Amy Goddard

Amy Goddard

Occupational Therapist

Qualifications

BSc Occupational Therapy

Specialisms

  • physical disabilities
  • trauma
  • general surgery
  • manual handling
  • housing adaptations

Introduction

I qualified as an Occupational Therapist, in 2012 and have worked across a number of clinical areas in both acute hospital and community settings. I have worked in intermediate care, orthopaedics, adult social care, reablement and community settings, including neuro-rehabilitation. My particular interest is community rehabilitation, equipment and adaptations, I have a wide range of experience working with clients with physical and cognitive impairments.

I work as an independent OT and complete a range of assessments and reports, including vocational rehabilitation, neurological rehabilitation and general OT assessments and assess for equipment, aids and adaptations. My caseload can be one off assessments, or longer term involvement with clients, focusing on rehabilitation. I work closely with case managers and other members of the MDT, including provision of support and supervision to support workers involved with my clients, ensuring that they are working towards the wider MDT goals. My clinical work has given me a variety of experience and I work with clients with a range of medical conditions such as Parkinson’s Disease, motor neurone disease, visual impairment, arthritis and general frailty. I also work with clients who have been involved in traumatic injuries and sustained poly traumatic injuries, lower limb amputations and brain injury.  

In September 2024, I also took on the role of an associate trainer for Trusted Assessor and Care Training Ltd (TACT) and provide accredited training for equipment and adaptations. 

Between January 2016 and April 2024, I was employed as an Occupational Therapist by Wirral Borough Council. My role within Wirral Borough Council focused on provision of aids, equipment and adaptations in line with government guidance. In addition to this, I was regularly involved in moving and handling and developed a specialist interest in this. I provided support to the wider team with complex moving and handling and was involved in a local ‘moving with dignity’ project, which was focused on a single handed care approach.   

I have worked within the independent sector since 2015 and have undertaken expert witness work since 2018. I have completed work for both Claimant and Defendant, as well as being jointly instructed. Between 2015 and October 2024, I worked with Tx Group, an independent therapy company.

I accept instructions from both claimant and defendant solicitors and insurers. I have undergone formal training in the medico-legal process and am fully aware of my responsibilities under Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) pertaining to expert witnesses.