Advanced member of BABICM

Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists

Registered with HCPC

Member of CMSUK

Registered with IRCM

BSc (Hons), Speech & Language

Ministry of Justice Registered Intermediary Training Course

I qualified as a Speech and Language Therapist (BSc Hons) in 2000; however, I quickly found my passion for case management and have worked as a Case Manager for 23 years.  My caseloads have included children and young people with brain injury, spinal injury, cerebral palsy and other physical, sensory and complex neurological difficulties. I have also worked with adults with acquired brain injury, cerebral palsy and spinal injury and have managed large teams of Support Workers providing 24-hour support to clients in their own homes.

I have developed an expertise in working with children and families, an intrinsic part of which is supporting the journey through the education system. I have experience of enabling families to achieve appropriate levels of support to best meet the needs of their child. I work in partnership with other rehabilitation professionals including those from health, education and social care as part of an interdisciplinary team approach from discharge planning through to rehabilitation in the home setting and I have coordinated intensive rehabilitation programmes for children and adults with complex needs. I have also managed integrated therapy and support packages spanning the home and education environments. I have in depth medico legal knowledge and experience and the majority of my cases are clients who are going through the litigation process.

In 2014, I completed the Ministry of Justice Registered Intermediary Training Course at the City Law School, City University London. Since then, I have acted as a Registered Intermediary for vulnerable victims and witnesses (children and adults) in ABE interviews with the Police and prepared reports for Court. I have also acted as a Registered Intermediary for vulnerable witnesses in Court. In 2017, I set up my own independent company, Registered Intermediary and Case Management Services (RICMS Ltd). RICMS Ltd became registered with CQC in October 2023, and I am the Registered Manager.

Prior to, and during my training as a Speech and Language Therapist, I worked as a community-based Support Worker for both adults and children with learning disabilities and complex conditions.

I have worked in a variety of settings including special schools (primary and secondary), community clinics, and client’s own homes. I am a Volunteer Rebound Therapy Assistant for Heel and Toe (Children’s Charity based in the North East).

I have undergone training in the medico legal process and am fully aware of my responsibilities under the Civil Procedure Rules pertaining to expert witnesses.