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Chris Breckon

Chris Breckon

Occupational Therapist Case Manager
Contact

0330 128 1722
chris.breckon@eucm.co.uk

Areas Covered

Berwickshire
Cumbria
County Durham
North Yorkshire
Northumberland
Roxburgh
Tyne and Wear

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Chris has over 35+ years of extensive experience in specialist occupational therapy in neurological rehabilitation. She has a wealth of experience working with adults in a wide range of mental health and neurorehabilitation settings, with a special focus on Neurorehabilitation. Some of her notable experiences include Specialist Occupational Therapist in the Mental Health Crisis Team/Partial and Manager of Mental Health services.

Chris is experienced across all age groups:

  • Experienced with Adults 18+ and over of all life stage

  • Adaptive use of Systemic Family Therapy Interventions
  • Neurological Conditions with co-morbid Mental Health Issues
  • Working with Clients who have Challenging Behaviour
  • Vocational Rehabilitation
  • Developing Positive Behaviour Frameworks within the MDT
  • Managing Complex Safeguarding Challenges in
  • Collaboration with Statutory Services
  • Fatigue and Life Management
  • Education and Supervision of Support Teams
  • Cognitive Rehabilitation
  • Complex Neurological Assessments
  • Amputation
  • Diploma of College of Occupational Therapy – Salford – 1986
  • Systemic Family Therapy Certificate – Northumbria University – 2010
  • Accredited Perceive, Recall, Plan, Perform
  • (PRPP) assessor – 2016
  • Specialist Occupational Therapist, Rehabilitate Therapy – 2017 – 2025
  • Specialist Occupational Therapist, Neurological Rehabilitation – 2013 – 2017
  • Specialist Occupational Therapist (Eating Disorders) – 2004 – 2013
  • Specialist Occupational Therapist (Mental Health, Crisis Team and Partial Hospitalisation) – 1996 – 2004
  • Registered with the HCPC
  • Practitioner Member of BABICM
  • Member of CMSUK
  • Member of IRCM
  • Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists

“Chris is an exceptional case manager who fully understands the importance of placing the client at the centre of the rehabilitation process. She is adept at assembling the right MDT with the necessary skills to secure the best possible outcome for those who have sustained significant traumatic brain injury, adopting a truly collaborative approach throughout. I would recommend her without hesitation – so long as she retains sufficient capacity to accept instructions from me!”

Mark Quigley
Head of Personal Injury
Sintons LLP

  • Multi-faceted approach with a strong understanding of the nuances of capacity in relation to clients, including the framework of capacity, their desires, and the relevant legal contexts.
  • Understanding family dynamics and providing support to both the client and their family to help maintain relationships wherever possible.
  • Supporting clients to visualise and realise their post-settlement life, including what life may look like moving forward
  • Enabling clients to explore innovations within healthcare processes.
  • Able to support, guide, and facilitate MDT’s to ensure client-centred care.
  • Carefully selecting clinicians who align well with the client to tailor the MDT to their specific needs.

Chris is a highly experienced rehabilitation specialist with a deep passion for empowering individuals to rebuild their lives following brain injury, complex trauma, and neurological conditions. Driven by the belief that everyone deserves the chance to rebuild purpose, reconnect, and achieve personal goals – whether through work, meaningful activity, or renewed independence.

With a background in mental health and neurological rehabilitation, Chris brings advanced clinical insight and a compassionate approach to supporting individuals with complex needs. Extensive experience includes managing high-risk cases such as eating disorders and partial hospitalisation, always with empathy, precision, and a commitment to safety. With extensive experience in crisis teams, Chris thrives in fast-paced, high-pressure environments and is skilled in coordinating care across multi-disciplinary teams (MDTs). This includes collaboration with emergency services, hospitals, education providers, and community networks to ensure seamless, holistic support. A key figure in each client’s recovery journey, Chris consistently brings together specialist professionals to deliver tailored, person-centred rehabilitation.

Chris is a proud and active grandparent who is fit, energetic, and full of life! She volunteers with Headway and is deeply passionate about helping others access equal opportunities, regardless of the challenges they face. She also has a strong love for music!

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Chris Breckon

What our Community has to say...
"Empowering U have been part of my life since 2022 after I had problems with another care company who stopped my care without any notice. They were the only care company who was willing to give me a second chance. Since I have become one of their service users I think of them more as an adopted family than my carers. After losing both my parents Empowering U have been there for me helping me get through attempted suicide and self-harming thoughts if it was not for their care and passion I would not be here today. One thing I can say is Empowering U have put up with me and not let me down, any problems I have I can speak to any member of their team and they will listen to me and treat me with respect, I cannot praise them enough."
From a service user
"Prior to joining this company, I had never worked in the field of care. However, from the moment I started, I discovered my passion for the job. Engaging with the service users, being actively involved in their care, has brought me immense joy ever since. Building trust with them, understanding their preferences, and empowering them to choose activities they enjoy has been a rewarding experience for me over the past three years."
Darren | Team Leader at Willenhall
"I am thrilled to be a part of the Empowering U team, motivated by its mission to provide accessible and inclusive support for the personal growth and development of all staff. As I approach my two-year milestone, I am grateful for the management's unwavering commitment to fostering a culture of empathy, understanding, and staff wellbeing. It's a rare privilege to work alongside exceptional leaders and a dedicated team that shares a passion for making a meaningful impact in the lives of service users."
Support worker statement
"I have good experience of working with the care provider Empowering U. They have always been very responsive to assessing service users I refer and always get back to me with updates and any issues raised. "
Fiona Austin | Social Worker
"Just wanted to say a big thanks to Andrea and Michael for the help over recent days. Appreciate the hard work you both do and its important to acknowledge that."
Anthony Rocketts | Learning Disabilities and Autism Commissioning Manager - ADULTS RNMH
I have good experience of working with the care provider Empowering U. They have always been very responsive to assessing service users I refer and always get back to me with updates and any issues raised.
Fiona Austin | Social Worker
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