Circle Case Management

18/06/2026

Claimant Solicitors: Are you fully evidencing the impact an injury will have on your client's future career and earning potential?

Too often, future losses can be underestimated without specialist vocational evidence.
At Circle Case Management, our Vocational Expert, Karen, helps bridge the gap between injury, employability and future financial loss.
By instructing Karen early, solicitors can gain robust evidence to support:

✅ Loss of earning capacity
✅ Reduced employability
✅ Return-to-work planning
✅ Future vocational rehabilitation needs
✅ Equality Act reasonable adjustments
✅ Stronger schedules of loss
✅ More robust settlement negotiations

Karen brings decades of experience working alongside solicitors, insurers, case managers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure clients receive the support they need whilst helping legal teams build stronger, evidence-led cases.
Read our latest blog to discover how early vocational intervention can strengthen your case and maximise outcomes for your clients.
www.circlecasemanagement.com/news/article/turning-vocational-evidence-into-better-outcomes-for-clients-and-stronger-settlements-for-solicitors

The Expert Witness Every Claimant Solicitor Should Instruct Before Valuing Future Losses Karen Elsmore helps quantify employability, future earnings and rehabilitation needs to build stronger, evidence-led settlements.

17/06/2026

Need a reliable, independent Mental Capacity Assessment? Circle Case Management can provide a variety of assessments, retrospective, LPA and CoP3 across England.

For Court of Protection professionals, deputies and solicitors, obtaining a high-quality Mental Capacity Assessment is essential to ensuring individuals receive the right support, protection and representation.
We provide professional, person-centred and legally robust Mental Capacity Assessments that you can rely on.

Why instruct us?

✅Experienced clinicians – Our assessments are carried out by highly skilled professionals with extensive experience working with individuals with complex needs.

✅Legally compliant – We work in line with the Mental Capacity Act 2005, ensuring assessments are thorough, evidence-based and defensible.

✅Clear, comprehensive reports – We provide reports that are easy to understand, well-structured and suitable for Court of Protection proceedings.

✅Person-centred approach – Every assessment is tailored to the individual, ensuring their voice, wishes and preferences remain at the heart of the process.

✅Responsive and efficient service – We understand the importance of timescales and work closely with instructing solicitors to deliver assessments promptly.

✅Multi-disciplinary expertise– Our wider clinical experience means we understand the complexities surrounding brain injury, learning disabilities, neurodiversity, mental health and complex care needs.

We don't just complete assessments – we provide trusted expertise that helps professionals make informed decisions and achieve the best outcomes for vulnerable individuals.

If you're a Court of Protection Solicitor, Professional Deputy or Legal Team seeking a trusted partner for Mental Capacity Assessments (MCA) , we have a nationwide team of professionals ready to support you.
To discuss your requirements please email [email protected] or call 0129724145

16/06/2026

🔹 Birmingham Clinical Negligence & Personal Injury Solicitors 🔹

When handling catastrophic injury, brain injury, spinal injury, orthopaedic trauma or complex clinical negligence claims, the right rehabilitation expertise can make a significant difference to outcomes.

Nathaniel Hare MSc, BSc, PGCE is an experienced Adult & Paediatric Occupational Therapist and Case Manager supporting clients across Birmingham, the West Midlands and surrounding areas.

Nathaniel provides:

✔ Functional assessments for adults and children
✔ Rehabilitation and care needs assessments
✔ Case management services
✔ Equipment and assistive technology recommendations
✔ Housing adaptation and accessibility advice
✔ Complex moving and handling assessments
✔ Multi-disciplinary rehabilitation coordination
✔ Clear, evidence-based clinical reporting

With experience across local authority services, community healthcare, private practice and complex case management, Nathaniel supports individuals living with:

▪ Brain injuries
▪ Spinal cord injuries
▪ Orthopaedic trauma
▪ Limb loss and amputation
▪ Neurological conditions
▪ Learning disabilities
▪ Complex long-term health conditions

Known for his calm, professional and client-centred approach, Nathaniel works collaboratively with solicitors, rehabilitation providers, families and multidisciplinary teams to help maximise independence and achieve meaningful outcomes.

If you are seeking an Occupational Therapist or Case Manager for a clinical negligence, medical negligence or personal injury matter in Birmingham or the surrounding region, we would be pleased to discuss how we can assist.

www.circlecasemanagement.com/news/article/why-occupational-therapy-expertise-is-critical-in-catastrophic-injury-and-clinical-negligence-claims
Call 01297 24145 or email [email protected]

Case Manager Nathaniel is available for instruction in Birmingham and surrounding areas.

12/06/2026

Maternity care failings have become some of the most significant and costly systemic issues in recent NHS history—highlighting that these are neither rare nor without serious consequence.

In this Her Body, Her Life, Her Claim mini video, Expert Midwife and Obstetrics witness Emma Twine reflects on the scale of maternity-related legal exposure, estimated at over £27 billion since 2019—far exceeding the operational maternity care budgets themselves.

These figures underline the importance of early identification of risk, consistent escalation, and robust clinical governance. Beyond the financial impact, they represent real experiences, outcomes, and lessons that must inform safer practice going forward.

This highlights why maternity system failings require both clinical and organisational attention at every level.
To discuss your Expert requirements please email [email protected]

11/06/2026

Solicitors looking for an experienced, solution-focused Case Manager and Occupational Therapist—Suzanne Kidman is available for instruction across Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire, Surrey, London, West Sussex & Berkshire.

With over 20 years of clinical experience across health, social care, rehabilitation, housing, and specialist disability services, Suzanne brings strong clinical reasoning and a deeply person-centred approach to every case.

