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.

Catherine Manley

Kent

Catherine brings strong clinical insight to rehabilitation after serious injury, with particular expertise in upper limb and complex peripheral nerve trauma. She also specialises in amputation, multi‑trauma orthopaedic cases, and mild traumatic brain injury, creating clear and effective pathways toward long‑term independence.

Clare Hopkins

Cambridgeshire

A founding director of Independence Works Limited, Clare is an extremely experienced and highly skilled case manager and occupational therapist. She specialises in working with clients who have suffered severe and complex injuries including acquired brain injury, amputations and complex orthopaedic injuries.

Tabitha Starr

Hampshire

A highly experienced and skilled occupational therapist and case manager, Tabitha specialises in rehabilitation case management for adults and adolescents following injury, with a particular interest in multiple orthopaedic trauma, upper limb conditions, amputations, peripheral nerve injuries, chronic fatigue/pain and psychological 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.

Joanna Cartwright

Cornwall

Based in Cornwall, Joanna has extensive experience of working with adults and young people in the community. She specialises in trauma and orthopaedics, traumatic brain injury, neurological conditions and vocational rehabilitation. She has excellent knowledge of her surrounding area and of local statutory, private and voluntary services.

Joanne Kennedy

Surrey

Joanne is a highly experienced and skilled occupational therapist and case manager. She has gained extensive experience of working in the field of rehabilitation and case management within the statutory, private, insurance and commercial sectors.