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Single-handed Care: For or Against? The question of manual handling, and whether it requires one or two handlers is an increasingly debated subject within local authorities (LA’s). Is it used as means to implement austerity measures, subsequently reducing the adult and social care spend? Historically, there has been an erroneous belief regarding the use of two handlers for specific manual handling tasks. An example of this blanket policy approach can be seen in “Policies and Guidelines: All hoisting is to be carried out by two handlers”. A review of the literature (Phillips, Webb, Richardson) 2013; questioned this approach and highlighted cases where single-handed care was successfully introduced across LA’s. During the East Sussex case judicial review (2003), Lord Chief Justice Mumby stated “the assessment must be focussed on the particular circumstances of the individual case” (Mandelstam, 2011). The Care Act (2014), places the clients’ needs and wishes at the centre of the risk assessment process; a client preferring one carer/handler, ultimately enjoying an improved relationship. Webb and Harrison (2015); discovered that training supplemented with video and safe systems, significantly improves the skills and confidence levels in manual handling. Several factors play a role implementation of this approach:

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• Flexible, holistic and client centred approach to the risk assessment process. • Enables prescribers to challenge objections. • Relevant competency based training and a means of providing a suitable ‘Aide Memoire’. • Excellent communication with all stakeholders. • Simple equipment. Potential barriers and debates

Example 2. Care agency: I have a high turnover of staff, often requiring supervised practice for a few months; this cannot be funded with a single-handed care package. LA’s: Do we need to look at a flexible approach to funding care packages? Example 3. OT Manager: My team are not confident prescribing and demonstrating to families. Equipment supplier: We can arrange more demo days? Online training: We can provide training videos to act as an ‘Aide Memoire’ for staff, including accompanying safe system documents to be left with the client’s family and carers. Other factors to consider: Will there be enough workers for double-handed care packages, as payments to care providers are frozen and the implementation of the national living wage? For further information, please attend the lecture delivered by Jo-anne Webb (University of Salford) and Deborah Harrison (A1 Risk Solutions Limited): 0161 327 2195

Example 1. Service User: I feel unsafe with one worker.

‘Is an Online Manual Handling Resource of Value in a Blended Approach?’

Occupational therapist (OT): Why? Service user: I am worried that they will not remember how to use the new equipment. OT: Would staff being supplied with an aid memoire help?

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OTs to lead in development of professional vision The recently published Health Education England commissioning and investment plan 2016/17 highlights a potentially alarming trend within current Healthcare provision. With 15,503 Occupational Therapists currently employed by the NHS (2015) it predicts that by 2020 this will rise to 21,753. However, this represents a 3.4% reduction in currently commissioned educational positions. It is fair to say that Occupational Therapy funding is by no means the only profession to see funding reductions; physiotherapy and podiatry are among a wider group. The obvious thing to note from the report is that it is Allied Health professionals David Oliver, The King’s Fund taking the hit whereas professions such as General Practitioners and paramedics see a sharp increase in investment. In December 2015 The Kings Fund published a blog from visiting fellow David Oliver which states: ‘They (AHP’s) are highly trained and professionally autonomous practitioners, yet too often their vital contribution is marginalised in a public discourse that tends to refer only to ‘doctors and nurses’. This needs to change.’ David Oliver is right, it does need to change. Unfortunately the NEE report suggests that the change is a downward curve rather than the increase in resources and recognition he is suggesting. With a focus on the medical model professionals there is the obvious risk that patient’s complex and holistic needs are not met, increasing readmission and extending in-patient stays, negating the aims behind

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OTs to lead in development of professional vision  Continued from page 1 increased investment of those medical professionals. This year’s Occupational Therapy Show will highlight projects that demonstrate collaboration between health and allied health professionals to maximise efficiency and reduce strain on an already bulging NHS.

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Invacare announced as education partner for The Occupational Therapy show INVACARE, a leading manufacturer of Home Healthcare and Safe Patient Handling solutions is delighted to announce its recent agreement as an Education Partner for The Occupational Therapy Show.

