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ISSUE 3 • AUGUST 2014

Professional indemnity insurance – are you covered? By Kate Sheehan, Independent OT Are you aware of the new requirements that all OT’s (private, statutory, third sector and voluntary) must now have appropriate professional indemnity insurance arrangements in place as a condition of registration.

By Adam Ferry, Occupational Therapist

On 30th November 2012 Minister of State for Care Services, Norman Lamb (pictured), announced the roll out of personal health budgets. Currently, those eligible for Continuing Healthcare (CHC) have a ‘right to ask’ for a personal health budget, but from October this year they will have a ‘right to receive’ it also.

Norman Lamb, Minister of State

A personal health budget is an amount of money to support a person’s identified health and wellbeing needs, planned and agreed between the person and their local NHS team. The Department of Health (DOH) state that their vision for personal health budgets is to ‘enable people with long term conditions and disabilities to have greater choice, flexibility and control over the health care and support they receive’.

Implications Unlike personal social care budgets which are designed to give the recipient flexibility over who they employ to meet their daily functional needs, the health budget focused on health and wellbeing. The examples provided by DOH from the pilot scheme indicate that those eligible have used their budget to pay for therapeutic services tailored to their needs which would not be available on the NHS. This has potential to allow a recipient of the budget to pay for services such as Occupational Therapy, where goals can be set to have positive impacts on wellbeing and, as a result, minimise

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hospital admission, referral to crisis services and ultimately long term care costs. An Occupational Therapist’s Thoughts In some part, it can be difficult not to be skeptical about the terminology used to promote this innovation. Patient/client centered services, empowerment and choice are surely only as good as the advice, support and advocacy which surrounds it? From a clinical point of view, CHC eligibility is difficult to gain therefore do the criteria of the CHC eligibility ‘gate keepers’ change? However, the examples provided by DOH are compelling and if the theory is applied along with robust processes developed and implemented, the budget should allow recipients to truly get what they need.

Putting Occupational Therapists in the spotlight for the ﬁrst time, in a long time! As an OT, we are in a unique position with all of the professional prerequisites to respond to this need from October 2014. Putting Occupational Therapists in the spotlight for the first time, in a long time!

You will be asked to sign a declaration when renewing your registration in 2015, confirming you have the insurance in place….BUT you need it now. This is a result of new legislation (The Health Care and Associated Professions (Indemnity arrangements) Order 2014) on the application of patient rights in cross-border healthcare. The majority of registrants will already meet these requirements because they will be indemnified either through their employer, or private professional indemnity insurance policies. However, it is important that registrants ensure that they have cover in place that is appropriate for their practice, so make sure you check your insurance with your employee. For more information go to http://www.hcpc-uk.org

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Predictors of long-term outcomes after severe brain injury By Karen Keen, Head of Service, Independent OT Practice Early rehabilitation interventions seem to be essential for how well an individual recovers from a severe brain injury. It might even increase the chances for longterm survival, according to researchers at the University of Gothenburg.

and how fast they can return to work, is substantially improved among those who are admitted to inpatient rehabilitation care early. Being unemployed or on sick leave prior to the injury also seems to be associated with worse functional activities performance and quality of life several years after the injury. Moreover, the Gothenburg studies show that men who suffer a severe traumatic brain injury have a five times higher risk of dying 10 years after the injury; for women, the risk is eight times higher. These findings also confirm similar recent research results.

In a series of studies, Trandur Ulfarsson, doctoral student at the University has explored the long-term effects of traumatic brain injuries caused for example by accidents or violence.

evaluate treatment effects for these patients,’ he says. These studies highlight the concrete factors that could increase long-term survival including admission to rehabilitation support at the right time, special interventions for patients who were unemployed or on sick leave prior to the injury, and assessment of pituitary function in overweight patients. It is important that we, as rehabilitation clinicians, consider these types of research and findings when refining long-term outcome predictions and optimising rehabilitation interventions. For full article see:

The increased risk can be attributed to illnesses and disabilities lingering on for several years after the injury. The participants reported lasting disability and low quality of life, with a complex range of physical, cognitive, behavioral and emotional disturbance.

