Medical Expert Directory

Dr Cullen is an independent consultant psychiatrist in the fields of general adult psychiatry, liaison and neuropsychiatry, addictions psychiatry with a special interest in forensic psychiatry.

Dr Cullen has a Masters in Clinical Neuropsychiatry (2019), and a Masters in the Clinical and Public Health Aspects of Addictions (2005), both from King’s College London/Institute of Psychiatry at the Maudsley Hospital, London. Dr Cullen currently carries out medicolegal assessments on a fulltime basis producing around 150 reports per year, and therefore can offer short waiting and turnaround times for assessments and reports respectively.

Dr Hesham Elnazer is a Consultant Neuropsychiatrist specialising in brain injury, neuropsychiatric disorders (functional disorders, neurodegenerative and brain injury), common and complex enduring psychiatric conditions including anxiety, depression, psychotic illnesses, ADHD, and psychiatric disorders comorbidly existing with physical health issues and sexual dysfunction.

A highly experienced medical expert with a strong research and teaching history, Dr Elnazer is a Consultant Neuropsychiatrist at the KITE Regional Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre and Senior Clinical Lecturer at the Brighton and Sussex School of Medicine.

Dr Rafey Faruqui, FRCPsych, FHEA, MSc, MA, DIC is an established Consultant in Brain Injury Rehabilitation and Neuropsychiatry and currently works for the East Kent Neuropsychiatry service. Honorary Professor at the University of Kent, Dr Faruqui is an expert in patient outcome monitoring and working with patients presenting with brain injury, complex neuro disability, psychiatric disorders, and complex neuropsychiatric syndromes.

At different stages during his professional career, Dr Faruqui has held Honorary and Substantive University appointments at a number of world class institutions including Imperial College London, King’s College and University of Birmingham.

Dr Gul is an experienced Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist with expertise in the treatment of children and young people diagnosed with emotional, behavioural, learning, social and communication difficulties, and complex neuro-developmental disorders.

Also active in teaching, training, and conducting research in the UK, Dr Gul has held different clinical, academic and leadership roles within the NHS in the past 16 years. Dr Gul is fluent in English, Urdu, Hindi, Pushto (Afghani) and Punjabi.

Dr Bach is the Lead Clinical Neuropsychologist in Acute Stroke at Croydon University Hospital. Her research interests include Music Mindfulness in acquired brain injury and stroke, the exploration of social cognition and quality of life as predictors of long-term outcomes in the community in acquired brain injury patients, the association between executive function and self-awareness in acquired brain injury patients.

She is also researching the development of a brief screening instrument for assessing social cognition in ABI.

In 2018, Dr Bach was awarded Expert Witness of the Year in in recognition of her specialised knowledge and experience within Professional Negligence.

Dr Adam Bevins is a distinguished Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist and the Lead Psychologist for Stroke, Neurological Rehabilitation, and Neurology at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, a position he has held since February 2018. He also serves as a Visiting Lecturer at the University of Exeter, contributing to the academic field since July 2016.

Dr Bevins holds a BSc (Hons), D.Clin.Psych., CPsychol, PgDip, and QiCN, reflecting his deep commitment to his field. His expertise lies in Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology, with a particular focus on brain injury, neurobehavioural disability, dementia, stroke and Mental Capacity Act (2005) assessments. His extensive experience in these areas makes him a sought-after expert witness, where he applies his specialised knowledge to provide critical insights in complex legal cases.

Through his work, Dr Bevins not only improves the lives of his patients but also contributes significantly to the broader medical and neuropsychological communities through his teaching, research, and expert witness roles.

Dr Emily Callan is a Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist, working at Nottingham University Hospitals and as an independent consultant and medico-legal expert.

She specialises in Adult Neuropsychology, particularly in assessment and rehabilitation, as well as trauma and PTSD assessment & interventions. As an expert witness, she brings her nuanced understanding of brain injuries to the medico-legal sector, providing insight and clarity to complex cases.

Dr Callan’s work extends into Medical and Health Psychology, and she is dedicated to managing patients with complex neurological disabilities.