This is further reinforced by David Oliver within the Kings Fund blog: ‘the push from the Royal College of General Practitioners, the British Geriatrics Society and others to focus more on care planning, care co-ordination and self-management, and on anticipatory care for older people living with frailty, relies heavily on the role of AHPs. As does the focus on transforming urgent and emergency care services, on improving patient flow and on maintaining performance on the four-hour A&E waiting times target.’ The College of Occupational Therapists (COT) report ‘Urgent Care – The Value of Occupational Therapy’ clearly outlines the benefits of the role within Healthcare settings. On 28th Jan COT released a statement that now is the time to move occupational therapists closer to the frontline and that we (Occupational Therapists) are primed to meet the more complex and holistic needs of today’s older citizens. What the profession now needs is strong leadership, not just from its college but from its members, to actively participate in promoting the profession, its values and critical role within Health & social care. We all need to take a leading role in developing and implementing the professional vision so that we are well situated to support the needs of an increasingly aging and complex community.

have the opportunity to see and try out Invacare products, including the unique Robin Overhead hoist which offers an unrivalled level of client/carer interaction.

Invacare have been involved in the manufacture of Safe Patient Handling products for over 30 years. The company offers a straightforward range of non-complex, cost effective solutions that have been designed to provide safety, comfort and functionality for both client and carer.

Invacare will be presenting a selection of CPD accredited Invacademy training sessions in Theatre 1, from 2.15pm to 3.00pm each day. Full details of the seminar content will follow in later releases. The Occupational Therapy Show takes place from 23rd & 24th November 2016 at the NEC, Birmingham. Visit our website at www.invacare.co.uk for more details.

Lisa Cook, Product Manager- Safe Patient Handling explains why supporting this event is an important alliance for the company: ‘’Invacare has a long standing commitment to education and training. The Occupational Therapy Show’s approach is closely aligned to Invacare’s in terms of providing industry appropriate, high quality training to a key group of Healthcare Professionals. We are delighted to be able to offer delegates, within our sponsored seminar theatre, a sample of our in-house Invacademy training.’’ At this fully CPD certified event, delegates will

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AKW’s iCare – a stylish electric care shower for everyone AKW, the UK’s leading manufacturer of inclusive bathrooms has launched iCare – the world’s first Bluetooth® enabled smart electric care shower. Additional safety features include thermostatically controlled water temperature, along with sleek rounded corners and an RNIB approved sensory user interface make iCare the unrivalled solution for households with varying living requirements.

I kept hearing about this show so I decided to come and visit myself. Unlike Naidex, this is focused on OTs which means we can concentrate on our own needs. The combination of the seminars and exhibition really works. I’ve been an OT for more than 20 years and it’s easy to think you’ve seen it all until you come to a show like this. You really need to handle products to get an idea of how they can be used and you just don’t get an opportunity to do that in your day to day work. This show has been hugely beneficial. Marney Walker, Occupational Therapist, ESCC

With smart features, iCare is a stylish addition to any bathroom, as well as an ideal choice for accessible or adapted living. This sophisticated yet simple to use, BEAB Care approved shower gives the user or a carer the additional capability to operate it fully via a wireless remote control or smartphone app. With the ability to memorise the last user’s settings, the iCare can also be turned on and the temperature and flow rate adjusted at the desired levels before entering the shower. The shower’s unique sensor user interface has a simple layout, with LED lighting and large, tactile buttons, which feature raised high contrast lettering and symbols that make controls easy to identify. The RNIB accredited iCare also includes audible temperature and flow control indicators for those with visual impairments. With three flow settings, the iCare also has thermostatic temperature control including 10 settings which includes an ‘over-temperature’ control and an auto-shut down feature. With a smooth surface, the iCare is easy to clean, whilst the stylish minimalist design of this sleek and modern shower is also reflected in its accessories. These include a one metre, 150kg load bearing riser rail for additional stability, a 2m length hose to enable carers to easily aid seated users, as well as an additional shower holder for easy wall mounting of the shower head, ideal for seated showers. The iCare is available in either a while or silver colour, with an anti-glare matte finish that’s suitable for those with visual impairments.

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Occupational therapists are a core group for Dolphin Mobility and this year’s Occupational Therapy Show was the perfect event for us to launch the new Handi-Move 2800 ceiling motor and SureHands Body Support System. This latest addition to the Dolphin portfolio of hoisting solutions has been designed to fit discreetly in most domestic and care settings and is capable of offering the fastest lifting speed on the market. The feedback we received from OTs over the two days was very positive and we have been busy booking appointments and demonstrations as a result of meetings that took place at the show.

