Case managers

  • Specialist learning disability service rated ‘Good’ by CQC

    One of Richardson Care’s specialist services for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs has been rated ‘Good’ in a recent inspection by the CQC (Care Quality Commission). The independent regulator found the service to be ‘good’ in all areas: safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led, providing “exceptionally-tailored care, support and treatment.” The home at [...]

  • Allied health expertise in medico-legal cases: Beyond the traditional voices

    By Medico Legal Healthcare In medico-legal proceedings, especially those involving personal injury, clinical negligence, or disputes over standards of care, the value of an expert witness rests on clarity, credibility, and lived clinical insight. While medical doctors and psychologists have long been central to this process, allied health professionals and other medico-legal specialist practitioners are [...]

  • Supporting the claimant from rental to permanence

    By Ian Cohen, PLG In my last article, I looked at the very first stages of a serious injury or clinical negligence case and how early planning around accommodation can support both rehabilitation and litigation. For many families, the first move is into a rental. It is rarely ideal, but it offers a crucial bridge [...]

  • BISWG conference tackles service gaps in brain injury support

    ‘No Man’s Land’ was the theme for this year’s Brain Injury Social Work Group (BISWG) conference where almost 100 delegates gathered at King’s College Hospital in London, a centre of excellence in neurorehabilitation. Spaces between services and systems and the challenges caused by those gaps came under the spotlight at the conference which also saw [...]

  • Time is running out to nominate your Case Management Firm of the Year

    Each year, the NR Times Awards shine a spotlight on organisations that exemplify exceptional leadership, compassion and innovation in case management. This year's Case Management Firm of the Year award, sponsored by Circle Health Group, aims to honour those who are truly transforming lives and driving forward the profession as a whole. This is always one [...]

  • Shifting focus: A physiotherapist’s path to case management

    By Melissa Blackney, ILS Case Management The transition from Neuro Physiotherapist to a Case Manager is not purely a change in job title—it’s a shift in perspective, responsibility, and professional identity. For me, this journey represents a natural development, sparked by a desire to impact client care on a wider scale and advocate more holistically [...]

  • The AI revolution and the talent recruitment question

    By Mike Mackenzie, talent acquisition, BIS Services The AI Revolution is here. In fact, even writing these words already feels archaic, with the use of this amazing technology now embedded irrevocably into every industry across the globe. From marketing to healthcare, from the stock exchange to social media algorithms, the outsourcing of menial tasks and [...]

  • Living his dream – Sam’s Californian adventure

    Brain injury survivor Sam’s dream was to visit California – and thanks to the support of his professional team, he was able to do that. Here, we look at the roles of his Deputy, case manager and occupational therapist in enabling Sam to fulfill his ambition Sam suffered a brain haemorrhage when he was born [...]

  • Promoting continuous improvement by implementation of a competency framework

    By Stephanie McDonald, UPCM Clinical Lead, Unite Professionals Unite Professionals are committed to the provision of high-quality case management. One standout feature is the implementation of a comprehensive competency framework. This has delivered a number of benefits. Competency frameworks help employees to: understand the job expectations and key behaviours they should demonstrate determine the steps [...]

  • Things to consider when looking for brain injury care

    By SweetTree Home Care Services When a loved one suffers a brain injury, finding the right care and support becomes a top priority. Brain injuries can have long-lasting effects on an individual’s physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being. Finding specialised care tailored to their unique needs is unavoidable in such complex cases. Let’s look at the [...]