Paul Morris

Paul Morris (BApp Sc OT) graduated from the University of Sydney, Australia in 2000 and worked in a major teaching hospital as a new graduate OT before specialising in neurological rehabilitation. During this time Paul developed a particular interest in stroke and acquired brain injury.

After moving to the UK in 2005, Paul worked in numerous specialist neurological OT roles within the NHS including on acute wards, inpatient rehabilitation and community settings. Paul has experience of working with a wide range of neurological conditions including stroke, brain injury and progressive neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease and motor neurone disease. He has gained extensive experience in physical, cognitive and perceptual rehabilitation of individuals with neurological impairments.

Paul was appointed as the the Lead neurological OT and clinical specialist for stroke at a major London teaching hospital. In this role he managed a team of occupational therapists and assistants and helped implement the largest change in stroke management and rehabilitation in London.

Since moving into independent practice in 2013, Paul has built strong working relationships with other health care professionals, including many physiotherapists, psychologists, speech and language therapists, case managers and solicitors and has developed a sound understanding of the medicolegal process. Paul also has a specialist interest in vocational rehabilitation following brain injury and has worked with some of the UK’s leading vocational rehabilitation practitioners and researchers.

Paul is:

• Health and Care Professions Council registered
• Member of British Association of OT
• Member of Specialist Section for Independent Practice
• Member of Specialist Section for Neurological Practice
• FIM/FAM and Goal Attainment Scale accredited
• Neuro Muscular Electrical Stimulation for the Upper Limb trained
• Registered Data Controller

Erika Johnson

Erika Johnson (BA Hons OT) graduated from Brunel University in 2002 and worked in a large London teaching hospital after graduation. After her junior rotation, Erika specialised in Neurology in 2004, and has worked exclusively in this field ever since.

Erika moved to a Neurology Specialist London teaching hospital in 2004, where she worked in different neurological specialities, including acute brain injury, Stroke, out patients and neuro-medical wards, working with conditions such as Motor Neurone Disease, Parkinson's Disease, and Multiple Sclerosis. Erika also developed extensive experience in vocational rehabilitation. During this time, Erika presented at national conferences, ran study days, and provided supervision to other members of the team.

Erika now works in independent practice, working both with clients in the private sector, and also completing medical-legal reports and expert witness work. Erika’s knowledge of neurological rehabilitation and extensive experience is evident with in-depth liaison with solicitors, case managers and other members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure a cohesive and client centred approach.

Erika is:

• Health and Care Professions Council registered
• Member of British Association of OT
• Member of Specialist Section for Independent Practice
• AMPS trained
• Registered Data Controller
• Medico-legal experienced

Sarah de Charentenay

Sarah has over 30 years experience working with individuals with neurological conditions and acquired brain injuries. Following her undergraduate degree Sarah completed a Masters of Health Science (Occupational Therapy) and a Graduate Certificate in Clinical Rehabilitation. Sarah has worked across a range of public and private settings in adult neuro rehabilitation in both Australia and the UK. Sarah's experience includes working at a number of specialist tertiary TBI and neurological rehabilitation inpatient units and neurological community teams in Sydney and London, working in neurological private practice as an Occupational Therapist and Case manager in Sydney and Brisbane, and working as a Clinical Lead at a large London teaching Hospital.

Sarah has worked with a wide range of neurological conditions including stroke, brain injury and progressive neurological conditions, and has gained extensive experience in physical, cognitive and perceptual rehabilitation of individuals with neurological impairments.. Sarah is also involved in supporting neurological practice on a national level and is a committee member of the specialist section (neurological practice) at the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.

Sarah now works in private practice and also maintains a part time role in the NHS as a Clinical Lead in neurological rehabilitation.

Sarah is:

• Health and Care Professions Council registered
• Member of British Association of OT
• Member of Specialist Section for Work
• Member of Specialist Section for Neurological Practice
• Neuro Muscular Electrical Stimulation for the Upper Limb trained
• Registered Data Controller