules, Claudia provides independent expert evidence across both claimant and defendant instructions. Her reports are clear, balanced and focused on assisting the Court in determining matters of care, rehabilitation and functional outcome. She maintains her professional standards through ongoing CPD and active clinical engagement. Specialisms Neurological Conditions Brain Injury Frailty Elderly Care Emergency Medicine Palliative Care Hand Therapy Respiratory Medicine Moving & Handling Home Adaptions Specialist equipment Age Group Adults Location Essex Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Biography Dahima Smith is a Nurse and Expert Witness with over a decade of clinical experience specialising in complex care management for individuals with spinal cord injury, acquired brain injury and severe neurological conditions. Her practice spans both adult and paediatric populations, providing a comprehensive foundation for the assessment of care, rehabilitation and long-term clinical needs. Dahima brings a highly practical and clinically grounded approach to expert evidence, informed by extensive experience coordinating complex care packages for individuals with profound physical, cognitive and behavioural needs. Her work includes detailed assessment, development of comprehensive care plans and securing funding through Integrated Care Boards, ensuring care provision is both appropriate and sustainable. She has significant expertise in managing complex neurological presentations, including epilepsy, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury and dementia, often alongside co-existing mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression. Her clinical experience also extends to respiratory and high-dependency care, including tracheostomy management, PEG feeding and ventilation, providing a strong foundation for assessing high-level care requirements. Dahima has demonstrated strong leadership in coordinating multidisciplinary rehabilitation, working closely with occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, dieticians, medical teams and nursing staff to deliver integrated and effective care pathways. Her approach is holistic and patient-centred, ensuring that all aspects of an individual’s health, function and quality of life are considered within care and rehabilitation planning. Fully trained in the Civil Procedure Rules, Dahima provides independent expert evidence across both claimant and defendant instructions. Her reports are objective, clinically robust and focused on delivering clear, reasoned opinions to assist the Court in determining matters of care, rehabilitation and long-term clinical need in complex cases. She maintains her professional standards through ongoing CPD and active clinical engagement. Specialisms Neurological conditions & injuries Spinal cord & peripheral nerve injury Orthopaedic & MSK injuries, conditions Vocational Rehabilitation General medical & surgical conditions Pain Conditions Sensory impairment Respiratory conditions Tracheostomy care PEG feeding Ventilation Age Group Adults Children Location Salisbury Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Dahima Smith Nurse Salisbury Instruct Now Download CV (Quantum) Biography Dahima Smith is a Nurse and Expert Witness with over a decade of clinical experience specialising in complex care management for individuals with spinal cord injury, acquired brain injury and severe neurological conditions. Her practice spans both adult and paediatric populations, providing a comprehensive foundation for the assessment of care, rehabilitation and long-term clinical needs. Dahima brings a highly practical and clinically grounded approach to expert evidence, informed by extensive experience coordinating complex care packages for individuals with profound physical, cognitive and behavioural needs. Her work includes detailed assessment, development of comprehensive care plans and securing funding through Integrated Care Boards, ensuring care provision is both appropriate and sustainable. She has significant expertise in managing complex neurological presentations, including epilepsy, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury and dementia, often alongside co-existing mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression. Her clinical experience also extends to respiratory and high-dependency care, including tracheostomy management, PEG feeding and ventilation, providing a strong foundation for assessing high-level care requirements. Dahima has demonstrated strong leadership in coordinating multidisciplinary rehabilitation, working closely with occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, dieticians, medical teams and nursing staff to deliver integrated and effective care pathways. Her approach is holistic and patient-centred, ensuring that all aspects of an individual’s health, function and quality of life are considered within care and rehabilitation planning. Fully trained in the Civil Procedure Rules, Dahima provides independent expert evidence across both claimant and defendant instructions. Her reports are objective, clinically robust and focused on delivering clear, reasoned opinions to assist the Court in determining matters of care, rehabilitation and long-term clinical need in complex cases. She maintains her professional standards through ongoing CPD and active clinical engagement. Specialisms Neurological conditions & injuries Spinal cord & peripheral nerve injury Orthopaedic & MSK injuries, conditions Vocational Rehabilitation General medical & surgical conditions Pain Conditions Sensory impairment Respiratory conditions Tracheostomy care PEG feeding Ventilation Age Group Adults Children Location Salisbury Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Biography Daniel Adams is an Occupational Therapist and Expert Witness with over 25 years of clinical experience across adult social care, mental health, physical disability and forensic settings. His practice is grounded in detailed functional assessment, with particular expertise in moving and handling, specialist equipment provision and environmental adaptation to support safe and sustainable independence within the home and community. Daniel brings extensive experience working within local authority services, including assessments delivered under the Disabled Facilities Grant framework. He provides practical, bespoke recommendations for individuals with complex physical, cognitive and behavioural needs, ensuring that care provision is proportionate, safe and aligned with real-world delivery. His work frequently involves evaluating care requirements, risk, and the interaction between functional limitation and environmental factors. He has significant expertise in supporting individuals with enduring mental health conditions, often alongside physical frailty or neurological presentations. His clinical background includes leadership roles within specialist residential settings and experience in secure and high-risk environments, including acting as lead Occupational Therapist for prison-based referrals. This experience underpins his ability to assess behavioural risk, supervision requirements and safeguarding considerations within complex care packages. Daniel’s practice also extends to the delivery of restrictive intervention and risk management training at a national level across health, education and social care sectors. This provides a strong foundation for his expert opinion on handling strategies, behavioural support and environmental risk mitigation. His experience in community rehabilitation further supports his ability to assess engagement, functional capacity and long-term independence in community settings. Fully trained in the Civil Procedure Rules, Daniel provides independent expert evidence across both claimant and defendant instructions. His reports are objective, clinically grounded and focused on delivering clear, reasoned opinions to assist the Court in determining matters of care, functional independence, equipment, adaptation and rehabilitation planning across a wide range of adult presentations. Specialisms Stroke MND Functional neurological disorder Dementia Cauda equina Amputations Osteoarthritis Mental health & learning disability General medical & surgical conditions Respiratory conditions Environmental/housing adaptations Specialist equipment provision Age Group Adults Location York Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Daniel Adams Occupational Therapist York Instruct Now Download CV (Quantum) Biography Daniel Adams is an Occupational Therapist and Expert Witness with over 25 years of clinical experience across adult social care, mental health, physical disability and forensic settings. His practice is grounded in detailed functional assessment, with particular expertise in moving and handling, specialist equipment provision and environmental adaptation to support safe and sustainable independence within the home and community. Daniel brings extensive experience working within local authority services, including assessments delivered under the Disabled Facilities Grant framework. He provides practical, bespoke recommendations for individuals with complex physical, cognitive and behavioural needs, ensuring that care provision is proportionate, safe and aligned with real-world delivery. His work frequently involves evaluating care requirements, risk, and the interaction between functional limitation and environmental factors. He has significant expertise in supporting individuals with enduring mental health conditions, often alongside physical frailty or neurological presentations. His clinical background includes leadership roles within specialist residential settings and experience in secure and high-risk environments, including acting as lead Occupational Therapist for prison-based referrals. This experience underpins his ability to assess behavioural risk, supervision requirements and safeguarding considerations within complex care packages. Daniel’s practice also extends to the delivery of restrictive intervention and risk management training at a national level across health, education and social care sectors. This provides a strong foundation for his expert opinion on handling strategies, behavioural support and environmental risk mitigation. His experience in community rehabilitation further supports his ability to assess engagement, functional capacity and long-term independence in community settings. Fully trained in the Civil Procedure Rules, Daniel provides independent expert evidence across both claimant and defendant instructions. His reports are objective, clinically grounded and focused on delivering clear, reasoned opinions to assist the Court in determining matters of care, functional independence, equipment, adaptation and rehabilitation planning across a wide range of adult presentations. Specialisms Stroke MND Functional neurological disorder Dementia Cauda equina Amputations Osteoarthritis Mental health & learning disability General medical & surgical conditions Respiratory conditions Environmental/housing adaptations Specialist equipment provision Age Group Adults Location York Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Biography Dearbhla Shannon is an Occupational Therapist and Expert Witness with over ten years of clinical experience specialising in acute stroke, stroke rehabilitation and comprehensive neuro-rehabilitation. Her practice is centred on complex neurological conditions, including Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, Huntington’s disease, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, providing a strong foundation for the assessment of care, rehabilitation and long-term functional need. Dearbhla brings a holistic and clinically rigorous approach to expert evidence, integrating physical, cognitive and behavioural assessment to understand the full impact of injury and disease. She has extensive experience in posture and seating assessment, fatigue management, adaptive equipment provision and environmental modification, enabling her to provide clear, practical and sustainable recommendations for care and independence. Her clinical background spans acute hospital and community settings, with particular expertise in complex discharge planning and the coordination of multidisciplinary care. As Clinical Team Lead for Occupational Therapy within acute stroke services, she has led teams delivering rehabilitation across the full pathway from acute admission through to community reintegration. This experience underpins her ability to provide balanced, real-world insight into the delivery of care and rehabilitation following life-changing injury. Dearbhla has worked across a broad range of clinical domains, including elderly care, falls prevention, respiratory medicine, cardiology and orthopaedics, further strengthening her ability to assess complex and multi-factorial presentations. Fully trained in the Civil Procedure Rules, she provides independent expert evidence across both claimant and defendant instructions. Her reports are objective, clinically grounded and focused on delivering clear, reasoned opinions to assist the Court in determining matters of care, rehabilitation and long-term outcomes. She maintains her professional standards through ongoing CPD and active clinical engagement. Specialisms Brain Injury Amputations Oncology & Palliative Care Orthopaedics Neurological conditions and disorders Sensory impairment Respiratory Conditions Dementia Pain conditions General medical & surgical conditions Respiratory conditions Age Group Adults Location Cardiff Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Dearbhla Shannon Occupational Therapist Cardiff Instruct Now Download CV (Quantum) Biography Dearbhla Shannon is an Occupational Therapist and Expert Witness with over ten years of clinical experience specialising in acute stroke, stroke rehabilitation and comprehensive neuro-rehabilitation. Her practice is centred on complex neurological conditions, including Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, Huntington’s disease, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, providing a strong foundation for the assessment of care, rehabilitation and long-term functional need. Dearbhla brings a holistic and clinically rigorous approach to expert evidence, integrating physical, cognitive and behavioural assessment to understand the full impact of injury and disease. She has extensive experience in posture and seating assessment, fatigue management, adaptive equipment provision and environmental modification, enabling her to provide clear, practical and sustainable recommendations for care and independence. Her clinical background spans acute hospital and community settings, with particular expertise in complex discharge planning and the coordination of multidisciplinary care. As Clinical Team Lead for Occupational Therapy within acute stroke services, she has led teams delivering rehabilitation across the full pathway from acute admission through to community reintegration. This experience underpins her ability to provide balanced, real-world insight into the delivery of care and rehabilitation following life-changing injury. Dearbhla has worked across a broad range of clinical domains, including elderly care, falls prevention, respiratory medicine, cardiology and orthopaedics, further strengthening her ability to assess complex and multi-factorial presentations. Fully trained in the Civil Procedure Rules, she provides independent expert evidence across both claimant and defendant instructions. Her reports are objective, clinically grounded and focused on delivering clear, reasoned opinions to assist the Court in determining matters of care, rehabilitation and long-term outcomes. She maintains her professional standards through ongoing CPD and active clinical engagement. Specialisms Brain Injury Amputations Oncology & Palliative Care Orthopaedics Neurological conditions and disorders Sensory impairment Respiratory Conditions Dementia Pain conditions General medical & surgical conditions Respiratory conditions Age Group Adults Location Cardiff Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Biography Doug McQuillin is a highly experienced Expert Witness Occupational Therapist with over twenty years of specialist rehabilitation practice across acute, community and long-term neurological services. He has extensive expertise in traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy, amputations and complex orthopaedic conditions, working with both adults and children. Doug’s clinical background spans major neurological rehabilitation settings, mental health services and community pathways, enabling him to assess complex, multi-factorial presentations that include cognitive, psychological and physical impairments. He has significant experience managing hospital-to-home transitions, designing structured discharge pathways and coordinating multidisciplinary input to ensure rehabilitation is realistic, sustainable and evidence-based. His leadership includes the development of innovative vocational rehabilitation programmes integrating clinical care with community reintegration and employment pathways. Doug has published in OTnews on vocational rehabilitation practice and has been recognised as a finalist for clinician of the year, reflecting the strength of his clinical impact. Fully trained in the Civil Procedure Rules, Doug provides detailed, impartial medico-legal reports grounded in extensive clinical expertise. Specialisms Brain Injury Neurological conditions Sensory impairment Cerebral Palsy Spinal Cord Injury Amputations Mental health & learning disability Orthopaedic & MSK injuries, conditions Burns Pain Conditions Respiratory conditions Age Group Adults & CYP Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Doug McQuillin Occupational Therapist Newcastle upon Tyne Instruct Now Download CV (Quantum) Biography Doug McQuillin is a highly experienced Expert Witness Occupational Therapist with over twenty years of specialist rehabilitation practice across acute, community and long-term neurological services. He has extensive expertise in traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy, amputations and complex orthopaedic conditions, working with both adults and children. Doug’s clinical background spans major neurological rehabilitation settings, mental health services and community pathways, enabling him to assess complex, multi-factorial presentations that include cognitive, psychological and physical impairments. He has significant experience managing hospital-to-home transitions, designing structured discharge pathways and coordinating multidisciplinary input to ensure rehabilitation is realistic, sustainable and evidence-based. His leadership includes the development of innovative vocational rehabilitation programmes integrating clinical care with community reintegration and employment pathways. Doug has published in OTnews on vocational rehabilitation practice and has been recognised as a finalist for clinician of the year, reflecting the strength of his clinical impact. Fully trained in the Civil Procedure Rules, Doug provides detailed, impartial medico-legal reports grounded in extensive clinical expertise. Specialisms Brain Injury Neurological conditions Sensory impairment Cerebral Palsy Spinal Cord Injury Amputations Mental health & learning disability Orthopaedic & MSK injuries, conditions Burns Pain Conditions Respiratory conditions Age Group Adults & CYP Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Biography Gemma Kenney is an Occupational Therapist and Expert Witness with nearly twenty years of clinical experience, specialising in the rehabilitation of adults with complex and traumatic injuries. Her expertise spans amputations, spinal and brain injuries, as well as progressive neurological conditions, providing a strong foundation for the assessment of complex care, rehabilitation and long-term functional