Our Staff
HealthcareDirect offers a friendly and professional service, and provides a holistic treatment approach catering for each patient and learners’ individual needs. We pride ourselves on maintaining the highest levels of professionalism, training and clinical excellence at all times through continuous professional development, ensuring that the student and patient receives the latest in theoretical, practical and technological advances. All our staff are fully qualified to degree or masters level and are full members of their professional body.
Dr. Farhat Aslam
National Head of Clinical Services
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Farhat completed her Degree in Physiotherapy at King Edward Medical University, Lahore in 2004 where she graduated with First Class Honors and later went on to complete her Doctor of Physiotherapy degree at the same university in 2011. She is a Member of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists (ISCP), registered with CORU, the Irish Health and Social Care Professions Regulator, Health Professional Council (HCPC) and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) United Kingdom.
Farhat is has extensive experience of working in private and public healthcare sectors in both the UK and Ireland.
She has particular clinical experience in MSK, sports injuries, elective orthpaedics, care of elderly, A&E, neuro rehabilitation, admission avoidance, in busy hospital and clinic environments.
Cora Carroll
MDT Clinical Manager
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Cora graduated with a BSc in Physiotherapy from Kings college, London in 2000. She has over 15 years post graduate experience in a variety of clinical areas within the National Health Service and the private sector.
She has gained vast experience as a clinical lead in the development of neuro rehabilitation service, including in patient assessment and out patient follow-up treatment.
Cora is a member of the ISCP as well as being CORU registered. Cora’s role in Healthcare Direct involves supporting the clinical development of our Therapists through supervision, training and joint sessions onsite. As part of the management team, Cora works closely with colleagues and clients to ensure a quality Occupational Therapy service and regularly conducts service reviews and audits.
George Smith
Business Development & Customer Care Manager
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George joined PhysioDirect in January 2010, later to become Healthcare Direct.
Having worked initially for 17 years in the hi-tech multinational sector, he has since gained over 10 years experience in the service sector in Ireland. George’s aim is to build long lasting business relationships with Healthcare Direct clients with a strong focus on transparency and following through on commitments.
Using his operational and customer service background he works closely with our clients to find service solutions to meet their unique requirements.
Should you have any queries regarding any of the services provided by Healthcare Direct, then please don’t hesitate to contact George.
Mary Fleming
Administrator (Clinical Services)Biography
Mary joined Healthcare Direct in 2011 and provides support in the areas of Clinical Administration and Accounts. Mary is the central point of contact for organising Private Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech & Language appointments. She also ensures that all our clients have the necessary staff back up documentation. Mary manages all client invoicing and accounts receivable.
You can contact Mary on 1800 749746.