Real world challenges and opportunities in integrating specialist nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and healthcare technology

We are delighted to be joined by Tom McKeever whose work sits at the intersection of clinical practice, research, and real-world innovation in health and care technology.
Tom currently serves as the Lead for Assistive and Enabling Health and Care Technology at Leuchie House – the National Respite Charity based in East Lothian. Leuchie House supports individuals and families living with long-term neurological conditions such as MS, MND, Parkinson’s and stroke through specialist short respite breaks and outreach services. It is the only charity in the UK that combines specialist nursing, physiotherapy and occupational therapy with integrated healthcare technology, proactively improving health, re-enabling independence, and addressing the profound loneliness often experienced by people living with neurological conditions and those who care for them.
In his role at Leuchie, Tom works closely with the senior leadership team, frontline staff, and stakeholders to identify and address technology gaps that directly affect people living with neurological disease. His passion lies in accessible technology that does not simply exist as innovation on paper, but that meaningfully enriches, empowers, and restores autonomy in everyday life.
He has recently completed his PhD focusing on the medical and pathway management of concussed youth athletes in Scotland and brings nearly a decade of experience as a chartered physiotherapist across diverse clinical settings. He is also the owner and Clinical Director of TM Physiotherapy, an Edinburgh-based clinic providing expert, individualised musculoskeletal care. In addition, he has contributed to the education of future clinicians as an Associate Lecturer on the MSc Physiotherapy programme at Edinburgh Napier University and continues to serve as Chief Clinical Advisor to Tiplo Ltd, supporting innovation at the interface of technology and care.
The seminar will draw on the Leuchie House perspective to explore the real-world challenges and opportunities in integrating specialist nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and healthcare technology. In particular, we will hear about the technology gaps that remain in the neuro care landscape — and what it will take to design, implement, and scale solutions that are not only innovative, but equitable, usable, and truly transformative.
Please advise of your attendance by Friday 13th March by contacting Leona McPhail (L.McPhail@hw.ac.uk) or accepting the invitation circulated earlier.