The studies included 280 Swedish and Icelandic participants who were followed up 1 - 11 years after the injury, show a clear association between how quickly individuals get access to rehabilitation and how well they recover. Outcome was measured once, 2 - 11 years after trauma, and included hormonal testing, the Short Form-36 Health Survey, the Glasgow Outcome Scale – Extended (GOSE), and a self-report questionnaire specifically designed for these studies.

Ulfarsson discussed that the studies provide important information for survivors of brain injury, their families and friends, and the healthcare sector. One conclusion is that a severe traumatic brain injury should be considered a chronic medical condition that requires professional care and support from acute care through to specialist community neurological rehabilitation. ‘Our studies provide valuable information that will help us improve outcome predictions, optimise the rehabilitation process and

The studies found that the functional activity, for example how independent the patients are in their daily activities

Ulfarsson et al 2014 Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology. Predictors of long term outcome after severe traumatic brain injury. University of Gothenburg. For further information, please contact Karen Keen on 01373 837263, or email info@krysalisconsultancy.co.uk

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Visit Seating Matters at the OT Show to see our Bariatric Sorrento. Suitable for users up to 45 stone. The Bariatric Sorrento was designed to help seat bariatric patients by using improved postural support and repositioning, while reducing the risk of injury to the patient and staff alike.

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Going independent? Top tips to consider when making the leap By Caroline Pomeroy, Independent OT Why did you decide to start your OT business/start working as an independent OT?

from my post. I never really intended to only work as an associate but, I find that it works really well for me.

What is the best thing about owning your own business/ being an independent OT?

Have you found a beneﬁt from social media marketing (twitter, facebook, google plus, etc)?

For a long time I’d been curious as to whether working independently as an Occupational Therapist could work for me. I was self employed for some time before I trained as an OT so had already had some experience of the book keeping side of things. I have always naturally sought a challenge and, because Occupational Therapists are renowned for their adaptability, if things didn’t work out I was confident that I could do something else with my skills. My curiosity led me to attend a COTSS-IP look before you leap conference which gave me the push to dip my toe in the water and try it out.

Thus far I have managed to avoid the terrors of social media. It is always in the back of my mind that I may have to embrace it fully at some point but the longer I can deny its strong influence the better. I did send a tweet once but I talk far too much to be able to say what I mean with so few characters available to me!

It’s a bit of a cliché but, having the time and resources to be able to use my skills and imagination to make a real difference to peoples lives rather than just scratching the surface to reduce their difficulties. For the first time I feel like I am doing real Occupational Therapy where I can carry out treatment programmes and see them through to the end, getting people back to work, enabling access to a toilet for the first time in a year, providing the right equipment to help someone walk their dog, facilitating sensory stimulation, increasing confidence, reducing anxiety....... The list is endless and the restrictions due to resources are few. It’s a wonderful feeling. I love my job.

How did you take your ﬁrst steps to starting a business/ in independent OT?

Also, be meticulous with book keeping and time management, if these systems fail you will quickly lose control and flounder.

I contacted a number of private occupational therapy services and went through the process of registering as an associate with them. A few pieces of work began to come in, initially I did these on top of my full time post with a local authority and it was not long before I found myself working weekends and evenings to make sure everything was done. At this point I knew I could drop my full time hours by half, within a year I could no longer sustain both private and local authority work so I bit the bullet and resigned

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What were some lessons that you learned in the initial stages of your business/working for yourself? What I have learnt is the importance of contracts. If you follow all of the advice and make a water tight contract and agree prices (including who will be responsible for payment) prior to carrying out any work it will save a lot of time and hard work in the long run.

What was your original goal and have you been able to achieve that vision, if not how have things changed? I always intended to set up my own business and promote my services locally. As things are, I am a sole trader working as an associate and travelling anywhere across London and the South East. This works well for me, in fact much better than I had imagined and I have no need or want to change the way things have worked out.

