Claire is the lead physiotherapist at Frenchay Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre. After qualifying with her physiotherapy degree in 2007 and working in different settings, Claire quickly realised her passion was in neuro rehab and has subsequently worked in that area for the last 15 years. Claire’s dedication for this patient group developed through her love of creative problem-solving, teamwork and being a key part of a patient’s rehab journey.

Claire is a supportive and proactive leader. She engages her team to strive for the best possible outcomes, promoting a holistic and patient-centred approach.

Over the last 10 years working at Frenchay Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre, Claire has developed highly specialist skills in neurological rehabilitation including complex neurological assessment, excellent clinical reasoning skills based on current evidence base, spasticity management, splinting/ serial casting, complex postural management, spinal cord injury management, hydrotherapy with neurological patients, kinesio taping for neurological patients, trache management and weaning, complex discharge planning, and working with patients in disorders of consciousness.

Claire is a very experienced moving and handling trainer and is one of the therapy representatives in the health and safety meetings.