Tony Ward is a Clinical Dietitian and Director of ‘Neuro Rehab Nutrition’ (NRN) specialising in brain and spinal injury clients as well as other neurological conditions. He works closely with his clients, their families, support workers and case managers. These, and others, form a multidisciplinary team to enable the client to reach their rehabilitation goals which helps that person to potentially lead a normal healthy life. He is registered in the UK with the Health Professional Council as well as in the USA with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

Tony has 15 Years’ experience working in the NHS and around the world, where he has managed teams and development departments. He has extensive experience in Neurology and head injuries, which he gained whilst working at the Salford Royal Hospital as well as the King Edward VII hospital and Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute in Bermuda where he developed a nutrition rehabilitation program. His other areas of expertise are diabetes, cardiac, gastroenterology, trauma and renal.

He has experience in working with residential and nursing homes in the UK and has spoken at the Kings Fund , Digital Health Congress about nutrition in care homes and the benefits of digitizing menus. Tony has a keen interest in sport and has gained a BSc in Sport and Exercise Science before going on to complete an Msc in nutrition and a PgD in Dietetics. He is a keen sportsman and has 3 international caps with Bermuda playing the 2015 Rugby World Cup qualifiers. He also enjoys playing golf, tennis, cross-fit, swimming, running and cycling. The list goes on.

Tony is a massive lover of food and loves to cook and develop meals. He also loves to make foods from scratch such as cold smoked salmon, biltong, kimchi and kombucha.

Charlie is a London-based Dietitian within the Neurorehab Nutrition team.

She is registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC), and holds a Master’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Nottingham. She has 5 years experience of working in the NHS across acute and community settings across London, including the Whittington Health NHS Trust, St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Guys and St Thomas’ Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, North Middlesex University Hospital Trust and Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust.

Charlie found her spark for neurorehabilitation while working at Queen Mary’s Hospital Wolfson Neurorehabilitation Centre. She supported patients with wide-ranging conditions including stroke, traumatic brain injury, and spinal injury, as well as other long-term neurological conditions such as Guillain-Barré syndrome, Motor Neurone Disease and Functional Neurological Disorder. She is driven to support people in reaching their rehabilitation and wider health goals, and uses a tailored approach to suit each individual’s needs, learning style, interests and motivations. She is excited about education, and strives to make information accessible and engaging. Her approach is personal and collaborative.Charlie’s background includes working in diabetes, acute stroke, renal, cardiology, gertiatric care, gynaecology, HIV, oncology and gastroenterology and liver disease.

Outside of work, she enjoys anything arty, such as painting and pottery classes. She is also a passionate foodie, always on the lookout for new restaurants and hidden gems to explore. These hobbies keep her energised and inspired, and she believes they contribute to her holistic approach to health and wellness.

Harry Robinson is a clinical dietitian, registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) and a member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA).

Harry has worked extensively in the National Health Service (NHS), gathering experience in a variety of specialisms, including neurology, gastroenterology, community health, and ageing & complex medicine. Throughout his career, he has taken on many roles, including managing a team at Salford Royal Hospital.

Harry is passionate about providing expert nutritional counselling with a person-centred approach. His personable and relaxed manner creates a comfortable and trusting environment for clients. Known for his professionalism and thoroughness, Harry ensures clients receive the highest standard of care. He particularly enjoys working in neurorehabilitation within the community, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team (MDT) and considering all aspects of a client's well-being.

While his practice is evidence-based, Harry tailors his advice to the unique needs of each individual. His dedication and ability to connect personally make him a highly effective and respected dietitian. Harry's holistic approach ensures comprehensive and personalised nutritional support, promoting long-term well-being.

Dr James Marple is an experienced General Medical Practitioner and Primary Care Physician. He studied at the Medical School of the University of Edinburgh and has three degrees.

He has over 30 years of experience working as a doctor in the NHS and overseas and has became a member of the Royal College of General Practitioners in 1996.

Dr Marple is committed to the provision of high quality medical services with a particular emphasis on safety. He has completed a fellowship programme on quality, safety and continuous improvement. In 2016, he was member of the team that received the Health Award for Innovation.

He has served as an adviseron several national programmes over the past ten years. He was a member of the Early Pandemic Evaluation and Enhanced Surveillance of CV-19 (EAVE II) team which received the 2023 RSE Mary Somerville Medal for exceptional teamwork and collaborative endeavour, leading to outstanding achievement in research.

He has an interest in Global Health and has worked on health needs assessments for voluntary organisations in Morocco, Peru, Tibet and Ghana.

His outside interests include the history, archaeology and place-names of the early mediaeval period and has recently been participated as a member of the team investigating the early Anglo-Saxon monastery of Lindisfarne on Holy Island in Northumberland.