Our Team

He has achieved certification as an Occupational Therapist Registered in the USA by the US National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. He is a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists. Apurba has won an award from the High Sherriff of South Yorkshire in recognition for his services to the community. With support of the brilliant team at FES NW Ltd, Apurba’s vision is to lead the organisation to be a service provider of excellence. He is committed to delivering an effective and efficient service to FES users in the North West of England.

Apurba is a trained and experienced clinician in neurological rehabilitation, having worked as a clinical specialist occupational therapist in neurorehabilitation in the NHS and in the independent sector. He has provided leadership in clinical rehabilitation, taught in undergraduate Occupational Therapy and Allied Health/Nursing courses at universities and mentored therapists in rehabilitation. He has been instrumental in developing city wide rehabilitation pathways also contributed in setting up rehabilitation services for patients with stroke and other neurological disabilities. He is trained and experienced in assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of physical and cognitive impairment and disability, has led MDTs and advised medical, nursing and AHP colleagues on evaluation of disability, functional outcome/prognosis and rehabilitation potentials and strategies to achieve the best functional outcome. His expertise and clinical reasoning in upper limb functional assessment and rehabilitation is particularly sought by his medical and rehabilitation colleagues. His combined knowledge of neurological and musculoskeletal impairment impacting on upper limb function as well as his skills in hand splinting is well regarded in clinical practice.

Apurba has been involved in rehabilitation of persons with disability across the life span, ranging from children with cerebral palsy, through to adults with acquired (or from birth) brain injuries and other long-term disabling conditions. Apurba has worked closely with persons with disability, their family and carers for over the past 28 years and he continues to do so. He has been part of the team to receive recognition award by the Mayor of Rochdale for rehabilitation services.

He has experience of assessing personal injury claimants throughout the UK and abroad (Europe and India). He is frequently invited by multi-national law firms to contribute to CPD on matters related to rehabilitation.

Apurba enjoys socialising with friends and family, keeping up with news, media and current affairs, travelling and learning about cultures and he tries to keep fit.

She is responsible for leading and providing highly specialist assessment, treatment and management of clients with diverse complex neuro-disability in the community. As part of this role, she has offered a region-wide, and beyond, Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) service since 2002.

Ashleigh is a Lead Clinician in neuro-rehabilitation, having worked exclusively in the field of neurological rehabilitation in the NHS for the last 30 years and privately for the last 10 years. She ceased working in the NHS in August 2024.

Ashleigh has expertise in community neuro-physiotherapy for a wide range of neurological conditions, including brain and spinal injuries. She is responsible for leading and providing highly specialist assessment, treatment and management of clients with diverse complex neuro-disability at the point of transfer to the community, and over the longer term in the community setting. This has included provision of intensive rehabilitation that has enabled optimal outcome demonstrated by significant positive impact on quality of life and sustainable improvements in individuals’ functional ability. In addition, she offers a region-wide, and beyond, Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) service for dropped foot and upper limb.

In addition to her professional qualification, she holds a MSc in Applied Biomechanics and Post Graduate Diplomas in Neurological Physiotherapy and Biomechanics. She is trained in Movement Science/Motor Relearning and in the Bobath Concept, the latter having completed a basic and five advanced courses. She has experience in splinting, vestibular rehabilitation and acupuncture in neurological conditions, and has delivered needs-led aquatic rehabilitation to neurological adults in the community over the last 25 years.

Whilst in the NHS Ashleigh provided clinical leadership for an inter-disciplinary team, including Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) and specialist nurses. She worked alongside a Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine delivering a multi-disciplinary complex neuro-rehabilitation clinic, including spasticity management. She has been the Community Clinical Lead of the NHS Greater Manchester Community Neuro-rehabilitation Network; chaired the Community Clinical Effectiveness group over a period of 5 years; was an AHP representative on the NHS Major Trauma subgroup; was an AHP representative on the 2021 BRSM standards for specialist rehabilitation for community dwelling adults; an active member of the NHS Clinical Leaders Network until 2024, and the AHP representative to the Royal College of Physicians Faculty advising on Neuro-rehabilitation to China December 2015. She has delivered Manchester/Northwest wide presentations on community neuro-rehabilitation outcomes/models.

In the past Ashleigh was a windsurfer and a keen swimmer. She continues to volunteer as a physiotherapist for young athletes as her time allows.

She balances a complex caseload with a lead role in interdisciplinary triage clinics. Her therapeutic intervention is underpinned by objective markers and/or meaningful outcome measures that are goal orientated.

As a FES practitioner, Fiona will couple precision micro-stimulation with biomechanic know-how to unlock cleaner, stronger movement patterns. It’s never just about placing electrodes but about rewiring meaningful neural connections for the best functional payoff.

Fiona likes to build the success of FES and physiotherapeutic intervention around what excites her clients, such as carrying their grandchild or riding their bike, because motivation creates lasting and meaningful change.

In addition to her professional qualification, Fiona is trained in clinical biomechanics, neurological rehabilitation and evidence-based stroke rehabilitation to MSc level. She is also trained in the Bobath concept completing both the basic and advanced course. Fiona also has experience in vestibular rehabilitation, motor-relearning concept and has delivered specific activity-based rehabilitation therapy within the community.

In her spare time Fiona is a keen horse rider specialising in Dressage which she fits around her young family and dog. As a family they spend a lot of time outdoors exploring local and new places.

Emma brings her brilliant organisation skills and efficient working and combines it with her compassionate and friendly nature to deliver the services that involves working closely with not only the referrers to the services but also the service users. She is known for her warm and approachable manners and our service users and referrers feel valued and always reassured to receive the best service.

Emma has previous experience working in both legal and medical settings, with many years of experience of supporting leaders at legal firms, and also administrative roles within the NHS.

She has first-hand experience in many areas of law, specifically litigation, and several medical disciplines, supporting medical and surgical consultants.

Emma is the first point of contact for enquiries, support and referrals. Her role involves managing clinical operations, purchase and customer services. She manages the day to day running of the service, processes consumable orders and arranges clinic appointments.

Emma spends her spare time relaxing with her family.