What are some tips that you could give to OT practitioners considering starting a business or working for themselves? • Believe in yourself and your skills, you CAN do it. • Keep on top of your CPD...there are lots of resources out there to make sure you keep up to date and ensure your skills are fresh, they do not always have to be costly. • Don’t lose touch with other OTs-networking is essential. • Make a business plan, stay focused and manage your diary and time well. • Make absolutely sure you keep a good work/life balance. Dont live to work, work to live and enjoy both! For more information, please visit www.inclusion.me.uk.

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JONATHAN JONES, Stakeholder Communication Manager, The Health and Care Professions Council Jonathan joined the Health and Care Professions Council in June 2008. As Stakeholder Communications Manager, he is responsible for communicating the HCPC’s standards and processes to a wide range of audiences including registrants, employers, and parliamentarians. He has spoken widely across the UK on topics including the HCPC’s

Jonathan will look to uncover the HCPC’s standards for continuing professional development and audit process. This presentation will explain exactly what would happen if you were selected for audit and what you would need to produce. AVRIL DRUMMOND, Occupational Therapist; Professor of Healthcare Research, Nottingham University; Member of The Royal College of Physicians Intercollegiate Working Party for Stroke; Vice-Chair of The Stroke Association Research Awards Committee Avril Drummond is Professor of Healthcare Research in the University of Nottingham and Director of Research for the School of Health Sciences. She is an Occupational Therapist by background and has a longstanding interest in rehabilitation after stroke. She has published research on stroke units, specific rehabilitation interventions and service evaluations. With extensive knowledge, Avril will look at “stroke

Data Protections Top Five Tips for OTs By Kate Sheehan, Independent OT We all handle personal data in our work roles but are we all aware that we have a number of legal obligations to protect that information under the Data Protection Act 1998. There are 8 Principles of data protection and we should all be aware of these. For more information, visit http://ico.org. uk/for_organisations/data_protection/ the_guide/the_principles

MARTINA TIERNEY, Occupational Therapist/Clinical Director, Seating Mattters Martina has been an Occupational Therapist for over 30 years and in that time has worked extensively in the field of seating, postural management and pressure care. As Clinical Director at Seating Matters, Martina oversees the Clinical Team working on research, education and clinical trials. Through these key areas, she aims to continually improve the knowledge available to therapists regarding seating and pressure care. Having worked predominantly within seating, Martina will share her knowledge on “the effectiveness of specialised seating assessment and provision for clients in long term care”. The presentation will educate therapists as to the importance of specialised seating and highlight the positive effect that improved sitting and postural management can have on the functional, physiological and psychological aspects of a person’s wellbeing.

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Making the difference in Hospitals, Hospices and Care Homes across the UK • Designed with multiple seat and back cushion options for improved posture and care

Tips 1. Remember sharing personal data without consent is not acceptable unless in very limited circumstances e.g. requested to by a court of law to do so.

• Maximising pressure care management by combining manual and electric tilt and recline technology

2. Password protect you computer

• Economic, with options to change and fit the chair to suit a range of users

3. Back your computer up – do your employees do this?? 4. If you keep personal data on your mobile devices are these password protected

• Health grade fabrics with simple removable covers for quick and easy cleaning.

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Jen will discuss “Coaching skills for Occupational Therapists: developing your professional practice, enabling personal change” and is aimed at OTs who would benefit from support and encouragement during these exciting but uncertain times. It aims to provide inspiration and ideas, courage and creativity with a generous helping of realism and humour.

rehabilitation; the appliance of science” which is an essential session for OTs delivering stroke rehabilitation which will provide up to date information on Occupational Therapy research and summarise current thinking in stroke rehabilitation.

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Jen trained as an Occupational Therapist in 1994, and moved into the public sector working across the NHS, social care and the private sector, predominantly in physical rehabilitation. Jen established OTCoach in 2006 and feels passionately that many OT’s would benefit from coaching, but also that coaching lends itself greatly to OT practice.

CPD requirements.

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JEN GASH BSc.Hons O.T. Dip. CMI, KMCC, Coach, OT, Artist, Entrepreneur, OTCoach

Once again, the team behind Occupational Therapy Show have put together a line-up of world-class speakers. Below is just a selection of speakers that will present sessions on a range of topics including, Children and Families, Mental Health, Physical and Shaping the Future.

