Qualifications & Skills

Professional Qualifications:

  • BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy (Sheffield Hallam University)
  • MSc Leadership of Allied Health Professionals (York St John University
  • Advanced Clinical Practitioner accreditation (NHS England, Lancaster University)
  • Currently studying for a PhD in cancer and exercise oncology (commenced 2022, University of Hull)


Professional Membership and Additional Roles:

  • Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (OT61755)
  • Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and the Specialist Section for Independent Practice
  • Member of Case Management Society UK (CMSUK) (24-14384-CM)
  • Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
  • Associate occupational therapist and case manager with Independence Works Ltd
  • Associate occupational therapist with Rehabilitate Therapy Ltd
  • Expert Assessor (Blue Badge/Accessibility) with Access Independent 
  • Clinical supervisor (APPLE accredited)
  • Long Arm Supervisor and Guest Lecturer
  • Moving and Handling Key Trainer
  • Certified MoCA administrator


Achievements:

  • 'Excellence in Emerging Roles' - Winner at Occupational Therapy Excellence Awards 2025
  • 'Excellence in Emerging Roles' - Finalist at Occupational Therapy Excellence Awards 2024
  • Innovation in Care – Winner at Hospice UK Awards 2019
  • 'Improving Quality' Nomination - Advancing Healthcare Awards 2018
  • Outstanding Occupational Therapist of the Year – Winner at The OT Show 2016
  •  Quality in Care for Oncology Awards – Commended at the QiC Awards 2016

"What matters to you?"

"Sarah has worked with people across the UK and represented occupational therapy at both a local and national level. She continually seeks opportunities to work with local services to make innovative service changes in collaboration with clients, their families and colleagues. 


She prioritises what matters to the patient/client to help shift the focus of occupational therapy treatment away from 'clinical' diagnosis to an individual's personal goals, values and most meaningful daily activities. She is hard working and dedicated to delivering high quality occupational therapy inclusive of holistic assessment, intervention and education for individuals with complex symptoms using up to date evidence, client-centred principles and core occupational therapy skills. 


Sarah is extremely passionate about occupational therapy and the difference occupational therapists can make to peoples’ lives."