Unite Professionals Ltd

20/06/2023

Fantastic and well deserved feedback for Margot Widdup, Senior Clinical Lead and Case Manager.

Client BW began work with Margot following a motorbike accident in 2021 where they sustained significant upper limb injuries. In addition to the rehabilitation of physical and mental injuries, one of the clients post accident goals was to return to work and upon the recommendation made to involve a vocational assessment specialist to support reasonable adjustments and supporting open dialogue with their employer, this goal has been achieved.

23/05/2023

Lovely feedback for our Case Manager Julie McRann!

This client presented with a complex lower limb fractures following an accident in early 2023. Julie is supporting the client, and has helped them access services including an OT, physiotherapy and psychological support.

Julie qualified as an Occupational Therapist in 2008 and has over 14 years’ experience in Occupational Therapy. Julie developed her expertise whilst working in a variety of rehabilitation settings, both in the UK and Australia. Julie worked in the UK for 11 years in both the NHS and at Headley Court, the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre.

16/05/2023

We are looking for exceptional people with drive and determination to achieve the best for their clients, advocating and coordinating complex rehabilitation case management and support services. We are especially keen to hear from those with specialist expertise in the fields of neurological / brain injury and who are interested in employed positions.

You will have a recognised clinical qualification in Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy, Social Work or Physiotherapy, candidates should also have a sound understanding of the personal injury rehabilitation sector and / or experience with planning care packages for those with complex and continuing healthcare needs.

To find out more visit: https://uk.indeed.com/job/case-manager-fbad9708a691aeb9

Make your next move, your best move.

11/05/2023

One week to go until we welcome our fabulous case managers, clinical team and office staff to our annual conference.

Each year we support our whole team to attend our two day learning event, designed specifically to inform and improve our case management practice.

This year we are delighted to welcome speakers from Outer Temple Chambers, AXA Insurance and VOX Coaching and exhibitors from Blatchford, Dorset Orthopaedic, Working Conversations, Silver Fern Therapy, Calvert Reconnections and the OT Practice.

This event not only serves to educate, but support networking with some of our therapy services, and of course, for our team to meet up and have a good dance.

09/05/2023

Meet Sarah, one of our talented case managers working in and around the Berkshire area.

Sarah hold a degree in Occupational Therapy, and over 25 years’ experience working within health and social care. She is experienced in working with adults across a range of services including complex hospital discharge, inpatient and community rehabilitation, neuro rehabilitation, crisis response, as well as in complex moving and handling, risk assessment, and quality and performance monitoring. Her work within adult social care with people with complex long-term needs (including cerebral palsy and Traumatic brain Injury), enables her to consider long term impact and future planning.

Sarah currently has capacity to work with new clients, conduct INAs and support their ongoing rehabilitation management.

Please email admin@uniteprofessionals.co.uk for more details.

02/05/2023

We are proud of our continued support of Compassion Acts, a Southport based charity who work alongside and build upon the local Food Pantry and Food Bank.

Their vision is "to bring people together from the local neighbourhoods, uniting them with the resources and passion of local churches and other organisations – for projects and interventions, which achieve real enhancements in the social wellbeing of families and individuals."

Compassion Act are looking to recruit a Public Engagement and Media Officer in a part time, paid role in Southport. For more information, follow the link below.

https://compassionacts.uk/jobs/

21/04/2023

Eid Mubarak!

We hope that our colleagues, clients and customers celebrating have a peaceful and joyful Eid al-Fitr.

13/04/2023

AVAILABLE FOR NEW CASES

Venu holds a Bachelors Degree is Physiotherapy and an MSc in Neuro Musculoskeletal Healthcare. He has practiced in both NHS and private practice for many years, supporting individuals who have suffered TBI, amputation, spinal cord injury and complex orthopaedic injury to name but a few.

Venu joined Unite Professionals as a Case Manager earlier this year after previously working alongside us as rehabilitation therapist on a number of cases. His skills set, determination and enthusiasm for his work are formidable, making him a truly valuable asset to our team.

Venu is a registered member of BABICM, CMSUK and HCPC. He also speaks fluent Hindi Tamil. He has a two hour catchment area but is willing to travel further distances to bring his services to meet the wider needs of rehabilitation clients.

For more details visit https://www.uniteprofessionals.co.uk/about-us-2/meet-the-team/case-manager-venu-durairaj/ or email admin@uniteprofessionals.co.uk

11/04/2023

03/04/2023

Over the last 12 months we have welcomed many new faces to the Unite Professionals family. With each new recruit, reflections on own practice and methods are made possible as we learn from each other.

