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Michelle McHugh 2015 BSc Occupational Therapy, National University of Ireland, Galway - 1st Class Honours Degree

The OT Zone

I qualified as an Occupational Therapist in 2015 and since then I have steadily career progressed through my experience in the NHS and private setting.

My core ethos embedded in this practice is to promote functional independence through specialised treatment programmes and bespoke advice.

I have a varied caseload of neurological conditions including but not limited to motor neuron disease, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, traumatic and acquired brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, cortical basal syndrome, stroke (all types), cerebellar ataxia, muscular dystrophy and Guillain-Barre Syndrome. I have extensive experience in upper limb management in relation to spasticity and splinting, cognitive-communicative deficits including standardised cognitive assessments, different methods of manual handling and equipment, and I have a level 4 qualification in Single Handed Care. My current role also facilitates my development in leadership skills.

Due to my experience, I work with cases requiring cognitive rehabilitation, manual handling, spinal injuries, specialist equipment, home adaptation, long-term condition management, postural management, palliative care and fatigue management.

I accept instructions from both claimant and defendant solicitors and insurers. I have undergone formal training in the medico-legal process and am fully aware of my responsibilities under Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) pertaining to expert witnesses.

I support Headway West London on an ad hoc basic facilitating their group therapy for people living with brain injuries.

Special interest areas: - Head and neck cancer - Neurological conditions including postural management - Manual handling

RCOT including Specialist Section - Neurological Practice (SSNP)

HCPC number: OT72826

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BSc Occupational Therapy


Contact Michelle McHugh


Phone: 07923103571

Email: [email protected]

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Services

  • Adult 25 +
  • HCPC Audit Support
  • Medico-Legal/Expert Witness
  • Mentoring
  • Professional Supervision
  • Training
  • Equipment/Adaptations
  • Neuro Rehabilitation
  • Vocational Rehabilitation
  • Wheelchairs/Specialist Seating
  • Advice about access, bathroom &/or kitchen adaptations or equipment Home adaptations for independent living
  • Advice around specialist equipment or in modifying your home to maximise independence
  • Falls prevention
  • Assessments for Disabled Facilities Grants
  • Specialist seating expertise
  • Wheelchair assessments
  • Electric mobility scooter assessment/advice
  • Practical strategies/treatment to overcome daily challenges caused by illness, accident, recent diagnosis or ageing.
  • Long term conditions management in the community
  • Brain or Spinal Injury expertise
  • Help and support with pain or fatigue-management techniques
  • Therapeutic assessment, support and intervention for memory problems
  • Neuropsychological/Cognitive/Neurodiversity assessment (including standardised tools)
  • Vocational Rehab (VR) ongoing input/treatment/job coach/work prep/work hardening/conditioning
  • OT Assessments and interventions on behalf of a case manager
  • Specific treatment interventions for a case manager
  • Expert witness assessment/reports
  • Manual Handling training for health and/or care staff
  • Single handed care reviews for Local Authorities or Care Homes
  • Reduction in Local Authority waiting lists
  • Blue Badge assessments
  • Assessments/support at GP surgeries
  • Bespoke training programmes
  • Mentoring or supervision
  • Regular supervision for independent practitioners
  • CPD advice/HCPC Audit support
  • Coaching/Mentoring
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