Circle Case Management

16/04/2026

RAE MUSCAT – CASE MANAGER - DEVON / CORNWALL
Supporting Complex Clinical Negligence, Personal Injury & Court of Protection Cases

Rae Muscat is an experienced Occupational Therapist and Case Manager specialising in complex, life-changing injury cases across Devon and Cornwall.

With a background spanning NHS, local authority, charity, and private sectors, Rae brings a holistic, client-centred approach to rehabilitation, care planning, and case management.

Why instruct Rae?
✔️ Expert in complex conditions
Neurological disorders, acquired brain injury, mental illness, amputation & trauma

✔️ Bespoke care & rehabilitation
Individually tailored packages focused on independence, function, and quality of life

✔️ Insight-led recruitment & team management
Proven ability to build, supervise, and retain cohesive care teams — reducing risk, turnover, and cost

✔️ Continuity & oversight
From initial assessment through to long-term case management

✔️ Trusted by solicitors & Deputies
Delivers robust, proportionate, and defensible care arrangements

✔️ Clear communication
Translates complex clinical needs into practical, legally relevant insight

Delivering better outcomes for clients, families, and legal teams.
Available for instruction across Devon & Cornwall.
To request Rae's C.V or to arrange a free meet & greet email
casemanagement@circlecm.com or call 01297 24145

15/04/2026

Women’s voices are finally being placed at the centre of healthcare policy — but for many, this comes far too late.

Delayed diagnoses. Dismissed pain. Compromised consent.

These aren’t isolated failures — they are patterns that clinical negligence professionals see every day.

Our latest video for Her Body. Her Life. Her Claim. explores the renewed Women’s Health Strategy and what it means in practice:

✔️ Patient feedback influencing NHS funding and accountability

✔️ Streamlined pathways for faster diagnosis of conditions like endometriosis & fibroids

✔️ New standards for pain relief in invasive procedures

✔️ Greater investment in research, education, and femtech innovation

✔️ A system-wide focus on reducing inequalities in women’s healthcare

But policy alone doesn’t deliver justice.

This series brings together expert insight from clinicians and assessors working across clinical negligence and Court of Protection — highlighting what happens when women are not heard, not believed, and not properly assessed.

For solicitors working in clinical negligence, medical negligence, and personal injury — understanding the real-world impact on function, autonomy, and capacity is critical.

Because justice doesn’t begin after harm.

It begins with listening.

More insights from our Expert Witness Team coming soon.

To discuss your Expert Witness requirements please email expert@circlecm.com or call 0129724145

14/04/2026

What changes when pregnancy and labour follow a history of sexual abuse?

For many women, these experiences can profoundly shape how they engage with maternity care — influencing trust, communication, consent, and overall wellbeing during pregnancy and childbirth. Yet these factors are not always fully understood or explored in medico-legal cases.

In the next video of our Women’s Health in Medico-Legal Cases: Her Body. Her Life. Her Claim. series, Ruth Lovelady shares expert insight into how prior sexual trauma can impact pregnancy and labour — and why this matters when assessing care, outcomes, and long-term effects.

If you're a solicitor or insurer working on personal injury or clinical negligence cases, this is an essential perspective that can change how you approach evidence and client needs.

Click the link to watch the full video and gain practical insights.

www.circlecasemanagement.com/news/article/pregnancy-and-labour-following-sexual-abuse

We also welcome your questions for our expert panel — the ones that don’t always get asked - 📩 nicola@circlecm.com

To discuss your Expert Witness requirements please email expert@circlecm.com or call 0129724145

10/04/2026

When every detail matters, the right expert makes all the difference.

At Circle Case Management, our panel of highly experienced Midwife and Obstetrics Expert Witnesses provides clear, evidence-based insight to support medical negligence, clinical negligence, and personal injury cases.

Emma Twine, Ruth Lovelady and Katie Bettle's expertise spans complex birth trauma claims, including HIE, cerebral palsy, and Erb’s palsy, as well as maternal injury cases such as undiagnosed tears (OASI), haemorrhage, and sepsis management. We provide detailed analysis in matters involving failure to escalate during high-risk labour, and antenatal care concerns such as missed growth restriction or pre-eclampsia.