AKW is the UK market leader in showering, daily living and kitchen solutions for people with mobility needs. Choice, competitive pricing, and first-class customer service make AKW the first choice for clients across the UK and abroad. AKW works closely with Occupational Therapists and Healthcare professionals, to design and manufacture a full range of easy access showering, kitchens and mobility support products. AKW’s clients include the majority of local authorities, housing associations as well as national and regional contractors.

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Go to the loo to get back independence More than 100,000 people in Britain currently are amputees. The majority of limb loss is through diabetes, with new research showing that figure is now at record levels: 135 each week! An innovative aid is helping many regain independence, and dignity- in the toilet. The Clos-o-Mat Palma Vita wash & dry toilet, and Aerolet toilet lift, can be used together, or independently, to help amputees go to the toilet without reliance on a carer for support or cleanliness. Looking like, and capable of being used as, a conventional WC, the Palma Vita has built-in douching and drying. So there is no need to wipe clean afterwards. A raft of accessories, including arm supports, touch-sensitive and infra-red operating switches, further extend the user’s nonreliance on a carer.

Aerolet toilet lifts fix over the toilet and replicate the natural motion of standing up and sitting down. They gently raise and lower the user to position them accurately over the toilet as required whilst enabling their feet to remain in contact with the floor and maintaining the centre of gravity above the feet for balance. After toileting, the lift can be raised by degrees to ease access for cleansing. “Home assessments can sometimes overlook this very personal daily function,” explains Ray Edwards MBE, founder of leading amputation charity Limbcare (www.limbcare. org). “Or there is an assumption that if someone is around, be it a family member or care worker, they will help. Unless you have lost a limb, you don’t fully appreciate how much

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Visitors and exhibitors alike had great experiences at The Occupational Therapy Show…

In December 2015 a Disabled Facilities Grant summit, jointly organized by the College of Occupational Therapists and Foundations, which bought together some of the leaders in the field of adaptations to discuss the good practice and make recommendations on how to further improve the delivery of services to those using statutory services and those people who will be self funders.

I’ve only been able to come to this show because it’s free. I work in social services and they can’t pay for us to go conferences. It’s been helpful in so many ways. The talks consolidate a lot of the learning that we do on the job and it’s been great for networking. My whole team is attending over the two days; it’s the only show we do. Very valuable.” Joanna Neish, Occupational Therapist, Surrey County Council

The report calls for, I’ve never been to an event which specifically targets OTs and I think it’s great. It’s easy to go with the flow when you’re at work, but here you can learn about all the latest innovations while earning CPD. You can only get so much information from product catalogues; I’ve really enjoyed handling the products and learning how we can use them. It’s a great show – I’ve loved every minute of it.”

• The creation of co-located teams of home improvement staff and occupational therapists to ensure better communication and seamless service. • Linking up IT systems within social care and housing so the impact of DFGs on a person’s care needs can be accurately measured

Lisa Snowdon, Occupational Therapist, Doncaster and Worksop NHS Foundation Trust

• An increase in maximum grant to take account of inflation • Using the NHS Number when recording information as recommended by the Better Care Fund to allow for a single reference for clients at all stages of the process • Use of a Trusted Assessor approach for simple cases.

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20% increase in attendance from 2014

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the winner following the show.

Theraposture’s competition winner is presented with iPad air 2 prize Theraposture, a leading choice for Occupational Therapists recommending assistive beds, cots and chairs, has presented Dilys Whitehead, OT, with the winning prize from its Occupational Therapy Show competition. As main sponsors of The Occupational Therapy Show’s new Paediatric Trail, Theraposture offered a free prize draw to win the latest iPad Air 2 at the NEC during November. Healthcare professionals attending the event were invited to complete the Trail by registering on the stands of several innovative exhibitors who had been recognised

Steve Keetley, Theraposture Trusted Assessor (Central Region) presented Dilys with her iPad 2 during December. Based in Mansfield, Dilys has been an OT for over 25 years and is a member of the Children’s Disability Service for Nottinghamshire County Council. On receipt of her prize Dilys said: “I was delighted to receive my new iPad from Theraposture, it’s come as quite a shock. I have set it up over Christmas and will be using it more and more for work as I thoroughly enjoy my role. Seeing the difference my work delivers to disabled children and their parents is so rewarding. I specify high-sided Theraposture cots from time-to-time and have always been impressed with their quality.”

