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# Harrison Associates: Independent UK provider of catastrophic injury case management and expert witness services.

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## Posts
- [When Did a Client Become Part of a Case Manager’s Recruitment Package?](https://www.harrison.associates/when-did-a-client-become-part-of-a-case-managers-recruitment-package/): A recruitment advert offering a £3,000 bonus to case managers who bring existing cases raises serious questions about professional independence, informed choice and the commoditisation of vulnerable clients. This article examines the responsibilities of case managers, case management companies, recruiters and solicitors, and asks whether a claimant can truly make an informed decision when the professional they trust stands to benefit financially from their transfer.
- [Birth Injury Expert Witness Evidence: Pelvic Health, Maternal Injury and Rehabilitation Needs](https://www.harrison.associates/birth-injury-expert-witness-evidence-pelvic-health-maternal-injury-and-rehabilitation-needs/): Specialist expert witness insight for solicitors handling maternal birth injury claims, including obstetric anal sphincter injury, pelvic floor dysfunction, postnatal rehabilitation and functional loss. Harrison Associates provides clinically grounded, human and medico-legal evidence addressing function, prognosis, rehabilitation needs, future care and quantum.
- [Paediatric Case Management: Supporting Children, Families and Legal Teams](https://www.harrison.associates/paediatric-case-management-training-solicitors/): A clinical training session for solicitors on paediatric case management, family support, therapy coordination, education, safeguarding-aware practice and changing needs over time.
- [Pelvic Health, OASI Tears and Birth Injury Rehabilitation](https://www.harrison.associates/pelvic-health-oasi-birth-injury-rehabilitation/): A pelvic health physiotherapy training session for solicitors on OASI tears, birth injury, pelvic floor dysfunction, rehabilitation, prognosis and functional impact.
- [Care Evidence, Quantum and Loss of Services](https://www.harrison.associates/care-evidence-quantum-loss-of-services/): A practical clinical training session for solicitors on care evidence, occupational therapy input, care calculations, paid and unpaid support, domestic tasks and loss of services.
- [Neuroanatomy and Traumatic Brain Injury Presentation](https://www.harrison.associates/neuroanatomy-traumatic-brain-injury-presentation/): A practical neuroanatomy training session helping solicitors understand why clients may present in particular ways following traumatic brain injury.
- [Loss of Services after Burgess v Sikorski: The Occupational Therapy Expert’s Task](https://www.harrison.associates/loss-of-services-burgess-v-sikorski/): The claimant instructed Linda Aitken, an experienced Occupational Therapist who had acted as an expert witness since 2007, including in loss-of-services claims. The defendants instructed Jean Phillips, also an experienced Occupational Therapist and expert witness, with more than 30 years' professional experience across statutory, charitable and private-sector settings.
- [When the Record Says ‘Independent’: What Rogers v Wills Made Us Think About Case Management Documentation](https://www.harrison.associates/case-management-notes-independence-context/): Rogers v Wills was not a personal injury case, but its examination of family care raises an interesting question for Case Managers: when a record describes someone as independent, does it also capture the support that makes that independence possible?
- [Beyond the Prosthesis: What Limb-Loss Claims Tell Us About Rehabilitation and Future Need](https://www.harrison.associates/limb-loss-rehabilitation-injury-claims/): Miller, Riley and Swift show why limb-loss claims extend far beyond the cost of a prosthesis. We explore rehabilitation, function and future need with Physiotherapist Expert Witness Jack Cawood.
- [When Care Meets Real Life: Reflections on Dickinson v Newcastle for Expert Witnesses and Case Managers](https://www.harrison.associates/dickinson-v-newcastle-care-expert-evidence/): What does Dickinson v Newcastle tell us about expert evidence and complex case management? We explore the Court's observations on professional reasoning, 24-hour care, autonomy, family support and why a care package must work in real life.
- [Paediatric Case Management After Catastrophic Injury: Building Rehabilitation Around the Child](https://www.harrison.associates/paediatric-case-management-after-catastrophic-injury-building-rehabilitation-around-the-child/): Rosy Edwards, Harrison Clinical Manager and Paediatric Case Manager, explains how rehabilitation can support children and young people after serious injury.
