Our case managers

Our case managers are spread throughout the UK - from Northern Ireland to West Wales, Scotland and the Channel Islands

We have a wide variety of skills and experience in helping clients recover and return to work after an injury which we share within our network to get the best rehabilitation possible for our clients.

Select a location on the map to view the details of the case manager nearest to you.

As occupational therapists we are specialists in rehabilitation; we take a holistic approach.

We work closely with the client to assist their recovery following an accident, focusing on return to work.

We design a specific rehabilitation programme with each client, tailored to their individual needs and circumstances.

Independence works has developed a vocational rehabilitation toolkit as a reference for all our members to share knowledge and expertise.

Efficient data analysis allows us to spot trends, evaluate service quality and improve our case outcomes.

As occupational therapists, our focus is on ‘all the things we need, want or have to do’. (Wilcock, 2006)

Independence Works analyses its outcome data very carefully and has done so for more than ten years. We know what works and why and can prove it.

Our goal is to help our clients to live their best life – it's very personal.

When appropriate, we visit the client in their homes, at work or in the community – from Guernsey to the Outer Hebrides, from Belfast to York and back.

We aim to link the client to the geographically closest case manager, subject to their caseload and any aspects of the case which make specific clinical expertise more important. Meet some of our case managers.

Rachel Relf

Lancashire

A highly experienced and dynamic case manager and occupational therapist, Rachel specialises in physical health, with a particular interest in catastrophic injuries including major/poly trauma, hand/upper limb injuries, spinal injuries, amputations and psychological disorders

Catherine Manley

Kent

A highly experienced occupational therapist and case manager, Catherine specialises in rehabilitation case management following complex trauma with a particular interest in amputation, multiple orthopaedic trauma, upper limb and peripheral nerve injury, mild traumatic brain injury and neuropsychological conditions.

Hayley Green

West Midlands

Hayley is a very experienced and skilled occupational therapist and case manager, specialising in the care of clients with neurological impairments including stroke, traumatic brain injury, poly trauma and those experiencing psychological difficulties and living with long-term conditions.

Ansu Pienaar

Cambridgeshire

Ansu has worked in a variety of settings within statutory and private services and has extensive experience of supporting clients with a wide range of challenges. Her specialisms include the rehabilitation of both children and adults with orthopaedic and traumatic brain injuries.

Elaine Miller

Cheshire

A highly experienced occupational therapist and case manager, Elaine has worked with clients with a wide-range of injuries and conditions.

Deborah Hathaway

Staffordshire

Deborah is a highly skilled and experienced occupational therapist and case manager. She specialises in hand and upper limb trauma, but also has extensive experience in the rehabilitation of individuals of all ages following complex orthopaedic injuries.