Our Team
ALAN MEYRICK, BSC (HONS), PGDIP
Alan has over 15 years experience as an Occupational Therapist, working within the NHS and private sector. He has
worked with both adults and children within acute, wheelchair, community and rehabilitation services.
Specialising in amputee rehabilitation, seating posture and wheelchairs, multiple trauma, orthopaedics and rehabilitation, Alan is passionate about making every day count.
Qualifications:
- BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy PGDip Advanced professional practice
- 24 hour Posture Management Foundation certification
- Six Sigma Level 5 - Advanced Diploma in Project Management
- Train the Trainer RoSPA Level 4 Patient Handling
Professional Memberships:
- Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC)
- Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT)
- RCOT Independent Practice (RCOTSS-IP)
- Posture & Mobility Group (PMG)
WAYNE DODD BSC (HONS), PGCERT
Wayne is an experienced Occupational Therapist with over 13 years' experience. Wayne has worked within the community, NHS and private sectors with a wide variety of conditions. He has worked in seating and posture, acute, community and rehabilitation services.
Most recently he has worked within the local area preventing hospital admissions and supporting discharges. He has a
particular interest in 24/7 posture management, seating posture and wheelchairs, manual handling, trauma and orthopaedics and rehabilitation. Wayne is passionate about improving peoples lives!
Qualifications:
- BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy
- PGCert in 24 hour Posture Management For Individuals With Complex Disability
- Train the Trainer RoSPA Level 4 Patient Handling
Professional Memberships:
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT)
- Posture & Mobility Group (PMG)
LYNDSAY PUNCHARD BSC (HONS)
Lyndsay has worked in major trauma centres (community and crisis team), acute ICU settings and wards. Working in cardiothoracic, respiratory, care of the elderly, orthopaedics and musculoskeletal, she is experienced in neurological conditions such as Parkinson's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis and Hypoxic brain injury.
Lyndsay has worked with long term respiratory conditions such as, Cystic Fibrosis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease & Tracheostomy. Her skills cover NP airways insertion, oxygen therapy, cough assists, nebulisers and manual chest clearance (in conjunction with breathing) and inhaler technique to maximise effect.
Lyndsay is passionate about rehabilitation being person centred and promoting independence through individually tailored stretching and balance programmes.
Qualifications:
- BSC (Hons) Physiotherapy
- The |Otago Strength and Balance Exercise Programme
- Single-Handed Key Trainer's Certificate Workshop
Professional Memberships:
- Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC)
- Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)