needs. Gemma’s practice is grounded in detailed functional assessment and the delivery of rehabilitation across both acute and community settings. She has extensive experience managing complex cases, including those involving multiple co-morbidities, degenerative conditions such as motor neurone disease and multiple sclerosis, and the interaction between physical, cognitive and mental health factors. Her work includes commissioning and managing tailored care packages, developing comprehensive care plans and ensuring coordinated, multidisciplinary approaches to rehabilitation. Her early career focused on housing, equipment provision and major adaptations, giving her a detailed understanding of environmental needs and long-term independence. This is complemented by significant experience within acute trauma and orthopaedic services, enabling her to provide clear, clinically reasoned opinions across the full rehabilitation pathway from injury through to long-term community living. Gemma has held senior leadership roles within community rehabilitation services, including leading multidisciplinary teams and contributing to service development. Her leadership was instrumental in achieving an outstanding CQC rating, reflecting both clinical and operational excellence. Fully trained in the Civil Procedure Rules, Gemma provides independent expert evidence across both claimant and defendant instructions. Her reports are objective, balanced and focused on delivering clear, evidence-based opinions to assist the Court in determining matters of care, rehabilitation and long-term functional outcomes. She maintains her professional standards through ongoing CPD and active clinical engagement. Specialisms Neurological conditions & injuries Spinal cord & peripheral nerve injury Mental health & learning disability Orthopaedic & MSK injuries General medical & surgical conditions Respiratory conditions Amputations Pain conditions Sensory impairment Cancer and palliative care Environmental/housing adaptations Housing Specialist Specialist equipment provision Age Group Adults Location Hampshire Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Gemma Kenney Occupational Therapist Hampshire Instruct Now Download CV (Quantum) Biography Gemma Kenney is an Occupational Therapist and Expert Witness with nearly twenty years of clinical experience, specialising in the rehabilitation of adults with complex and traumatic injuries. Her expertise spans amputations, spinal and brain injuries, as well as progressive neurological conditions, providing a strong foundation for the assessment of complex care, rehabilitation and long-term functional needs. Gemma’s practice is grounded in detailed functional assessment and the delivery of rehabilitation across both acute and community settings. She has extensive experience managing complex cases, including those involving multiple co-morbidities, degenerative conditions such as motor neurone disease and multiple sclerosis, and the interaction between physical, cognitive and mental health factors. Her work includes commissioning and managing tailored care packages, developing comprehensive care plans and ensuring coordinated, multidisciplinary approaches to rehabilitation. Her early career focused on housing, equipment provision and major adaptations, giving her a detailed understanding of environmental needs and long-term independence. This is complemented by significant experience within acute trauma and orthopaedic services, enabling her to provide clear, clinically reasoned opinions across the full rehabilitation pathway from injury through to long-term community living. Gemma has held senior leadership roles within community rehabilitation services, including leading multidisciplinary teams and contributing to service development. Her leadership was instrumental in achieving an outstanding CQC rating, reflecting both clinical and operational excellence. Fully trained in the Civil Procedure Rules, Gemma provides independent expert evidence across both claimant and defendant instructions. Her reports are objective, balanced and focused on delivering clear, evidence-based opinions to assist the Court in determining matters of care, rehabilitation and long-term functional outcomes. She maintains her professional standards through ongoing CPD and active clinical engagement. Specialisms Neurological conditions & injuries Spinal cord & peripheral nerve injury Mental health & learning disability Orthopaedic & MSK injuries General medical & surgical conditions Respiratory conditions Amputations Pain conditions Sensory impairment Cancer and palliative care Environmental/housing adaptations Housing Specialist Specialist equipment provision Age Group Adults Location Hampshire Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Biography Hannah O’Brien is a Senior Occupational Therapist and Expert Witness with over eleven years of clinical experience across acute, community and specialist services. Her practice spans a wide range of adult clinical settings, including neurological conditions, trauma and orthopaedics, general medicine and surgery, pain management, palliative care and forensic mental health. This breadth of experience underpins a balanced, evidence-based approach to expert opinion, grounded in functional assessment and real-world rehabilitation. Hannah has extensive experience working with adults presenting with complex needs, including multiple co-morbidities, reduced mobility, cognitive impairment and functional decline following injury or illness. She undertakes comprehensive functional assessments, providing clear and reasoned opinions on care, rehabilitation, and long-term needs. Her work is informed by significant experience within specialist falls services and discharge to assess pathways, giving her a detailed understanding of risk, independence and the practical realities of community living. Fully trained in the Civil Procedure Rules, Hannah provides independent expert evidence for both claimant and defendant instructions, maintaining a balanced and objective approach at all times. Her reports are clinically grounded, transparent and focused on assisting the Court in reaching informed decisions. She maintains her professional standards through ongoing CPD, reflective practice and active engagement in supervision and training within clinical teams. Specialisms Neurological conditions affecting mobility, balance and daily function Cognitive impairment Trauma and orthopaedic injury Pain management and pain-related functional limitation Falls assessment, prevention and rehabilitation Functional assessment and rehabilitation Frailty and age-related functional decline Complex co-morbidity and functional deterioration Discharge to Assess pathways and post-acute rehabilitation Community reablement and promotion of independence Forensic mental health occupational therapy Palliative care functional assessment and support planning Age Group Adults Location Stafford Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Hannah O’Brien Occupational Therapist Stafford Instruct Now Download CV (Quantum) Biography Hannah O’Brien is a Senior Occupational Therapist and Expert Witness with over eleven years of clinical experience across acute, community and specialist services. Her practice spans a wide range of adult clinical settings, including neurological conditions, trauma and orthopaedics, general medicine and surgery, pain management, palliative care and forensic mental health. This breadth of experience underpins a balanced, evidence-based approach to expert opinion, grounded in functional assessment and real-world rehabilitation. Hannah has extensive experience working with adults presenting with complex needs, including multiple co-morbidities, reduced mobility, cognitive impairment and functional decline following injury or illness. She undertakes comprehensive functional assessments, providing clear and reasoned opinions on care, rehabilitation, and long-term needs. Her work is informed by significant experience within specialist falls services and discharge to assess pathways, giving her a detailed understanding of risk, independence and the practical realities of community living. Fully trained in the Civil Procedure Rules, Hannah provides independent expert evidence for both claimant and defendant instructions, maintaining a balanced and objective approach at all times. Her reports are clinically grounded, transparent and focused on assisting the Court in reaching informed decisions. She maintains her professional standards through ongoing CPD, reflective practice and active engagement in supervision and training within clinical teams. Specialisms Neurological conditions affecting mobility, balance and daily function Cognitive impairment Trauma and orthopaedic injury Pain management and pain-related functional limitation Falls assessment, prevention and rehabilitation Functional assessment and rehabilitation Frailty and age-related functional decline Complex co-morbidity and functional deterioration Discharge to Assess pathways and post-acute rehabilitation Community reablement and promotion of independence Forensic mental health occupational therapy Palliative care functional assessment and support planning Age Group Adults Location Stafford Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Biography Imogen Williams is a Physiotherapist and Expert Witness with over 16 years of clinical experience, specialising in musculoskeletal rehabilitation and complex pelvic health conditions. Her practice provides a highly specialised foundation for expert evidence in cases involving birth injury, pelvic floor dysfunction and rehabilitation following gynaecological and obstetric trauma. Imogen brings extensive expertise in the assessment and management of pelvic floor dysfunction, including bladder and bowel incontinence, prolapse, pelvic girdle pain and diastasis recti. She has significant experience supporting women through antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal stages, including rehabilitation following obstetric anal sphincter injuries and complex childbirth-related trauma. Her practice is grounded in a holistic understanding of both physical and psychological impact. She regularly manages cases involving chronic pelvic pain, vaginismus and bladder pain syndrome, recognising the interplay between physical injury and psychological trauma. Her clinical approach integrates advanced physiotherapy techniques alongside complementary methods such as Pilates-based rehabilitation, acupuncture and scar therapy to support functional recovery and quality of life. Imogen has held senior and leadership roles across both NHS and private sectors, including leading pelvic health services and establishing independent clinical provision. She has extensive experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver personalised rehabilitation programmes, ensuring care is both clinically effective and practically sustainable. Fully trained in the Civil Procedure Rules, Imogen provides independent expert evidence across both claimant and defendant instructions. Her reports are objective, clinically robust and focused on delivering clear, reasoned opinions to assist the Court in determining matters of injury, rehabilitation and long-term functional outcomes in complex pelvic health and musculoskeletal cases. She maintains her professional standards through ongoing CPD and active clinical engagement. Specialisms Antenatal Intrapartum Postnatal Birth Injury General medical & surgical conditions C-section scar therapy Diastasis rectus abdominis (abdominal muscle separation) rehab Orthopaedic & MSK injuries, conditions Age Group Adults Location Cardiff Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Imogen Williams Physiotherapist Cardiff Instruct Now Download CV (Quantum) Biography Imogen Williams is a Physiotherapist and Expert Witness with over 16 years of clinical experience, specialising in musculoskeletal rehabilitation and complex pelvic health conditions. Her practice provides a highly specialised foundation for expert evidence in cases involving birth injury, pelvic floor dysfunction and rehabilitation following gynaecological and obstetric trauma. Imogen brings extensive expertise in the assessment and management of pelvic floor dysfunction, including bladder and bowel incontinence, prolapse, pelvic girdle pain and diastasis recti. She has significant experience supporting women through antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal stages, including rehabilitation following obstetric anal sphincter injuries and complex childbirth-related trauma. Her practice is grounded in a holistic understanding of both physical and psychological impact. She regularly manages cases involving chronic pelvic pain, vaginismus and bladder pain syndrome, recognising the interplay between physical injury and psychological trauma. Her clinical approach integrates advanced physiotherapy techniques alongside complementary methods such as Pilates-based rehabilitation, acupuncture and scar therapy to support functional recovery and quality of life. Imogen has held senior and leadership roles across both NHS and private sectors, including leading pelvic health services and establishing independent clinical provision. She has extensive experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver personalised rehabilitation programmes, ensuring care is both clinically effective and practically sustainable. Fully trained in the Civil Procedure Rules, Imogen provides independent expert evidence across both claimant and defendant instructions. Her reports are objective, clinically robust and focused on delivering clear, reasoned opinions to assist the Court in determining matters of injury, rehabilitation and long-term functional outcomes in complex pelvic health and musculoskeletal cases. She maintains her professional standards through ongoing CPD and active clinical engagement. Specialisms Antenatal Intrapartum Postnatal Birth Injury General medical & surgical conditions C-section scar therapy Diastasis rectus abdominis (abdominal muscle separation) rehab Orthopaedic & MSK injuries, conditions Age Group Adults Location Cardiff Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Biography Jack Cawood is a Physiotherapist and Expert Witness with almost a decade of clinical experience across musculoskeletal, orthopaedic and neurological rehabilitation. He specialises in the assessment and rehabilitation of individuals with upper and lower limb loss, supported by advanced expertise in prosthetics and complex rehabilitation. As Lead Clinician within a regional prosthetics centre, Jack delivers highly specialised rehabilitation programmes, combining technical knowledge of advanced prosthetic devices with detailed functional assessment to optimise mobility, independence and long-term outcomes. His role includes service development, supervision and training of clinicians, and ensuring delivery aligns with national clinical standards. He also contributes at a national level through involvement with the British Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Limb Absence Rehabilitation, supporting the development of best practice in limb loss care. Jack’s clinical experience extends across complex trauma, orthopaedic surgery and neurological rehabilitation. He has worked within spinal injury and burns units, acute stroke services, cardiac and respiratory rehabilitation, and community-based pathways, providing a comprehensive understanding of the full rehabilitation journey. His experience includes autonomous practice in acute and critical care settings, as well as management of both acute and long-term conditions within musculoskeletal and pain services. He also undertakes specialist rehabilitation in collaboration with private prosthetic and orthotic providers, supporting individuals using advanced devices where highly individualised treatment is required. His approach integrates functional assessment, risk management and health promotion to ensure rehabilitation plans are clinically robust and sustainable over the long term. Fully trained in the Civil Procedure Rules, Jack provides independent expert evidence across both claimant and defendant instructions, accepting both adult and paediatric cases. His reports are objective, evidence-based and focused on delivering clear, reasoned opinions to assist the Court in determining matters of injury, rehabilitation and long-term functional outcome, particularly in cases involving limb loss and complex trauma. Specialisms Spinal cord & peripheral nerve injury Cauda equina Neuromuscular disorders Orthopaedic & MSK injuries Upper limb/Lower Limb Joint replacement Osteoarthritis/Rheumatology Multi/poly-Trauma Pain Conditions Chronic pain Fibromyalgia Neuropathic pain Pain Management Age Group Adults Location London Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Jack Cawood Physiotherapist London Instruct Now Download CV (Quantum) Biography Jack Cawood is a Physiotherapist and Expert Witness with almost a decade of clinical experience across musculoskeletal, orthopaedic and neurological rehabilitation. He specialises in the assessment and rehabilitation of individuals with upper and lower limb loss, supported by advanced expertise in prosthetics and complex rehabilitation. As Lead Clinician within a regional prosthetics centre, Jack delivers highly specialised rehabilitation programmes, combining technical knowledge of advanced prosthetic devices with detailed functional assessment to optimise mobility, independence and long-term outcomes. His role includes service development, supervision and training of clinicians, and ensuring delivery aligns with national clinical standards. He also contributes at a national level through involvement with the British Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Limb Absence Rehabilitation, supporting the development of best practice in limb loss care. Jack’s clinical experience extends across complex trauma, orthopaedic surgery and neurological rehabilitation. He has worked within spinal injury and burns units, acute stroke services, cardiac and respiratory rehabilitation, and community-based pathways, providing a comprehensive understanding of the full rehabilitation journey. His experience includes autonomous practice in acute and critical care settings, as well as management of both acute and long-term conditions within musculoskeletal and pain services. He also undertakes specialist rehabilitation in collaboration with private prosthetic and orthotic providers, supporting individuals using advanced devices where highly individualised treatment is required. His approach integrates functional assessment, risk management and health promotion to ensure rehabilitation plans are clinically robust and sustainable over the long term. Fully trained in the Civil Procedure Rules, Jack provides independent expert evidence across both claimant and defendant instructions, accepting both adult and paediatric cases. His reports are objective, evidence-based and focused on delivering clear, reasoned opinions to assist the Court in determining matters of injury, rehabilitation and long-term functional outcome, particularly in cases involving limb loss and complex trauma. Specialisms Spinal cord & peripheral nerve injury Cauda equina Neuromuscular disorders Orthopaedic & MSK injuries Upper limb/Lower Limb Joint replacement Osteoarthritis/Rheumatology Multi/poly-Trauma Pain Conditions Chronic pain Fibromyalgia Neuropathic pain Pain Management Age Group Adults Location London Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Biography Jemma Nelson is a Speech and Language Therapist and Expert Witness with over twelve years of clinical experience working across health, education and community settings. Her practice is centred on paediatric speech, language and communication needs, providing a strong foundation for expert evidence in cases involving developmental, neurological