as paediatric product innovators. Theraposture adjustable cots and beds for disabled children were a key highlight on this Trail as stand D30 included the popular ‘future proof’ Mascot Mark 2 cot. Dilys Whitehead, OT for Nottinghamshire County Council, was one of the many therapists who entered the competition and was selected at random as

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• Improved comfort and reduction in pain levels • A significant reduction in expenditure on staff labour and treatment of pressure ulcers

Groundbreaking research in clinical seating reveals astounding 88.3% Reduction in pressure ulcers Clinical Seating Specialists, Seating Matters have partnered with world leading health science researchers at Ulster University to conduct a pioneering two year clinical trial. This research and its results have officially been launched to allow clinicians worldwide to translate and replicate the findings, helping improve outcomes for their patients requiring specialised seating. As you read this, it is likely that you are sitting, perhaps at your work desk, or on your sofa. Now, imagine how you’d feel after sitting in that one position for 8 hours; the equivalent of a long haul flight. It would be no surprise to feel uncomfortable and agitated, not to mention the chance of developing pain. This is the discomfort that many people have to endure every day of their lives as they are seated in equipment which does not meet their individual needs. Educating clinicians worldwide with our research will help stop this being the norm and change the world of healthcare seating. As an able bodied person, it is easy to take sitting comfortably for granted. It is an activity that is often engaged automatically, without thought. However, for our patients, particularly those with postural or pressure care needs, sitting should be accompanied by a thorough seating assessment to identify their individual needs and recommendations made regarding specialised seating to support these. As in many instances when this is not the case, patients are more vulnerable to the development of pressure ulcers, pain, discomfort, reduced quality of life and further postural/physiological complications. It is a staggering statistic that 60% of older people with a pressure ulcer die within one year, yet 95% are completely avoidable (Lyder 2002). 1 in 5 people are affected by pressure ulcers across the acute care, long term care and home care environments (Lyder 2002).

and much of the work of occupational therapists and the multidisciplinary team has been based on anecdotal evidence or clinical experience. With pressures mounting on resources as well as budgets and staffing, intervention and treatment should be based on practice which has been evidenced based and proven clinically effective for our clients in order to optimise patient outcomes. Seating Matters partnered with world leaders in clinical research at Ulster University to conduct a pioneering research trial; the results of which would help health professionals at all levels to improve the quality of life for their patients and change the world of healthcare seating. This comprehensive research trial was led by a team of experienced occupational therapists. It is one of the few in the world that has examined the relationship between the effectiveness of specialised seating in reducing the risk or incidence of pressure ulcers. Previous research has commonly focused solely on mattress or cushion provision for this purpose. The research team also hoped to examine the impact of specialised seating on posture, comfort, functional ability and quality of life for the user and also for the caregiver. The use of inappropriate seating can contribute significantly to patients sliding from the chair or falling to the side. It was hoped that by using appropriate seating the patients would not require such continuous postural correction and so reducing the burden on caregiver and nursing staff.

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It was the goal of the research team at Seating Matters and Ulster University to create a research model which was replicable in clinical practice and in which findings can be achieved within everyday care. We recognise that a fundamental aspect of patient care is translating research into practise and for that reason the trial was conducted in a clinical setting using patients with significant postural and pressure needs as opposed to using able bodied participants in a controlled environment. Therapists across the world can replicate the model of thorough assessment, identification of need, provision of appropriate equipment and monitoring in order to achieve similar results for their patients. This is particularly well evidenced and relative to settings where seating needs are prevalent and often outweigh adequate equipment provision such as nursing homes, care facilities and hospitals. As demonstrated, correct use of seating can go a long way to improve a person’s health as well as saving health services much needed money in the process. As well as the encouraging results for patients, there was also a very significant cost implication with the emergence of the above results. An economic study conducted by Ulster University economists based on UK pressure ulcer data indicated that introducing Seating Matters chairs in NHS hospitals and replicating the results of this study could yield a potential yearly saving of a staggering £319 million (Bailey & McGallion 2013). It is hoped that sharing the results of this trial and the methods used to achieve them with therapists throughout the world, will have a significant impact on patient care. It will also help improve the role of the caregiver who is responsible for monitoring the seated patient. These results are disseminated at conferences and also shared as part of the ‘Why Seating Matters; the principles of seating, postural and pressure care management’ training programme. This training programme may be attended by all members of the multidisciplinary and care team and has been endorsed by the College of Occupational Therapists. In sharing the results of this trial, we have recently have hosted our world exclusive research launch in Northern Ireland. Due to its success, we will be replicating the event globally in a location near you. If you would like to keep up to date or avail from our clinical educational material, please sign up on our website for your free copy of ‘The Clinician’s Seating Handbook’ and support us on our journey.

