Clare Mcdowall

Dip HE Adult Nursing
BABICM Registered Practitioner Case Manager
Location
South West and South of England
Areas Covered
  • South West
  • South East
  • London
Specialisms

Spinal Injury
Orthopaedics
Pain Management
Autism
Community Nursing
Continuing Healthcare
Dementia Care
Diabetes Care
Healthcare Education
Long Term Conditions
Palliative Care
Stroke
Urology

Contact

hello@ccmservices.co.uk
01608 682522

Professional Qualifications, Registrations and Memberships>

Resuscitation Council ILS (Immediate Life Support) instructor 2024
Postgraduate Certificate Clinical Education 2019
BSc Hons Professional Development in Health & Social Care 2017
Dip HE Adult Nursing 2012
NVQ 3 Health & Social Care 2009
HND Business & Finance 1999

Experience >

Clare is a dedicated Case Manager who specialises in supporting clients with intricate care needs. She collaborates closely with individuals, families, and multidisciplinary teams to develop personalised plans that foster independence, dignity, and enhanced quality of life. By identifying each client’s unique aspirations, Clare ensures compassionate, organised, and advocacy-driven support that is truly person-centred.With over three decades of experience as an adult nurse across acute, community, and private healthcare settings, Clare brings a comprehensive background spanning Endoscopy, Urology, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Gastroenterology, Elderly Care, Clinical Education, and NHS Continuing Healthcare.
 
Her expertise includes managing cases for individuals with complex and long-term health conditions, ensuring appropriate care packages are implemented and high-level challenges are resolved within established care guidelines.Clare prioritises strong relationships with colleagues and multidisciplinary partners, consistently demonstrating effective communication and teamwork. With a solid foundation in education, Clare is committed to teaching, learning, and contributing to a positive workplace culture. In her role as a specialist nurse assessor for Continuing Healthcare, she regularly coordinates meetings with health and social care professionals, taking a proactive leadership role in managing her clients’ care.
 
Clare has extensive experience in assessing, planning, and coordinating care for young people aged 16 and above. This expertise is especially valuable when navigating the transition from children’s to adult services, which she manages through her specialist role with NHS Continuing Healthcare. Clare’s skills also include managing financial budgets and securing the most suitable care packages tailored to individual needs and preferences. She strives to empower clients and their families through open communication and proactive guidance, always aiming to create sustainable solutions that promote both well-being and autonomy.

Personal Profile >

Being a single mum to a young person with autism, Clare is deeply committed to advocating for neurodiversity causes, encouraging personal growth and independence. Clare’s hobbies include walking her two rescue dogs, swimming in the sea, and focusing on self-improvement. Yoga and mindfulness are integral parts of Clare’s life and help her to strike a positive work/life balance.
What our clients have to say:
  • "I just wanted to say how greatly I appreciate having had the benefit for my client of your professionalism and expertise".

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  • "My team have worked with a large number of case managers over the years and in my experience [CCM case manager] is up there as one of the best. I am very pleased to endorse [CCM case manager] as a very caring, professional and knowledgeable case manager which I have no hesitation in recommending."

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  • " I appreciate that [client] has already responded but I just wanted to say it was lovely to meet you yesterday and also to thank you for all your help. It was so useful to have you there with your brilliant agenda! We achieved far more yesterday in an hour than I could have hoped for. I now feel far more confident that with your help we can get sorted everything that needs doing house wise, and indeed for [client]"

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  • "I would just like to provide some feedback in relation to the case management services by [CCM case manager]. Her clinical expertise and cheery manner have been invaluable in successfully dealing with the matter. I have nothing but praise and gratitude for the professional way she has dealt with all the difficulties that have been presented in this case."

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  • “[Case Manager], once again, thank you so much for joining the conference by phone, it was a real pleasure having you there. M cannot recall having worked on a case with you before and was so very impressed by you – I advised him that you have never failed to impress me on a case yet.”

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  • “I’ve never worked on a case where there has been such a large clinical team and I was always very impressed with how you managed to liaise with so many people and hold so much information in mind. The logistical challenges of getting [client] home were immense, and you managed this expertly. There is no doubt that his quality of life is better for having had you as his case manager”

    Neuropsychologist to Case Manager AA
  • "CCM has earned a reputation for being one of the country's leading Case Management Practices. As for litigation expertise, they are top of the tree. As a practice, we only deal with catastrophic injury cases. Our clients need the best experts available and we insist upon it. Maggie and Kate will always form part of our "dream team". Good case management entails knowledge, experience, determination, and diplomacy. CCM ticks every box."

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  • “Maggie ... amazing and credit to you, your team and all your clients. I was quite touched when watching this [YouTube video]. Just shows what you can achieve with the right support and attitude in place. Fantastic.”

    Jane Burns
  • " I am immensely proud and honoured to be a part of this amazing organisation; who work so hard to enrich & empower the lives of those that we have the privilege to work with."

    JE (Case Manager)
  • "Thank you so much for all you're doing for us all. I know we took a lot of your time up today. You are fully aware of [Client’s] problems, behavioural and psychological, and believe that [Client’s] is treated with respect and allowed to live the sort of life any of us would want. The benefits for her and her girls will be so rewarding. Thank you so much."

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  • "It has been an extraordinary experience to take our first flight with [Client] and enjoy a long holiday weekend with our family. Without your help this would have been impossible, and although we know you consider all this being your job and responsibility, we truly appreciate that you went far beyond the expected support and allowed us to get it all organised on time. We want to thank you for your outstanding help."

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  • "I wanted to write to thank you for your ongoing help and support with this matter for the past few years. On many occasions you have gone above and beyond the usual requirements of a Case Manager and I know that [client] would most definitely had struggled without your constant support and assistance. This was at times a very challenging matter for everyone involved and your professionalism and guidance throughout was most appreciated. I would be happy to recommend you to colleagues and other clients."

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  • “Kate, in my view, you are a case manager of highest level. Your knowledge, recognition and understanding of brain injury is second to none and I believe that anyone who has you as their case manager is an exceptionally lucky person.”

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  • “Thank you so much for the time you gave me today. I was most impressed by all that has been achieved on [Client’s] behalf and I congratulate you and the whole team. It was a pleasure to see [Client’s] looking so relaxed and to hear of the successful efforts which you have all put into giving her a new home and so evidently improving her quality of life… What a wonderful change of surroundings, approach and atmosphere! And [Client’s] looked so well and happy. Congratulations to all concerned.”

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  • "May I also take this opportunity to thank you and CCM for all of the support and assistance that you have all provided, not only to [Client] and their family, but also to me and my firm which has served to ensure that [Client] is to receive sufficient compensation to meet their future needs."

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  • "Thank you for being an absolute pleasure to work with- it’s great to work with someone who is so passionate, supportive, efficient and who really genuinely cares."

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  • "The conference day was full and interesting. The organisation from our perspective was excellent. As you explained, the result demonstrates the importance of high-quality case management! The topics were all important. It was an education which demonstrated that life can and should continue after a disaster. Everyone learned a lot, including your fellow professionals. You had a very good attendance. Well done! You should continue to bring your message to everyone; it is most important."

    CWW - QC

If you have any questions, or would like to reach out to a member of our team regarding the help we can offer you, please contact us today.

hello@ccmservices.co.uk or call 01608 682522