Dr Annette Farrant is a clinical neuropsychologist and member of the British Psychological Society Division of Neuropsychology Specialist Register.

With a special interest in cognitive rehabilitation, Dr Farrant has worked as a clinical neuropsychologist across acute neurology and neurosurgery services, a head injury service, stroke services, community neuro rehabilitation, and in a mental health service.

Dr Vikki Hunkin BA(Hons), D. Clin. Psych, CPsychol, HCPC Registered, Pg. Dip, QiCN, is an experienced Clinical Neuropsychologist. She is listed on the British Psychological Society Specialist Register of Clinical Neuropsychologists and holds the Qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology – the Gold Standard – qualification in this field.

Dr Hunkin has experience in both NHS and private neuropsychological practice. Her main area of expertise is in neurological disorders which cause neuropsychological problems, such as: acquired brain injury, mild brain injury and post-concussion syndrome; stroke and brain haemorrhage; dementia and other neurodegenerative conditions; and long-term neurological conditions.

Dr Hunkin regularly undertakes Expert Witness reports for the Courts, including cognitive assessments, mental capacity assessments, and full neuropsychological assessments.

A trustee for Headway Cornwall, Dr Hunkin is based in the South West of England, and will also consider assessments further afield.

Dr Rob Poppleton BSc Hons, BPS Dip, C Psychol and AFBPsS, currently holds Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist positions at South Warwickshire General Hospitals NHS Trust, Hunters Moor Neurorehabilitation Centre and at Badby Park, in Birmingham.

Dr Poppleton has extensive teaching, clinical and managerial experience including supervising ‘A’ Grade Clinical psychologists, trainee doctorate clinical psychologists, research assistants, psychology assistants, nurses and nurse students, Headway staff, agency staff and carers.

Dr Peter Cleland MBBChir FRCP has been a Consultant Neurologist at Sunderland Royal Hospital and Newcastle General Hospital since 1994.

Dr Cleland’s expertise includes the whole range of neurological conditions – including head injury, whiplash and low back pain, nerve injury, Epilepsy, Post-traumatic neurological syndrome, multiple sclerosis, memory problems and dizziness.

Dr Cleland has extensive experience medico-legal experience, writing both for the claimant and defendant and has carried out between 50 and 100 reports each year since 1984. Dr Cleland attended the Crown Court at Durham and Newcastle on many occasions and has frequently given evidence in Sunderland Magistrates Court.

Dr Cleland has also carried out a number of research projects in the fields of epilepsy, headache vascular disease and tropical medicine.

Dr Pamela Crawford is a Consultant Neurologist specialising in neurodisabilities, complex head injuries, seizure disorders and epilepsy.

Dr Crawford will see both adults and children over 12, though will prepare reports about younger clients regarding their prognosis in respect of epilepsy and neurological problems when they reach adulthood. With regard to medical negligence claims, Dr Crawford will prepare reports only where the negligence is related to a client’s seizure disorder or its medication or a head injury.

In her role at York Hospital, Dr Crawford managed patients with acute severe head injuries after transfer back from a neurosurgical centre or on admission to hospital as there was no rehabilitation specialist service in York.

Dr Edward Fathers, MB BChir (Cantab) MA FRCP, is a Consultant Neurologist. After completing training at Cambridge University and St Bartholomew’s Hospital, London, Dr Fathers qualified in 1990, before becoming a Consultant in 2000. He now works at Musgrove Park Hospital and Yeovil District Hospital, part of Taunton and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, combining neurology outpatient clinics with the running a 15-bed inpatient neurology unit.

Dr Fathers is the specialist lead for multiple sclerosis in Somerset. His experience also includes working with the general medical Council and the National clinical assessment service (NCAS) undertaking fitness to practice assessments. He has senior management experience, which includes working as the clinical director in medicine at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton.

Dr Fathers brings over twenty years’ experience to his medico-legal practice, where he specialises in neurology, and rehabilitation for MS patients.