- [Care Expert Witness Evidence in Serious Injury Claims](https://www.harrison.associates/news-care-expert-witness-serious-injury-claims/): Guidance on Care Expert Witness evidence in serious injury claims, including future care needs, timing, independence, expert matching and care assessment.
- [When to Instruct a Case Manager in Serious Injury Claims](https://www.harrison.associates/when-to-instruct-a-case-manager-in-serious-injury-claims/): In serious injury claims, early case management can help stabilise rehabilitation, identify practical barriers and evidence the real-world support needs that shape care, accommodation and quantum.
- [Rehabilitation Evidence in Serious Injury Claims: Expert Witness Opinion and Case Management](https://www.harrison.associates/rehabilitation-evidence-serious-injury-claims-expert-witness-case-management/): Rehabilitation evidence is central to serious injury claims. Harrison Associates explains how expert witness opinion and case management support solicitors with functional impact, prognosis, future care, rehabilitation needs and quantum in complex personal injury and clinical negligence claims.
- [The Importance of a Proactive Approach to Catastrophic Complex Case Management](https://www.harrison.associates/the-importance-of-a-proactive-approach-to-catastrophic-complex-case-management/): Catastrophic complex cases can have a significant impact on clients and their families. From clinical negligence to traumatic injuries, these cases can be challenging to manage, requiring the expertise of skilled case managers and legal professionals.
- [The Harrison Associates Difference: Unparalleled Care for Children and Young Persons](https://www.harrison.associates/paediatric-case-management-serious-injury/): For those engaged in the crucial work of helping children and young persons navigate catastrophic injuries or complex conditions, we stand as a beacon of excellence. 
- [The Emotional Impact of Catastrophic Injury on Clients and Families](https://www.harrison.associates/emotional-impact-catastrophic-injury/): As a catastrophic complex case management team, we understand the importance of recognising and addressing the emotional toll of such cases on the people experiencing them. 
- [What happens when Case Management goes wrong ?](https://www.harrison.associates/case-management-failures-serious-injury/): At Harrison Associates, we recognise the devastating impact that poor case management can have on individuals and their families.

## Pages
- [Clinical Training Sessions for Solicitors](https://www.harrison.associates/solicitor-training/)
- [Contact](https://www.harrison.associates/contact/)
- [News](https://www.harrison.associates/news/)
- [Join Our Team](https://www.harrison.associates/join-our-team/)
- [About Us](https://www.harrison.associates/about-us/)
- [Families & Injured Parties](https://www.harrison.associates/families-injured-parties/)
- [Children and Young Persons Case Management](https://www.harrison.associates/children-young-people/)
- [Expert Witness Services](https://www.harrison.associates/expert-witness/)
- [Catastrophic Case Management](https://www.harrison.associates/case-management/)
- [Home](https://www.harrison.associates/)

## Associates
- [Leandra Forde](https://www.harrison.associates/associate/leandra-forde/): Leandra Forde is a Chartered Physiotherapist and Catastrophic Case Manager with over 21 years of clinical experience specialising in paediatric neurology and neurorehabilitation. She supports children and young people with acquired brain injury, cerebral palsy and complex neurological disabilities, coordinating multidisciplinary rehabilitation that promotes independence, participation and long-term quality of life.
- [Lauren Walker](https://www.harrison.associates/associate/lauren-walker/): Lauren Walker is an Expert Witness Occupational Therapist specialising in hand therapy and upper limb rehabilitation, with over thirteen years of post-registration clinical experience. She has extensive expertise in the assessment and rehabilitation of traumatic upper limb injuries, tendon and nerve injuries, brachial plexus injuries, amputations, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, chronic pain and post-operative rehabilitation. Lauren provides independent occupational therapy opinion relating to functional capacity, rehabilitation, vocational rehabilitation, future care needs, specialist equipment and long-term functional outcomes following complex upper limb injury.
- [Jessica Warburton](https://www.harrison.associates/associate/jessica-warburton/): Paediatric Physiotherapist and Associate Case Manager with over seven years of clinical experience supporting children and young people with complex neurological, developmental and orthopaedic conditions. Experienced in coordinating multidisciplinary rehabilitation, navigating education and healthcare systems, and delivering family-centred rehabilitation that promotes independence and meaningful long-term outcomes.
