Portrait of an Activity Coordinator

Have you ever wondered what a Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Activity Coordinator does? In our ‘Portrait of a…’ video series, we go behind the scenes to explore nursing and allied health professional roles within cancer research. We spoke with Rachel Hatherley to learn more about her role as a Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Activity Coordinator at Brainbow, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Rachel shares how she supports children undergoing cancer treatment to stay active, regain their confidence and independence, and experience a sense of normality during their time in hospital. Filmed in June 2026.