Caroline Desjardins

Principle Wheelchair Therapist

Hi I'm Caroline Desjardins, a qualified HCPC registered Occupational Therapist, and I hold an MA in Applied Health Studies, which has been instrumental in shaping my career. My focus has always been on clinical research and specialist clinics, a field I'm deeply passionate about.

I serve as the National Clinical Lead for Wheelchairs at Blatchford Ltd. In this role, I support Blatchford-managed wheelchair services throughout the UK, strongly emphasising facilitating clinical excellence. I'm also a proud member of the private patient wheelchair and seating team, where we work closely to provide customised solutions.

My journey in occupational therapy has been a diverse one. I began as a rotational therapist, gaining valuable experience in neurology, hand clinics, older adult units, and younger disabled units. From there, I transitioned into children's therapy, steadily working through all levels to eventually become the Clinical Lead for Children's Occupational Therapy Services. I was honoured to receive the Outstanding Contribution to Children's Services award.

My journey took another exciting turn when I joined the Wheelchair and special seating service as a Clinical lead. In this capacity, I was privileged to develop the "One Child, One Chair" concept in collaboration with community children's services. This project garnered further recognition with the "Right to Care" award.

One of the aspects of my career that I'm most passionate about is sharing knowledge and insights. I've had the privilege of presenting and lecturing nationally and internationally in the UK, Ireland, and the UAE, allowing me to connect with professionals and positively impact the field.

At the heart of what I do is a dedication to listening and understanding our clients and their teams' goals. We're all about providing customised solutions that help our clients achieve their objectives while maximising comfort, function, and posture within wheelchairs and specialist seating systems.

Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need more information.