Sara Lensh

RGN
BABICM Registered Practitioner Case Manager
Location

West London

Areas Covered
  • London
Specialisms

Respiratory Diseases
Tracheostomy/Ventilation
Epilepsy
Spinal Injury
Brain Injury
Cerebral Palsy
Behavioural & Learning Difficulty
Dementia
Palliative Care
Nurse

Contact

hello@ccmservices.co.uk
01608 682522

Professional Qualifications, Registrations and Memberships>

  • Registered General Nurse
  • Nursing and Midwifery Council

Sara has completed the Community Case Management Pathway which has provided her with a high level of understanding of the role of the case manager and the litigation process as well as its impact on clients and their families.

Sara has the skills and knowledge to provide effective case management to a broad range of clients. She has an in depth understanding of the role of a case manager and experience working closely with associated rehabilitation therapists and other relevant professionals. Sara also has experience of working with Special Needs Education Services, planning housing adaptations, and recruitment and development of support teams.

Sara is able to produce detailed monthly case management updates with goal centred action plans for each client. She will work closely with appointed treating therapists to ensure they are screened prior to being appointed and to ensure they are fully conversant with expectations of their role. Once appointed Sara will continue to liaise with therapists and work collaboratively in the setting of goals, progress reviews and to promote the effective use of client funds.

Experience >

Sara is a Registered General Nurse with forty years’ experience working across a diverse range of health care environments including Acute Medical Care, Clinical Triage, Disability Analyst, Survey Nurse, Expert Witness, and teaching roles and most recently managing complex care needs in the community. Prior to returning to nursing, she had practised as a Senior Midwife for 15 years. 

Sara has a wealth of experience in:

  • Clinical assessment
  • Support plan development
  • Collaboration with associated specialists
  • Report writing

Most recent roles have centred on managing complex care in the community which has provided Sara with a broad range of experience in the following areas:

  • Enteral feeding including gastrostomy and jejunostomy care.
  • Respiratory care including tracheostomy, ventilation, and oxygen requirements
  • Complex Epilepsy management including the use of emergency mediation for seizure control
  • Spinal Injury – all levels
  • Traumatic Brain injury - high level physical functional difficulties, cognitive and behavioural difficulties
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Learning disabilities  
  • Elderly care to include Dementia
  • Palliative Care
  • Training & development of support staff for the above responsibilities

For the past three years Sara has worked as Clinical Lead for Complex Care. The focus of her role was to implement the provision of complex care for the company, and she was recruited specifically for that goal. The company has been working predominantly with young adults who are moving from children’s/young people services to independent living and recognised the need to be able to meet a broader and higher level of care needs.

Sara has successfully supported the wider operational team to develop complex care plans and services within the company. Support is now offered to clients with a range of complex needs. Goals setting and detailed support plan design is provided in conjunction with input from a range of HCPs including SALT, physiotherapists, OT, and the mental health team. Sara also has past experience as an Expert Witness carrying out extensive care needs assessments for the purpose of producing litigation quantum reports.

Sara is committed to her own personal development and regularly attends training and development opportunities to ensure she maintains good practice and maintains her requirements of NMC continued Nurse registration.

Personal Profile >

Throughout her early life and until she started her nursing career Sara travelled extensively. Sara has lived around the world including Australia, South America, Southern Africa, and the Middle East. Whilst this was largely due to her father’s occupation she did work, where possible doing voluntary work for aid programs such, Oxfam and taught English. Before commencing Nursing Sara took up a post in the USA supporting a family with two children with special needs in her role as au pair.

Sara has had many roles outside her career in Nursing and Midwifery such as working as an assistant tennis coach to a children’s tennis club, secretary/treasurer to a local playgroup and as co-founder of an after school club for children and teenagers in a rural community.

Sara has personal experience of recruitment and care planning for long term complex needs having managed this on behalf of both her parents through changes in their health and ultimately EOL care.

Sara lives in West London and continues to enjoy spending time with her four children, now all adults.

Having developed a love of cooking, particularly Middle Eastern and African cuisine. Sara hopes to find time to take a formal cookery class to develop these skills to a higher level.

What our clients have to say:
  • “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
  • "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."

    Clients names have been removed for privacy
  • “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
  • " 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)
  • "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
  • "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
  • “[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.”

    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 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.”

    Clients names have been removed for privacy
  • “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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  • "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 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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  • "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."

    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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  • "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
  • "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."

    Clients names have been removed for privacy

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