Meet the Team
Sumaira
Sumaira qualified as an Occupational Therapist in 2006 from Brunel University, London and embarked on a career in the NHS. She is a member of the Health and Care profession council (HCPC), the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, (RCOT) and the British Association of Hand Therapists (BAHT), she is a dedicated and experienced Occupational Therapist, specialising in Hand Therapy. Sumaira is registered with HCPC, RCOT and has and passed her enhanced DBS checks.
Sumaira developed an interest in hand therapy because it is so complex and unique. The treatment involved is usually very much tailored to each individual’s needs. Hand Therapy requires problem solving, custom made splinting, tailor-made exercise regimes and wound and scar management to help restore a person’s function and independence. Her predominant interest is in orthopaedic and rheumatological conditions of the hand.
| Specialities | Training & Certification | Hand Therapy Services |
|---|---|---|
| Tendon and ligament repairs Fractures and ORIF to digits, hand, wrist Infections/cellulitis Rheumatology and chronic hand conditions Joint dislocations Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) Digit and wrist soft tissue injuries Dupuytrens/ fasciotomies Tendinopathies Joint instabilities Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) | BAHT Level 2 Imaging of the Hand BAHT Level 2 The PIP joint BAHT Level 2 The Rheumatoid Hand BAHT Level 2 The Wrist BAHT Level 2 Management of the thumb BAHT Level 1 course Introduction to Hand Therapy | Hand therapy conditions (orthopaedic and rheumatology) Thermoplastic splinting Hand and wrist injuries Supervision and clinical support for other healthcare professionals |
Jacquie
Jacquie completed her Occupational Therapy training at Southbank University. To date, Jacquie has worked as an Occupational Therapist for over sixteen years and is fully registered with the Royal College of Occupational as well as the HCPC. Additionally, Jacquie has enhanced DBS clearance.
Prior to studying Occupational Therapy, Jacquie had a career in computer science and computer programming. During this time, she worked at Simon and Coates (members of the Stock Exchange,), Chase Manhattan Bank and the Pan Britannia Industries Ltd (for Baby Bio, agricultural and horticultural products).
With vast knowledge and experience working as a healthcare professional in America and the United Kingdom, Jacquie is an invaluable member of the HT Neuro Rehab team.
Jacquie focuses on orthopaedics, rehabilitation, progressive neurological conditions (particularly Parkinson’s Disease and other dementia type illnesses). She is also an expert in discharge planning and rapid response services.
Jacquie also has a post-grad in Falls Management and has considerable experiencing managing hospital and community services.
She has a post-grad in falls managements and developed considerable experience managing both Hospital and community services.
| Area of Expertise | Training & Certification | Services |
|---|---|---|
| Orthopaedic Conditions Dementia Emergency and rapid response services Falls management and advice for family and carers | Certificate Exploring Issues in Women’s Health Post Graduate diploma in Advance Communication Skills Post Graduate certificate in Assessment in the Prevention and Management of Falls Dementia Training Certificate for Understanding Dementia BBTA introduction to the Bobath Concept (modules 1,2 & 3) Leadership Course for Health Professionals Assessment of Motor and Process Skills (AMPS) | Home visit assessments and equipment provision Orthopaedic conditions General Neuro rehabilitation Exercise therapy Hospital to home discharge services Emergency and rapid response services Falls management and advice for family and carers Clinical supervision for healthcare professionals |
Siobhan
Siobhan graduated from the University of East Anglia where she studied Occupational Therapy. She then gained vast experience working for the NHS, charitable organisations and private healthcare organisations, additionally; she is fully registered with HCPC, RCOT and holds an enhanced DBS check.
Siobhan accomplished more outstanding skills through working in a variety of different in-patient and community settings. These included Accident and Emergency (A&E), acute medical wards, stroke in-patient rehabilitation, specialist level 1 brain injury units, specialist nursing homes, care homes and in individual patients’ homes.
Supporting adults and adolescents with a range of neurological conditions such as brain injuries, strokes and other progressive neurological conditions, she works with many individuals that have varying levels of both physical and cognitive needs.
Siobhan excels in assessing and treating people with high levels of cognitive impairment, particularly supporting individuals in improving their independence and helping them to function within their own environment. This includes community re-integration, where necessary, and focussing on the skills required when preparing to return to the workplace.
| Area of Expertise | Training & Certification | Services |
|---|---|---|
| Complex postural management/ wheelchairs Accident and Emergency (A&E Stroke rehabilitation Specialist level 1 brain injury units (Complex brain injuries) Cognitive rehab for adults and adolescents with brain injuries Prolonged Disorder of Consciousness (PDoC) | Assessment and management of individuals in PDOC (Prolonged Disorder of Consciousness) Accredited assessor in Sensory Modality Assessment and Rehabilitation Technique (SMART) Coma Recovery Scale (CRS-R) Qualified ward manager in a specialist nursing home at the Royal Hospital for Neuro Disability (22-bed unit) Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care | Stroke rehabilitation Specialist rehabilitation for severe brain injuries Specialist training for nursing homes Supporting adults and adolescents’ neurological conditions (brain injuries, strokes and progressive neurological conditions) Cognitive impairment retraining Help individuals to increase their independence at home, community re-integration and returning work. Assessment and set-up of 24-hour postural management programmes Upper limb rehabilitation including spasticity management Sensory programmes Setting up cognitive rehabilitation programmes to support individuals to reach their goals Providing education and training to support workers, carers and families of patients |