Clinical and Operational Lead, Wandsworth Community Neuro Team. Able to provide mentorship for managers and team leaders wanting to explore how to better support their team’s research activities, even at a basic level. With over 30 years of experience as a qualified Occupational Therapist within the NHS, I have built a deep expertise spanning mental health, neurorehabilitation, and community neuro rehab — with additional roles in commercial and military rehabilitation settings. Currently, I lead a large, diverse multi-disciplinary community neuro team in Wandsworth, driving innovative, patient-centred care for people recovering from stroke or neurological illness or injury and supporting people living with a wide spectrum of neurological, often progressive conditions.
Beyond frontline leadership, I wear multiple hats influencing service and system improvements not only across SW London but also at London-wide and national levels — championing transformational change that truly makes a difference. Clinically, my passion lies in stroke rehabilitation and vocational rehabilitation, where I’m dedicated to helping people optimise their independence and thrive.
While I do not conduct research directly myself, I am deeply committed to cultivating a culture of curiosity and innovation within my team and wider network, hopefully inspiring and supporting people to engage and collaborate in impactful research, linking clinicians and academics to spark meaningful advances in stroke and neuro rehab, particularly in the community setting.