The Tony Hudgell Rehabilitation Programme

Our AHP Clinical Lead

Sammy is the AHP Clinical Lead for the Tony Hudgell Rehabilitation Programme. Sammy is a Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist by professional background, with over 13 years of experience working in paediatrics, including community, in-patient and educational settings.

Sammy’s passion for paediatric rehabilitation has flourished over the course of her personal and professional development. Her knowledge and skills have been developing and consolidating through practice in recent years. Sammy is currently undertaking a Masters degree in Advanced Professional Practice in Neurorehabilitation with Plymouth university.

Project 1 completed: Understanding the therapy needs of children and young people with complex needs across a region in England

In August 2023, the South Thames Paediatric Network published the final report from project 1 of the Tony Hudgell Rehabilitation Programme.

The report, with the final analysis, has been shared with service managers and commissioners, to influence future therapy service redesign.

Project 2: Developing standards of care across the South East of England, for children and young people who require management of their tone, caused by spasticity and dystonia

We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded funding from the Evelina Charity, to begin project 2 of the programme. This will continue to be hosted by the South Thames Paediatric Network, in collaboration with the Evelina London.

A Message from Sammy Randall, Project Lead

Are you interested in joining our reference group? Neurology experience is advantageous. We are currently seeking a range of roles, including:

· Acute Paediatrician – DGH

· Clinical Nurse Specialist

· Clinical Psychologist

· Community Nurse

· Community Paediatrician – DGH

· ICB Representative

· Neurosurgeon

· Occupational Therapist (1 tertiary, 1 community)

· Orthopedic Surgeon

· Orthotics Specialist

· Paediatric Neurologist

· Parent/Carer

· Pharmacist

· Physiotherapist (1 tertiary, 1 community)

· Speech and Language Therapist

· Tertiary Neurodisability Consultant

Appointed members will help us to make key decisions regarding the project direction, design and output. If you work in the South Thames region (South East London, Surrey, Sussex or Kent) and would be interested in applying to join our reference group, please complete the expressions of interest form below.

Please return this with your CV to Samantha.randall@gstt.nhs.uk (cc england.stpn@nhs.net) by 09/02/2025. Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application within two weeks of the deadline.