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Cambian Group

B62 5

RBF Healthcare

C42

Smartbox Assistive Technology

B60 5

G82

1 G84

G62

British Association and College of Occupational Therapists

2 3

G81

3.5

Leversedge Telecome Services Ltd

EXHIBITORS

Bond Solon Training

RESTAURANT

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Brain Injury Rehabilitation Trust

E101 Peta UK Limited

Chiltern Invadex UK Ltd

BaKare Beds

NRS Healthcare

H11

E74

Oakhouse Foods

H34

Throne Accessories by KW Therapy Solutions Ltd

G84

Oarsome Potential

I15a

Toby Churchill Ltd

Coventry University

Obair

C36

Tomcat SNI Ltd

CP Sport

Ola Technology

E83

Total Hygiene/Clos-o-mat

B40

CPR Call Blocker

I2a

OpeMed (Europe) Ltd

D10

Triton Showers

D43

Creative Care Ltd

B1a

OSprey Sling Company

H55

Ultimate Healthcare

G81

Cyclone Technologies

B50

Otolift Stairlifts

B34

University of Northampton

D91

Cura Seating

H96

OTS Ltd (OT Stores)

D72

Van Os Medical Uk Ltd

B60

Daily Care Ltd

H21

DCS Joncare

Oxford Hoists (Joerns Healthcare)

C44

Veronica Downing Associates Wealden Rehab

I4 E14

Deep Tissue Massager

G24

Patterson Medical Ltd

I18

York St John University

DM Orthotics Ltd

H30

PDS Hygiene

E81

Your World Healthcare

E71

Drive Medical Ltd

B66

Pearson Assessment

Dycem Limited

C24

Peta UK Limited

Easylink UK

PivoTell

EFG - European Furniture Group

Poshchair Medical Ltd

H3 E101 I7 E12

Enable Aid Ltd

G86

Possum Ltd

E50

Ergolet

H22

Prism Medical UK

C12

Etac

G32

Protel Health

E61

Felgains

PSL Recruitment

B42

Find an OT

I17

Pulse Allied Health

Fish Insurance

QEF ad Meru

G92

Qimova UK Ltd

H83

Gel Ovations Europe

Genie Care Ltd

G44

Qunote

Go Access

I10b

Quantum®

B20

R82 UK Ltd

Grapevine Assistive Technology

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OTs thoughts on The Occupational Therapy Show JENNIE ALEXANDER

FIONA PRIOR

SALLY DICKINSON

Occupational Therapist

Specialist Neuro Occupational Therapist

Trauma and Orthopaedics, planned surgery for mainly lower limbs, spinal correction surgeries

Independent practice and sub-contractor for NHS Fiona graduated from Brunel University in 2008 and has worked across a variety of fields during her career so far. This includes various acute general medical hospitals, a private medium secure forensic mental health hospital, nursing and residential EMI homes and is now starting up her own independent practice, working with people with long term physical conditions of working age.

Jennie graduated from Brunel University in 2007 as an Occupational Therapist and then worked as a Deputy Manager for a charity called CMSS, which encouraged adults with disabilities to participate in and enjoy activities such as college, holidays, social activities and work. Jennie’s main role was to research and arrange holidays both in the UK and abroad for the clients who attended the centre.

What Fiona had to say about the Occupational Therapy Show:

Jennie now works at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital as a band 6 Occupational Therapist. She is also a Therapy Health and Safety Representative.

“I gained a broad and better understanding of relevant current trade innovations and an insight into social enterprise relating to OT practice.

What Jennie had to say about the Occupational Therapy Show:

The speakers at the CPD seminars, inspired and motivated me! This has greatly inﬂuenced my practice and I look forward to attending the show this year.”

“I was delighted to attend a show that was speciﬁcally aimed towards the Occupational Therapy profession! Attending the CPD seminars meant I learnt about topics completely relevant to my day to day work as an OT. The exhibitors were extremely knowledgeable about products and how they could be beneﬁcial to the Occupational Therapy profession and my patients.”

