Working in conjunction with Abacus Specialist Bathroom Solutions, respected OTs Kate Sheehan and Adam, will be delivering brand new CPD-accredited education regarding assisted bathing at the OT Show. (Innovation Theatre and Stand C10, NEC, 27-28 November).

Essex County Council are proud education sponsors of the OT show and continue to invest in our Occupational Therapists. Our innovative model for adult social care sees more emphasis on prevention and ...

What is pacing? Does it work? How can I use it in real life?

Despite being a vital tool in the management of many conditions which involve pain and/or fatigue, pacing can be hard to apply in real life. 

The Pocket Book of Pacing is full of information and practical tips that the author (Hannah Ensor) wishes she’d been given right from the start of her self management journey – the result is an entertaining, realistic, and relevant guide to pacing.

Too often design and development are overlooked when a product fulfils a specific need. If it does what it’s supposed to do, why bother improving it? But what if you didn’t have to just ‘make do’? what if you could combine design-innovation with enhanced usability? Introducing the latest in pushchair-innovation: the Snappi Cloud.

 

At the OT Show, Shaun Masters, Occupational Therapist and Trusted Assessor, will be presenting unmissable 15-minute CPD-accredited seminars on the Theraposture stand focused on proven solutions for safer independent bed transfers. (J40, NEC, Birmingham, 27 and 28 November 2019).

The TR 3200 battery operated shower trolley (200 kg patient weight limit) from TR Equipment UK is unique with its side mounted column, allowing the trolley stretcher to overlap the bed further for safe and easy patient transfers.

 

The TR3200 height adjustable Shower Trolley is a great solution to prevent back injuries and to minimize static load and offers a safe and ergonomic working environment for the caregiver.

 

The trolley assists and functions already at the bed side allowing a safe patient transfer onto the trolley.  This provides a safe patient handling environment for both the resident and the caregiver.  The TR3200 is electrically height adjustable and available with both fixed and removable rechargeable battery options.

 

The inspiring environment at the Innovation Hub uses a range of tools, services, and products to enhance the dignity, choice and independence of residents, Reval’s Transcare luxury spa baths were chosen to make assisted bathing an experience of wellbeing and relaxation rather than just being part of a personal hygiene routine.

Stripy Lightbulb CIC’s training is an original concept, there is no equivalent worldwide. We are a unique social enterprise that has been created by a person with M.E./C.F.S. for the benefit of the M.E./C.F.S. community.

Conversations with thousands of M.E/C.F.S patients worldwide helped us to identify the need for education in three key sectors: healthcare, business, and education.

Occupational Therapists need to learn about and understand the condition to be able to adequately support patients under their duty of care.

As Invacare return to The OT Show as Educational Partner for another year on the 28th and 29th November 2019, the market-leading manufacturer and supplier is excited to be bringing new introductions to its Safe Patient Handling range on stand D32.

Understanding the importance of design, and the impact that has on wellbeing, the care group were keen to secure the very best in assisted bathing, but without compromise on the overall interior design scheme.

Platinum Stairlifts are proud to be unveiling the Ultimate curved stairlift at the OT Show, NEC Birminghambetween 21st and 22nd November 2018. This will be the first public appearance of the Ultimate and we invite you to witness the future of staircase mobility. Come along and meet us on stand E54 to see our exciting new product and what it has to offer.

 

Cura Seating will be launching their New Patented Cura Contour and Kinder Contour Care Chairs, Taking Specialist Seating to Another Level.

 

Also launching is the New Mediatrix Attollo, Featuring new anti tear high risk memory foam overlay, Patented ASD (Adjustable Seat Depth) brackets, Tilt-in-Space, 28st lift, 18st leg lift, 16” Seat Height.

 

Easy Medical Devices (EZMD) are delighted to be attending The OT Show 2018 on stand B38 & introduce the UK OT community to our unique range of innovative self aid devices which are designed to help solve some of the daily challenges experienced by people with reduced mobility or disability.

Neater Solutions renowned for providing independent eating assistive technology for 30 years, are launching the New Gyenno Bravo Twist tremor reduction spoon at the OT show. This update on the classic design features a unique twisting action so clients can eat Spaghetti or noodles with ease. The patented anti tremor technology with intelligent hand orientation sensor, provides a stable discreet eating solution for any client with a hand tremor. To see the Bravo twist in action please visit stand B62

Care Designs’ (stand F22) will be showcasing three beautiful new colour options for their dignified Pashmina Scarf Style Clothes Protectors at the OT Show; light pink dots, light blue dots and light khaki dots to offer more light shades to customers to match most ladies' clothing outfit colours.

Steeper Group, a leading supplier of assistive technology to the UK, aims to set new standards in the assistive technology industry when it comes to complete environmental control and client services. This November they will be attending The Occupational Therapy Show, an event which welcomes thousands of Occupational Therapists from across the country as the UK’s largest dedicated COD education and trade event.

Etac R82, a leading assistive equipment specialist, is delighted to be offering the chance to win a range of Immedia in-bed turning and repositioning solutions at the OT Show. (Stand C70, OT Show, NEC, 21-22 November).

Mercado Medic, manufacturing powered and manual disability chairs for the future. Focusing on postural management we provide modular ergonomic disability chairs, office chairs and indoor powered wheelchairs to make people with disabilities independent at home, at work, in school and in many other environments were assistance might otherwise be needed.

Award-winning drinking and eating aids by ORNAMIN Eating together is an important social event and one of life’s simple daily pleasures – provided everyone can participate and enjoy their food. The aw ...

As one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of bespoke seating solutions, Repose Furniture is continually investing in the development of new chairs, and will be using this year’s event to unveil new models on stand C01.  Complimenting these new product launches will be current models from the company’s range of healthcare chairs – the Boston, Harlem and Multi C-air.

Gel Ovations Europe will be launching our all new Made For Me service that offers Bespoke Solutions for indivisual pressure requirements.

Trilift Uk Ltd are looking forward to exhibiting at this years Occupational Therapy show. Why not call in and see our exciting new product that will aid thousands of mobility scooter/power chair users!

Etac R82 will be offering an unmissable range of practical CPD-accredited seminars on its stand at the OT Show 2018. (Stand C70, NEC, 21-22 November).

My aim is to develop the skills and confidence of people who need a wheelchair for their mobility, to enable them to lead more independent lives and get out there! Realising there was a need for peer-led wheelchair skills training Freedom Wheelchair Skills was launched. Individuals can book training courses so they can build confidence and independence. Options for training are one-to-one or in groups.