Helen Foston
Helen has 24 years of experience as a lead district nurse, working in community settings. With her expertise, she has dedicated herself to supporting individuals with multi-trauma, neurological, orthopaedic, and pain management conditions. Her practical approach and unwavering commitment have not only improved the quality of care she provides but have also made a significant difference in people’s lives. Additionally, Helen has six years of experience as a rehabilitation case manager, which includes her invaluable contribution as an expert witness.
Key Roles
Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, social services, healthcare providers, Solicitors and Insurers.
Setting appropriate goals and treatment planning consider motor and life skills, personal and domestic care, sensory needs and mental health etc.
Completing assessments in patient’s homes, identify areas of need, discussing and setting realistic goals with patients and the best course of intervention, implementation and evaluation.
Issuing appropriate equipment for discharge.
Experience in vocational rehabilitation such as facilitating a smooth and gradual return to work after an injury.
Identifying potential barriers at the earliest opportunity with the goal of enhancing the individual’s journey towards recuperation.
24
YEARS
Working as a Lead District Nurse in community settings
Skills
✓ Complex Multi Trauma
✓ Acquired Brain Injury
✓ Vocational Rehabilitation
✓ Polytrauma
✓ Experience working with adults.
✓ Complex Orthopaedic
✓ Wound Care
✓ Psychological Trauma
✓ Complex Musculoskeletal
Affiliations
Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
Royal College of Nursing Member
CMSUK membership.
BABICM Registered
Employment
2021 - 2022
Associate Rehabilitation Case Manager
2021 - 2021
Disability Assessor
2016 - 2021
Expert Witness
2001 - 2016
District Nurse
Lunar Summer
Case Manager │ O.T
Areas Covered:
Norfolk, Cambridgeshire, Colchester, North London, Ipswich...
Chris Dindar
Case Manager │ R.G.N
Areas Covered:
East Sussex, SE London, Canterbury, Ashfords, Hants, Surrey...
Jacque Cumberlidge
Case Manager │ R.G.N
Areas Covered:
Bristol, Taunton, Bath, South Wales, Salisbury...
Sally Chaffey
Case Manager │ Physiotherapist
Areas Covered:
Leicester, Northampton, Leeds, Derby, Oxford, Manchester, Cotswolds...
Chris Breckon
Case Manager │ O.T
Areas Covered:
Berwickshire, Northumberland, Dumfries, Cumbria, Tyne and Wear...
