Melissa Blackney

• 12 years specialising in Neurology
• Acute, rehab and community experience
• Brain Injuries
• Cerebral Palsy
• Holistic working
• Multi-Disciplinary Team working
• Spinal Cord Injury
• Stroke

• Strong advocate for clients
• Clear concise reports
• Managing effective therapy and support packages
• Defining clear goals and outcome reporting
• Compassionate and empathetic
• Dynamic with strong communication skills
• Experienced Neurological Physiotherapist

As an experienced neuro physiotherapist, I am passionate about supporting clients with complex neurological challenges to realise their goals. As a Case Manager for ILS I bring with me my extensive experience of working with clients with a wide range of complex needs both in neuro inpatient, outpatient and community services.  I am committed to working hard to ensure all of my clients, and their families,  have the services and the support that they need.

2021 – 2024

Specialist Neurophysiotherapist – Solent NHS Trust

Working in the community, managing a caseload of clients with a range of neurological conditions. Working within the MDT to achieve the clients goals. Supervising junior staff and mentoring students.

2018 – 2020

Neurophysiotherapist – Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth

Working within the MDT to manage a variety of complex neuro patients in a range of inpatient and outpatient settings.

2015 – 2018

Neurophysiotherapist – Homerton Hospital London

Working within the MDT to manage a variety of complex neuro patients in a range of inpatient,  outpatient and community settings. Including Band 7 team lead in the community and managing a variety of complex neuro patients in a specialist rehab service for brain injury and complex disability.

2013 – 2015

Neurophysiotherapist – Royal London Hospital

Working within the MDT to manage a variety of complex neuro patients in a range of inpatient, community and outpatient settings.

• Registered Practitioner, British Association of Brain Injury and Complex Case Management (BABICM)
• HCPC registered Physiotherapist
• Member of Association of Chartered Physiotherapists Interested in Neurology (ACPIN)
• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)

Areas of Special Knowledge and Interest

• FES
• Fatigue Management
• Postural Management
• Neuro Rehabilitation

Melissa is committed to maintaining her skills and abilities and engages readily in varied training supported by ILS Case Management which includes the following areas:

• Capacity and Consent
• Safeguarding Training, Completed: Children 22/08/25, Adults 21/08/25
• Recruitment and Employment
• Litigation
• Management of Risk
• Moving and Handling
• GDPR

Clinical Lead

All of our Case Managers are supported by a member of the Clinical Lead team to provide peer review, maintain clinical standards and provide continuity of service for all clients.

Laura Porter Laura has been a Clinical Lead since 2020, bringing nearly ten years of experience as an ILS Case Manager to the role. A qualified Occupational Therapist, Laura specialises in supporting children and young people who have sustained a brain injury.