As occupational therapists we are specialists in rehabilitation; we take a holistic approach.
We work closely with the client to assist their recovery following an accident, focusing on return to work.
We design a specific rehabilitation programme with each client, tailored to their individual needs and circumstances.
Independence works has developed a vocational rehabilitation toolkit as a reference for all our members to share knowledge and expertise.
Efficient data analysis allows us to spot trends, evaluate service quality and improve our case outcomes.
As occupational therapists, our focus is on ‘all the things we need, want or have to do’. (Wilcock, 2006)
Independence Works analyses its outcome data very carefully and has done so for more than ten years. We know what works and why and can prove it.
Our goal is to help our clients to live their best life – it's very personal.
When appropriate, we visit the client in their homes, at work or in the community – from Guernsey to the Outer Hebrides, from Belfast to York and back.

Joanna Cartwright
- Cornwall
A highly skilled and experienced independent occupational therapist and case manager, Joanna qualified in 1999 and is based in South West England.

Philippa Kennedy
- Wiltshire
Philippa is a highly experienced and skilled occupational therapist and case manager. Since qualifying in 1993, she has worked extensively in the field of rehabilitation and case management within the statutory, private, insurance and commercial sectors.

Zoe Panter
- Devon
A highly experienced and skilled occupational therapist and case manager, Zoe specialises in the case management of adults and children following major catastrophic injuries including polytrauma, brain and spinal injuries, amputations and psychological and behavioural challenges.

Sandra Rogers
- Wiltshire
A founding director of Independence Works Limited, Sandra is an extremely experienced and highly skilled case manager and occupational therapist. Her main focus is on major trauma, life- changing injuries such as spinal injuries, amputees and acquired brain injuries.

Sarah Thompson
- Somerset
Sarah is a highly skilled and experienced case manager and occupational therapist who has worked extensively in both private and statutory settings in England, Australia and New Zealand.
Associates

Hannah Snowsill
- Wiltshire
Hannah is based in Wiltshire and has worked in a variety of settings throughout her career including within inpatient services in hospitals, within the community in people’s own homes and privately as a care expert within the medico-legal field.