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.

Amy Chadwick
- Cambridgeshire
Amy is a highly experienced occupational therapist based in Cambridgeshire. She has worked with clients with a wide-range of injuries and conditions. Her specialisms include trauma and orthopaedics, polytrauma, amputations and neurological conditions, including stroke and traumatic brain injuries.

Clare Chiwandire
- Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
A highly experienced and skilled occupational therapist and case manager, Clare specialises in the case management of adults and adolescents following major catastrophic injuries including brain injury, polytrauma, neurological and peripheral nerve impairments, amputations and psychological challenges.

Clare Hopkins
- Cambridgeshire
A founding director of Independence Works Limited, Clare is an extremely experienced and highly skilled case manager and occupational therapist. She specialises in working with clients who have suffered severe and complex injuries including acquired brain injury, amputations and complex orthopaedic injuries.

Ansu Pienaar
- Cambridgeshire
Ansu is a highly experienced and skilled occupational therapist and case manager, with more than 20 years’ experience in supporting clients with a wide range of challenges. Her case management experience includes rehabilitation of children and adults with orthopaedic and traumatic brain injuries.

Wilma Pretorius
- Cambridgeshire
Wilma is a highly experienced and skilled occupational therapist and case manager, with more than 30 years’ experience in working with a wide range of injuries.
Associates

Susie Crago
- Cambridgeshire
An occupational therapist based in the East of England, specialising in paediatrics. Unique skills in assessing the functional strengths and challenges following orthopaedic and brain injury.