Acute in patient stroke unit Sally graduated from the West London Institute of Higher Education (Brunel University) in 1994 with a Diploma in Occupational Therapy. Working at Basildon Hospital in Essex, Sally gained experience in many areas of acute inpatient and outpatient care including general medicine, neurology, surgery, orthopaedics, rheumatology and elderly medicine. She worked as a Senior 2 O.T in an elderly care rehab unit for 6 months and then a newly opened acute stroke unit where her love for working with stroke patients began. Sally then went on to work in various roles including Deputy Head O.T for the O.T dept at Hemel Hempstead hospital, Senior O.T in A&E and the rapid assessment unit and Professional Lead O.T. In July 2013, Sally took up her current post at Luton and Dunstable hospital working predominantly on the acute stroke unit. What Sally had to say about the Occupational Therapy Show: “An ideal and fun opportunity for networking with other OTs. There were interesting and thought provoking seminars and some brilliant information on HCPC requirements for CPD portfolio. Overall a great experience!”

A refreshingly different approach to Allied Healthcare recruitment

ID Medical is the UK’s leading multi-discipline medical recruiter with an experienced AHP/HSS division servicing every specialty within Allied Healthcare.

Visit us at stand D22 Register with us for the latest job opportunities and find out why we’re the fastest growing AHP/HSS recruiter in the UK

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OpeMed (Europe) Ltd

LR Locums

OpeMed (Europe) Ltd have become the leading experts in ceiling hoist equipment for adults and children in any environment.

LR Locums specialise in the placement of Occupational Therapists across the UK.

As specialists in hoisting, bathing and changing equipment; OpeMed are able to offer valuable consultations to clients with moving and handling problems which need fast and cost effective resolutions. Our team of product specialists have the knowledge and experience to offer practical solutions to problems such as: • Can a hoist be fitted into any type of room? • How do I make sure my client’s slings are the right fit? • Can we use a hoist in multiple rooms of one building? • What are the showering options for my client who doesn’t like baths? • The only room we can install a hoist into has unsupported ceilings, is it still possible? Not only can the team at OpeMed develop

solutions for difficult environments but OpeMed also offers free product quotations, fast delivery and installations too. Is there a problem that’s needs solving for your client? Find our product specialists ready to discuss your options on STAND D10 at The OT Show. Call 01252 758858 or E-mail info@opemed.net for more information.

We work with local authorities, hospitals, private clients, and charities. We have NHS roles in East Anglia to county council positions in Surrey and London. We offer short or long term placements and permanent opportunities. We search for your perfect role, arrange interviews and provide you with support throughout the recruitment process. Our approach is honest and sincere. Why work for us?

• Candidate events fundraising activities

• High rates of pay • Training for continued development • Dedicated consultant

professional

• Qualified professionals on site including: Registered Nurse, Physiotherapist, Lawyer • Weekly payroll

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• We place students, newly qualified staff, experienced staff, managers, directors Please contact our friendly team if you are interested in finding out more 01932 789581 or visit our website at www.lrlocums.com See us on stand E91

• Referral bonus scheme for candidates referring a colleague or job • Free careers advice • Interview preparation from health and social care field • CV service

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DESIGN

SAFETY

SIMPLICITY

Designed to grab your attention The new Safeguard+ Thermostatic Electric Shower from Triton

• A unique grab riser rail with up to 150kg support load

• Soft grey control areas and power-on illumination

• Audible feedback when starting or stopping the shower

• Optional hard wired remote start/stop • Easy to use looped central handle

“The Safeguard+ is a well researched and designed product that will meet the needs of a wide variety of clients and is a must for any person or organisation wanting to future proof their home or properties”

Raz shower chairs BUILT TO LAST

Gordon Heath Occupational Therapist

Call 0845 658 8411 or visit www.wealdenrehab.com/raz to see our extensive range of Raz shower chairs. Customer Services: +44 (0) 844 980 0750 Email: marketing@tritonshowers.co.uk

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Specialist Seating designed with CareFlexibility®

The CareFlex specialist seating range has been developed to provide the best possible posture and pressure management solutions. Each chair has been carefully designed with both the user and carer in mind, and our painstaking trialling and testing mean that our chairs can be prescribed with confidence for a wide spectrum of users in all care environments. CareFlex WaterCell Technology® is at the heart of our specialist seating. Our patented system provides a reliable and continuous low-pressure solution for people at risk of pressure damage.