We also assess safeguarding and mental health considerations for vulnerable mothers, alongside clinical negligence in trauma-informed care, including the evaluation of midwifery management in cases involving prior sexual trauma.

From liability reports to court-ready expertise, we bring clarity, credibility, and confidence to every case.

To discuss your Expert Witness needs please email expert@circlecm.com

09/04/2026

🎙️ Coming Soon…

We’re excited to share a sneak peek from a recent podcast recording with our incredible co-owner, Clinical Director, Case Management Service Lead — and nurse at heart — Pippa Bird

Pippa joined Luca Rado of The Live In Care Company for an open, honest and insightful conversation of her journey into nursing, Case Management and how she’s grown into her leadership role!
Pippa also shares her insights into the ever-evolving landscape of CQC regulations as she continues to grow her specialist CQC business, Thrive.

From navigating changing boundaries to balancing clinical expertise with strategic leadership, this is a conversation full of real talk, experience, and inspiration.
Stay tuned for the full episode coming soon— you won’t want to miss it!

08/04/2026

What does effective case management actually look like behind the scenes?
Not just reports. Not just coordination. But strategic thinking at every stage of rehabilitation.
In this article, Nathaniel Hare shares what truly influences outcomes after life-changing injury — from why timing is critical in the early stages, to how clear solicitor–case manager collaboration prevents delay and drift.
He explores:
• Why early instruction changes trajectories
• How holistic OT thinking strengthens rehabilitation strategy
• What makes catastrophic cases succeed long-term
• How proportional, evidence-based planning protects both client and litigation
For solicitors and deputies, this is insight into how rehabilitation can be both ambitious and defensible.
Read the full article here: www.circlecasemanagement.com/news/article/better-outcomes
To request Nathaniel's C.V, arrange a free meet & greet for your client, or discuss your Case Management requirements please email casemanagement@circlecm.com or call 0129724145.

When catastrophic injury turns life upside down, what really makes the difference between coping — and rebuilding? Case Manager Nathaniel Hare shares his inner thoughts, reasonings and how he can assist your client to rebuild their life after clinical negligence, medical negligence and personal in...

06/04/2026

🎬 Her Body. Her Life. Her Claim. – Episode 1 is live!

Women’s health is still too often underestimated or overlooked in medico-legal cases — from pregnancy and gynaecology to trauma, pain, and mental health. Missing these details can change the outcome of a case.

In this first episode, Ruth Lovelady, Obstetrics & Midwifery Expert Witness with 12+ years’ experience and 60+ reports, answers:

“What is something you regularly see in women’s cases that is underestimated or missed?”

Her insights show exactly where cases can go wrong — and how early expert input can make a real difference.

www.circlecasemanagement.com/news/article/her-body-her-life-her-claim-what-is-something-you-regularly-see-in-women-s-cases-that-is-underestimated-or-missed

We begin the series with Ruth Lovelady, Obstetrics & Midwifery Expert Witness. Ruth brings over 12 years’ experience as an Expert Witness, having produced 60+ reports across personal injury, clinical negligence, breach of duty and fitness to practise. Alongside her medico-legal work, she is a Seni...

06/04/2026

We hope everyone is enjoying a restful Easter break filled with sunshine, family, friends and maybe a chocolate egg or two!

03/04/2026

Starting Monday: Her Body. Her Life. Her Claim.

Are key factors in women’s health still being missed in medico-legal cases?

From pregnancy and gynaecology to pain, trauma, mental health, and career impact, these issues can significantly influence outcomes — yet are not always fully explored.

This expert-led series brings together insights from across clinical and rehabilitation disciplines to highlight where gaps exist — and how earlier, informed input can change the trajectory of a case.

We’ll also be inviting questions from solicitors and insurers for our experts to address, email nicola@circlecm.com to submit your question.

01/04/2026

🚨 Introducing… The Alternative Team 🚨

At Circle Case Management, we’re always looking for new ways to innovate and push boundaries… and our directors have been busy.

🐐 Pippa is leading the way with goat-led therapy – a fresh, hands-on (and hooves-on) approach to client support.
🌮 Richard is enhancing team culture with Taco Tuesdays – boosting morale, one tortilla at a time.
🤖 Yvonne is developing our AI Experts programme… starting with creating a robot version of herself to increase efficiency.

We’re excited to roll these initiatives out… watch this space 👀

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