Specialisms
- Orthopaedic injuries.
- Lower limb amputations.
- Joint replacements (hip and knee) and conditions affecting the joints (arthritis).
- Spinal injuries such as fractures.
- Neurological conditions (including stroke, MS and Parkinson’s).
- Internal injuries, including bladder, bowel and stoma care.
- Respiratory conditions including COPD.
- Moving and handling.
- Associated pain.
- Associated mild brain injury.
- Associated psychological, mental health and cognitive difficulties.
- Associated pressure sores.
- Associated cancer.
Clinical Currency Statement
As at July 2026, I am engaged in the role of Occupational Therapist for Brighton and Hove City Council for an average of 120 hours per month.
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Specific Injuries Experience
Kate has extensive experience supporting adults with physical disabilities, managing their long-term care, equipment and minor adaptation needs. Her caseload includes individuals with orthopaedic injuries, lower limb amputations, joint replacements and spinal injuries such as fractures, many of whom present with complex co-morbidities, chronic pain, weakness and altered sensation. She is responsible for assessing, coordinating, and reviewing their ongoing equipment and care requirements to maximise independence and quality of life.
Kate also supports clients with respiratory conditions and complex medical needs following internal injuries, including those requiring catheter management and stoma care (she also has past experience of PEG feeding systems). She is experienced in co-ordinating community-based care, advising on care package requirements, and reviewing support arrangements to ensure they remain responsive to clients’ changing needs.
A significant proportion of Kate’s caseload includes individuals with co-existing mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), alongside their physical disabilities. She also has experience working with clients with neurological conditions, including stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s, and acquired brain injuries.
In addition, Kate regularly supports clients with secondary and associated conditions, including pressure ulcers and persistent pain, adopting a holistic approach to assessment, intervention, and ongoing care management.
Employment Profile
Kate works within the Adult Social Care, Independent Living Team in Brighton and Hove, providing a combination of treatment plans including care provision, equipment provision, as well as assessments, reports, and regular ongoing reviews of an individual’s continuing needs. Kate works alongside and liaises with multidisciplinary teams within the community. She works with adults who have long term substantial physical difficulties. She has assisted to varying degrees with personal care, medication, domestic tasks, community and leisure-based activities, and money management.
Kate completes full functional assessments of clients within their home, care homes and local community. She reviews the appropriateness of care packages for clients needing continuing care at home. This involves care reviews post-discharge from hospital settings, informing needs for care package provision and changes as identified and reviewing all care plans to prevent admission back to hospital. She has been involved in a number of 24-hour care packages.
She also assesses for and provides standard and specialist equipment to maintain and/or compensate for loss of independence and to ensure her client’s safety. Kate also considers the provision of moving and handling equipment and guidance for agency staff and informal carers.
Kate recently completed private Occupational Therapy assessments for Continuing Health Care clients within the community. These clients had complex healthcare needs and required a multi-disciplinary approach to ensure that their needs were met. Kate’s role involved reviewing and assessing moving and handling, equipment and adaptation needs, as well as indicating changes in care packages.
Prior to her current role, Kate worked in an integrated team for 4 years that was involved in the major adaptations of client’s homes, and as such she has knowledge of the requirements for assessments and implementations of major adaptations. Additionally, Kate has previously worked across a variety of clinical settings including medical wards responsible for elective and trauma surgery, so she has a practical experience of understanding the need for revision surgeries as well as the expected rehabilitation outcomes.
Kate has worked as a Care Expert Witness with Jacqueline Webb & Co since 2022. She has participated in numerous Case Conferences and completed the Bond Solon Courtroom Skills Familiarisation in 2025.
Qualifications and Membership
- BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy, 2015.
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (MRCOT).
- NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care.
- Diploma Level 3 Holistic Therapies.
Career History
Present
Care Expert Witness
Jacqueline Webb & Co Limited
Present (since 2019)
Experienced Occupational Therapist
Brighton & Hove City Council, Adult Social Care Independent Living Team
2024
Occupational Therapist
Access Independent
2015-2019
Occupational Therapist
West Sussex County Council
2015-2016
Occupational Therapist
Rehabilitation Sussex Community NHS
2010-2015
Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor
Western Sussex NHS