- [Rowan Varley-Doran](https://www.harrison.associates/associate/rowan-varley-doran/): Occupational Therapist and Catastrophic Case Manager with over a decade of specialist case management experience, specialising in neurological rehabilitation and complex injury. Extensive expertise in acquired brain injury, spinal cord injury, polytrauma and progressive neurological conditions, alongside cognitive, behavioural and psychological rehabilitation. Skilled in Initial Needs Assessments, multidisciplinary coordination, vocational rehabilitation, Functional Capacity Evaluation and complex rehabilitation planning, delivering structured and outcome-focused pathways that maximise independence, recovery and sustainable return to work.
- [Penny Richardson](https://www.harrison.associates/associate/penny-richardson/): Penny Richardson is an Associate Rehabilitation Case Manager and Occupational Therapist with over 13 years of clinical experience and almost seven years of rehabilitation case management. Experienced in coordinating multidisciplinary rehabilitation for adults with acquired brain injury, complex trauma, orthopaedic injury and severe mental health needs, delivering structured, person-centred rehabilitation that promotes independence and long-term recovery.
- [Chrizanne van der Merwe](https://www.harrison.associates/associate/chrizanne-van-der-merwe/): Chrizanne van der Merwe is an Expert Witness Occupational Therapist specialising in hand therapy and upper limb rehabilitation. She has extensive experience managing fractures, tendon injuries, nerve injuries, amputations, burns, osteoarthritis, repetitive strain injuries and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. Chrizanne provides expert occupational therapy opinion on upper limb injury, rehabilitation, functional capacity, pain management and long-term therapy requirements.
- [Ciarán O’Hagan](https://www.harrison.associates/associate/ciaran-ohagan/): Ciarán O’Hagan is an Expert Witness Occupational Therapist specialising in neurological rehabilitation, brain injury and stroke rehabilitation. With over sixteen years of clinical experience, he provides expert occupational therapy opinion relating to traumatic brain injury, stroke, cognitive impairment, upper limb dysfunction, neurological conditions, functional capacity, rehabilitation, equipment provision and complex discharge planning. His expertise spans inpatient neurorehabilitation, community rehabilitation and specialist stroke services, supporting detailed analysis of rehabilitation needs, independence and long-term functional outcomes.
- [Metian Parsanka](https://www.harrison.associates/associate/metian-parsanka/): Metian Parsanka is an Expert Witness Occupational Therapist and Advanced Clinical Practitioner with over ten years of experience in emergency department care, frailty, acute medicine and community rehabilitation. She specialises in functional assessment, discharge planning, rehabilitation and care recommendations for adults with complex physical, neurological and cognitive conditions. Her expertise includes stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, amputations, dementia, falls, orthopaedic injuries, chronic pain, frailty, vascular conditions, mental health presentations and complex co-morbidity. Metian has extensive experience assessing rehabilitation needs, care requirements, equipment provision and functional independence for individuals with long-term and life-changing conditions. She provides occupational therapy expert witness reports relating to rehabilitation, care, aids and equipment, housing needs, functional capacity and occupational therapy recommendations.
- [Portia Bigger](https://www.harrison.associates/associate/portia-bigger/): Portia Bigger is an Expert Witness Registered Nurse with over thirteen years of clinical experience across intensive care, acute hospital services, community nursing and NHS Continuing Healthcare. She provides expert nursing opinion in both liability and quantum matters, specialising in complex neurological and physical conditions, Continuing Healthcare, rehabilitation, complex discharge planning, long-term care needs and the assessment of nursing and support requirements for adults with life-changing injury and illness.
- [Lindsay Tarasconi](https://www.harrison.associates/associate/lindsay-tarasconi/): 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.
- [Rosy Edwards](https://www.harrison.associates/associate/rosy-edwards/): Occupational Therapist, Catastrophic Case Manager and Paediatric Services Specialist with over ten years of clinical experience specialising in paediatric neurological rehabilitation and complex injury. Extensive expertise in acquired brain injury, neurodevelopmental conditions and cognitive, behavioural, sensory and emotional presentations. Skilled in standardised assessment, multidisciplinary coordination, statutory framework navigation (EHCP, SEND, social care) and delivery of structured, outcome-focused rehabilitation, supporting children and young people with complex needs to achieve long-term development and independence.