and complex communication presentations. Jemma brings extensive expertise in assessing and supporting children and young people with a wide range of communication needs, including speech sound disorders, language disorders, social communication difficulties and stammering. Her clinical experience spans both organic and acquired conditions, including cleft lip and palate, cerebral palsy, learning disabilities and complex neurological profiles, enabling a comprehensive and clinically grounded approach to expert evidence. Her practice is grounded in detailed diagnostic assessment and the development of evidence-based intervention programmes focused on functional communication outcomes. She has significant experience in dynamic assessment and the implementation of Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC), ensuring recommendations are tailored to the individual’s developmental stage and communication environment. Her work also incorporates cases where communication is impacted by social, emotional and mental health needs, requiring integrated and multidisciplinary approaches. Jemma has extensive experience working across a wide range of settings, including clinics, nurseries, mainstream and specialist schools, resource bases and community services. She regularly contributes to Education, Health and Care assessments and plans, ensuring that clinical evidence is clearly articulated to support appropriate provision and long-term outcomes. Her leadership experience includes a Clinical Lead role within a Children’s Speech and Language Therapy service, where she oversaw clinical pathways, service consistency and workforce development, alongside engagement with commissioners to shape service delivery. This provides a strong foundation for her expert opinion on care, therapy provision and long-term communication needs in paediatric cases. Fully trained in the Civil Procedure Rules, Jemma provides independent expert evidence across both claimant and defendant instructions. Her reports are objective, clinically robust and focused on delivering clear, reasoned opinions to assist the Court in determining matters of communication, development and long-term functional outcomes in children and young people. Specialisms Neurological conditions & injuries Cerebral palsy & Genetic disorders Cognitive disability Sensory Impairment Deafness Multi-sensory Impairment Cleft Lip and Palate condition Mental health & learning disability Learning Disability Autism Spectrum Disorder ADHD Down’s syndrome Challenging behaviour Developmental delay Age Group Peadiatrics CYP Location Cumbria Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Jemma Nelson Speech and Language Therapist Cumbria Instruct Now Download CV (Quantum) Biography Jemma Nelson is a Speech and Language Therapist and Expert Witness with over twelve years of clinical experience working across health, education and community settings. Her practice is centred on paediatric speech, language and communication needs, providing a strong foundation for expert evidence in cases involving developmental, neurological and complex communication presentations. Jemma brings extensive expertise in assessing and supporting children and young people with a wide range of communication needs, including speech sound disorders, language disorders, social communication difficulties and stammering. Her clinical experience spans both organic and acquired conditions, including cleft lip and palate, cerebral palsy, learning disabilities and complex neurological profiles, enabling a comprehensive and clinically grounded approach to expert evidence. Her practice is grounded in detailed diagnostic assessment and the development of evidence-based intervention programmes focused on functional communication outcomes. She has significant experience in dynamic assessment and the implementation of Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC), ensuring recommendations are tailored to the individual’s developmental stage and communication environment. Her work also incorporates cases where communication is impacted by social, emotional and mental health needs, requiring integrated and multidisciplinary approaches. Jemma has extensive experience working across a wide range of settings, including clinics, nurseries, mainstream and specialist schools, resource bases and community services. She regularly contributes to Education, Health and Care assessments and plans, ensuring that clinical evidence is clearly articulated to support appropriate provision and long-term outcomes. Her leadership experience includes a Clinical Lead role within a Children’s Speech and Language Therapy service, where she oversaw clinical pathways, service consistency and workforce development, alongside engagement with commissioners to shape service delivery. This provides a strong foundation for her expert opinion on care, therapy provision and long-term communication needs in paediatric cases. Fully trained in the Civil Procedure Rules, Jemma provides independent expert evidence across both claimant and defendant instructions. Her reports are objective, clinically robust and focused on delivering clear, reasoned opinions to assist the Court in determining matters of communication, development and long-term functional outcomes in children and young people. Specialisms Neurological conditions & injuries Cerebral palsy & Genetic disorders Cognitive disability Sensory Impairment Deafness Multi-sensory Impairment Cleft Lip and Palate condition Mental health & learning disability Learning Disability Autism Spectrum Disorder ADHD Down’s syndrome Challenging behaviour Developmental delay Age Group Peadiatrics CYP Location Cumbria Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Biography Jennie Morgan is a Speech and Language Therapist and Expert Witness with over twenty years of clinical experience, specialising in dysphagia and communication disorders associated with acquired and progressive neurological conditions. Her practice provides a highly specialised foundation for expert evidence in cases where eating, drinking, swallowing and communication are central to the clinical presentation. Jennie brings extensive expertise across a wide range of complex neurological conditions, including stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal injury, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis and dementia. Her work is grounded in detailed clinical assessment and a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between communication and swallowing, particularly in individuals with complex and multi-factorial neurological profiles. In her current role as Dysphagia Lead, Jennie manages complex caseloads across special schools, further education settings and adult care services, working with individuals from adolescence through to older adulthood. She has significant experience supporting individuals with severe and profound learning disabilities, neurodivergent presentations and complex physical health needs, ensuring care is safe, effective and tailored to individual requirements. Jennie has extensive experience leading multidisciplinary teams across both paediatric and adult services, providing clinical supervision, service development and specialist guidance to a wide range of professionals, including therapists, nursing staff, educators and care teams. Her leadership experience includes coordinating specialist multidisciplinary teams in motor neurone disease, ensuring integrated and person-centred care across health and social care systems. Her clinical practice is underpinned by advanced training in dysphagia management, neurological rehabilitation and specialist voice therapies, alongside a commitment to emotionally informed care. Fully trained in the Civil Procedure Rules, Jennie provides independent expert evidence across both claimant and defendant instructions. Her reports are objective, clinically robust and focused on delivering clear, reasoned opinions to assist the Court in determining matters of swallowing safety, communication, care and long-term functional outcomes in complex neurological cases for individuals aged 16 and above. Specialisms Brain Injury, Brain tumour, Stroke Parkinson’s & Alzheimer’s disease MS, MND Genetic disorders Bells palsy Functional neurological disorder Progressive Neurological Conditions Tremors/Ataxia Genetic disorders Palliative care Swallowing & Feeding Disorders Videofluoroscopy Dysphagia (swallowing difficulties) Communication/speech disorders Age Group Adults Young persons (16+) Location Tyne and Wear Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Jennie Morgan Speech and Language Therapist Tyne and Wear Instruct Now Download CV (Quantum) Biography Jennie Morgan is a Speech and Language Therapist and Expert Witness with over twenty years of clinical experience, specialising in dysphagia and communication disorders associated with acquired and progressive neurological conditions. Her practice provides a highly specialised foundation for expert evidence in cases where eating, drinking, swallowing and communication are central to the clinical presentation. Jennie brings extensive expertise across a wide range of complex neurological conditions, including stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal injury, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis and dementia. Her work is grounded in detailed clinical assessment and a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between communication and swallowing, particularly in individuals with complex and multi-factorial neurological profiles. In her current role as Dysphagia Lead, Jennie manages complex caseloads across special schools, further education settings and adult care services, working with individuals from adolescence through to older adulthood. She has significant experience supporting individuals with severe and profound learning disabilities, neurodivergent presentations and complex physical health needs, ensuring care is safe, effective and tailored to individual requirements. Jennie has extensive experience leading multidisciplinary teams across both paediatric and adult services, providing clinical supervision, service development and specialist guidance to a wide range of professionals, including therapists, nursing staff, educators and care teams. Her leadership experience includes coordinating specialist multidisciplinary teams in motor neurone disease, ensuring integrated and person-centred care across health and social care systems. Her clinical practice is underpinned by advanced training in dysphagia management, neurological rehabilitation and specialist voice therapies, alongside a commitment to emotionally informed care. Fully trained in the Civil Procedure Rules, Jennie provides independent expert evidence across both claimant and defendant instructions. Her reports are objective, clinically robust and focused on delivering clear, reasoned opinions to assist the Court in determining matters of swallowing safety, communication, care and long-term functional outcomes in complex neurological cases for individuals aged 16 and above. Specialisms Brain Injury, Brain tumour, Stroke Parkinson’s & Alzheimer’s disease MS, MND Genetic disorders Bells palsy Functional neurological disorder Progressive Neurological Conditions Tremors/Ataxia Genetic disorders Palliative care Swallowing & Feeding Disorders Videofluoroscopy Dysphagia (swallowing difficulties) Communication/speech disorders Age Group Adults Young persons (16+) Location Tyne and Wear Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Biography Jennifer Rolph is an Occupational Therapist and Expert Witness with extensive clinical experience specialising in neurological rehabilitation, including stroke, acquired brain injury, spinal cord injury and complex neurological conditions. Her practice is grounded in acute and subacute neurorehabilitation within NHS settings, providing a strong foundation for the assessment of functional outcomes, care needs and long-term rehabilitation following injury. Jennifer brings a detailed and evidence-based approach to expert evidence, with significant expertise in neurological assessment, cognitive rehabilitation and the management of spasticity, posture and seating needs. She has extensive experience developing individualised rehabilitation programmes addressing physical, cognitive and emotional needs, alongside leading discharge planning and community reintegration for individuals following neurological injury. Her work is supported by the use of recognised outcome measures and established clinical frameworks, ensuring her opinions are both clinically robust and clearly reasoned. Her clinical career includes leadership roles within multidisciplinary teams, where she has managed complex caseloads, supervised clinical staff and contributed to service development, audit and governance. She works closely with medical, therapy and community services to ensure continuity of care across the rehabilitation pathway, providing a comprehensive understanding of both acute management and long-term support. Fully trained in the Civil Procedure Rules, Jennifer provides independent expert evidence across both claimant and defendant instructions. Her reports are objective, balanced and focused on delivering clear, clinically grounded opinions to assist the Court in determining matters of care, rehabilitation and functional outcome following neurological injury. She maintains her professional standards through ongoing CPD and active clinical engagement. Specialisms Acquired brain injury Spinal cord injury Spasticity management Complex neurological disorders Cognitive assessment and rehabilitation Acute and subacute stroke rehabilitation Discharge planning and community reintegration Bobath-based neurorehabilitation approaches Postural seating and positioning Mental Capacity Assessment Equipment assessment and provision Age Group Adults Location Northampton Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Jennifer Rolph Occupational Therapist Northampton Instruct Now Download CV (Quantum) Biography Jennifer Rolph is an Occupational Therapist and Expert Witness with extensive clinical experience specialising in neurological rehabilitation, including stroke, acquired brain injury, spinal cord injury and complex neurological conditions. Her practice is grounded in acute and subacute neurorehabilitation within NHS settings, providing a strong foundation for the assessment of functional outcomes, care needs and long-term rehabilitation following injury. Jennifer brings a detailed and evidence-based approach to expert evidence, with significant expertise in neurological assessment, cognitive rehabilitation and the management of spasticity, posture and seating needs. She has extensive experience developing individualised rehabilitation programmes addressing physical, cognitive and emotional needs, alongside leading discharge planning and community reintegration for individuals following neurological injury. Her work is supported by the use of recognised outcome measures and established clinical frameworks, ensuring her opinions are both clinically robust and clearly reasoned. Her clinical career includes leadership roles within multidisciplinary teams, where she has managed complex caseloads, supervised clinical staff and contributed to service development, audit and governance. She works closely with medical, therapy and community services to ensure continuity of care across the rehabilitation pathway, providing a comprehensive understanding of both acute management and long-term support. Fully trained in the Civil Procedure Rules, Jennifer provides independent expert evidence across both claimant and defendant instructions. Her reports are objective, balanced and focused on delivering clear, clinically grounded opinions to assist the Court in determining matters of care, rehabilitation and functional outcome following neurological injury. She maintains her professional standards through ongoing CPD and active clinical engagement. Specialisms Acquired brain injury Spinal cord injury Spasticity management Complex neurological disorders Cognitive assessment and rehabilitation Acute and subacute stroke rehabilitation Discharge planning and community reintegration Bobath-based neurorehabilitation approaches Postural seating and positioning Mental Capacity Assessment Equipment assessment and provision Age Group Adults Location Northampton Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Biography Joanne Ellender is a Registered Nurse and Expert Witness with over 27 years of clinical experience, predominantly within primary care and community healthcare, supported by earlier hospital-based practice across medical, surgical, oncology and emergency admissions. Her practice is firmly positioned within liability, with a strong focus on clinical governance, standards of care and breach-of-duty analysis in primary care settings. Joanne brings over 15 years of direct experience as a Practice Nurse, delivering care aligned to NICE guidance and national primary care frameworks. Her clinical expertise includes chronic disease management, immunisation programmes, cervical screening, wound care, infection prevention and control, and safeguarding. She has held direct accountability for the delivery and supervision of care within GP settings, ensuring compliance with professional standards and organisational requirements. Her senior leadership experience includes the role of Group Nurse Manager across multiple GP practices, where she led nursing teams, oversaw clinical governance frameworks, managed workforce planning and ensured CQC readiness. She has acted as site lead during CQC inspections, chaired governance meetings and contributed at Primary Care Network level, providing a comprehensive understanding of both frontline care delivery and system-level accountability. Joanne’s liability expertise is grounded in hands-on investigation of clinical incidents, adverse events and complaints within primary care. She has conducted root cause analyses, produced structured investigation reports and assessed care delivery against local policies, Standard Operating Procedures and the NMC Code. Her work includes identifying deviations from expected standards and determining whether care fell below acceptable thresholds, including detailed analysis of incidents such as vaccine cold-chain failures and associated patient impact. Her governance approach includes clear differentiation between individual clinical error and systemic or organisational failure, assessing contributory factors such as policy adherence, accessibility of procedures and workforce competence. Her background also includes roles in clinical supervision, occupational health and quality assurance, evidencing a structured and methodical approach to audit, complaint investigation and standards assurance. Fully trained in the Civil Procedure Rules, Joanne provides independent expert evidence across claimant and defendant instructions. Her reports are objective, detailed and focused on delivering clear, reasoned opinions to assist the Court in determining matters of breach of duty, governance and standard of care within primary care and community healthcare environments. Specialisms Primary care nursing standards and breach-of-duty analysis Clinical governance within general practice and community services Investigation of clinical incidents, adverse events and complaints in primary care Root cause analysis and standards-based review of care delivery Infection prevention and control failures, including vaccination and cold-chain management Immunisation programmes and vaccination safety standards Cervical screening services and competency assurance Chronic disease management within primary care (standards, monitoring, follow-up) Documentation quality, record-keeping and audit in GP settings Safeguarding processes and escalation in community healthcare CQC readiness, inspection response and regulatory