Our MD, Jo Evans says "The wonderful thing about welcoming new team members to an established team is it promotes reflection on practice to the opportunity to revisit great documents".

21/03/2023

Well deserved praise for our Clinical Lead, Joanna Fletcher Smith.

Client NW was instructed to Unite Professionals in 2021 following an RTA which left her them with significant injuries to their dominant hand. They underwent ORIF (open reduction internal fixation) surgery to treat the injuries followed by hand therapy. Joanna worked with them to support their goal of re-establishing their former level of hand movement, and returning to work in their previous field of employment. They now report that many of the areas of life impacted by the accident have resumed to, or near to a pre-injury state.

08/03/2023

A huge shout out to the fabulous women of Unite Professionals on this .

The aim of this years International Women's Day is to empower all to embrace equity. Equity recognizes that each person has different circumstances, and allocates the exact resources and opportunities needed to reach an equal outcome. People start from different places, so true inclusion and belonging require equitable action.



https://www.internationalwomensday.com/EquityEquality

07/03/2023

Fabulous praise for our Senior Clinical Lead, Margot Widdup. Mr W was instructed to Unite Professionals in 2021 after suffering significant upper limb injuries following a motorbike accident. With the support and robust clinical recommendations and reasoning from Margot, they received a tailored package of physical, mental and occupational therapy support to aid their recovery. The client has now successfully returned to work in an adapted role and making good progress.

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24/02/2023

The last of our Julies to start this week, we are delighted to welcome Julie McRann to our team as .

Julie is based in Surrey, qualified as an Occupational Therapist in 2008 and has over 14 years’ experience in Occupational Therapy. She developed her expertise whilst working in a variety of rehabilitation settings, both in the UK and Australia.

Julie worked in the UK for 11 years in both the NHS and at Headley Court, the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre.

This experience has enabled Julie to develop expertise in the following areas:
• Neurological conditions
• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Cognitive rehabilitation
• Neurological upper limb rehabilitation
• Vocational rehabilitation
• Medical and surgical injuries
• Complex orthopaedic management
• Discharge planning

23/02/2023

Meet the Team: Cathy Lambert

Cathy’s abilities are underpinned by a very broad spectrum of clinical experience. She has worked with adults with a wide range of conditions, mostly complex needs. This ranges from client centred support planning where she carries out full assessments, identifying their key outcomes, managing transition from hospital to home in the form of reablement, major housing adaptations and equipment provision and is specialist in assistive technology, having implemented a trial involving assistive technology..

Cathy is experienced in all of the following areas:

Neurological conditions
Environmental assessment
Vocational rehabilitation
Housing and Adaptations
Discharge planning
Complex orthopaedic
Dementia
Learning Disabilities
Moving and Handling

21/02/2023

Amazing feedback for Margot Widdup, Senior Clinical Lead. Margot has worked alongside this client for the last 18 months after they sustained serious MSK injuries during a motorcycle accident, and has advocated for them to receive the right rehab services to support their recovery.

"I would love to give some feedback on Margot. Can I just say that she has been absolutely amazing and truly a life changer in what she has done for me since my accident, and throughout my rehabilitation."

Client BW, Stockton on Tees.

16/02/2023

Hello Julie Gardener!

Julie joined the Unite Professionals family this week as a Case Manager. Julie is an experienced Social Worker and Case Manager who has worked in the statutory, charitable, and private sector for over 11 years. She began her career working in a community-based team for a Local Authority, working with adults who had multiple physical and/or learning disabilities, dementia, sensory loss, and mental health needs.

Julie is experienced in the following areas:
• Acquired & Traumatic Brain Injury
• Stroke
• Dementia
• Neurological conditions
• Elderly care
• Mental health
• Learning disabilities
• Supporting social & emotional adjustment
• Palliative & end of life care
• Local Authority & care packages

Welcome to Unite, Julie

15/02/2023

Say hello to Julie Taylor who has joined us as . Julie has been a for 32 years, working extensively in both the NHS and private practice. She enjoys working both in a team, and as an autonomous practitioner in the community, with the past 8 years working in community based integrated therapies teams.

Just is based in Lancashire and is experienced in the following areas:

Orthopaedic
Rheumatology
Biomechanics
Stroke
Complex Trauma
Neurological Conditions
Workplace Assessments
Elderly Care
Community Rehabilitation.