- [Sarah Pettyfer](https://www.harrison.associates/associate/sarah-pettyfer/): Occupational Therapist, Catastrophic Case Manager and Paediatric Services Specialist with over ten years of clinical experience specialising in paediatric neurological rehabilitation and complex injury. Extensive expertise in acquired brain injury, neurodevelopmental conditions and cognitive, behavioural, sensory and emotional presentations. Skilled in standardised assessment, multidisciplinary coordination, statutory framework navigation (EHCP, SEND, social care) and delivery of structured, outcome-focused rehabilitation, supporting children and young people with complex needs to achieve long-term development and independence.
- [Anna Osborne](https://www.harrison.associates/associate/anna-osborne/): Occupational Therapist and Catastrophic Case Manager with over twenty-five years of clinical experience specialising in neurological rehabilitation and complex injury. Extensive expertise in brain injury, spinal cord injury and progressive neurological conditions, alongside cognitive, physical and mental health presentations. Skilled in detailed assessment, multidisciplinary coordination, complex discharge planning, transitional living and specialist equipment and housing adaptation. Delivers structured and outcome-focused rehabilitation to support long-term independence and recovery across adult and paediatric populations.
- [Rhi Cross-Brown](https://www.harrison.associates/associate/rhi-cross-brown/): Occupational Therapist and Catastrophic Case Manager with nearly two decades of clinical experience specialising in neurological rehabilitation and complex injury. Extensive expertise in brain injury, spinal cord injury, orthopaedic trauma, amputations and neurological conditions, alongside mental health, sensory impairment and learning difficulties. Skilled in detailed assessment, multidisciplinary coordination, carer training and complex care package delivery, providing structured and outcome-focused rehabilitation to support long-term independence and recovery across adult and paediatric populations.
- [Kelly Rudd](https://www.harrison.associates/associate/kelly-rudd/): Occupational Therapist and Catastrophic Case Manager with over twenty years of clinical experience, including more than a decade in case management, specialising in neurological rehabilitation and complex injury. Extensive expertise in brain injury, spinal cord injury, neurological disorders and orthopaedic trauma, alongside sensory and psychological presentations. Skilled in detailed assessment, multidisciplinary coordination and end-to-end rehabilitation management, delivering structured and outcome-focused pathways to support long-term independence and vocational recovery.
- [Jo Cox](https://www.harrison.associates/associate/jo-cox/): Occupational Therapist and Catastrophic Case Manager with fourteen years of clinical experience specialising in neurological rehabilitation and complex injury. Extensive expertise in brain injury, stroke, orthopaedic trauma and complex psychological presentations, including addiction and dual diagnoses. Skilled in functional assessment, multidisciplinary coordination, vocational rehabilitation and community reintegration, delivering structured and outcome-focused rehabilitation to support long-term independence and recovery across adult and young person populations.
- [Susan Jacklin](https://www.harrison.associates/associate/susan-jacklin/): Catastrophic Case Manager and Registered Nurse with nearly twenty years of case management experience and over forty years of clinical practice. Extensive expertise in neurological, orthopaedic and complex multi-system conditions, including brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputations, epilepsy and functional neurological disorders. Skilled in multidisciplinary coordination, complex care package management and rehabilitation planning, delivering structured and outcome-focused pathways to support long-term independence and recovery.
- [Goksel Guner](https://www.harrison.associates/associate/goksel-guner/): Catastrophic Case Manager with over twenty years of experience managing complex adult and paediatric cases, specialising in neurological rehabilitation and long-term condition management. Extensive expertise in brain injury, cerebral palsy, amputations, physical disability, autism and complex neurological presentations, alongside co-existing mental health needs. Skilled in multidisciplinary coordination, development of comprehensive care packages, funding pathway navigation and large-scale care management, delivering structured and outcome-focused rehabilitation to support long-term independence and quality of life.
