Helen Buri

Clinical Director of Novo Therapy & Care. We are expert case managers and occupational therapists at the top of our profession. Novo provides services such as complex care case management, immediate needs assessments, functional capacity evaluations, assessments for PIP and ESA appeals. In association with Jacqueline Webb & Co, we provide rehabilitation cost consultancy, expert care and equipment cost analyses for personal injury and clinical negligence claimsPersonally, I have over 25 years experience as an occupational therapist. This includes* Managing complex cases including working with clients who have brain injury and cerebral palsy.* Experience of recruiting and managing a care team.* Being a manual handling train the trainer and delivering training to trainers and end users* Conducting functional capacity evaluations with Obair Associates.* Completing over 500 expert reports for the Court.* Giving evidence under cross examination in England and Scotland.* A track record in research (falls in older adults) with published papers and a book chapter.* 3 years experience as an occupational therapy senior lecturer (Sheffield Hallam University).* Being a regular reviewer for the British Journal of Occupational Therapy.* Being a commissioned author of 'Be-evidence-based.com', University of Exeter.Specialties: Brain injury, cerebral palsy, orthopaedics. Multiple trauma and catastrophic injury. Amputations and hand injuries. Spinal injuries. Qualifications:DipCOT, St Loyes School of Occupational Therapy (1987-1990)MSc Health Sciences (Occupational Therapy) (1999)Post-graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching (2000)Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)British Association of Occupational Therapists (BAOT)British Association of Brain Injury Case Managers (BABICM)Currently studying for a post-graduate diploma in cognitive behavioural therapy. On completion in 2020 I will be accredited as a psychotherapist