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Ella is a Brain Injury Case Manager with 30 years of experience working with people with disabilities, and 19 years as a practising case manager. Ella has worked with both young people and adults pursuing litigation, and those who have private or statutory funding, and post settlement clients. Her collaborative and pragmatic approach to working with clients and their families is aimed at enabling them to achieve their goals and do whatever it takes to enhance their quality of life. Ella has the following Expert Witness skills and experience:

• Care & Occupational Therapy Expert (equipment and adaptations)
• Experience of giving evidence in Civil Court, Criminal Injures and Employment Tribunals
• Bond Solon Trained

Ella has worked as an expert since 2002 and has many years’ experience in leading an expert witness service, with responsibility for referral management, an expert witness training and development programme, and quality assurance. She is experienced in providing expert reports addressing care and therapy needs in the following areas:

• brain or spinal injury
• cerebral palsy
• paediatric non-accidental injuries
• trauma or serious injury subsequent to existing disability or condition
• individuals with post-traumatic or psychological issues in addition to physical issues

Ms Kudhail is a neuro-physiotherapist specialising in acquired brain injury, spinal cord injury and other neurological conditions.

She is skilled in managing the complex physical needs of patients following severe brain injury, spinal cord injury and stroke and supporting patients with progressive conditions.

Ms Kudhail is also experienced in spasticity management, non-medical prescribing, orthotics, gait analysis and balance rehabilitation.

Andrea Matthews MSc BSc qualified as an Occupational Therapist (OT) with an MSc in Occupational Therapy from the University of Derby in 2011. She is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and is a member of the British Association of Occupational Therapists (BAOT). She also has a BSc in Psychology, gained in 2004 from the University of Wales, Bangor.

She has completed comprehensive postgraduate qualifications in sensory integration with the University of Ulster and Sensory Integration Network to earn the title Advanced Practitioner of Sensory Integration. She is also a Rebound Therapy Practitioner (therapeutic use of trampolines).

Andrea has over 20-years of experience working with people with acquired brain injury. She began as a Rehabilitation Support Worker, before working as an Assistant Psychologist and then progressing to Assistant Manager of a 25-bedded residential rehabilitation service. She went on to train as an OT and has continued to work in the field of brain injury rehabilitation ever since. She has also worked as a Case Manager, supporting adults and children with acquired brain injuries.

Andrea specialises in acquired brain injury, dyspraxia, Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) and sensory processing and integration difficulties. She works with both adults and children across different settings, including the client’s home, residential rehabilitation services, schools, workplaces, the community and in clinics.

She has experience of carrying out a wide variety of standardised and non-standardised assessments, writing comprehensive reports, providing Ayres Sensory Integration Therapy, Rebound Therapy, cognitive rehabilitation, functional therapy interventions and recommending equipment and adaptations.

Andrea set up an independent Occupational Therapy company in February 2014. In January 2017 she co-founded an interdisciplinary therapy company specialising in neurological rehabilitation with three like-minded therapists from psychology and speech therapy backgrounds. She remains a Director of both companies. In January 2018 she set up a Sensory Integration and Therapy Clinic in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire. Andrea leads a team of specialised occupational therapists across the Midlands and North of England, and also supervises a number of occupational therapists from other organisations.

Graeme has extensive clinical engineering experience including fourteen year’s experience working in various roles within the Regional Medical Physics Department, Bioengineering and Rehabilitation Engineering disciplines. Graeme has spent the last 14 years specialising in electronic assistive technology and has been responsible for helping develop Regional and National NHS provision around this technology.

Graeme has conducted a number of assessments and expert witness reports within this specific discipline.

Karen works at an advanced level clinically.She is an advanced ‘hands on’ specialist neuro-physiotherapist, with advanced knowledge, practical skills and expertise gained through a career of over 23 years.

Karen has completed 11 specialist postgraduate training courses focused on the treatment of people diagnosed with neurological injuries and diseases. She has extensive experience of providing assessment and effective treatment for individuals, affected by spasticity, balance, muscle weakness, ataxia, motor disability, sensory issues and walking difficulties.

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Debbie is an Independent Speech and Language Therapist with specialist skills and experience in neurological assessment and rehabilitation.

Debbie has experience assessing and treating clients with neurological conditions and acquired brain injury at all stages of recovery, utilising a broad range of treatment approaches to provide person-centred goal-orientated intervention.