Charlotte Geeson

Qualifications

Pre Reg MSc Occupational Therapy

Specialisms

Acquired and Traumatic Brain Injury, MS, & Functional Neurological Disorders.

Introduction

I qualified as an Occupational Therapist in 2012 and have since worked in the NHS specialising in neurology; in particular brain injury since 2013. I have treated clients with a variety of neurological conditions including acquired, and traumatic brain injury across the pathway from acute, specialist inpatient rehabilitation and outpatient rehabilitation. This has helped me to develop a sound understanding of a patients journey and potential past, current and future care and rehabilitation needs.  I have experience in physical, sensory and cognitive rehabilitation including vocational rehabilitation. I am proficient in providing rehabilitation and interventions including postural management, cognitive assessments, vocational rehabilitation, assessment of activities of daily living, upper limb splinting, equipment provision, and fatigue management.  I have experience in recommending care packages and equipment including training carers in the use of moving and handling equipment. I am also experienced in delivering vocational rehabilitation to help clients return to work. This includes liaising with employers to explain impairments and possible changes to work role. 

Since 2018, in addition to my occupational therapist role, I also work as a NHS case manager within a traumatic brain injury team. I am responsible for co-ordinating rehabilitation and support clients in the community who have sustained a traumatic brain injury. This includes liaising with voluntary and statutory services to ensure that the client has all the necessary rehabilitation and support in place to optimise their recovery.

Within my clinical roles as an occupational therapist and NHS case manager, I am proficient in liaising with members of the multi disciplinary team including therapists, solicitors and case managers. 

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.