GINA BARKER

Case Manager – BSc (Hons) OT

Specialisms
Brain Injury, Amputees, Neurological Conditions,
Poly Trauma, Burns
Paediatrics
Adolescents 15 – 25 years
Adults 25+ years

Location
South West, South Central, London

Gina is a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist and Rehabilitation Case Manager with extensive experience supporting children, families, and adults through complex rehabilitation journeys, including acquired brain injury, severe sight impairment, extensive burns and complex orthopaedic injuries. Gina’s clinical experience spans work in the UK, South Africa and Hong Kong, across private, NHS and education sectors. She is guided by a commitment to person-centred care, strong advocacy, and the development of bespoke rehabilitation plans that enable meaningful and sustainable progress.

Gina is passionate about the impact of a growth mindset and meaningful human connection in creating positive change. Drawing from her lived experience as a parent of four children, she is especially attuned to the challenges families encounter. She is experienced in helping individuals rebuild, adapt, and move forward following significant life disruption, using trauma-informed, solution-focused, and collaborative approaches. She’s a firm believer that teamwork makes the dreamwork, harnessing an array of team members across the private, NHS, local authority and charity sectors, to meet the client’s needs. Gina is skilled in delivering clear evidence-based reporting, and applying rigorous clinical reasoning to ensure effective, high-quality interventions.

Gina is known for a dynamic and creative working style, clear communication, and the ability to motivate others. Her case management expertise covers establishing Education, Health and Care Plans, supporting transitions across the education lifespan, as well as into the open labour market. She ensures equipment and environmental adaptations are in place to support independence.

Gina is driven to foster independence, resilience, and improved quality of life—ensuring rehabilitation becomes a pathway toward renewed confidence and possibility, with meaningful engagement in life.

Memberships and Registrations

• Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), Occupational Therapist (OT 33108)
• Institute for Registered Case Managers (IRCM) – RCM2481
• Case Management Society UK (CMSUK)
• British Association of Brain Injury and Complex Case Management (BABICM)
• British Association of Occupational Therapists (BAOT)

Education and Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy (1998) – University of Cape Town

Career History

Integrated Case Management, March 2026 – Present
Case Manager

Health and Care Management Ltd (HCML), Nov 2021 – March 2026
Rehabilitation Case Manager

Surrey & Borders NHS Trust, Oct 2020 – Nov 2021
Lead Occupational Therapist, Southwest Locality

Cygnet (Private Provider), Aug 2020 – Oct 2020
Locum Occupational Therapist, High Support Inpatient Rehabilitation

Acute Psychiatric Hospital, Surrey & Borders NHS Trust, Jan 2020 – Mar 2020
Locum Occupational Therapist

Independent Practice, Jan 2014 – Jun 2019, South Africa

Independent Practice & Community Development, May 2005 – Sep 2012, UK / Hong Kong

Home Educator, Jan 2005 – Aug 2019

NHS Mental Health Sector, Feb 2001 – Dec 2004
NHS Occupational Therapist Locum

Red Cross Children’s Hospital, Apr 1999 – Feb 2001, South Africa
Occupational Therapist, Burns Unit

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