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.
Amy Chadwick
- Cambridgeshire
Amy is based near Cambridge and has worked with clients with a wide-range of injuries and conditions. Her specialisms include trauma and orthopaedics, polytrauma, amputations and neurological conditions, including stroke and traumatic brain injuries.
Clare Chiwandire
- Cambridgeshire
Clare specialises in the case management of adults and adolescents following major catastrophic injuries including brain injury, polytrauma, neurological and peripheral nerve impairments, amputations and psychological challenges. She is based in Peterborough.
Susie Crago
- Cambridgeshire
Based in the East of England and specialising in paediatrics, Susie has unique skills in assessing the functional strengths and challenges following orthopaedic and brain injury.
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.
Charlotte Jones
- Cambridgeshire
Charlotte is based near Ely and has a wealth of experience across a variety of specialities and settings. Her specialisms include rehabilitation following multiple orthopaedic trauma and amputation.
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.
Wilma Pretorius
- Cambridgeshire
Wilma's clinical specialisms include the rehabilitation of young people and adults with orthopaedic, spinal and traumatic brain injury, together with polytrauma. She provides support from the initial assessment, during acute stages of injury recovery, through to provision of equipment, care packages, accommodation and transport. She is based near Ely.