Our Case Managers

Jane Palliser

Starting as a secretary in 2016 and advancing to Operations Manager in 2022, it is my role to guide MLP to achieve excellence through engagement and efficiency. With a background in finance and the charity sector, piano playing and hypnotherapy, I bring a unique blend of skills to leadership and team development.

Sue

I have a diverse background including roles in property, media sales and events, combined with ten years of experience supporting an Orthopaedic Expert Witness. African-born and UK educated, I have also lived in France. I joined Medicolegal Partners in 2019.

I joined Medicolegal partners in 2019, having held administrative positions in the legal, care, and police sectors. Having worked in and out of the UK I have settled back home in Scotland where I love walking my dogs in the beautiful countryside.

Claire Mills

With 22 years of experience as an administrator, I joined MLP in 2022, bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the team. Outside of work, I enjoy walking my dog and spending quality time with my family.

Becky Hancock

With over a decade of experience with global retailers, I now specialize in delivering tailored digital solutions for Medicolegal Partners. I leverage my project management expertise to drive efficient, results-oriented outcomes and innovate in the evolving digital landscape.

The medicolegal challenges of diagnosing and treating bipolar disorder

by Dr Priscilla Kent, Consultant Psychiatrist

Bipolar disorder (BD) is a complex condition involving episodes of depression and mania or hypomania. It is often misdiagnosed as unipolar depression, leading to delayed treatment and poorer outcomes. Accurate diagnosis and early intervention are key to improving long-term management.

A medicolegal perspective on spinal tumours

Spinal tumours are rare but serious, often causing pain and neurological decline. Most are secondary cancers from other sites. Early MRI is crucial due to vague symptoms. Treatment includes surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy, aiming to relieve symptoms and preserve function. Despite risks, rehab can significantly improve quality of life.

Depression and personal injury claims

Depression is a recognised consequence of traumatic injury, however it is a complex condition and many factors can contribute to its development, which can complicate personal injury claims.