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Laura Chacksfield

Associate Case Manager
Qualifications

2002-2005 - Queen Margaret University College, Edinburgh, BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy


Areas Covered

South England
South Wales
London
Northern Ireland (on request)


Contact

enquiries@cota-cm.com
01772 957510

Profile

Laura is an enthusiastic and dynamic Occupational Therapist, and has working the the field of case management for ten years. She enjoys new challenges and always strives for the best outcome for all her clients.

Laura has a broad range of clinical experience, including four years at Headley Court Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre (DMRC) where she developed and delivered the lower limb OT service, which included amputeee clients and complex musculoskeletal injuries.

Laura is highly knowledgeable in the rehabilitation pathways for both upper and lower limb amputees. She ensures that she keeps up to date with the latest advances in prosthetic rehabilitation and has developed close working relationships with private prosthetic providers to maximise post-amputation function.

Laura is passionate about supporting all her clients to maximise their functional capacity and if appropriate, return to work. Her work in Vocational Rehabilitation was recognised in 2017 when she was awarded Vocational Case Manager of the Year by CMSUK.

Registrations & Professional Associations / Accreditations>

  • Health and Care Professions Coucil (HCPC)
  • Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT/BAOT)
  • Case Management Society UK (CMSUK)

Specialisms >

  • Amputation - upper and lower limbs
  • Psychological injury management
  • Arranging & managing complex care packages
  • Major adaptations & complex equipment provision
  • Vocational support

Due Diligence >

  • Regular training and formal supervision.
  • Ongoing continuous professional development.
  • Full, clear Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate & update service in place.
  • Current Safeguarding certificate (Level 3).
  • GDPR compliant and current ICO certificate.
  • Professional Indemnity & Public Liability Cover.

Work Experience >

COTA Case Management (Formerly LMC Case Management) - June 2022 to Present
Laura works for LMC Case Management on an Associate basis, providing bespoke and evidence based rehabilitation for a small case load of amputee clients.

Proclaim Care - June 2021 to Present
Rehabilitation Case Manager / Occupational Health Assessor for amputee and multi-trauma case.

Coporé - May 2013 to May 2021
Amputee specialist case manager, managing a mixed case load of amputee and complex multi-trauma cases.

DMRC Headley Court - June 2009 to May 2013
Specialist Occupational Therapist providing input to a military population. Provision of OT assessment and rehabilitation to lower limb amputees (traumatic amputation or elective surgery), many of whom had other/ multiple complex injuries. Psychological support and delivery of mood management, including anxiety, depression and anger with a cognitive behavioural therapy approach.

NHS Belfast City Hospital - December 2008 to February 2009
Senior OT on general surgery and medical wards. Facilitating safe and efficient discharge home and onward referral to appropriate services.

Louth P.C.C.C - June 2007 to November 2008
Senior OT in a residential care home. Training carers to use equipment and promoting independent living in the community.

NHS Forth Valley - September 2005 to June 2007
Rotational OT post between acute medicine, orthopaedic and stroke rehabilitation wards.

What our clients have to say:

  • "I just want to say thank you so much for everything you have done for me since looking after me. If it wasn't for you advocating for me and fighting my corner these last 3 years, I know I wouldn't be in a position in my recovery as I am now. You have made the whole process a lot easier, and I will be forever grateful for what you have done for me."

    Sarah | A previous client

  • "I have worked with both Lauren and Laura on a number of lower limb amputee cases, they are true specialists in this field, with an incomparable experience of working with amputees and securing the very best rehabilitation for them. They know all the main players in the amputee rehabilitation world so their clients get seen by the very best. My clients and I cannot sing their praises enough."

    Peregrine Redgrave | Partner at Stewarts Law

  • "Lauren’s expertise in amputation work is unparalleled. She is extremely knowledgeable and well connected, and I’m particularly impressed by her drive and commitment to understand all new developments in the prosthetics industry. She is dedicated to ensure the best possible rehabilitation outcome for all of her clients and will leave no stone unturned to maximise her clients’ potential."

    Richard Biggs | Partner | Irwin Mitchell

  • "LMC Case Management’s reputation proceeds it as being a leader in the field of Case Management - especially with their specialist work with amputees. Lauren’s passion for clinical excellence and sector leading projects, collaborations and creating needed services and supports within the field."

    Caroline Phelps | Case Manager & Vocational Consultant

  • "I have had the pleasure of working with LMC Case Management services several times over recent years. LMC Case Management’s commitment and interest in their client’s rehabilitation journey has always been at the forefront of their business with patient centred care being paramount. Working with LMC Case Management is always an interactive, well managed and patient focused collaboration, which we look forward to being apart of for many more years."

    Elaine Smith | Prosthetist at Dorset Orthopaedic

  • "It’s been my pleasure to work with Lauren on several complex amputee claims. Her assessments are excellent and onward guidance invaluable, putting clients at ease and expertly supporting their rehabilitation goals. I cannot overstate the benefit of having a specialist case manager in a limb loss case, especially someone of Lauren’s experience and ability."

    Matthew Stockwell | Barrister | Exchange Chambers

  • "‘It is always a pleasure to work in collaboration with Lauren. She is a highly skilled case manager with incredible knowledge and expertise in managing amputee clients, making sure that all areas of the complex prosthetic rehabilitation process are considered. Her dedication, professionalism and passion for her clients is clearly evident in all interactions, and ensures they realise their full rehabilitation potential!’"

    Peter Durkin & Colette Shaw | STEPS Prosthetics
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