Kate Fiveash

BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy
BABICM Registered Practitioner Case Manager
Location

 Somerset

Areas Covered
  • South West
Specialisms

Cerebral Palsy
Stroke
Brain Injury
Behavioural & Learning Difficulty
Spinal Injury
Palliative Care

Contact

hello@ccmservices.co.uk
01608 682522

Professional Qualifications, Registrations and Memberships>

  • Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapists
  • BSc Occupational Therapy at University of Southampton 2013
  • Member of the British Association of Brain Injured Case Managers (BABICM)
  • Registered Occupational Therapist with HCPC

Experience >

Kate graduated from the University of Southampton in 2013, since qualifying she has worked in a variety of clinical settings including inpatient acute hospital andrehabilitation settings in the NHS, as well as community health settings and in adult social care teams within the south.

Kate can provide case management support for clients with the following:

  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Stroke
  • Traumatic brain injuries
  •  Learning disabilities
  • Spinal injuries
  • Palliative care

Kate can also provide support with the following areas of interest:

  • Postural management assessments
  • Moving and handling assessments
  • Risk assessments
  • Management of adaptations and specialist equipment
  • Full housing/rehousing assessments
  • Sourcing independent therapy and care providers to meet the client’s needs.
  •  Liaison with statutory bodies regarding funds for equipment, continuing healthcare, and managing personal health budgets.‍
  •  Falls assessment and prevention

Kate has worked in both inpatient and community rehabilitation which has assisted in assessing patients’ needs in a holistic manner considering the clients personal goals and limitations. Therefore, being able to support with progressing the client’s independence and supporting with any longer-term requirements, including access to care, rehousing, adaptations, supporting with any guidance on moving and handling, access to community services. Kate also has a wide range of knowledge on equipment available to assist in maintaining independence. She is also able to support in preventative management of falls within the home environment and sign posting to services where needed.

Kate recently has been working within the social care setting, supporting with Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) work and privately funded adaptation work. She is also passionate about complex moving and handling and optimising care, as well as focusing on client centred care, maintaining client’s dignity and wellbeing with both care and therapeutic intervention. Kate thrives on building rapport with her clients, other professionals and the client’s relatives/advocates, recognising the importance of all parties in supporting therapeutic intervention and long-term care planning. Kate has recently attended the ROSPA level 4 moving and handling training to support with optimal handed care and progressing her practise.

Kate has worked with a variety of long-term conditions, including neurological conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, Motor Neurone Disease, Muscular Dystrophy, Stroke, Cerebral palsy, learning disability to name a few conditions. She is able to support clients at early diagnosis, as well as at later stages and with palliative care. This can include supporting with CHC funding applications, postural support assessments and ongoing risk assessments.

Kate has been involved in the development of teams within inpatient rehabilitation settings, including supervising and managing staff. She has been involved in the creation and development of niche services to support with the care crisis in the southwest; involving recruitment of care and therapy staff and training to support with bridging care into the community whilst awaiting long term care to avoid bed blocking in the NHS and looking at optimising care where possible to reduce ongoing care costs and promoting client centredness by greater involvement in the client’s care.

Kate has in recent years moved to Somerset but has enjoyed working as a locum across the southwest region, where she has seamlessly integrated into teams working, as both a team player and an autonomous practitioner with her approachable and friendly mannerism. She is also passionate in supporting her own development as well as others, having an awareness of training opportunities available and undertaking professional reading in her own time.

Personal Profile >

Kate is a very sociable person who enjoys spending time with her friends and family. She is a lively spirit who enjoys taking opportunities to try new experiences and challenge herself, including skydives, long hikes (up to 100km), wild camping to name a few examples. She has an interest in travelling and when possible, likes to go abroad to explore new cultures, she has a camper van converted by herself and partner and they like to use this to explore the UK and Europe. Kate also has a passion for exercise and has had a long-term interest in hiking, road bikes and weightlifting.

What our clients have to say:

  • "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

  • "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."

    Clients names have been removed for privacy

  • "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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  • " 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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  • “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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  • "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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  • " 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)

  • "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."

    Clients names have been removed for privacy

  • "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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  • "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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  • “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

  • “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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  • "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."

    Clients names have been removed for privacy

  • “[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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  • "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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  • "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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  • “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

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