people are affected by pressure ulcers

An astonishing amount of money is spent worldwide treating pressure ulcers. In the UK alone, the NHS spend over £2 billion each year (Bennett 2004). The majority of the money spent on treating pressure ulcers is accounted for by nursing time as the length of a hospital stay for a patient who gets a pressure ulcer is 6.4 days longer. This creates a huge financial burden and is a poor use of valuable resources that could be better invested in other areas of patient care or valuable staffing resources. Martina Tierney, Clinical Director of Seating Matters, has practised Occupational Therapy for over 30 years and spent most of her career focused on the importance of specialised seating. She struggled to find chairs that suited the needs of her patients. Often Martina found that her patients had pressure ulcers, poor posture and spent long periods of time sitting in unsafe positions. It became clear that this was a worldwide problem, not just an issue in the UK and so the goal to ‘Change the World of Healthcare Seating’ became a mantra and with assistance from her family, they began to design and manufacture a solution to this growing problem. Historically, clinical evidence and guidance to support the use of specialised seating for patients has been sparse

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The results have shown that the correct use of specialised seating for those with postural and pressure care needs can significantly reduce the risk of sitting acquired pressure ulcers, discomfort and pain, whilst also contributing to improved physiological functioning such as respiration and improved socialisation/ communication. One of the most significant results was the 88.3% reduction in the incidence of pressure ulcers for those research participants who benefitted from the use of specialised seating. The seat was chosen to meet their individual needs, in comparison to those who sat in their original seating. Some of the other benefits among those using individualised specialised seating include: • 95% increase in oxygen saturation levels • Increased functional ability • Improved posture and a reduction in the development of postural deformities or sliding/falling from the chair • Improvement in respiration, elimination, digestion and other psychological functions • Improved quality of life and psychological wellbeing • Improved communication and interaction

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Exhibitor Profiles AKW AKW are the market leaders in the design and manufacture of accessible showering, bathroom and kitchen solutions. Working closely with Occupational Therapists, we design and manufacture a full range of functional and stylish products. In 2015, AKW enjoyed being main show sponsors and achieved record breaking footfall with over 900 occupational therapists visiting the stand. OT’s came to view and discuss our dementia friendly bathroom, adapted kitchen and iCare electric shower. Also let’s not forget the queues of people trying to get their hands on a Super OT T-Shirt. Not to give too much away too soon but we hope to achieve even bigger and brighter things this year when we showcase our latest range of showering, bathroom, kitchen and daily living products. We will also deliver daily seminars after an overwhelming positive response to our seminars on dementia-friendly bathroom design. Finally, the AKW team will ensure OT’s stay super with Super OT goodies and giveaways.

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HYDRATE FOR HEALTH

AQUARIUS HYGIENE

Win The Queens Award for Innovation winner ‘The Hydrant’

Aquarius Hygiene are designers and retailers of personal hygiene related products that can help assist you in your everyday life. We believe everyone should have dignity and a good sense of wellbeing.

Enterprise:

The multiple award-winning Hydrant - one of those insanely simple ideas that everyone wishes they had thought of!

This year we are proud to announce that we are expanding our range of products to offer a full range of bidet hygiene products from small hand held units, portable travel bidets and even specialist electronic shower seats. You really have no reason to look at different suppliers; have it all in one shop from one company.

A drinking system to help people who cannot reach, lift or hold drinks without assistance. It simply hangs, hooks or clips close to the user. Delivering independence and dignity whilst preventing dehydration and the huge problems that come with it We have 25 Hydrants to give away to lucky winners

Keep looking at the web site www.aquariushygiene.com for details as they arrive.

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We are also looking at expanding sales outlets for the Aquarius Porta Bidet. Please contact me for details.

a) Cannot reach drinks

adrian@aquariushygiene.com or call on 01422 328950

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CAREFLEX Whether it’s watching television with the family, enjoying the company of friends, or just reading the paper in peace, the right tailor made seating will support independence and promote the social inclusion so essential to a person’s quality of life. Also help reduce the risk of complications such as decreased muscle tone and pressure damage.

