Case studies

A 48-year-old female, medical receptionist, had a vehicle accident resulting in a subarachnoid haemorrhage of both frontal lobes and left subdural haemorrhage. Difficulties included: executive function, memory, attention/concentration, reduced motivation, fatigue, chronic headache, & severe depression.

Jessica facilitated & monitored MDT consisting of private Neuropsychology including EMDR/CBT, Neurophysiotherepy, OT & liaison with NHS Neurologist. Jessica worked with the client and her family and supported her attendance at Headway.

Jessica also recommended and facilitated yoga rather than gym membership to assist with cognitive and psychological symptoms. She implemented and monitored graduated return to work and duties with her pre-injury employer.

The outcome was successful achievement of all rehabilitation goals, including a return to subclinical psychometric scores, the ability to self-manage physical symptoms and a return to her hobbies. The client also was able to return to the pre-injury employer with modified duties.


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37-year-old male, emergency service worker in London terrorist attack resulting in complex fractures to lower limb, post-traumatic stress disorder. Difficulties included psychological and physical symptoms, including suicidal thoughts and concerns regarding returning to pre-injury employer.

Jessica facilitated and monitored MDT of private psychological support including CBT and EMDR, Psychiatrist, NHS/Private Orthopaedic Consultant & Physiotherapy. She facilitated psychological treatment for family members given secondary trauma to the family. Implemented graduated return to work plan with pre-injury employer.

Once it was confirmed that the client could not return to the pre-injury employer, speedy vocational assistance was provided.

The outcome was the successful achievement of rehabilitation goals and psychometric scores returned to subclinical levels. The client was able to self-manage physical symptoms and he returned to work with a new employer with a new role.

 

“... thanks to you for all of your hard work and expertise that you have provided to X, in trying to make his life a little less difficult, and in providing him with the encouragement and recommendations that he has needed to try to make improvements in his life…your input has been invaluable thank you for what you’ve done”

— Family of client