With over 34 years of expertise, Charlie is an internationally renowned occupational therapist, leader, researcher and educator.
Recipient of a Merit Award this year for his unstinting support of occupational therapists working in stroke and rehabilitation teams across the UK, and the application of his research into clinical practice, we're delighted he was nominated by Consultant AHP in Stroke, Thérèse Lebedis.
In nominating him, Thérèse said:
He is a true leader in occupational therapy and rehabilitation combining his academic and research capability to provide both strategic and clinical expertise when delivering occupational therapy and stroke services.
Charlie is a constant in his support of the greater benefit to the occupational therapy profession and the people we serve and he would be hugely deserving of the honour to present the Casson lecture in 2025.
Dr Chung is currently Lothian AHP Stroke Strategic Lead, Consultant Occupational Therapist and long COVID clinical pathway lead with NHS Lothian. He was a national committee member and later Chair of our Specialist Section: Neurological Practice Stroke Forum and is an Honourary Fellow of Queen Margaret University.
He's recently been recruited to the Elizabeth Casson Trust.
In addition to working with stroke survivors towards their occupational goals, Charlie has a passion for delivering training to equip other clinicians with the knowledge and skills to offer cognitive rehabilitation to their service users. He has delivered executive function and cognitive rehabilitation workshops across the UK, Canada and Australia.
On hearing of his selection, Dr Chung said:
I'm actually blown away by this ... I never really expected to be selected. I feel so honoured.
Nominations were considered by our Council and as ever the decision was a very difficult one.
Council were very impressed with the outstanding field of nominations – as only eminent members of the profession are put forward for our Elizabeth Casson Memorial Lecture. We really value the perspectives and expertise of all the nominees, however, only one person can be selected each year.
About the Elizabeth Casson Memorial Lecture
The prestigious lecture will take place online in April 2025, allowing you to watch it from wherever you are. Plus, you'll have the chance to watch the recording afterwards.
All members and occupational therapists can attend for free. We’ll share more details about the event and booking in early 2025.