compliance Workforce supervision, competency assessment and professional accountability Differentiation of individual clinical error versus systemic or organisational failure Policy, SOP adherence and implementation in primary care environments Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Joanne Ellender Nurse London Instruct Now Download CV (Liability) Biography Joanne Ellender is a Registered Nurse and Expert Witness with over 27 years of clinical experience, predominantly within primary care and community healthcare, supported by earlier hospital-based practice across medical, surgical, oncology and emergency admissions. Her practice is firmly positioned within liability, with a strong focus on clinical governance, standards of care and breach-of-duty analysis in primary care settings. Joanne brings over 15 years of direct experience as a Practice Nurse, delivering care aligned to NICE guidance and national primary care frameworks. Her clinical expertise includes chronic disease management, immunisation programmes, cervical screening, wound care, infection prevention and control, and safeguarding. She has held direct accountability for the delivery and supervision of care within GP settings, ensuring compliance with professional standards and organisational requirements. Her senior leadership experience includes the role of Group Nurse Manager across multiple GP practices, where she led nursing teams, oversaw clinical governance frameworks, managed workforce planning and ensured CQC readiness. She has acted as site lead during CQC inspections, chaired governance meetings and contributed at Primary Care Network level, providing a comprehensive understanding of both frontline care delivery and system-level accountability. Joanne’s liability expertise is grounded in hands-on investigation of clinical incidents, adverse events and complaints within primary care. She has conducted root cause analyses, produced structured investigation reports and assessed care delivery against local policies, Standard Operating Procedures and the NMC Code. Her work includes identifying deviations from expected standards and determining whether care fell below acceptable thresholds, including detailed analysis of incidents such as vaccine cold-chain failures and associated patient impact. Her governance approach includes clear differentiation between individual clinical error and systemic or organisational failure, assessing contributory factors such as policy adherence, accessibility of procedures and workforce competence. Her background also includes roles in clinical supervision, occupational health and quality assurance, evidencing a structured and methodical approach to audit, complaint investigation and standards assurance. Fully trained in the Civil Procedure Rules, Joanne provides independent expert evidence across claimant and defendant instructions. Her reports are objective, detailed and focused on delivering clear, reasoned opinions to assist the Court in determining matters of breach of duty, governance and standard of care within primary care and community healthcare environments. Specialisms Primary care nursing standards and breach-of-duty analysis Clinical governance within general practice and community services Investigation of clinical incidents, adverse events and complaints in primary care Root cause analysis and standards-based review of care delivery Infection prevention and control failures, including vaccination and cold-chain management Immunisation programmes and vaccination safety standards Cervical screening services and competency assurance Chronic disease management within primary care (standards, monitoring, follow-up) Documentation quality, record-keeping and audit in GP settings Safeguarding processes and escalation in community healthcare CQC readiness, inspection response and regulatory compliance Workforce supervision, competency assessment and professional accountability Differentiation of individual clinical error versus systemic or organisational failure Policy, SOP adherence and implementation in primary care environments Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Biography Julinie Mohamad Nasir is a Paediatric Physiotherapist and Expert Witness with over 25 years of clinical experience, specialising in neurodevelopmental conditions affecting children and young people. Her practice provides a highly specialised foundation for expert evidence in complex paediatric cases involving physical, developmental and neurological needs. Julinie brings extensive expertise across a wide range of conditions, including cerebral palsy, developmental delay, autism spectrum disorder, traumatic brain injury and genetic disorders. She has consistently worked with children from birth through to early adulthood, delivering tailored therapeutic interventions that address both physical function and developmental progression. Her clinical practice is grounded in detailed functional assessment and a holistic, child-centred approach. She has significant experience in manual handling, specialist equipment provision and the delivery of therapy across home, education and community settings. Her work includes contributing to Education, Health and Care Plans, supporting multidisciplinary decision-making and ensuring continuity of care across environments. Julinie has held senior and leadership roles within specialist paediatric services, including leading physiotherapy provision within a special needs school and contributing to the development of therapeutic facilities such as hydrotherapy services. She has also worked within highly specialist centres, including the Bobath Centre, supporting children with complex neurological conditions from across the UK and internationally. Her experience extends to delivering training for therapists, education staff and families, ensuring that therapeutic strategies and handling approaches are consistently applied. This provides a strong foundation for her expert opinion on care, therapy, equipment and long-term functional outcomes in paediatric cases. Fully trained in the Civil Procedure Rules, Julinie provides independent expert evidence across both claimant and defendant instructions. Her reports are objective, clinically robust and focused on delivering clear, reasoned opinions to assist the Court in determining matters of care, rehabilitation and long-term developmental outcomes in complex paediatric cases. She maintains her professional standards through ongoing CPD and active clinical engagement. Specialisms Cerebral Palsy Learning Disability Developmental Delay Traumatic Brain Injury Genetic Conditions ADHD Orthopaedics Autism Manual Handling Specialist Equipment Paediatric Neurodevelopment Conditions Age Group Adults Young Persons Location London Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Julinie Mohamad Nasir Physiotherapist London Instruct Now Download CV (Quantum) Biography Julinie Mohamad Nasir is a Paediatric Physiotherapist and Expert Witness with over 25 years of clinical experience, specialising in neurodevelopmental conditions affecting children and young people. Her practice provides a highly specialised foundation for expert evidence in complex paediatric cases involving physical, developmental and neurological needs. Julinie brings extensive expertise across a wide range of conditions, including cerebral palsy, developmental delay, autism spectrum disorder, traumatic brain injury and genetic disorders. She has consistently worked with children from birth through to early adulthood, delivering tailored therapeutic interventions that address both physical function and developmental progression. Her clinical practice is grounded in detailed functional assessment and a holistic, child-centred approach. She has significant experience in manual handling, specialist equipment provision and the delivery of therapy across home, education and community settings. Her work includes contributing to Education, Health and Care Plans, supporting multidisciplinary decision-making and ensuring continuity of care across environments. Julinie has held senior and leadership roles within specialist paediatric services, including leading physiotherapy provision within a special needs school and contributing to the development of therapeutic facilities such as hydrotherapy services. She has also worked within highly specialist centres, including the Bobath Centre, supporting children with complex neurological conditions from across the UK and internationally. Her experience extends to delivering training for therapists, education staff and families, ensuring that therapeutic strategies and handling approaches are consistently applied. This provides a strong foundation for her expert opinion on care, therapy, equipment and long-term functional outcomes in paediatric cases. Fully trained in the Civil Procedure Rules, Julinie provides independent expert evidence across both claimant and defendant instructions. Her reports are objective, clinically robust and focused on delivering clear, reasoned opinions to assist the Court in determining matters of care, rehabilitation and long-term developmental outcomes in complex paediatric cases. She maintains her professional standards through ongoing CPD and active clinical engagement. Specialisms Cerebral Palsy Learning Disability Developmental Delay Traumatic Brain Injury Genetic Conditions ADHD Orthopaedics Autism Manual Handling Specialist Equipment Paediatric Neurodevelopment Conditions Age Group Adults Young Persons Location London Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Biography Karen Villabona is an Occupational Therapist and Expert Witness with over twenty years of clinical experience across acute, community and rehabilitation settings. Her practice spans a broad range of complex adult presentations, including neurological rehabilitation, orthopaedics, respiratory conditions, chronic disease, elderly care and palliative care, providing a comprehensive foundation for the assessment of care, rehabilitation and long-term functional needs. Karen brings a detailed and function-led approach to expert evidence, informed by extensive experience managing complex and multi-factorial conditions. Her work includes the assessment of individuals with brain injury, stroke, neurological conditions and long-term health issues, alongside significant expertise in respiratory care and oncology. She has a strong background in vocational rehabilitation, developing tailored return-to-work programmes for individuals with acquired brain injuries and degenerative neurological conditions, combining clinical insight with practical, real-world application. Her current role as a Respiratory Clinical Specialist within an NHS consultant-led service reflects both clinical and leadership expertise. She manages complex caseloads, supervises multidisciplinary teams and contributes to service development, research and national clinical pathways, including involvement in integrated care initiatives and advisory groups. Her earlier roles across inpatient rehabilitation, neurology and stroke services further underpin her understanding of the full rehabilitation pathway from acute care through to long-term community support. Karen has been providing Expert Witness services since 2013. Fully trained in the Civil Procedure Rules, she prepares Care, Occupational Therapy and Loss of Services reports, delivering independent, balanced and clinically robust evidence across both claimant and defendant instructions. Her reports are grounded in detailed clinical analysis and a clear understanding of functional recovery, disability impact and long-term rehabilitation planning. She maintains her professional standards through ongoing CPD and active clinical engagement. Specialisms Brain Injury Neurological Conditions Orthopaedics Elderly Care Chronic Disease Respiratory Care Vocational Rehabilitation Oncology and Palliative Care Stroke Heart Failure Loss of Services Spanish speaker Age Group Adults Location Surrey Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Karen Villabona Occupational Therapist Surrey Instruct Now Download CV (Quantum) Biography Karen Villabona is an Occupational Therapist and Expert Witness with over twenty years of clinical experience across acute, community and rehabilitation settings. Her practice spans a broad range of complex adult presentations, including neurological rehabilitation, orthopaedics, respiratory conditions, chronic disease, elderly care and palliative care, providing a comprehensive foundation for the assessment of care, rehabilitation and long-term functional needs. Karen brings a detailed and function-led approach to expert evidence, informed by extensive experience managing complex and multi-factorial conditions. Her work includes the assessment of individuals with brain injury, stroke, neurological conditions and long-term health issues, alongside significant expertise in respiratory care and oncology. She has a strong background in vocational rehabilitation, developing tailored return-to-work programmes for individuals with acquired brain injuries and degenerative neurological conditions, combining clinical insight with practical, real-world application. Her current role as a Respiratory Clinical Specialist within an NHS consultant-led service reflects both clinical and leadership expertise. She manages complex caseloads, supervises multidisciplinary teams and contributes to service development, research and national clinical pathways, including involvement in integrated care initiatives and advisory groups. Her earlier roles across inpatient rehabilitation, neurology and stroke services further underpin her understanding of the full rehabilitation pathway from acute care through to long-term community support. Karen has been providing Expert Witness services since 2013. Fully trained in the Civil Procedure Rules, she prepares Care, Occupational Therapy and Loss of Services reports, delivering independent, balanced and clinically robust evidence across both claimant and defendant instructions. Her reports are grounded in detailed clinical analysis and a clear understanding of functional recovery, disability impact and long-term rehabilitation planning. She maintains her professional standards through ongoing CPD and active clinical engagement. Specialisms Brain Injury Neurological Conditions Orthopaedics Elderly Care Chronic Disease Respiratory Care Vocational Rehabilitation Oncology and Palliative Care Stroke Heart Failure Loss of Services Spanish speaker Age Group Adults Location Surrey Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Biography Kat Thorley is a Catastrophic Case Manager, Occupational Therapist and Expert Witness specialising in neurorehabilitation, with nearly a decade of experience across leading NHS and independent services. She has worked extensively in acute stroke units, hyper-acute services, community neurology and Level 1 neuropsychiatric rehabilitation, managing complex cases including traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, Guillain-Barré Syndrome, neuro-oncology and functional neurological disorders. Kat is highly experienced in coordinating multidisciplinary rehabilitation across hospital and community pathways, including early supported discharge, disability management, specialist equipment provision, housing adaptations and rehousing. Her practice combines detailed functional assessment with practical, goal-focused rehabilitation planning, ensuring clients receive cohesive and sustainable support. Alongside her clinical case management, Kat acts as an Expert Witness and is fully trained in the Civil Procedure Rules. She prepares thorough, objective reports grounded in extensive neurorehabilitation expertise, bridging clinical insight with the medico-legal process to support both solicitors and clients. Specialisms Brain Injury Neurological Conditions Stroke Neuro-oncology Neuromuscular Disorders Disability Management Housing Adaptions Specialist Equipment Rehousing Early Supported Discharge Age Group Adults & Elderly Location London Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Kat Thorley Occupational Therapist London Instruct Now Download CV (Quantum) Biography Kat Thorley is a Catastrophic Case Manager, Occupational Therapist and Expert Witness specialising in neurorehabilitation, with nearly a decade of experience across leading NHS and independent services. She has worked extensively in acute stroke units, hyper-acute services, community neurology and Level 1 neuropsychiatric rehabilitation, managing complex cases including traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, Guillain-Barré Syndrome, neuro-oncology and functional neurological disorders. Kat is highly experienced in coordinating multidisciplinary rehabilitation across hospital and community pathways, including early supported discharge, disability management, specialist equipment provision, housing adaptations and rehousing. Her practice combines detailed functional assessment with practical, goal-focused rehabilitation planning, ensuring clients receive cohesive and sustainable support. Alongside her clinical case management, Kat acts as an Expert Witness and is fully trained in the Civil Procedure Rules. She prepares thorough, objective reports grounded in extensive neurorehabilitation expertise, bridging clinical insight with the medico-legal process to support both solicitors and clients. Specialisms Brain Injury Neurological Conditions Stroke Neuro-oncology Neuromuscular Disorders Disability Management Housing Adaptions Specialist Equipment Rehousing Early Supported Discharge Age Group Adults & Elderly Location London Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Biography Kathryn Rowe is an experienced Expert Witness and Physiotherapist with over seventeen years of clinical experience across neurological, spinal and orthopaedic rehabilitation. Her practice is founded on extensive senior-level work within acute hospitals, specialist neurorehabilitation units and community services, giving her a strong clinical basis for medico-legal reporting in complex injury cases. Kathryn has significant experience working with adults and young people following traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation and complex multi-trauma. She has also treated individuals with stroke, progressive neurological conditions, functional neurological disorders, peripheral nerve injuries and psychological injury associated with serious trauma. Her background includes senior clinical roles within Hyper-Acute and Acute Neurorehabilitation services and the Wessex Neurological Centre, where she managed highly complex rehabilitation programmes and supported patients through critical stages of recovery. Her expert witness work is informed by substantial clinical experience across catastrophic injury and long-term rehabilitation. Kathryn accepts instructions in both quantum and liability matters, providing clear, clinically grounded and objective opinions on injury presentation, rehabilitation needs, functional impact and the wider consequences of serious injury. She maintains a balanced caseload across Claimant and Defendant instructions. Specialisms Brain Injury Spinal Injury Amputations Orthopaedics Sensory Impairment Psychological Injury Functional Neurological Disorders Peripheral Nerve Conditions and Injuries General Medical Conditions Complex Rehabilitation Age Group Adults & Young Persons Location Hampshire Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Kathryn Rowe Physiotherapist Basingstoke Instruct Now Download CV (Quantum) Biography Kathryn Rowe is an experienced Expert Witness and Physiotherapist with over seventeen years of clinical experience across neurological, spinal and orthopaedic rehabilitation. Her practice is founded on extensive senior-level work within acute hospitals, specialist neurorehabilitation units and community services, giving her a strong clinical basis for medico-legal reporting in