See us at The OT Show on stand D20 Call: 0800 0186440 | Email: enquiries@careflex.co.uk

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Simplifying hygiene specification Population trends are triggering an increase in the specification and purchase of disabled equipment. As a result, specifiers are having to adapt to developments in the sector- an adaptation simplified with advances at Clos-o-Mat. Britain’s biggest manufacturer of toileting solutions for the less able, the company has extended its range to deliver a flexible offering that efficiently creates a wellfunctioning accessible bathroom, toilet, washroom, or Changing Places facility in domestic and commercial environments. Clos-o-Mat’s Complete Bathroom Collection comprises the latest products to deliver a stylish room that enables the user to undertake personal ablutions with independence and dignity, or for his or her carer to assist with minimal input but optimum hygiene. “Choosing personal hygiene equipment for less able goes beyond the aesthetic, to taking into account issues arising from the disability,” explains Robin Tuffley, Closo-Mat marketing manager.

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“Our team is expert in addressing and resolving those considerations and simultaneously delivering a solution that complies with all Regulations and Codes of Practice.” Height adjustable washbasins, height adjustable baths, height adjustable shower seats, British-made height adjustable and fixed Clos-o-Mat ‘wash and dry’ toilets, height adjustable changing tables, toilet lifters, hoists, and body driers comprise the Collection. The ‘one stop shop’ for products is enhanced by Clos-o-Mat’s 50 years’ experience in the sector, complemented by in-house advice, installation and maintenance.

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Nightingale care beds expands range with Wilcare joint venture Nightingale Bariatric Solutions, specialists in emergency hire of bariatric equipment to the NHS and Private sectors, are expanding their range of care beds following demand for an easily transportable electric proﬁling bed solution for the home. The move see’s Nightingale expanding their care bed range rental and sale range to include both standard and plus size X’Press beds for patients weighing up to 40 stone. These beds are easy to manoeuvre and simplicity itself to assemble and dismantle. Kevin Parry, Managing Director of Nightingale which was established in 1993 and also supplies a growing range of healthcare seating said: “This move sees Nightingale answer growing demand from the community and homecare market for our renowned emergency rental service. This innovative and new entry to the market, adds to our recent seating, toileting and bathroom range additions. It means we are now able to offer hospital staff, patients and their families the opportunity to greatly reduce those frustrating delays; when a patient is well enough to leave hospital but the right equipment is not in place. Our emergency

24hr: 7 day emergency rental service means we can get the right equipment into the home at short notice. It can mean cost savings for the NHS and an earlier discharge for end-users: with emergency access to assistive bed and seating solutions for standard and plussize patients when they need them most.” The new beds recently showcased on the Nightingale stand (E143) at Naidex, NEC Birmingham and there will are live demonstrations of the products planned for the Occupational Therapy Show on the 26th and 27th November at the NEC Birmingham. For model details please visit: www.nightingalebeds.co.uk

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Meet some of our exhibitors HARRISON ASSOCIATES

Harrison Associates: •

Accredited in 2013 for three years for case management and expert witness services by Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF International)

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Winner, CMSUK Case Manager of the Year 2011 and 2012

If you are looking for experts who can assess and quantify a seriously injured client’s situation, report in a clear and timely way, and assist your client towards a better quality of life, Harrison Associates has a team at your disposal. Established in 1986, our head office is in west London, and we work throughout the UK, Ireland and overseas. Our associates are highly skilled and clinically experienced senior health professionals all with occupational therapy or other relevant degrees. We are recognised as experts in rehabilitation and case management and preparing expert witness reports for personal injury litigation and medical negligence claims. We specialise in complex and catastrophic injury or illness including brain injury, spinal cord injury and children. We are widely acknowledged as one of the leading consultancies in our field, with a reputation for excellent service across all areas of our practice. We create and maintain standards throughout the industry. Our strength lies in our ability to recruit and maintain associates who have unusually high qualifications, experience and standards. Each associate holds a relevant degree and has a minimum of 8 years’ post-graduate experience (Expert witnesses), and 6 years’ post-graduate experience (Case managers), Each associate is on a supervision schedule with clinical leads at head office and attends CPD days routinely. They all hold appropriate professional memberships.