- [Nicola Keelan](https://www.harrison.associates/associate/nicola-keelan/): Occupational Therapist and Catastrophic Case Manager with over twenty years of experience specialising in neurological rehabilitation and complex case management. Extensive expertise in brain injury, spinal cord injury, major trauma, polytrauma and complex orthopaedic conditions, alongside peripheral nerve injuries, sensory impairment and cognitive presentations. Skilled in clinical assessment, multidisciplinary coordination, risk management and statutory framework navigation, delivering structured and outcome-focused rehabilitation to support long-term independence and recovery across adult and young person populations.
- [Pamela Obi](https://www.harrison.associates/associate/pamela-obi/): Catastrophic Case Manager and Paediatric Nurse with over fifteen years of clinical experience specialising in complex neurological and high-dependency care. Extensive expertise in paediatric brain injury, neurodevelopmental conditions, genetic disorders and long-term health needs, including ventilator and tracheostomy management. Skilled in multidisciplinary coordination, risk management, statutory framework navigation and the delivery of structured, family-centred care packages, supporting safe, outcome-focused rehabilitation across home, education and community settings.
- [Dr. Joanna Fletcher-Smith](https://www.harrison.associates/associate/joanna-fletcher-smith/): Catastrophic Case Manager and Clinical Academic Occupational Therapist with over twenty years of experience specialising in neurological rehabilitation, stroke and complex injury. Extensive expertise in brain injury, polytrauma, trauma and orthopaedics, upper limb rehabilitation and complex medical presentations. Skilled in advanced functional, cognitive and environmental assessment, multidisciplinary coordination and delivery of evidence-based rehabilitation pathways. Provides structured, outcome-focused case management informed by clinical leadership, research and best practice.
- [Catherine McLaughlin](https://www.harrison.associates/associate/catherine-mclaughlin/): Occupational Therapist and Catastrophic Case Manager with over thirty years of clinical and managerial experience, including more than sixteen years specialising in complex case management. Extensive expertise in brain injury, spinal cord injury, orthopaedic trauma, amputations, chronic pain and neurological conditions across both adult and paediatric populations. Skilled in holistic assessment, multidisciplinary coordination, complex discharge planning and care package development, delivering structured and outcome-focused rehabilitation to support long-term independence and recovery.
- [Lisa McInerney](https://www.harrison.associates/associate/lisa-mcinerney/): Occupational Therapist and Catastrophic Case Manager with over twenty-six years of clinical experience specialising in neurological rehabilitation and complex disability. Extensive expertise in acquired and traumatic brain injury, long-term neurological conditions, cognitive impairment and complex orthopaedic presentations. Skilled in functional assessment, multidisciplinary coordination, continuing healthcare assessments, care commissioning and complex discharge planning, delivering structured and outcome-focused rehabilitation to support long-term independence and recovery.
- [Rita Angela Doe](https://www.harrison.associates/associate/rita-angela-doe/): Catastrophic Case Manager and Complex Care Nurse with over ten years of clinical experience across hospital and community settings, specialising in high-dependency complex care for adults and children. Extensive expertise in brain injury, spinal cord injury, severe epilepsy, respiratory compromise and progressive neurological conditions, including tracheostomy, ventilation and gastrostomy management. Skilled in clinical assessment, risk management, multidisciplinary coordination and complex care package delivery, providing structured and outcome-focused rehabilitation and long-term care to support independence and quality of life.
- [Kate Dyoss](https://www.harrison.associates/associate/kate-dyoss/): Registered Nurse and Catastrophic Case Manager with over nineteen years of clinical experience specialising in complex neurological and spinal injury within community settings. Extensive expertise in acquired and traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, motor neurone disease and high-dependency care packages. Skilled in clinical assessment, multidisciplinary coordination, complex care mobilisation and management, including tracheostomy and ventilation care, delivering structured and outcome-focused rehabilitation to support long-term independence and safe community living.
- [Dennis Paine](https://www.harrison.associates/associate/dennis-paine/): Catastrophic Case Manager and Social Worker with over fifteen years of experience supporting adults and young people with complex and life-changing conditions. Extensive expertise in brain injury, neurological conditions, amputations, orthopaedic trauma, learning disabilities and complex mental health presentations. Skilled in multidisciplinary coordination, Court of Protection work, safeguarding, and the development of compliant, outcome-focused care and rehabilitation packages, delivering structured and defensible pathways to support long-term independence and recovery.
