Rachel Miles
Rachel qualified as an Occupational Therapist in 2008 with a BSc from Coventry University. She is registered with the HCPC and a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, including Specialist Sections for Neurological Practice and Independent Practice.
With 18 years of OT experience, Rachel has developed services across both private and NHS sectors, specialising in neurological rehabilitation with a strong focus on brain injury, poly-trauma, specialist seating and spasticity management. She held the role of Lead OT in a Hyper-Acute Level 1A Specialised Rehabilitation Service at a Major Trauma Centre.
Her clinical expertise includes neurological upper limb splinting, soft casting, and assessments for prolonged disorders of consciousness and post-traumatic amnesia. She has co-designed care pathways for traumatic brain injury, received a Silver Leadership Award, and is supervised by Andrea Matthews.
I chose a career in OT because it allows me to support clients to focus on what is important to them — whether that’s working towards independence at home, accessing education, pursuing career opportunities or getting back to their interests and hobbies. It’s an honour to be able to do this as a job.