Her expertise spans both adult and paediatric practice, supporting individuals with complex needs including acquired brain injury, neurological conditions, physical disabilities, learning disabilities, and autism. She specialises in translating complex clinical presentations into practical, achievable rehabilitation and environmental solutions that promote independence and long-term wellbeing.

Suzanne has a particular interest and proven track record in accessible housing, major adaptations, and complex care environments. She has led and contributed to large-scale housing adaptation schemes, supported accommodation developments, environmental control systems, and multidisciplinary care planning in collaboration with solicitors, healthcare providers, local authorities, architects, and housing teams.

Her key areas of instruction include:

Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) rehabilitation
Complex neurological & physical disabilities
Adult & paediatric occupational therapy
Housing adaptations & accessible design
Environmental control systems
Specialist equipment assessment & provision
Learning disability & autism services
Trauma-informed environmental design
Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) assessments
Specialist supported housing development
Care environment planning & redesign
Multidisciplinary leadership & case coordination

Suzanne delivers practical, evidence-based recommendations that support case progression and make a real difference to client outcomes.

08/06/2026

When clinical opinions differ, it can be a strength—but only if those differences are properly explored, communicated, and resolved in a timely way.

In this Her Body, Her Life, Her Claim mini video, Expert Midwife and Obstetrics Emma Twine discusses how conflicts in clinical opinion can impact maternity care.

In fast-moving obstetric situations, uncertainty or disagreement between professionals can lead to delays in decision-making, inconsistent messaging to women, and breakdowns in escalation pathways. If not managed effectively, this can affect safety, confidence within the team, and ultimately clinical outcomes.

Watch now to explore why structured communication and clear leadership are essential when clinical opinions diverge in maternity care.
www.circlecasemanagement.com/news/article/how-conflicts-in-clinical-opinion-can-impact-maternity-care

In this Her Body, Her Life, Her Claim mini video, Expert Midwife and Obstetrics Emma Twine discusses how conflicts in clinical opinion can impact maternity care.

05/06/2026

When birth trauma is minimised or not fully acknowledged, the impact can extend far beyond the delivery room.

In this Her Body, Her Life, Her Claim mini video, Expert Midwife and obstetrics Emma Twine explores what can happen when women’s experiences of trauma are not recognised, validated, or appropriately followed up.

From delayed psychological support to missed opportunities for learning and improvement in care, minimising trauma can affect recovery, trust in services, and future maternity experiences. It can also obscure important clinical insights that are essential in understanding what went wrong and why.

Watch now to understand why recognising and responding to birth trauma is vital for both patient wellbeing and safe clinical practice.

When birth trauma is minimised or not fully acknowledged, the impact can extend far beyond the delivery room. In this Her Body, Her Life, Her Claim Expert Midwife and Obstetrics Emma Twine explores what can happen when women’s experiences of trauma are not recognised, validated, or appropriately f...

04/06/2026

Meet Rachel Markham Harris, one of our experienced Adult & Paediatric Occupational Therapists and Case Managers.

Rachel brings a wealth of experience across community rehabilitation, education, mental health, and private practice settings, supporting both adults and children with complex physical, neurological, developmental, sensory, and mental health needs.

With expertise in functional assessment, sensory integration, neurodevelopmental conditions, rehabilitation, and family-centred practice, Rachel is passionate about helping individuals achieve meaningful goals and maximise their independence. Her collaborative approach ensures clients, families, and professionals work together to create practical, outcome-focused rehabilitation plans that make a real difference.

We're proud to have Rachel as part of the Circle Case Management team, delivering compassionate, person-centred support to clients and their families.

03/06/2026

When capacity is in question, clarity is critical.
For solicitors managing Court of Protection, clinical negligence, and complex care matters, timely, robust, and defensible assessments are essential to progressing cases and protecting vulnerable individuals.
At Circle Case Management, our Mental Capacity Assessment and Social Work Services teams operate across England and Wales — delivering expert, compliant, and court-ready reporting.
✔️ Mental Capacity Assessments (MCA)
✔️ CoP3 reports
✔️ LPA assessments
✔️ Retrospective capacity assessments
✔️ Best Interest decisions
✔️ Care Act assessments & reports
✔️ Deputy welfare visits
✔️ Comprehensive social work evaluations
Our experienced clinicians and social workers provide clear, legally robust opinions, supporting solicitors, Deputies, and the Court with confidence and consistency.
📍 Nationwide coverage across England & Wales
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In complex cases, the right assessment makes all the difference.

01/06/2026

In maternity and obstetric case reviews, there are a few recurring issues that are often underestimated or not fully appreciated at the time care is delivered.

In this Her Body, Her Life, Her Claim mini video, expert midwife and obstetrics witness Ruth Lovelady discusses what she regularly sees in women’s cases where critical elements have been missed or given insufficient weight.

Too often, subtle but significant changes in presentation, patterns in observations, or concerns raised by women themselves are not escalated early enough—or are not fully integrated into the wider clinical picture. These gaps can affect decision-making and, ultimately, outcomes.

Watch now to understand what is frequently overlooked in maternity care reviews, and why attention to detail and listening to women remains central to safe practice and robust clinical analysis.

www.circlecasemanagement.com/news/article/what-is-frequently-overlooked-in-maternity-care-reviews

In maternity and obstetric case reviews, there are a few recurring issues that are often underestimated or not fully appreciated at the time care is delivered. In this Her Body, Her Life, Her Claim , Expert midwife and obstetrics Ruth Lovelady discusses what she regularly sees in women’s cases whe...