Staff Profiles

Cathy Warne BSC(Hons) OT MSc

Career History

Cathy qualified as an occupational therapist in 1996. She commenced her career on a clinical rotation chosen for the emphasis on brain injury and stroke rehabilitation in outpatient and hospital settings. She went on to pursue her associated interest in learning disabilities, becoming head of a London PLD OT department. She has specialised in Paediatrics, with extensive experience working with children with all levels of disability and learning difficulty including complex multiple disabilities. She has experience of working with adults with brain injury in the Regional Rehab Centre and also working with adults with learning disabilities / stroke / brain injury in community rehabilitation.

Current Work

Cathy is currently working as an independent occupational therapist with children with developmental delay, autism, learning disabilities and some complex physical disabilities in school and community settings, carrying out comprehensive assessments and interventions, particularly in the field of Special Educational Needs. She also works for Westcountry Case Management as a case manager.

Key Skills

Holistic assessment of, and advocate for meeting of, client and carer need.
Breadth of experience across variety of clinical fields and organisations
Depth of knowledge and experience in Paediatrics including Brain Injuries, Learning Disabilities, and Learning Difficulties, covering client skill development, sensory needs, educational needs, equipment and adaptations, as well as Case Management.
Qualified educator
Years of multidisciplinary, inter-agency practice, plus team management and leadership

Professional Affiliations & Additional Qualifications

Registered with Health Professions Council (HPC) , British Association of Occupational Therapists (BAOT) , and The College of Occupational Therapists Specialist Section - Independent Practice (formerly OTIP)
Member of the Sensory Integration Network, UK and Ireland
Member and Regional Representative of The College of OT Specialist Section – Children, Young People and Families South West Special Interest Group
Holds an MSc Continuing Professional Development (Health)