Diane Kruger

Expert Rehabilitation and Medicolegal Services for Acquired Neurological Conditions

Description

Based in Livingston and serving Edinburgh and the Lothians, I provide specialist adult neurological rehabilitation and medicolegal SLT services. With a career defined by clinical excellence at the UK’s leading neurological institutions, I provide specialist Speech and Language Therapy for adults with complex brain injuries and progressive conditions. From acute tracheostomy management to community reintegration and vocational rehabilitation, I offer a seamless pathway of care rooted in advanced clinical reasoning.

Clinical Specialisms & Advanced Diagnostics
I possess highly specialist skills in the assessment and management of complex swallowing (Dysphagia) and communication disorders:

  • Complex Swallow Management: Expert in tracheostomy management, diet/texture modification, and Videofluoroscopy assessment.
  • Communication Rehabilitation: Specialist treatment for Aphasia, Dysarthria, and Cognitive Communication Disorder (CCD).
  • Vocational Reintegration: A dedicated focus on supporting clients under 65 in returning to work and developing long-term self-management strategies.
  • AAC Expertise: Advanced assessment and costing for Augmentative and Alternative Communication aids.

Expert Witness & Medicolegal Services
For over 8 years, I have provided expert witness services for both Defendant and Claimant instructions. My experience includes:

  • Quantum & Liability Reporting: Comprehensive clinical costings and professional opinions for complex litigation.
  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): Specialized insight into long-term outcomes and rehabilitation needs.
  • LSVT LOUD®: Certified in Lee Silverman Voice Treatment for Parkinson’s and other neurological conditions.

Elite Experience

  • National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery: Experience within a global centre of excellence for neurological rehabilitation.
  • Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability: Specialized in severe, complex brain injuries and disorders of consciousness.
  • Lifespan Expertise: Comprehensive knowledge of stroke, dementia, and progressive neurological conditions.

Professional Qualifications

  • Qualified Speech & Language Therapist (2008)
  • Expert Witness: 8+ years of medicolegal instruction.
  • Fully Registered: Member of the HCPC, RCSLT, and ASLTIP.
Location
Current Availability

Waitlist Only

HCPC Registration Number

SL27233

Location
  • No comments yet.
  • Add a review

    You May Also Be Interested In