Professional, Independent, CORU Registered Social Work Services
Supporting Individuals, Families & Professionals
About
Dr. Phil Butler
PhD, MSW, MSocSc, NQSW, BA
I am an experienced social worker, with 20 years’ experience in medical social work and brain injury rehabilitation.
For the past 13 years I have worked in the National Rehabilitation Hospital (NRH) with adults with acquired brain injury, supporting patients and their families, helping them to navigate the healthcare system and empowering them to cope and adapt to this traumatic event in their lives.
Cognitive Connections offers a range of private consulting services delivered by me personally.
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Services Provided
Delivering social work and 'Functional Assessment of Capacity' assessments and reports to individuals, families and professionals including the Circuit Court, solicitors, and healthcare professionals
Professional and reflective supervision sessions, offering support and guidance to discuss ongoing cases and the issues you’re facing. We will reflect and learn from your practice, whilst supporting and maintaining your wellbeing. Available online or in person
Online or in person, these sessions can both support your learning journey, and help you or your team find practical solutions to assist you in supporting your clients
Who we work with
Nursing Homes
Social Workers
Solicitors
Individuals
Gardaí
Voluntary Organisations
HSE
Families
Capacity Assessment
Conducting Functional Assessment of Capacity is crucial for understanding individual needs. Preparatory reading of reports and medical files aids in providing accurate evaluations.
Client Evaluation
Assessment of client involves interviews with family members and healthcare staff to gather comprehensive information for informed decision-making.
Report Writing
Writing Capacity Statement under the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 ensures legal compliance and clarity in documenting assessment outcomes.
Expert Services
I offer expert services in capacity assessment, ensuring thorough evaluations and detailed reports for legal and healthcare purposes.
CORU Standards
In accordance with the CORU Standards of Proficiency for Social Workers, social workers must “understand the importance of and be able to seek professional development, supervision, feedback and peer review opportunities in order to continuously improve practice” (CORU, Social Workers Registration Board, page 10).
Reflective Practice
Using reflective practice and the Kolb Supervision Cycle, we offer professional supervision to social workers, providing advice and support.
Professional Development
Through supervision we provide an opportunity to identify learning needs and CPD opportunities in order to improve practice and support professional development.
Wellbeing
A safe space is created in which to focus on the emotional impact of your work, supporting your overall wellbeing
Consultation on Acquired Brain Injury and Neurological Disorders
With extensive experience in the area of Acquired Brain Injury, we can provide advice and support for individuals, families and professionals in order to maximise the quality of life for adults with Acquired Brain Injury
Bespoke Training
We deliver bespoke training to suit you and/or your team’s learning needs. Training can include information on brain injury symptoms and impairments, how to identify needs, and how to support individuals and staff in managing these impairments.