- [Monica Iofciu](https://www.harrison.associates/associate/monica-iofciu/): Occupational Therapist and Catastrophic Case Manager with extensive experience across NHS, Adult Social Care and independent practice, specialising in complex neurological and multi-factorial conditions. Extensive expertise in brain injury, stroke, dementia and progressive neurological disorders, alongside mental health and safeguarding presentations. Skilled in functional and cognitive assessment, multidisciplinary coordination, complex care package optimisation, moving and handling, and major housing adaptations, delivering structured and defensible rehabilitation to support long-term independence.
- [Michelle Slack](https://www.harrison.associates/associate/michelle-slack/): Catastrophic Case Manager and Physiotherapist with over twenty years of clinical experience specialising in neurological rehabilitation and complex injury. Extensive expertise in acquired brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy and functional neurological disorder, alongside orthopaedic trauma and learning disabilities. Skilled in detailed assessment, multidisciplinary coordination and delivery of goal-centred rehabilitation programmes, supporting safe, structured and outcome-focused pathways to maximise independence and quality of life.
- [Lorraine Chand](https://www.harrison.associates/associate/lorraine-chand/): Catastrophic Case Manager and Registered Nurse with over twenty years of clinical experience across NHS and private sector settings, specialising in complex rehabilitation and care coordination. Extensive expertise in brain injury, neurological disorders, orthopaedic trauma, mental health, sensory and cognitive impairment across both adult and paediatric populations. Skilled in advanced assessment, multidisciplinary coordination and the development of comprehensive care and rehabilitation packages, delivering structured and outcome-focused pathways to support long-term independence and recovery.
- [Debjani Roy](https://www.harrison.associates/associate/debjani-roy/): Catastrophic Case Manager and Physiotherapist with over six years of specialist case management experience, supported by nearly twenty years of senior clinical practice across acute and community settings. Extensive expertise in managing complex cases involving brain injury, spinal injury, orthopaedic trauma, amputations and psychological conditions across both adult and paediatric populations. Skilled in detailed needs assessment, multidisciplinary coordination, vocational rehabilitation and discharge planning, delivering structured and outcome-focused rehabilitation to optimise long-term independence and recovery.
- [Sian Gouldstone](https://www.harrison.associates/associate/sian-gouldstone/): Occupational Therapist and Catastrophic Case Manager with over thirty years of experience across healthcare, social care and public sector settings, specialising in neurological rehabilitation and complex care. Extensive expertise in brain injury, spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy, amputations, orthopaedics and learning disabilities. Skilled in holistic needs assessment, multidisciplinary coordination, complex care package development, specialist equipment provision and home adaptations, delivering structured and outcome-focused rehabilitation to support long-term independence.
- [Paul Withington](https://www.harrison.associates/associate/paul-withington/): Occupational Therapist and Catastrophic Case Manager with over twenty years of clinical experience, including eight years specialising in complex case management. Extensive expertise in brain injury, spinal injury, orthopaedic trauma, amputations, cerebral palsy and neurological conditions across adult and young person populations. Skilled in functional assessment, multidisciplinary coordination, care package development, home adaptations and assistive technology, delivering structured and outcome-focused rehabilitation to maximise independence and long-term outcomes.
- [Pooja Pau](https://www.harrison.associates/associate/pooja-pau/): Occupational Therapist and Catastrophic Case Manager with over twenty years of experience specialising in neurological and orthopaedic rehabilitation. Extensive expertise in managing complex adult cases including brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke and polytrauma. Skilled in functional assessment, multidisciplinary coordination, care package development, specialist equipment provision and discharge planning, delivering structured and outcome-focused rehabilitation to support long-term independence.
- [Susie Kiddle](https://www.harrison.associates/associate/susie-kiddle/): Physiotherapist and Catastrophic Case Manager with over eighteen years of experience across NHS, private and independent practice, specialising in trauma, orthopaedic and post-operative rehabilitation. Extensive expertise in managing complex injuries including spinal conditions, mild head injury and long-term musculoskeletal presentations across both adult and paediatric populations. Skilled in functional assessment, multidisciplinary coordination and delivery of structured rehabilitation pathways from acute care through to community reintegration, supporting optimal recovery and independence.