RICA BEST BUY ENERGY SAVING LIGHT BULBS - Getting the right lighting is crucial for older people and especially those with sight loss. Rica, the independent consumer research charity, has updated an essential guide to buying energy saving light bulbs which includes Best Buy recommendations from Which?. The guide was funded by sight loss charity Thomas Pocklington Trust. The guide, Choosing energy saving light bulbs for your home provides useful information about bulb types, colour of the light emitted, start-up times and types of fittings. The guide explains lumens which denote the brightness of the bulb and are more important to look for than the old measurement of wattage. The guide recommends the ideal lumens for specific areas of the home; at least 1200 on the stairs for example, but only up to 250 when fitted under kitchen cabinets. The Rica information has useful tips for buying light bulbs including: • work out what you need before you shop and write it down if necessary • go to a specialist electrical shop if you can • don’t shop by brand as it’s not the best indicator of what you need. The guide is available as a PDF, as a print booklet and as an audio-CD or in Braille from Thomas Pocklington Trust on 020 8995 0880 or email research@pocklington-trust.org.uk Rica also tested central heating controls with blind and partially sighted people. Some controls are easier to use and Rica gives tips on energy saving. For more information about the work of Rica, see www.rica.org.uk

MADE 2 AID Made2Aid is the website designed with you in mind! This site is an information portal made to aid you in your working daily task. Made 2 Aid has everything you need from refined product searches that are defined specifically by the equipment needed an it’s suitability towards the way your client may present themselves within their condition. We also provide a forum for you discuss matters with other healthcare professionals within the UK, information on up and coming events such as conferences and exhibitions and information on available training courses. We are also exhibiting at the occupational therapy show 2014 stand I16. Why not visit our site today! www.made2aid.co.uk

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THRONE ACCESSORIES BY KW THERAPY SOLUTIONS LTD

KW Therapy Solutions Ltd are the UK distributors of Throne Accessories. Based in Lancashire they are ideally located to supply all of the UK. Throne toilet rail systems are a welcome alternative to most toilet aids in that they give greatly improved access and safety during toileting. The rail allows for improved safety when lowering on to the toilet and makes it easier to ‘push up’, rather than ‘pull up’. The system fits easily on to the users own toilet so there is no need for a tradesman to make unsightly or permanent alterations to your home. They are independent of the wall and floor reducing the possibility of falls dramatically. There are different designs of rails both for adults and children. Please visit our website at www.kwtherapysolutions.com for more details and pictures and contact us on 01772 459298 if you want a free assessment or demo.

LAYBROOK.COM Laybrooks new Electric Turning / Tilting Adjustable Bed eliminate the need for carers. With one push of a button it will rotate and tilt to stand you up from a laying position. Our new Carers bed can be raised flat for the carers to wash or turn the patient, or it can be used to help the person stand out of the bed like a riser recliner chair. Our newly designed Ultra Grab Ring for domestic adjustable beds is unique to Laybrook. Other new products designed for adjustable beds include Under Bed Lights, Back Lit Remote Controls and Weighted Pillows. Laybrook offer a comprehensive range of electric adjustable chairs that suit all needs or if you need a more specialist chair, we will have the chair that suits you best. We also manufacture ‘made to measure’ chairs which can incorporate foot extensions and heat and massage systems.