complex injury cases. Kathryn has significant experience working with adults and young people following traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation and complex multi-trauma. She has also treated individuals with stroke, progressive neurological conditions, functional neurological disorders, peripheral nerve injuries and psychological injury associated with serious trauma. Her background includes senior clinical roles within Hyper-Acute and Acute Neurorehabilitation services and the Wessex Neurological Centre, where she managed highly complex rehabilitation programmes and supported patients through critical stages of recovery. Her expert witness work is informed by substantial clinical experience across catastrophic injury and long-term rehabilitation. Kathryn accepts instructions in both quantum and liability matters, providing clear, clinically grounded and objective opinions on injury presentation, rehabilitation needs, functional impact and the wider consequences of serious injury. She maintains a balanced caseload across Claimant and Defendant instructions. Specialisms Brain Injury Spinal Injury Amputations Orthopaedics Sensory Impairment Psychological Injury Functional Neurological Disorders Peripheral Nerve Conditions and Injuries General Medical Conditions Complex Rehabilitation Age Group Adults & Young Persons Location Hampshire Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Biography Katie Brennan is a Paediatric Occupational Therapist and Expert Witness with over a decade of clinical experience across NHS and independent practice. She specialises in working with children and young people with complex developmental and acquired conditions, including cerebral palsy, brain injury, neuromuscular disorders and complex orthopaedic presentations. Katie’s practice is centred on detailed functional assessment and the practical delivery of rehabilitation and care. She has extensive experience in the assessment and provision of therapy programmes, specialist equipment and seating, postural management and environmental adaptations across both home and educational settings. Her work includes manual handling risk assessment, 24-hour postural management planning and close collaboration with local authorities and wheelchair services to ensure coordinated and sustainable support. As a Highly Specialist clinician, Katie leads complex paediatric caseloads within NHS services, including early years pathways, where she is responsible for standardising care and supporting best practice across multidisciplinary teams. She has also undertaken independent clinical work, supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Coordination Disorder and ADHD, providing a broad understanding of both physical and neurodevelopmental presentations. Fully trained in the Civil Procedure Rules, Katie provides independent expert evidence across both claimant and defendant instructions. Her reports are objective, clinically robust and focused on delivering clear, reasoned opinions to assist the Court in determining matters of care, rehabilitation and long-term functional need. She maintains her professional standards through ongoing CPD and active clinical practice. Specialisms Brain Injury Stroke Cerebral palsy Epilepsy Genetic disorders Tremors/Ataxia Progressive Neurological Conditions Cognitive disability Neuromuscular disorders Progressive Neurological Conditions Complex Orthopaedic & MSK injuries Sensory Processing Disorder Environmental/housing adaptations Specialist equipment provision Seating & Posture management Age Group Paediatric (0 to 18) Adolescent (12 to 18) Location Newcastle Upon Tyne Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Katie Brennan Occupational Therapist Newcastle Upon Tyne Instruct Now Download CV (Quantum) Biography Katie Brennan is a Paediatric Occupational Therapist and Expert Witness with over a decade of clinical experience across NHS and independent practice. She specialises in working with children and young people with complex developmental and acquired conditions, including cerebral palsy, brain injury, neuromuscular disorders and complex orthopaedic presentations. Katie’s practice is centred on detailed functional assessment and the practical delivery of rehabilitation and care. She has extensive experience in the assessment and provision of therapy programmes, specialist equipment and seating, postural management and environmental adaptations across both home and educational settings. Her work includes manual handling risk assessment, 24-hour postural management planning and close collaboration with local authorities and wheelchair services to ensure coordinated and sustainable support. As a Highly Specialist clinician, Katie leads complex paediatric caseloads within NHS services, including early years pathways, where she is responsible for standardising care and supporting best practice across multidisciplinary teams. She has also undertaken independent clinical work, supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Coordination Disorder and ADHD, providing a broad understanding of both physical and neurodevelopmental presentations. Fully trained in the Civil Procedure Rules, Katie provides independent expert evidence across both claimant and defendant instructions. Her reports are objective, clinically robust and focused on delivering clear, reasoned opinions to assist the Court in determining matters of care, rehabilitation and long-term functional need. She maintains her professional standards through ongoing CPD and active clinical practice. Specialisms Brain Injury Stroke Cerebral palsy Epilepsy Genetic disorders Tremors/Ataxia Progressive Neurological Conditions Cognitive disability Neuromuscular disorders Progressive Neurological Conditions Complex Orthopaedic & MSK injuries Sensory Processing Disorder Environmental/housing adaptations Specialist equipment provision Seating & Posture management Age Group Paediatric (0 to 18) Adolescent (12 to 18) Location Newcastle Upon Tyne Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Biography 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 Adaptions Seating & Posture Management Specialist Equipment Palliative Care Age Group Children Location Derbyshire Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Kirstie Goodall Occupational Therapist Derbyshire Instruct Now Download CV (Quantum) Biography 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 Adaptions Seating & Posture Management Specialist Equipment Palliative Care Age Group Children Location Derbyshire Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Biography Lewis Wilson is a Physiotherapist and Expert Witness with over fourteen years of clinical experience, specialising in complex musculoskeletal and spinal conditions. His practice is centred on detailed assessment, diagnosis and management of both acute and chronic presentations, providing a strong foundation for expert evidence in cases involving orthopaedic injury, spinal pathology and persistent pain. Lewis brings extensive experience across NHS outpatient departments, community MSK services, advanced practitioner roles and private practice, enabling a comprehensive understanding of patient pathways from initial presentation through to specialist intervention. His clinical expertise includes lower limb injuries, ligament and meniscal pathology, upper limb conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, and complex spinal conditions including severe stenosis and cauda equina presentations requiring surgical consideration. As an Advanced Practice Physiotherapist, Lewis manages complex caseloads autonomously, delivering high-level clinical reasoning and evidence-based decision-making. His role includes coordinating diagnostic investigations such as MRI, ultrasound and X-ray imaging, and liaising closely with orthopaedics, neurosurgery, rheumatology and interventional radiology to ensure accurate diagnosis and progression of care. He also undertakes specialist triage, supporting efficient referral pathways and service delivery. He has significant experience in the assessment and management of chronic pain conditions, including fibromyalgia, neuropathic pain and persistent functional limitation, often in the context of psychological factors such as anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress. This provides a strong foundation for delivering balanced, clinically grounded opinions in complex and multi-factorial cases. Lewis has held senior roles requiring autonomous clinical decision-making and service development, and has contributed to audit, governance and clinical education within musculoskeletal services. His practice is underpinned by ongoing CPD, advanced training in imaging interpretation and injection therapy, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of clinical reasoning. Fully trained in the Civil Procedure Rules, Lewis provides independent expert evidence across both claimant and defendant instructions. His reports are objective, detailed and focused on delivering clear, reasoned opinions to assist the Court in determining matters of diagnosis, causation, prognosis and functional impact in musculoskeletal and spinal injury cases. Specialisms Spinal cord & peripheral nerve injury Cauda equina Neuromuscular disorders Orthopaedic & MSK injuries Upper limb/Lower Limb Joint replacement Osteoarthritis/Rheumatology Multi/poly-Trauma Pain Conditions Chronic pain Fibromyalgia Neuropathic pain Pain Management Age Group Adults Location London Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Lewis Wilson Physiotherapist London Instruct Now Download CV (Quantum) Biography Lewis Wilson is a Physiotherapist and Expert Witness with over fourteen years of clinical experience, specialising in complex musculoskeletal and spinal conditions. His practice is centred on detailed assessment, diagnosis and management of both acute and chronic presentations, providing a strong foundation for expert evidence in cases involving orthopaedic injury, spinal pathology and persistent pain. Lewis brings extensive experience across NHS outpatient departments, community MSK services, advanced practitioner roles and private practice, enabling a comprehensive understanding of patient pathways from initial presentation through to specialist intervention. His clinical expertise includes lower limb injuries, ligament and meniscal pathology, upper limb conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, and complex spinal conditions including severe stenosis and cauda equina presentations requiring surgical consideration. As an Advanced Practice Physiotherapist, Lewis manages complex caseloads autonomously, delivering high-level clinical reasoning and evidence-based decision-making. His role includes coordinating diagnostic investigations such as MRI, ultrasound and X-ray imaging, and liaising closely with orthopaedics, neurosurgery, rheumatology and interventional radiology to ensure accurate diagnosis and progression of care. He also undertakes specialist triage, supporting efficient referral pathways and service delivery. He has significant experience in the assessment and management of chronic pain conditions, including fibromyalgia, neuropathic pain and persistent functional limitation, often in the context of psychological factors such as anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress. This provides a strong foundation for delivering balanced, clinically grounded opinions in complex and multi-factorial cases. Lewis has held senior roles requiring autonomous clinical decision-making and service development, and has contributed to audit, governance and clinical education within musculoskeletal services. His practice is underpinned by ongoing CPD, advanced training in imaging interpretation and injection therapy, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of clinical reasoning. Fully trained in the Civil Procedure Rules, Lewis provides independent expert evidence across both claimant and defendant instructions. His reports are objective, detailed and focused on delivering clear, reasoned opinions to assist the Court in determining matters of diagnosis, causation, prognosis and functional impact in musculoskeletal and spinal injury cases. Specialisms Spinal cord & peripheral nerve injury Cauda equina Neuromuscular disorders Orthopaedic & MSK injuries Upper limb/Lower Limb Joint replacement Osteoarthritis/Rheumatology Multi/poly-Trauma Pain Conditions Chronic pain Fibromyalgia Neuropathic pain Pain Management Age Group Adults Location London Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Biography Lindsay Tarasconi is a CPR-trained Expert Witness Occupational Therapist with over a decade of specialist experience in neurological rehabilitation, spinal cord injury and major trauma. She provides clear, structured and clinically robust reports for litigation, grounded in extensive frontline practice across acute, inpatient and community settings. Her expertise spans traumatic brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy and complex orthopaedic presentations, with a particular strength in assessing cases where cognitive, psychological and physical impairments coexist. Lindsay brings a detailed understanding of functional impact, rehabilitation potential and long-term care requirements, enabling her to deliver well-reasoned opinions that are both clinically and legally robust. Lindsay’s background includes senior and clinical lead roles within specialist neurological and spinal services, where she has managed complex caseloads and coordinated multidisciplinary input across rehabilitation consultants, therapists and psychology services. This provides her with a strong foundation in evaluating real-world rehabilitation pathways, care provision and outcomes. Her academic credentials include a Master’s degree in Advanced Clinical Practice in Neurological Rehabilitation, completed with distinction, underpinning a current and evidence-based approach to expert reporting. She maintains a balanced, impartial approach across Claimant and Defendant instructions, producing reports that are clear, defensible and aligned with Civil Procedure Rules. For instructing solicitors, Lindsay offers authoritative occupational therapy expertise, detailed functional analysis and consistent, objective opinion across complex neurological and catastrophic injury cases. Specialisms Brain Injury Neurological conditions Spinal Cord Injury Orthopaedic & MSK injuries Amputations Cognitive disability Cancer General medical & surgical conditions Sensory impairment Respiratory conditions Age Group Adults Location Stafford Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Lindsay Tarasconi Occupational Therapist Pembrokeshire Instruct Now Download CV (Quantum) Biography Lindsay Tarasconi is a CPR-trained Expert Witness Occupational Therapist with over a decade of specialist experience in neurological rehabilitation, spinal cord injury and major trauma. She provides clear, structured and clinically robust reports for litigation, grounded in extensive frontline practice across acute, inpatient and community settings. Her expertise spans traumatic brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy and complex orthopaedic presentations, with a particular strength in assessing cases where cognitive, psychological and physical impairments coexist. Lindsay brings a detailed understanding of functional impact, rehabilitation potential and long-term care requirements, enabling her to deliver well-reasoned opinions that are both clinically and legally robust. Lindsay’s background includes senior and clinical lead roles within specialist neurological and spinal services, where she has managed complex caseloads and coordinated multidisciplinary input across rehabilitation consultants, therapists and psychology services. This provides her with a strong foundation in evaluating real-world rehabilitation pathways, care provision and outcomes. Her academic credentials include a Master’s degree in Advanced Clinical Practice in Neurological Rehabilitation, completed with distinction, underpinning a current and evidence-based approach to expert reporting. She maintains a balanced, impartial approach across Claimant and Defendant instructions, producing reports that are clear, defensible and aligned with Civil Procedure Rules. For instructing solicitors, Lindsay offers authoritative occupational therapy expertise, detailed functional analysis and consistent, objective opinion across complex neurological and catastrophic injury cases. Specialisms Brain Injury Neurological conditions Spinal Cord Injury Orthopaedic & MSK injuries Amputations Cognitive disability Cancer General medical & surgical conditions Sensory impairment Respiratory conditions Age Group Adults Location Stafford Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Biography Louise Osei-Owusu is an Occupational Therapist and Expert Witness with over ten years of clinical experience, primarily within adult social care, specialising in complex physical disability and advancing care needs. Her practice is grounded in detailed functional assessment, with particular expertise in moving and handling, specialist equipment provision and the integration of technology-enabled care to support independence and long-term outcomes. Louise has extensive experience managing complex and multi-factorial cases, including individuals with neurological conditions, spinal and orthopaedic injuries, respiratory conditions and chronic disease. She has developed and overseen comprehensive care packages for individuals with significant mobility limitations, bariatric needs and complex environmental challenges, ensuring care provision is both practical and sustainable. Her work also includes involvement in vision rehabilitation and the management of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), demonstrating her ability to navigate sensitive and complex care scenarios. Her current leadership role as Team Manager for Technology Enabled Care reflects both clinical and operational expertise. She leads multidisciplinary teams, manages departmental strategy and budgets, and drives the implementation of assistive technology solutions to enhance independence and reduce caregiver burden. Her work includes close collaboration with occupational therapy, social care and domiciliary services to ensure coordinated and effective care delivery. Fully trained in the Civil Procedure Rules, Louise provides independent expert evidence across both claimant and defendant instructions. Her reports are objective, clinically robust and focused on delivering clear, reasoned opinions to assist the Court in determining matters of care, rehabilitation and long-term functional need. She maintains her professional standards through ongoing CPD and active engagement with current practice Specialisms Neurological conditions & injuries Spinal cord & peripheral nerve injury Orthopaedic & MSK injuries, conditions Mental health & learning disability Respiratory conditions General medical & surgical conditions Pain conditions Specialist equipment provision Cancer and palliative care Sensory impairment Technology Enabled Care/Assistive Technology Bariatric/Plus-Sized care Housing Specialist Age Scope Adults Location London Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Louise Osei-Owusu Occupational Therapist London Instruct Now Download CV (Quantum) Biography Louise Osei-Owusu is an Occupational Therapist and Expert Witness with over ten years of clinical experience, primarily within adult social care, specialising in complex physical disability and advancing care needs. Her practice is grounded in detailed functional assessment, with particular expertise in moving and handling, specialist equipment provision and the integration of technology-enabled care to support independence and long-term outcomes. Louise has extensive experience managing complex and multi-factorial cases, including individuals with neurological