- [Sarah Lewis](https://www.harrison.associates/associate/sarah-lewis/): Physiotherapist and Catastrophic Case Manager with over eighteen years of experience across NHS, private and independent practice, specialising in trauma, orthopaedic and post-operative rehabilitation. Extensive expertise in managing complex injuries including spinal conditions, mild head injury and long-term musculoskeletal presentations across both adult and paediatric populations. Skilled in functional assessment, multidisciplinary coordination and delivery of structured rehabilitation pathways from acute care through to community reintegration, supporting optimal recovery and independence.
- [Diana David](https://www.harrison.associates/associate/diana-david/): Occupational Therapist and Catastrophic Case Manager with over ten years of experience specialising in neurological rehabilitation and complex trauma. Extensive expertise in managing clients with brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke and progressive neurological conditions, alongside cognitive and behavioural presentations. Skilled in functional assessment, care package development, multidisciplinary coordination and complex discharge planning, delivering structured and outcome-focused rehabilitation in community and specialist settings.
- [Andreea Palcu- Lape](https://www.harrison.associates/associate/andreea-palcu-lape/): 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.
- [Alison Leadsham](https://www.harrison.associates/associate/alison-leadsham/): 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.
- [Nina Morton](https://www.harrison.associates/associate/nina-morton/): 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.
- [Jemma Nelson](https://www.harrison.associates/associate/jemma-nelson/): 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.
- [Jennie Morgan](https://www.harrison.associates/associate/jennie-morgan/): 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.
- [Jack Cawood](https://www.harrison.associates/associate/jack-cawood/): 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.
- [Lewis Wilson](https://www.harrison.associates/associate/lewis-wilson/): 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.
- [Julinie Mohamad Nasir](https://www.harrison.associates/associate/julinie-mohamad-nasir/): 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.
- [Imogen Williams](https://www.harrison.associates/associate/imogen-williams/): 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.
- [Dahima Smith](https://www.harrison.associates/associate/dahima-smith/): 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.
- [Ann Barthorpe](https://www.harrison.associates/associate/ann-barthorpe/): 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.
- [Daniel Adams](https://www.harrison.associates/associate/daniel-adams/): 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.
- [Amy Huzzard](https://www.harrison.associates/associate/amy-huzzard/): 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.
- [Clare Cole](https://www.harrison.associates/associate/clare-cole/): 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.

## FAQs
- [Step 5. Instruction Confirmation](https://www.harrison.associates/faq/step-5-instruction-confirmation/)
- [Step 4. Recommendations & Proposal](https://www.harrison.associates/faq/step-4-recommendations-proposal/)
- [Step 3. Needs Assessment](https://www.harrison.associates/faq/step-3-needs-assessment/)
- [Step 2. Screening & Allocation](https://www.harrison.associates/faq/step-2-screening-allocation/)
- [Step 1. Initial Enquiry](https://www.harrison.associates/faq/step-1-initial-enquiry/)

## Team Members
- [Nicola Keelan](https://www.harrison.associates/?team-member=nicola-keelan)
- [Kim Ford](https://www.harrison.associates/?team-member=kim-ford)
- [Michelle Robinson](https://www.harrison.associates/?team-member=michelle-robinson)
- [Kathryn Rowe](https://www.harrison.associates/?team-member=kathryn-rowe)
- [Nathan Scragg](https://www.harrison.associates/?team-member=nathan-scragg)
- [Joanne Lowe](https://www.harrison.associates/?team-member=joanne-lowe)
- [Dr. Joanna Fletcher-Smith](https://www.harrison.associates/?team-member=joanna-fletcher-smith)
- [Dilara Rogers](https://www.harrison.associates/?team-member=dilara-rogers)
- [Diane McKay](https://www.harrison.associates/?team-member=diane-mckay)