Inclusion.Me is a disability consultation and service provider offering high-quality, costeffective Occupational Therapy, access and independence solutions to both the public and private sectors. With over 18 years’ experience specialising in Occupational Therapy and housing our solid client base spreads across London, the SouthEast and the whole of the UK. Our business ethos and principles are built upon a belief in the intrinsic values of Inclusive Design, the social model of disability and a client centred approach at all times. We also believe that “accessible” should not necesitate a compromise in aesthetics or quality of life, which from our experience can unfortunately often be the case in the frequently grey and disabling commercial market place. Our multi award winning team includes senior Occupational Therapy managers and team leaders, Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Assessors and our office administrators and accounting team.

HEALTHCARE MONITORS UK Automatic Health Monitoring In this modern world, efficient monitoring of workforce health is a top priority. Gone are the days of manual measurements. Today’s workforce looks forward to a quick and accurate procedure that fits a busy lifestyle. Healthcare Monitors medical approved monitors automatically measure height, weight, bmi, blood pressure and pulse. The whole process takes about 90 seconds and does not need professional supervision, helping to reduce white coat syndrome. The monitors have video and audio instructions. The modern compact units fit neatly into the workplace without taking up excess space. Tickets are printed showing the results for the user and comparison figures are included so that the individual can consult with a health professional if abnormal readings are detected. Monitors can be purchased outright or rented from a day upwards. Why not book a session today, your workforce deserves it.

Online Shop: www.nrs-uk.co.uk Website: www.nrshealthcare.co.uk

OTOLIFT STAIRLIFTS Otolift are a stairlift manufacturer based in the Netherlands, whilst Otolift are still relatively new in the UK, they have been manufacturing stairlifts in mainland Europe since 1968, and now have many satisfied customers in more than 25 countries worldwide. Otolift manufacture both a single (Otolift One) and twin (Otolift Two) tube rail stairlift. This product range gives them the diversity required to supply lifts for a huge majority of different staircase configurations and individual disabilities. These include every steep and/or tight staircases. Both lifts are designed to be aesthetically pleasing yet remain reliable and practical for use. Our business model in the UK is to supply only through a network of carefully selected high quality dealers. The dealer database will be kept to a minimum to allow high levels of support, but still allow Otolift to be your national stairlift supplier with local service

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NRS Healthcare is a leading provider of Integrated Community Equipment Services, Wheelchair Services, Service and Maintenance and Clinical Services to Local Authorities and the NHS. We connect with over 16,000 prescribers, work with over 50 Local Authority contracts and deliver over 1.4 million products into people’s homes each year. Our new Safe+Well Service provides advice, information and assessment options for self funders, with local and national purchase options. Our product division offers over 2,700 daily living aids for purchase online or by mail order. We develop and manufacture many of our own designed or own label products, producing unique and cost effective products for both ICES and retail. Visit our stand at the OT Show to see a selection of our new products, grab a coffee and a free gift.

Call us now on Freephone 0808 274 0773

Telephone number: 01299 250321

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Simple solutions for everyday independence Established in 1981, Mangar International is a world leader in the design, manufacture and supply of inflatable moving and handling and bathing equipment. We are an award winning company who serve a global healthcare market. Here at Mangar International we have two core objectives: 1. To enable people to retain their independence and dignity 2. To reduce strain and injury risk for carers We achieve these by designing products and rehabilitation equipment for disabled and elderly people to help with everyday tasks such as getting in and out of bed, taking a bath, and lifting a fallen person from the floor. Find us on stand H81 for demonstrations, examples of our bathing equipment, product information and Mangar goodies. Also, drop by for the chance to win a Red Letter Spa Day from Mangar during the OT Show.

KIRTON One of the Kirton Healthcare Group’s leading brands, Kirton is the UK’s original provider of specialist postural support and pressure care comfort seating as well as a wide range of shower, toilet and commode chairs. The products are designed to meet the specific needs of disabled and older people and are suitable for both homecare and healthcare environments. With stylish, contemporary designs and multi-adjustable dynamic options, there is something to suit every preference and requirement. Our highly trained representatives can help you find the correct seating solution for your specific needs with free assessments and product demonstrations available nationwide at your convenience. More information can be found at www.kirton-healthcare.co.uk.

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