Speakers

Louise has dedicated more than 35 years to brain injury and neurorehabilitation. A Neurological Occupational Therapist by background, she held Senior and Lead OT roles at the Priory Highbank, where she led transitional living services providing both inpatient and community rehabilitation. In 2002, Louise founded A Chance for Life Ltd, which has grown into a highly respected provider of case management, rehabilitation and support services across the North of England and Scotland. In 2021, she expanded the organisation through the acquisition of Neurocare Physiotherapy, strengthening its specialist neurological rehabilitation offering. Passionate about the therapeutic benefits of nature, Louise drew on her personal love of gardening, animals and the outdoors to create Owl Barn an innovative OT-led service in the Lake District delivering rehabilitation through horticulture, animal care and creative activities in a unique rural setting. A committed advocate for collaboration and improving the lives of people affected by serious injury, Louise has been an active member of the brain injury community throughout her career. She is a member of Headway North Cumbria, served for many years on the Northern Acquired Brain Injury Forum committee, was a BABICM Council member from 2018 to 2024, and now serves as Chair of BABICM.