Expert Witness Service

Sherwood Therapy Services employ a team of hand-picked experts who actively remain at the top of their clinical fields. They have a track record for a reliable, robust, credible service and working collaboratively alongside the legal team providing timely, well-considered, well-presented, high-quality care and occupational therapy reports for these complex requirements.

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Medico-Legal Reports for Civil Litigation

We provide high-quality medico-legal reports and expert witness services for adults, young people and children. We provide a bespoke approach to our report writing and expert assistance throughout the case. We are aware of the critical importance of cost and timescales. We are available for direct contact with our instructing solicitors throughout each case.

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Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal (SENDIST)

We are able to support families where the Statement of Special Educational Needs or Education Health and Care Plan does not reflect the occupational therapy needs of the child or young person. We provide a comprehensive assessment and report which is bespoke to the individual’s requirements in preparation for the Tribunal and will attend the Tribunal as an expert witness.

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Family Law

We are able to support families in providing evidenced based reports for legal proceedings and family disputes.

We maintain the highest levels of professionalism and sensitivity in such situations and are respectful of all parties involved.

Expert Witnesses

Sheena Hardwick

Managing Director

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Eleanor Hales

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Amy Gibbs

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Amy qualified as an occupational therapist in 2004 and has experience in OT, case management and providing expert care and occupational therapy reports for litigation purposes.

Amy's clinical caseload includes people of all ages with a wide and complex range of long-term conditions, neurological conditions, mental health conditions, learning disabilities, musculoskeletal conditions, short-term illness, and injury. Amy has a particular interest in housing, complex manual handling, and specialist equipment.

Lyndy-Lee
Holdsworth

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Since qualifying in 2006, Lyndy has worked as an occupational therapist and case manager. She is a CQC registered manager and has more than 20 years’ experience of working with families following catastrophic injuries. Lyndy is an advanced member of BABICM, and has provided a key role as the Advanced Assessor within BABICM, as well as being involved in the development of the Institute of Registered Case Managers (IRCM). Lyndy has a wide range of medico legal experience, including attending court hearings, providing witness statements, and costed reports.