The Take2Life Team
Maggie Ledwidge
Director, Case Manager & Trainer
Maggie established Take2Life in order to provide a team of people who share her passion in meeting the needs of those who have been involved in a catastrophic life event. She is committed to facilitating the introduction of the right care, right therapy and right medical interventions, in the right place, at the right time. All of her work is focused on maximising recovery and independence for people that she works with. Her diversity of experience across health and social care results in her having a holistic approach when devising and implementing rehabilitation programmes. Maggie is keen for the ethos of the Take2Life team to be always learning, using self-reflexion and the skills of the team to add diversity to their holistic approach. Gaining feedback from individuals, clients and other professionals to improve skills and services. “I feel it is important for everyone to be treated as an induvial so they can live how they want and to have quality in their lives. I enjoy developing individuals and supporting others to keep an open mind when exploring solutions to issues or problems.”
Debbie Lindley
Senior Case Manager
Debbie has known and worked with Maggie for more than 10 years. She works as a Case Manager and Occupational Therapist based in north London with advanced level clinical skills. Debbie’s Masters Degree Level of training, and 30 years of work with clients, families, legal teams, insurers and healthcare professionals have equipped her to be highly knowledgeable and effective in her role. Debbie delights in solving problems creatively and finding bespoke solutions that suit each unique person and their situation. She excels when creating and co-ordinating a team to address complex issues related to brain injury and orthopaedic injuries. She is keen to help those that have been injured and their families to make adjustments and take on board solutions so that they can thrive in themselves as individuals, as part of a family/ friendship group and in their studies, work and leisure time. “I am known for being the person who treats my work role with the same diligence and dedication as I do tasks with and for my own family. I am proud to be part of a team that help others achieve successful and positive life changes.”
Isobel Montgomery - Smith
Trainer
Isobel has been working within health and social care for 20 years and attended the University of Surrey in Guildford and once on her first placement knew nursing was the right path for her and qualified as a nurse in 2008. Since then, Isobel has worked in an acute admissions and medical assessment unit building a solid foundation, sought adventure in Saudi Arabi improving end of life care and education within a military hospital. Following her time abroad, Isobel moved into critical care developing key skills and gaining her Intensive Care Nursing Qualification at the University of West London. Since then, Isobel entered the world of social care working in various environments helping those with complex injuries and behaviours. Isobel has a wide range of clinical and non-clinical expertise which she enjoys teaching and passing on her knowledge in the hope to improve those around her.
Claudia Posso
Physiotherapist Trainer
Claudia has more than twenty years’ experience in general physiotherapy, both in the United Kingdom and in her native home of Colombia. She specialises in respiratory and cardiorespiratory paediatric physiotherapy. Claudia moved into the community to co-manage the children’s respiratory physiotherapy services and was awarded the Hero of the Month award in 2021. Claudia now provides training in chest physiotherapy techniques such as suctioning (nasopharyngeal, oropharyngeal or via artificial airways and tracheostomy care). She will work practically with support staff and other professionals to ensure their competencies in the care they provide. Her aim is to stabilise children’s respiratory care and introduce new techniques, so hospital admissions are avoided. “I am passionate about supporting children and young people with complex needs to be able to have their respiratory physiotherapy in the community by setting up bespoke respiratory management plans and upskilling those who care for them.”
Lawrence Charles
Administrator
After attending college, Lawrence started his career in Estate Agency working across Berkshire and Oxfordshire. Since COVID, Lawrence has worked with a Turnkey Healthcare provider supporting hospitals across sub-saharan Africa with new equipment funded by governments across Europe. His medical background and enthusiasm led him to work with Take2Life Lawrence's day to day responsibilities with Take2Life include administrative tasks and the organising of the training courses. "I am proud to be working alongside the team at Take2Life where everyone strives to provide an invaluable service to each of their Clients."
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