conditions, spinal and orthopaedic injuries, respiratory conditions and chronic disease. She has developed and overseen comprehensive care packages for individuals with significant mobility limitations, bariatric needs and complex environmental challenges, ensuring care provision is both practical and sustainable. Her work also includes involvement in vision rehabilitation and the management of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), demonstrating her ability to navigate sensitive and complex care scenarios. Her current leadership role as Team Manager for Technology Enabled Care reflects both clinical and operational expertise. She leads multidisciplinary teams, manages departmental strategy and budgets, and drives the implementation of assistive technology solutions to enhance independence and reduce caregiver burden. Her work includes close collaboration with occupational therapy, social care and domiciliary services to ensure coordinated and effective care delivery. Fully trained in the Civil Procedure Rules, Louise provides independent expert evidence across both claimant and defendant instructions. Her reports are objective, clinically robust and focused on delivering clear, reasoned opinions to assist the Court in determining matters of care, rehabilitation and long-term functional need. She maintains her professional standards through ongoing CPD and active engagement with current practice Specialisms Neurological conditions & injuries Spinal cord & peripheral nerve injury Orthopaedic & MSK injuries, conditions Mental health & learning disability Respiratory conditions General medical & surgical conditions Pain conditions Specialist equipment provision Cancer and palliative care Sensory impairment Technology Enabled Care/Assistive Technology Bariatric/Plus-Sized care Housing Specialist Age Scope Adults Location London Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Biography Louise Sims is an Occupational Therapist and Expert Witness with over ten years of experience across community NHS, social care and independent practice. She specialises in complex adult presentations, with particular expertise in acquired brain injury, dementia, progressive neurological conditions, and complex physical and cognitive impairment. Louise brings a holistic, function-led approach to expert evidence, informed by extensive experience in community rehabilitation and long-term care planning. She has worked with individuals presenting with advanced Parkinson’s Disease, multiple sclerosis, orthopaedic conditions, cancer and palliative care needs, as well as those experiencing significant cognitive decline and serious mental illness. Her work centres on understanding the interaction between physical, cognitive and emotional factors, ensuring that care and rehabilitation recommendations are proportionate, sustainable and aligned with long-term outcomes. Her experience includes developing and coordinating comprehensive care packages in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, with a focus on supporting independence and improving quality of life. She has managed complex caseloads within community mental health and rehabilitation services, undertaking detailed functional and cognitive assessments, home assessments and long-term care planning for individuals with diverse and multifaceted needs. Fully trained in the Civil Procedure Rules, Louise provides independent expert evidence across both claimant and defendant instructions. Her reports are objective, clinically robust and focused on delivering clear, reasoned opinions to assist the Court in determining matters of care, rehabilitation and functional need. She maintains her professional standards through continuous professional development and active clinical engagement. Specialisms Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Cancer and palliative care Orthopaedics Respiratory conditions Neurological conditions and disorders Orthopaedic & MSK injuries, condition Mental health & learning disability General medical & surgical conditions Age Group Adults Location Dorset Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Louise Sims Occupational Therapist Dorset Instruct Now Download CV (Quantum) Biography Louise Sims is an Occupational Therapist and Expert Witness with over ten years of experience across community NHS, social care and independent practice. She specialises in complex adult presentations, with particular expertise in acquired brain injury, dementia, progressive neurological conditions, and complex physical and cognitive impairment. Louise brings a holistic, function-led approach to expert evidence, informed by extensive experience in community rehabilitation and long-term care planning. She has worked with individuals presenting with advanced Parkinson’s Disease, multiple sclerosis, orthopaedic conditions, cancer and palliative care needs, as well as those experiencing significant cognitive decline and serious mental illness. Her work centres on understanding the interaction between physical, cognitive and emotional factors, ensuring that care and rehabilitation recommendations are proportionate, sustainable and aligned with long-term outcomes. Her experience includes developing and coordinating comprehensive care packages in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, with a focus on supporting independence and improving quality of life. She has managed complex caseloads within community mental health and rehabilitation services, undertaking detailed functional and cognitive assessments, home assessments and long-term care planning for individuals with diverse and multifaceted needs. Fully trained in the Civil Procedure Rules, Louise provides independent expert evidence across both claimant and defendant instructions. Her reports are objective, clinically robust and focused on delivering clear, reasoned opinions to assist the Court in determining matters of care, rehabilitation and functional need. She maintains her professional standards through continuous professional development and active clinical engagement. Specialisms Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Cancer and palliative care Orthopaedics Respiratory conditions Neurological conditions and disorders Orthopaedic & MSK injuries, condition Mental health & learning disability General medical & surgical conditions Age Group Adults Location Dorset Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Biography Michaela McCann is an Occupational Therapist and Expert Witness with over thirteen years of clinical experience across hospital, community, military and international healthcare settings. Her practice is centred on complex trauma and neurological rehabilitation, providing a strong foundation for the assessment of care, rehabilitation and long-term functional need following serious injury. Michaela brings extensive expertise across a wide range of complex conditions, including spinal cord injury, traumatic and elective amputations, multiple and complex fractures, peripheral nerve injury, traumatic and acquired brain injury, stroke and complex regional pain syndrome. She also has significant experience in addressing the psychological impact of trauma, including post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety and depression, enabling a comprehensive and holistic approach to expert evidence. Her clinical career includes specialist experience within a spinal treatment centre and senior roles at the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre, where she worked with military personnel presenting with catastrophic injuries, multiple limb loss and complex multi-system trauma. She has also held senior roles across intensive care, renal and neurological services, alongside delivering community rehabilitation, reablement and home assessment services focused on maximising independence while minimising long-term care needs. Michaela’s experience extends to service development and leadership, including the design of referral pathways, delivery of technology-enabled care pilots and training of multidisciplinary teams in equipment provision, posture and seating. Her international work further strengthens her understanding of diverse healthcare systems and rehabilitation approaches. Fully trained in the Civil Procedure Rules, Michaela provides independent expert evidence across both claimant and defendant instructions. Her reports are objective, clinically grounded and focused on delivering clear, reasoned opinions to assist the Court in determining matters of care, rehabilitation and long-term functional outcomes. She maintains her professional standards through ongoing CPD and active clinical engagement. Specialisms Spinal Injury Amputations Brain Injury Orthopaedics Peripheral Nerve Injury Stroke Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Posture & Seating Mental Health Age Group Adults 16 Years & Above Location Merseyside & Chester Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Michaela McCann Occupational Therapist Merseyside & Chester Instruct Now Download CV (Quantum) Biography Michaela McCann is an Occupational Therapist and Expert Witness with over thirteen years of clinical experience across hospital, community, military and international healthcare settings. Her practice is centred on complex trauma and neurological rehabilitation, providing a strong foundation for the assessment of care, rehabilitation and long-term functional need following serious injury. Michaela brings extensive expertise across a wide range of complex conditions, including spinal cord injury, traumatic and elective amputations, multiple and complex fractures, peripheral nerve injury, traumatic and acquired brain injury, stroke and complex regional pain syndrome. She also has significant experience in addressing the psychological impact of trauma, including post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety and depression, enabling a comprehensive and holistic approach to expert evidence. Her clinical career includes specialist experience within a spinal treatment centre and senior roles at the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre, where she worked with military personnel presenting with catastrophic injuries, multiple limb loss and complex multi-system trauma. She has also held senior roles across intensive care, renal and neurological services, alongside delivering community rehabilitation, reablement and home assessment services focused on maximising independence while minimising long-term care needs. Michaela’s experience extends to service development and leadership, including the design of referral pathways, delivery of technology-enabled care pilots and training of multidisciplinary teams in equipment provision, posture and seating. Her international work further strengthens her understanding of diverse healthcare systems and rehabilitation approaches. Fully trained in the Civil Procedure Rules, Michaela provides independent expert evidence across both claimant and defendant instructions. Her reports are objective, clinically grounded and focused on delivering clear, reasoned opinions to assist the Court in determining matters of care, rehabilitation and long-term functional outcomes. She maintains her professional standards through ongoing CPD and active clinical engagement. Specialisms Spinal Injury Amputations Brain Injury Orthopaedics Peripheral Nerve Injury Stroke Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Posture & Seating Mental Health Age Group Adults 16 Years & Above Location Merseyside & Chester Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Biography Nandi Botha is a Paediatric Case Manager and Expert Witness Occupational Therapist with thirteen years’ experience across hospital, school and community settings in the UK and South Africa. She specialises in complex neurological, developmental and orthopaedic presentations in children, including cerebral palsy, acquired and birth brain injury, spinal and orthopaedic trauma, epilepsy and sensory impairments. Nandi has extensive experience managing multifaceted cases where physical, cognitive and psychological needs co-exist. She delivers advanced functional assessment, long-term care planning and evidence-based rehabilitation designed to maximise independence, participation and educational access. Her practice includes coordinating multidisciplinary teams and overseeing comprehensive care packages aligned with statutory pathways and SEND processes. As an Expert Witness, Nandi has prepared impartial reports for both Claimant and Defendant in complex trauma litigation, combining detailed clinical analysis with clear opinion on functional limitation, rehabilitation potential and future care requirements. She is fully trained in the Civil Procedure Rules and maintains active postgraduate study in sensory-informed early years intervention. Specialisms Brain Injury (ABI/TBI) Cerebral Palsy Hypoxia/anoxia Neurological conditions Sensory impairments Epilepsy Orthopaedic & MSK injuries/conditions Care package management Age Group Paediatric Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Nandi Botha Occupational Therapist Kent Instruct Now Download CV (Quantum) Biography Nandi Botha is a Paediatric Case Manager and Expert Witness Occupational Therapist with thirteen years’ experience across hospital, school and community settings in the UK and South Africa. She specialises in complex neurological, developmental and orthopaedic presentations in children, including cerebral palsy, acquired and birth brain injury, spinal and orthopaedic trauma, epilepsy and sensory impairments. Nandi has extensive experience managing multifaceted cases where physical, cognitive and psychological needs co-exist. She delivers advanced functional assessment, long-term care planning and evidence-based rehabilitation designed to maximise independence, participation and educational access. Her practice includes coordinating multidisciplinary teams and overseeing comprehensive care packages aligned with statutory pathways and SEND processes. As an Expert Witness, Nandi has prepared impartial reports for both Claimant and Defendant in complex trauma litigation, combining detailed clinical analysis with clear opinion on functional limitation, rehabilitation potential and future care requirements. She is fully trained in the Civil Procedure Rules and maintains active postgraduate study in sensory-informed early years intervention. Specialisms Brain Injury (ABI/TBI) Cerebral Palsy Hypoxia/anoxia Neurological conditions Sensory impairments Epilepsy Orthopaedic & MSK injuries/conditions Care package management Age Group Paediatric Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Biography Natalie Wright is a CPR-trained Expert Witness Occupational Therapist with over a decade of specialist experience in neurorehabilitation and complex cognitive conditions. She provides clear, structured and clinically robust reports for litigation, grounded in extensive practice across community neurological services and specialist centres. Her expertise spans acquired brain injury, traumatic brain injury, stroke, progressive neurological conditions and complex dementia presentations, including Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s-related dementia. Natalie has particular strength in cases involving cognitive impairment, behavioural complexity and functional decline, enabling detailed analysis of how neurological conditions impact daily living, independence and long-term care needs. Natalie has led and coordinated multidisciplinary rehabilitation programmes, working closely with neuropsychologists, physiotherapists and wider healthcare teams to deliver outcome-focused care. This provides her with a strong foundation in evaluating rehabilitation pathways, care provision and realistic long-term planning within medico-legal contexts. Her advanced training includes Bobath therapy and cognitive rehabilitation programmes, alongside leadership development and ongoing CPD, ensuring her opinions remain current and evidence-based. She brings a detailed understanding of statutory frameworks, complex care delivery and vocational rehabilitation, allowing her to assess cases with both clinical precision and practical insight. Natalie maintains a balanced and impartial approach across Claimant and Defendant instructions, producing reports that are analytically structured, defensible and aligned with Civil Procedure Rules. For instructing solicitors, she offers authoritative occupational therapy expertise with clear opinion on functional capacity, rehabilitation needs and future care provision. Specialisms Brain injury Stroke Cognitive disability Functional neurological disorder Progressive Neurological Conditions Brachial plexus injury Joint replacement Rheumatology Neuro-oncology Vocational rehabilitation Specialist equipment provision Age Group Adults Location Cheshire Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Natalie Wright Occupational Therapist Cheshire Instruct Now Download CV (Quantum) Biography Natalie Wright is a CPR-trained Expert Witness Occupational Therapist with over a decade of specialist experience in neurorehabilitation and complex cognitive conditions. She provides clear, structured and clinically robust reports for litigation, grounded in extensive practice across community neurological services and specialist centres. Her expertise spans acquired brain injury, traumatic brain injury, stroke, progressive neurological conditions and complex dementia presentations, including Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s-related dementia. Natalie has particular strength in cases involving cognitive impairment, behavioural complexity and functional decline, enabling detailed analysis of how neurological conditions impact daily living, independence and long-term care needs. Natalie has led and coordinated multidisciplinary rehabilitation programmes, working closely with neuropsychologists, physiotherapists and wider healthcare teams to deliver outcome-focused care. This provides her with a strong foundation in evaluating rehabilitation pathways, care provision and realistic long-term planning within medico-legal contexts. Her advanced training includes Bobath therapy and cognitive rehabilitation programmes, alongside leadership development and ongoing CPD, ensuring her opinions remain current and evidence-based. She brings a detailed understanding of statutory frameworks, complex care delivery and vocational rehabilitation, allowing her to assess cases with both clinical precision and practical insight. Natalie maintains a balanced and impartial approach across Claimant and Defendant instructions, producing reports that are analytically structured, defensible and aligned with Civil Procedure Rules. For instructing solicitors, she offers authoritative occupational therapy expertise with clear opinion on functional capacity, rehabilitation needs and future care provision. Specialisms Brain injury Stroke Cognitive disability Functional neurological disorder Progressive Neurological Conditions Brachial plexus injury Joint replacement Rheumatology Neuro-oncology Vocational rehabilitation Specialist equipment provision Age Group Adults Location Cheshire Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Biography Natasha Taper is an Occupational Therapist and Expert Witness with over twenty years of clinical experience, specialising in neurological rehabilitation and complex adult presentations. Her career spans a wide range of NHS, private hospital and specialist rehabilitation settings, including leading roles within stroke units, neuro-rehabilitation services and acute medical pathways. Natasha brings extensive expertise in the assessment and management of complex neurological conditions, including traumatic brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease. Her practice is grounded in detailed functional assessment and a comprehensive understanding of the physical, cognitive, psychological and