Registered General Nurse, and Clinical Case Manager
BSc/Dip Adult Nursing • Certificate in Palliative Care
England and Wales
• Respiratory conditions (including Mesothelioma /Asbestosis and Asbestos related illness)
• Oncology
• Long term conditions and chronic illnesses (including multi organ failure and dementia)
• Mesh Injury
• Neurological conditions
• End of life / Palliative care
• Stoma care
• Chronic pain
• Pressure ulcers and wound management
• Psychological and mental health implications
• Brain Injury
• Spinal injury
• Cauda Equina
• Amputation
• Orthopaedic injuries
A Registered General Nurse, qualified in 2005, with over 25 years’ healthcare experience across medicine, surgery, community nursing, chronic illness, pain, oncology, wound care, stoma care, mental health, and palliative care. I have extensive experience in managing care and rehabilitation for adults with traumatic injuries and debilitating illnesses. I continue to undertake clinical nursing practice to maintain my professional registration and ensure my skills remain current.
As a Clinical Case Manager, I facilitate the delivery of effective rehabilitation and support programmes through the commissioning of appropriate clinicians, the recruitment and supervision of support workers, and the procurement of specialist equipment tailored to each client’s individual needs. I have significant experience supporting adults with life‑limiting illnesses and those who have sustained neurological injuries, coordinating multidisciplinary rehabilitation to maximise functional potential, promote independence, and enhance quality of life. I also provide mentorship and professional support to other case managers. I was the Traumatic Brain Injury Case Manager in Hadley v Przybylo, which won Personal Injury Case of the Year at the 2024 Annual Personal Injury Awards.
As an expert witness, I have prepared numerous reports for the Courts in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, including loss of service, aids and equipment, care requirements, breach of duty, and specialist nursing evidence.
In addition to my nursing qualifications and clinical experience, I have undertaken medico‑legal training and am fully aware of my responsibilities as an expert witness under the Civil Procedure Rules. I have experience liaising with legal teams and a clear understanding of the medico‑legal litigation process.
I have participated in numerous case conferences with Counsel, expert meetings, and joint discussions. I have given evidence in Court and have been cross‑examined on behalf of both claimants and defendants. I have also provided evidence in the Coroner’s Court. I undertake regular training and continuing professional development to maintain and enhance my practice.
Court Familiarization with Inspire MediLaw • APIL Expert Training: Changing your opinion / Joint discussions between experts / Written questions / The independent expert: What does it really mean? / Video surveillance & social media • Bond Solon Legal Update 2023 • Multiple conferences /study days: traumatic injury, neurological injury, stoma care and limb amputation. • Enhancing Expertise - McDermott KC Law • Challenges in Expert Evidence - McDermott KC Law • EWI: The Psychology of Persuasion
Member, Infected Blood Inquiry Response Expert Group, advising Government on the care compensation scheme. • Panel Member, National Nurse Consultant Group for Palliative Care. • Contributing Author, NHS Guidance for Staff Responsible for Care After Death.• Registered Adult Nurse – Nursing and Midwifery Council • Royal College of Nursing - Full membership • National Council for Palliative Care membership • British Association of Brain Injury & Complex Case Management (BABICM) • Case Management Society UK (CMSUK) • UK Register of Expert Witnesses membership. • Expert Witness Institute membership • Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) - subscription