- [Sarah Pettyfer](https://www.harrison.associates/?team-member=sarah-pettyfer)
- [Rosy Edwards](https://www.harrison.associates/?team-member=rosy-edwards)
- [Holly Marlow](https://www.harrison.associates/?team-member=holly-marlow)

## Testimonials
- [Clinical Training for Legal Teams](https://www.harrison.associates/?testimonial=solicitor-training-2)
- [Nathan Scragg](https://www.harrison.associates/?testimonial=solicitor-training)
- [Nathan Scragg](https://www.harrison.associates/?testimonial=nathan-scragg)
- [Dilara Rogers](https://www.harrison.associates/?testimonial=dilara-rogers-3)
- [Dr. Joanna Fletcher-Smith](https://www.harrison.associates/?testimonial=joanna-fletcher-smith)
- [Katherine Rowe](https://www.harrison.associates/?testimonial=kathryn-rowe)
- [Rosy Edwards](https://www.harrison.associates/?testimonial=rosy-edwards)
- [Joanne Lowe](https://www.harrison.associates/?testimonial=joanne-lowe)

## Vacancies
- [Clinical Manager – Nursing & Case Management](https://www.harrison.associates/join-our-team/clinical-manager-nursing-case-management/): Working alongside our Registered Manager, Clinical Managers and Senior Management Team, you will:
- [Nurse, Liability / Breach of Duty Expert Witness](https://www.harrison.associates/join-our-team/nurse-liability-breach-of-duty-expert-witness/): As an Associate Expert Witness, you will be part of a close-knit team that values collaboration and communication. 
- [Adult Nurse, Expert Witness](https://www.harrison.associates/join-our-team/adult-nurse-expert-witness/): As an Associate Expert Witness, you will be part of a close-knit team that values collaboration and communication. 
- [Paediatric / Children’s Occupational Therapist, Expert Witness](https://www.harrison.associates/join-our-team/paediatric-childrens-occupational-therapist-expert-witness/): As an Associate Expert Witness, you will be part of a close-knit team that values collaboration and communication. 
- [Associate, Case Manager](https://www.harrison.associates/join-our-team/associate-case-managers/): As an Associate Catastrophic Case Manager, you will be part of a close-knit team that values collaboration and communication. 
- [Occupational Therapist, Expert Witness](https://www.harrison.associates/join-our-team/associate-expert-witness-5/): As an Associate Expert Witness, you will be part of a close-knit team that values collaboration and communication. 

## Categories
- [CASE MANAGMENT](https://www.harrison.associates/category/case-managment/)
- [CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE](https://www.harrison.associates/category/children-young-people/)
- [EXPERT WITNESS](https://www.harrison.associates/category/expert-witness/)
- [MENTAL HEALTH](https://www.harrison.associates/category/mental-health/)
- [SOLICITOR TRAINING](https://www.harrison.associates/category/solicitor-training/)

## Associate Types
- [Case Management](https://www.harrison.associates/associate-type/case-management/)
- [Case Management Children](https://www.harrison.associates/associate-type/case-management-children/)
- [Expert Witness](https://www.harrison.associates/associate-type/expert-witness/)

## Tags
- [BIRTH INJURY](https://www.harrison.associates/tag/birth-injury/)
- [brain injury](https://www.harrison.associates/tag/brain-injury/)
- [Case Management](https://www.harrison.associates/tag/case-management/)
- [child brain injury case manager](https://www.harrison.associates/tag/child-brain-injury-case-manager/)
- [children's case management](https://www.harrison.associates/tag/childrens-case-management/)
- [EXPERT WITNESS](https://www.harrison.associates/tag/expert-witness/)
- [loss of services](https://www.harrison.associates/tag/loss-of-services/)
- [paediatric case management](https://www.harrison.associates/tag/paediatric-case-management/)
- [paediatric rehabilitation](https://www.harrison.associates/tag/paediatric-rehabilitation/)
- [serious injury](https://www.harrison.associates/tag/serious-injury/)
- [serious injury case management](https://www.harrison.associates/tag/serious-injury-case-management/)
- [serious injury claims](https://www.harrison.associates/tag/serious-injury-claims/)
- [Solicitor Training](https://www.harrison.associates/tag/solicitor-training/)
- [spinal cord injury](https://www.harrison.associates/tag/spinal-cord-injury/)