behavioural impact of injury. She provides clear and clinically reasoned opinions on care, rehabilitation and long-term functional needs, informed by real-world experience of delivering and coordinating complex support packages. Her senior clinical and leadership roles have included Clinical Lead positions within specialist neuro-rehabilitation services, where she has managed multidisciplinary teams, led service development and contributed to research and training. She has worked across diverse environments including hospitals, rehabilitation units, community settings and private practice, giving her a well-rounded perspective on the delivery of care across the full rehabilitation pathway. Fully trained in the Civil Procedure Rules, Natasha provides independent expert evidence across both claimant and defendant instructions. Her reports are objective, balanced and focused on delivering clear, evidence-based opinions to assist the Court in determining matters of care, rehabilitation and long-term outcomes. She maintains her professional standards through ongoing CPD and continued clinical engagement. Specialisms Neurological conditions & injuries Spinal cord & peripheral nerve injury Vocational advice and rehabilitation Sensory Impairment Cancer and palliative care Age Group Adults Location Devon Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Natasha Taper Occupational Therapist Devon Instruct Now Download CV (Quantum) Biography Natasha Taper is an Occupational Therapist and Expert Witness with over twenty years of clinical experience, specialising in neurological rehabilitation and complex adult presentations. Her career spans a wide range of NHS, private hospital and specialist rehabilitation settings, including leading roles within stroke units, neuro-rehabilitation services and acute medical pathways. Natasha brings extensive expertise in the assessment and management of complex neurological conditions, including traumatic brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease. Her practice is grounded in detailed functional assessment and a comprehensive understanding of the physical, cognitive, psychological and behavioural impact of injury. She provides clear and clinically reasoned opinions on care, rehabilitation and long-term functional needs, informed by real-world experience of delivering and coordinating complex support packages. Her senior clinical and leadership roles have included Clinical Lead positions within specialist neuro-rehabilitation services, where she has managed multidisciplinary teams, led service development and contributed to research and training. She has worked across diverse environments including hospitals, rehabilitation units, community settings and private practice, giving her a well-rounded perspective on the delivery of care across the full rehabilitation pathway. Fully trained in the Civil Procedure Rules, Natasha provides independent expert evidence across both claimant and defendant instructions. Her reports are objective, balanced and focused on delivering clear, evidence-based opinions to assist the Court in determining matters of care, rehabilitation and long-term outcomes. She maintains her professional standards through ongoing CPD and continued clinical engagement. Specialisms Neurological conditions & injuries Spinal cord & peripheral nerve injury Vocational advice and rehabilitation Sensory Impairment Cancer and palliative care Age Group Adults Location Devon Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Biography Nina Morton is a Speech and Language Therapist and Expert Witness with over fourteen years of clinical experience across acute hospital services, specialist units and adult community settings. Her practice is centred on acquired communication and swallowing disorders, providing a highly specialised foundation for expert evidence in complex neurological and multi-factorial cases. Nina brings extensive expertise in the assessment, diagnosis and management of adults with communication and dysphagia needs arising from conditions including stroke, traumatic brain injury, dementia and progressive neurological diseases such as Parkinson’s disease. Her clinical practice encompasses both communication and swallowing management, enabling a comprehensive and integrated approach to functional assessment and long-term care planning. Her experience includes managing complex presentations involving co-existing mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression and schizophrenia, alongside cognitive-communication disorders and the use of Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC). She has worked extensively across critical care, respiratory and surgical wards, hyper-acute and acute stroke units, and progressive neurology pathways, providing detailed functional analysis and robust clinical reasoning in highly complex clinical scenarios. For the past nine years, Nina has worked within adult community services, delivering ongoing assessment and intervention for individuals with long-term and progressive conditions. She has played a central role in multidisciplinary care planning, including complex feeding decisions and palliative care discussions, working closely with neurologists, psychologists, ENT and gastroenterology teams, therapists and specialist nursing services to ensure coordinated and clinically sound rehabilitation pathways. Nina has held senior leadership roles, including Clinical Lead for a community adult neurology Speech and Language Therapy service and more recently Band 8a Clinical and Operational Lead, overseeing service delivery, governance, workforce development and strategic planning. This experience provides a strong foundation for her expert opinion on care, risk, swallowing safety and long-term communication needs in complex adult cases. Fully trained in the Civil Procedure Rules, Nina provides independent expert evidence across both claimant and defendant instructions. Her reports are objective, clinically robust and focused on delivering clear, reasoned opinions to assist the Court in determining matters of communication, dysphagia, care and long-term functional outcomes in adult neurological cases. Specialisms Neurological conditions & injuries Brain Injury Stroke Parkinson’s Disease Alzheimer’s Disease Stammering Dementia & Cognitive disability Progressive Neurological Conditions Mental health Frailty Palliative Care Aphasia Dysphagia Age Group Adults Location London Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Nina Morton Speech and Language Therapist London Instruct Now Download CV (Quantum) Biography Nina Morton is a Speech and Language Therapist and Expert Witness with over fourteen years of clinical experience across acute hospital services, specialist units and adult community settings. Her practice is centred on acquired communication and swallowing disorders, providing a highly specialised foundation for expert evidence in complex neurological and multi-factorial cases. Nina brings extensive expertise in the assessment, diagnosis and management of adults with communication and dysphagia needs arising from conditions including stroke, traumatic brain injury, dementia and progressive neurological diseases such as Parkinson’s disease. Her clinical practice encompasses both communication and swallowing management, enabling a comprehensive and integrated approach to functional assessment and long-term care planning. Her experience includes managing complex presentations involving co-existing mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression and schizophrenia, alongside cognitive-communication disorders and the use of Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC). She has worked extensively across critical care, respiratory and surgical wards, hyper-acute and acute stroke units, and progressive neurology pathways, providing detailed functional analysis and robust clinical reasoning in highly complex clinical scenarios. For the past nine years, Nina has worked within adult community services, delivering ongoing assessment and intervention for individuals with long-term and progressive conditions. She has played a central role in multidisciplinary care planning, including complex feeding decisions and palliative care discussions, working closely with neurologists, psychologists, ENT and gastroenterology teams, therapists and specialist nursing services to ensure coordinated and clinically sound rehabilitation pathways. Nina has held senior leadership roles, including Clinical Lead for a community adult neurology Speech and Language Therapy service and more recently Band 8a Clinical and Operational Lead, overseeing service delivery, governance, workforce development and strategic planning. This experience provides a strong foundation for her expert opinion on care, risk, swallowing safety and long-term communication needs in complex adult cases. Fully trained in the Civil Procedure Rules, Nina provides independent expert evidence across both claimant and defendant instructions. Her reports are objective, clinically robust and focused on delivering clear, reasoned opinions to assist the Court in determining matters of communication, dysphagia, care and long-term functional outcomes in adult neurological cases. Specialisms Neurological conditions & injuries Brain Injury Stroke Parkinson’s Disease Alzheimer’s Disease Stammering Dementia & Cognitive disability Progressive Neurological Conditions Mental health Frailty Palliative Care Aphasia Dysphagia Age Group Adults Location London Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Biography Rachel Mayne is an Occupational Therapist and Expert Witness with nearly ten years of clinical experience across a broad range of NHS and specialist services. Her practice is centred on complex adult presentations, with particular expertise in neurological and progressive conditions, providing a strong foundation for the assessment of care, rehabilitation and long-term functional need. Rachel currently works within a Highly Specialist Community Huntington’s Disease team, where she leads on the assessment and management of individuals with complex and progressive neurological conditions. Her clinical experience spans multiple settings, including trauma and orthopaedics, vascular care, hospital complex care, mental health liaison and community reablement, enabling her to bring a comprehensive and integrated perspective to expert evidence. She has extensive experience working with individuals presenting with brain injury, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, functional neurological disorders and dementia, alongside complex physical injuries including amputations, burns and musculoskeletal conditions. Her practice also incorporates the management of chronic and neuropathic pain, as well as the psychological impact of injury, including anxiety and mood disorders. This breadth allows her to deliver holistic, clinically grounded opinions that reflect both physical and cognitive-functional impact. Rachel is particularly experienced in functional assessment, environmental and housing adaptations, specialist equipment provision, and posture and seating management. She regularly undertakes home assessments and works closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop coordinated and sustainable care plans that maximise independence and quality of life. Fully trained in the Civil Procedure Rules, Rachel provides independent expert evidence across both claimant and defendant instructions. Her reports are objective, detailed and evidence-based, supporting the Court in determining matters of care, rehabilitation and long-term functional outcomes. She maintains her professional standards through ongoing CPD and active clinical practice. Specialisms Neurological conditions Sensory impairments Respiratory conditions Pain conditions Amputations Burns Specialist equipment provision Orthopaedic & MSK injuries, conditions General medical & surgical conditions Frailty & emergency medicine Anxiety and mood disorders Palliative and end-of-life care Age Group Adults Location Merthyr Tydfil Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Rachel Mayne Occupational Therapist Merthyr Tydfil Instruct Now Download CV (Quantum) Biography Rachel Mayne is an Occupational Therapist and Expert Witness with nearly ten years of clinical experience across a broad range of NHS and specialist services. Her practice is centred on complex adult presentations, with particular expertise in neurological and progressive conditions, providing a strong foundation for the assessment of care, rehabilitation and long-term functional need. Rachel currently works within a Highly Specialist Community Huntington’s Disease team, where she leads on the assessment and management of individuals with complex and progressive neurological conditions. Her clinical experience spans multiple settings, including trauma and orthopaedics, vascular care, hospital complex care, mental health liaison and community reablement, enabling her to bring a comprehensive and integrated perspective to expert evidence. She has extensive experience working with individuals presenting with brain injury, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, functional neurological disorders and dementia, alongside complex physical injuries including amputations, burns and musculoskeletal conditions. Her practice also incorporates the management of chronic and neuropathic pain, as well as the psychological impact of injury, including anxiety and mood disorders. This breadth allows her to deliver holistic, clinically grounded opinions that reflect both physical and cognitive-functional impact. Rachel is particularly experienced in functional assessment, environmental and housing adaptations, specialist equipment provision, and posture and seating management. She regularly undertakes home assessments and works closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop coordinated and sustainable care plans that maximise independence and quality of life. Fully trained in the Civil Procedure Rules, Rachel provides independent expert evidence across both claimant and defendant instructions. Her reports are objective, detailed and evidence-based, supporting the Court in determining matters of care, rehabilitation and long-term functional outcomes. She maintains her professional standards through ongoing CPD and active clinical practice. Specialisms Neurological conditions Sensory impairments Respiratory conditions Pain conditions Amputations Burns Specialist equipment provision Orthopaedic & MSK injuries, conditions General medical & surgical conditions Frailty & emergency medicine Anxiety and mood disorders Palliative and end-of-life care Age Group Adults Location Merthyr Tydfil Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Biography Ravina Samrai is an Advanced Occupational Therapist and Expert Witness with over fifteen years of NHS experience, specialising in adult rehabilitation, intermediate care and discharge-to-assess (D2A) pathways. Her practice is centred on complex, multi-factorial presentations, with particular expertise in older adults with frailty, neurological conditions and cognitive impairment, providing a strong foundation for the assessment of care, rehabilitation and long-term functional need. Ravina brings extensive experience in functional assessment following hospital admission, with a focus on safe discharge planning, enablement and sustainable community-based care. She has worked with individuals presenting with conditions including stroke, Parkinson’s disease, dementia, fluctuating mobility and complex post-acute medical decline, alongside cases involving long COVID, falls risk and behavioural factors impacting function. Her approach is grounded in detailed clinical reasoning, balancing independence, risk and practical delivery of care. Her clinical practice includes comprehensive holistic assessments of activities of daily living, mobility, cognition and environmental safety, including Mental Capacity Assessments and complex manual handling risk. She has significant expertise in specialist equipment provision, including hoists, seating, wheelchairs and bathing systems, and in coordinating minor and major housing adaptations in collaboration with social care services. She is also experienced in determining appropriate care levels, including single versus double-handed care and transitions to 24-hour care environments. Ravina has held leadership roles within NHS services, including a Band 7 Clinical Lead secondment, where she led multidisciplinary teams, implemented competency frameworks and contributed to service improvement initiatives focused on discharge efficiency and reducing length of stay. Her leadership experience provides a clear understanding of care delivery within pressured health systems and the practical realities of rehabilitation pathways. Fully trained in the Civil Procedure Rules, Ravina provides independent expert evidence across both claimant and defendant instructions. Her reports are objective, clinically grounded and focused on delivering clear, reasoned opinions to assist the Court in determining matters of care, rehabilitation and long-term functional outcomes in adult rehabilitation and community-based cases. She maintains her professional standards through ongoing CPD and active clinical engagement. Specialisms Neurological conditions & injuries Cauda equina Paraplegia Orthopaedic & MSK injuries/conditions Amputations Anxiety & Mood disorders Pain conditions Loss of hearing Respiratory conditions Cancer diagnoses Environmental/housing adaptations Specialist equipment provision Age Group Adults Location Birmingham Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Ravina Samrai Occupational Therapist Birmingham Instruct Now Download CV (Quantum) Biography Ravina Samrai is an Advanced Occupational Therapist and Expert Witness with over fifteen years of NHS experience, specialising in adult rehabilitation, intermediate care and discharge-to-assess (D2A) pathways. Her practice is centred on complex, multi-factorial presentations, with particular expertise in older adults with frailty, neurological conditions and cognitive impairment, providing a strong foundation for the assessment of care, rehabilitation and long-term functional need. Ravina brings extensive experience in functional assessment following hospital admission, with a focus on safe discharge planning, enablement and sustainable community-based care. She has worked with individuals presenting with conditions including stroke, Parkinson’s disease, dementia, fluctuating mobility and complex post-acute medical decline, alongside cases involving long COVID, falls risk and behavioural factors impacting function. Her approach is grounded in detailed clinical reasoning, balancing independence, risk and practical delivery of care. Her clinical practice includes comprehensive holistic assessments of activities of daily living, mobility, cognition and environmental safety, including Mental Capacity Assessments and complex manual handling risk. She has significant expertise in specialist equipment provision, including hoists, seating, wheelchairs and bathing systems, and in coordinating minor and major housing adaptations in collaboration with social care services. She is also experienced in determining appropriate care levels, including single versus double-handed care and transitions to 24-hour care environments. Ravina has held leadership roles within NHS services, including a Band 7 Clinical Lead secondment, where she led multidisciplinary teams, implemented competency frameworks and contributed to service improvement initiatives focused on discharge efficiency and reducing length of stay. Her leadership experience provides a clear understanding of care delivery within pressured health systems and the practical realities of rehabilitation pathways. Fully trained in the Civil Procedure Rules, Ravina provides independent expert evidence across both