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Alison Barker
Based
Fleet, Hampshire.
Overview
Alison qualified in 1984 as a Physiotherapist, from St Thomas’ Hospital, London.
She has wide experience of working as a therapist with both children and adults; she also has considerable expertise in professional team management and training as well as organisational consultancy on issues relating to disability, health and safety. She began working with Independent Living Solutions Limited (ILS) in 2003.
Employment
2003-present
Moving and Handling Consultant and Case Manager with ILS
2000-2003
Physiotherapist in Private Clinic in Fleet, Hampshire.
1994-1998
Alison took a short career break.
1992-1994
Moving and Handling Advisor for East Berkshire Community Healthcare Trust whilst also freelance work for the Disabled Living Foundation and as a freelance Moving and Handling Advisor. During this period Alison also edited the National Back Exchange quarterly publication ‘The Column’.
1988-1994
Information Advisor for the Disabled Living Foundation in London. In this post she worked as part of a multidisciplinary team providing advice to disabled people, their carers and professionals. Her work included writing information papers and regular contributions to publications and organising/ presenting courses for healthcare professionals. Alison became principle information advisor and her role expanded to include the provision of advice to national bodies such as the Gas Consumers Council on disability equipment issues.
1986-1988
Assessor of severely disabled adults and children for environmental control systems and communication equipment for Possum Controls Ltd (designers and suppliers of a range of products to enhance independence for severely disabled people).
1984-1986
Basic Grade Physiotherapist at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge and Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford. Covering a range of specialities including neurology, medical, surgical and outpatient departments.
Professional
Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapists.
Member of Organisation of Chartered Physiotherapists in Private Practise.
Member of National Back Exchange.
Member of British Association of Brain Injury Case Managers.
Member of Case Management Society UK.
Areas of Work
Case Management for Children.
Moving and Handling Consultant.
Geographical Area covered
Case Management within 1.5 hours travel time from Fleet, Hampshire.
Moving & Handling Consultancy within 2.5 hours travel time from Fleet, Hampshire.