claimant and defendant instructions. Her reports are objective, clinically grounded and focused on delivering clear, reasoned opinions to assist the Court in determining matters of care, rehabilitation and long-term functional outcomes in adult rehabilitation and community-based cases. She maintains her professional standards through ongoing CPD and active clinical engagement. Specialisms Neurological conditions & injuries Cauda equina Paraplegia Orthopaedic & MSK injuries/conditions Amputations Anxiety & Mood disorders Pain conditions Loss of hearing Respiratory conditions Cancer diagnoses Environmental/housing adaptations Specialist equipment provision Age Group Adults Location Birmingham Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Biography Rebecca Taylor is an Occupational Therapist and Expert Witness with over a decade of clinical experience specialising in adult physical impairment and complex rehabilitation. Her practice spans a wide range of conditions, including brain injury, spinal injury, cerebral palsy, stroke, amputation and multiple sclerosis, with additional experience supporting individuals with concurrent mental health needs, learning disabilities and complex behavioural presentations. Rebecca brings significant expertise in the assessment of functional capacity, care requirements and long-term rehabilitation needs. She has extensive experience developing and coordinating complex care and support packages within the community, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver tailored, sustainable solutions that balance independence with risk and practical provision. Her work is underpinned by a strong understanding of local authority frameworks, discharge pathways and the transition from rehabilitation settings into the community. As a senior practitioner within social care, Rebecca has managed complex caseloads involving safeguarding, Mental Capacity Act assessments, moving and handling risk, and comprehensive functional assessments. She has played a key role in neuro-rehabilitation pathways, supporting individuals transitioning from specialist rehabilitation units and hospitals into long-term community living. Her leadership experience includes supervision of clinical staff and contribution to service development and quality improvement initiatives. Fully trained in the Civil Procedure Rules, Rebecca provides independent expert evidence across both claimant and defendant instructions. Her reports are objective, clinically grounded and focused on delivering clear, reasoned opinions to assist the Court in determining matters of care, rehabilitation and functional need. She maintains her professional standards through ongoing CPD and active engagement in current clinical practice. Specialisms Neurological conditions & injuries Adults Orthopaedic & MSK injuries, conditions Amputations Mental health & learning disability Pain conditions Age Group Adults Location Essex Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Rebecca Taylor Occupational Therapist Essex Instruct Now Download CV (Quantum) Biography Rebecca Taylor is an Occupational Therapist and Expert Witness with over a decade of clinical experience specialising in adult physical impairment and complex rehabilitation. Her practice spans a wide range of conditions, including brain injury, spinal injury, cerebral palsy, stroke, amputation and multiple sclerosis, with additional experience supporting individuals with concurrent mental health needs, learning disabilities and complex behavioural presentations. Rebecca brings significant expertise in the assessment of functional capacity, care requirements and long-term rehabilitation needs. She has extensive experience developing and coordinating complex care and support packages within the community, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver tailored, sustainable solutions that balance independence with risk and practical provision. Her work is underpinned by a strong understanding of local authority frameworks, discharge pathways and the transition from rehabilitation settings into the community. As a senior practitioner within social care, Rebecca has managed complex caseloads involving safeguarding, Mental Capacity Act assessments, moving and handling risk, and comprehensive functional assessments. She has played a key role in neuro-rehabilitation pathways, supporting individuals transitioning from specialist rehabilitation units and hospitals into long-term community living. Her leadership experience includes supervision of clinical staff and contribution to service development and quality improvement initiatives. Fully trained in the Civil Procedure Rules, Rebecca provides independent expert evidence across both claimant and defendant instructions. Her reports are objective, clinically grounded and focused on delivering clear, reasoned opinions to assist the Court in determining matters of care, rehabilitation and functional need. She maintains her professional standards through ongoing CPD and active engagement in current clinical practice. Specialisms Neurological conditions & injuries Adults Orthopaedic & MSK injuries, conditions Amputations Mental health & learning disability Pain conditions Age Group Adults Location Essex Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Biography Rhianna Dobson-Love is an Occupational Therapist and Expert Witness with nearly ten years of clinical experience across acute hospital and community reablement services. Her practice is grounded in adult social care and the care of older people, with extensive experience in functional assessment, rehabilitation and discharge planning within complex health and social care pathways. Rhianna has worked with adults presenting with a wide range of physical, cognitive and psychosocial conditions, including fractures, long-term health conditions, neurological decline, chronic pain and complex co-morbidity. She brings particular expertise in the assessment of functional capacity, care needs and risk, balancing independence with safe and sustainable support. Her work is informed by significant experience in community reablement, where she has developed and implemented tailored intervention plans, equipment provision and environmental adaptations to support long-term independence. Her practice involves close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, including social services, housing, mental health and NHS services, ensuring coordinated and proportionate care planning. Rhianna has held senior and leadership roles within the NHS, including Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist and Clinical Lead, and is experienced in managing complex caseloads and service delivery. Fully trained in the Civil Procedure Rules, Rhianna provides independent expert evidence across both claimant and defendant instructions. Her reports are objective, clinically robust and focused on delivering clear, reasoned opinions to assist the Court in determining matters of care, rehabilitation and functional need. She maintains her professional standards through ongoing CPD, reflective practice and clinical supervision. Specialisms Dementia Alzheimer’s Disease Parkinson’s Disease Epilepsy Tremors / Ataxia Amputations OsteoarthritisRheumatology Personality disorders Fibromyalgia Chronic pain General medical & surgical conditions Palliative care End of Life Care Age Group Adults Location Gloucester Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Rhianna Dobson-Love Occupational Therapist Gloucester Instruct Now Download CV (Quantum) Biography Rhianna Dobson-Love is an Occupational Therapist and Expert Witness with nearly ten years of clinical experience across acute hospital and community reablement services. Her practice is grounded in adult social care and the care of older people, with extensive experience in functional assessment, rehabilitation and discharge planning within complex health and social care pathways. Rhianna has worked with adults presenting with a wide range of physical, cognitive and psychosocial conditions, including fractures, long-term health conditions, neurological decline, chronic pain and complex co-morbidity. She brings particular expertise in the assessment of functional capacity, care needs and risk, balancing independence with safe and sustainable support. Her work is informed by significant experience in community reablement, where she has developed and implemented tailored intervention plans, equipment provision and environmental adaptations to support long-term independence. Her practice involves close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, including social services, housing, mental health and NHS services, ensuring coordinated and proportionate care planning. Rhianna has held senior and leadership roles within the NHS, including Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist and Clinical Lead, and is experienced in managing complex caseloads and service delivery. Fully trained in the Civil Procedure Rules, Rhianna provides independent expert evidence across both claimant and defendant instructions. Her reports are objective, clinically robust and focused on delivering clear, reasoned opinions to assist the Court in determining matters of care, rehabilitation and functional need. She maintains her professional standards through ongoing CPD, reflective practice and clinical supervision. Specialisms Dementia Alzheimer’s Disease Parkinson’s Disease Epilepsy Tremors / Ataxia Amputations OsteoarthritisRheumatology Personality disorders Fibromyalgia Chronic pain General medical & surgical conditions Palliative care End of Life Care Age Group Adults Location Gloucester Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Biography Rutendo Kadzirange is an Occupational Therapist and Expert Witness with nearly a decade of clinical experience across reablement, community and short-term support services. Her practice spans a wide range of complex adult presentations, including neurological conditions, traumatic brain injury, progressive neurological disorders, amputations and complex orthopaedic injuries, providing a strong foundation for the assessment of care, rehabilitation and long-term functional need. Rutendo brings a detailed and function-led approach to expert evidence, underpinned by extensive experience in managing complex cases involving cognitive impairment, fluctuating functional ability and co-existing mental health needs. She has worked with individuals presenting with conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, Parkinson’s disease and stroke, delivering structured rehabilitation and care planning to support safe and sustainable independence. Her practice is centred on comprehensive functional assessment, goal-directed intervention and the coordination of care across multidisciplinary teams. She has significant experience developing, implementing and reviewing care packages following hospital discharge, including equipment provision, environmental adaptations and moving and handling planning. Her work includes supporting safeguarding needs, managing risk within the home environment and ensuring continuity of care to reduce hospital readmission. Rutendo also has extensive experience delivering personalised reablement programmes, focused on restoring independence in activities of daily living, community participation and home safety. Fully trained in the Civil Procedure Rules, she provides independent expert evidence across both claimant and defendant instructions. Her reports are objective, clinically grounded and focused on delivering clear, reasoned opinions to assist the Court in determining matters of care, rehabilitation and long-term functional outcomes. She maintains her professional standards through ongoing CPD and active clinical engagement. Specialisms Brain Injury & Functional Neurological Disorder Progressive Neurological Conditions Cognitive disability Neuromuscular disorders Tetraplegia & Paraplegia Amputations (upper/lower and multi-limb) Complex Orthopaedic and MSK injuries Osteoarthritis Pain Conditions General Medical Conditions Respiratory issues Cancer and palliative care Age Group Adults Location Preston Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Rutendo Kadzirange Occupational Therapist Preston Instruct Now Download CV (Quantum) Biography Rutendo Kadzirange is an Occupational Therapist and Expert Witness with nearly a decade of clinical experience across reablement, community and short-term support services. Her practice spans a wide range of complex adult presentations, including neurological conditions, traumatic brain injury, progressive neurological disorders, amputations and complex orthopaedic injuries, providing a strong foundation for the assessment of care, rehabilitation and long-term functional need. Rutendo brings a detailed and function-led approach to expert evidence, underpinned by extensive experience in managing complex cases involving cognitive impairment, fluctuating functional ability and co-existing mental health needs. She has worked with individuals presenting with conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, Parkinson’s disease and stroke, delivering structured rehabilitation and care planning to support safe and sustainable independence. Her practice is centred on comprehensive functional assessment, goal-directed intervention and the coordination of care across multidisciplinary teams. She has significant experience developing, implementing and reviewing care packages following hospital discharge, including equipment provision, environmental adaptations and moving and handling planning. Her work includes supporting safeguarding needs, managing risk within the home environment and ensuring continuity of care to reduce hospital readmission. Rutendo also has extensive experience delivering personalised reablement programmes, focused on restoring independence in activities of daily living, community participation and home safety. Fully trained in the Civil Procedure Rules, she provides independent expert evidence across both claimant and defendant instructions. Her reports are objective, clinically grounded and focused on delivering clear, reasoned opinions to assist the Court in determining matters of care, rehabilitation and long-term functional outcomes. She maintains her professional standards through ongoing CPD and active clinical engagement. Specialisms Brain Injury & Functional Neurological Disorder Progressive Neurological Conditions Cognitive disability Neuromuscular disorders Tetraplegia & Paraplegia Amputations (upper/lower and multi-limb) Complex Orthopaedic and MSK injuries Osteoarthritis Pain Conditions General Medical Conditions Respiratory issues Cancer and palliative care Age Group Adults Location Preston Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Biography Tracy Finn is an Occupational Therapist and Expert Witness with over thirty years of clinical experience, bringing extensive expertise in complex adult presentations, with a particular focus on palliative care developed over the past two decades. Her practice spans a broad range of conditions, including neurological disorders, orthopaedic and musculoskeletal injuries, amputations, chronic pain, respiratory conditions, and mental health and learning disabilities. Tracy specialises in the assessment of complex physical and multi-factorial conditions, providing clear and clinically grounded opinions on care, equipment provision and environmental adaptations. Her work is centred on enabling independence while addressing the practical realities of progressive and life-limiting conditions. She has significant experience managing cases involving multiple diagnoses, including primary and secondary cancers, where care requirements are dynamic and require careful, proportionate planning. Her career includes extensive leadership within multidisciplinary teams across hospital and community settings, where she has coordinated care packages and discharge planning for individuals with complex needs. In her current role as a Band 7 Specialist Palliative Occupational Therapist, she leads on complex case management within a hospice environment, facilitating multidisciplinary team discussions and guiding best practice in care planning and service delivery. Fully trained in the Civil Procedure Rules, Tracy provides independent expert evidence across both claimant and defendant instructions. Her reports are objective, balanced and focused on delivering clear, reasoned opinions to assist the Court in determining matters of care, rehabilitation and long-term functional needs. She maintains her professional standards through ongoing CPD and active engagement with current clinical practice. Specialisms Neurological conditions & injuries Orthopaedic & MSK injuries, conditions Amputations Mental health & learning disability Pain Conditions General medical & surgical conditions Environmental/housing adaptations Sensory impairment Respiratory conditions Specialist equipment provision Cancer and palliative care Age Group Adults Location Manchester Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Tracy Finn Occupational Therapist Manchester Instruct Now Download CV (Quantum) Biography Tracy Finn is an Occupational Therapist and Expert Witness with over thirty years of clinical experience, bringing extensive expertise in complex adult presentations, with a particular focus on palliative care developed over the past two decades. Her practice spans a broad range of conditions, including neurological disorders, orthopaedic and musculoskeletal injuries, amputations, chronic pain, respiratory conditions, and mental health and learning disabilities. Tracy specialises in the assessment of complex physical and multi-factorial conditions, providing clear and clinically grounded opinions on care, equipment provision and environmental adaptations. Her work is centred on enabling independence while addressing the practical realities of progressive and life-limiting conditions. She has significant experience managing cases involving multiple diagnoses, including primary and secondary cancers, where care requirements are dynamic and require careful, proportionate planning. Her career includes extensive leadership within multidisciplinary teams across hospital and community settings, where she has coordinated care packages and discharge planning for individuals with complex needs. In her current role as a Band 7 Specialist Palliative Occupational Therapist, she leads on complex case management within a hospice environment, facilitating multidisciplinary team discussions and guiding best practice in care planning and service delivery. Fully trained in the Civil Procedure Rules, Tracy provides independent expert evidence across both claimant and defendant instructions. Her reports are objective, balanced and focused on delivering clear, reasoned opinions to assist the Court in determining matters of care, rehabilitation and long-term functional needs. She maintains her professional standards through ongoing CPD and active engagement with current clinical practice. Specialisms Neurological conditions & injuries Orthopaedic & MSK injuries, conditions Amputations Mental health & learning disability Pain Conditions General medical & surgical conditions Environmental/housing adaptations Sensory impairment Respiratory conditions Specialist equipment provision Cancer and palliative care Age Group Adults Location Manchester Contact Contact us at enquiries@harrison.associates Check availability "*" indicates required fields PhoneThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Your name*Email Address* COMPANY NAME*Age Group*AdultChildren & Youg Persons (CYP)Client's approximate location or postcodeCase brief* Enquiry to instruction process Contact Us Step 1. Initial Instruction We receive instruction from the instructing party and confirm scope, questions to be addressed, and required documentation. Step 2. 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