APOLLO HEALTHCARE Apollo Healthcare International Limited are the exclusive distributors of the K-CARE product range throughout the United Kingdom, Ireland, Europe, the Middle East. K-Care is a well known and respected manufacturer and supplier of healthcare furniture and equipment, and currently has three manufacturing sites in Australia and is Quality Assured to ISO 9001.

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Now you’ve had a chance to see our chairs, give us a call to arrange in situ demonstration or training or to make specific assessment appointments. CareFlex has over 20 years’ experience in developing specialist seating to meet patients many and varied needs. Our chairs are made to order, following a free expert assessment. They are designed with both patients and care providers in mind and are high quality, robust chairs, built for long lasting care. At the end of the day, it really is all about improving quality of life. And the right chair can do just that. www.careflex.co.uk

Touch the Future on stand F11. Integrex brings Education to life with fabulous immersive products that change the lives of individuals, with interactive learning solutions designed to suit your pupils’ needs and installed to suit the needs of your staff. Inspire young minds to learn and develop. Our product portfolio includes: • NEW! Interactive Height Adjustable & Tilting LCD Systems • Multi-Sensory Rooms and the NEW Fully Immersive experience • Interactive Floor Systems • The all NEW Mini Floor and Wall Interactive floor system. And much more!!! www.integrex.co.uk

Apollo has now added the PROTAC® sensory range to its portfolio of quality healthcare products. The products Apollo Healthcare import and distribute offer an extensive range of rehabilitation furniture and equipment, aged care products, hospital equipment and nursing home products. Apollo now has distribution centres in Newton Abbot, Dublin and Rotterdam, providing a more responsive and effective service. We aim to provide you with the best possible service. If there is anything we can do to improve our performance please contact us immediately. Call now for a free trial or demonstration: 01295-254 454 Visit our web site: www.apollo-healthcare.com or www.protac.co.uk

HEALTHCARE AT HOME Our vision is simple, to deliver inspirational healthcare in the home for millions worldwide. Currently Healthcare at Home cares for patients in the UK, Germany and Switzerland and our mission is to care for two million people worldwide by 2020. Working alongside healthcare providers and pharmaceutical companies we develop innovative solutions that meet patients needs to have both acute and long-term conditions treated at home. With a team of over 1,500, Healthcare at Home care for more than 150,000 patients a year and we are really excited about enabling many more patients to receive treatments in their own home and the planned growth ahead. As an employee of Healthcare at Home you can expect to be part of a fast-growing, exciting and highly successful organisation that rewards strong performance. The company offers competitive base salaries as well as a portfolio of benefits. For more information please email recruitment@hah.co.uk www.hah.co.uk

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KINETIC MEDIA Kinetic Media is a wellestablished organisation that offers both innovative training platforms and video technologies. Our expertise in media allows us to create bespoke training videos for the healthcare industry, working with our Kinetic E-learn platform if required. Additionally we offer information portals, with our most popular being EquipMyHome. EquipMyHome is an independent central access point whereby OT’s can access product information at the click of a button and signpost self-funders to reputable suppliers of equipment. OTs can be found within the specialist directory and have access to thousands of products and hundreds of retailers. The options are endless with EquipMyHome; OT’s can receive online training and are able to review products, therefore directing self-funders to the right equipment for their needs. Don’t miss out OT’s - subscribe for FREE today! www.equipmyhome.co.uk

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Exhibitor Profiles MEDEQUIP Medequip is the market leading provider of community equipment services. We procure, store, deliver, install, service, collect, and recycle equipment including simple and complex aids to daily living, assistive technology, adaptations, and continence supplies. We offer a fully integrated service to our local authority and NHS commissioners, providing a single point of contact to allow services to be ordered simply and quickly. Our sophisticated TCES Connections system provides real time tracking of all orders for prescribers and access to our complete catalogue of products and services. At Medequip we want to help you live safely and independently at home. Medequip is the ‘one stop shop’ for independence equipment assessment and purchase. Whether you just need a helping hand or a more complex equipment option, Medequip can offer you the widest range of choice coupled with our expert advice and experience to ensure individual needs are met.

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Rise and Recline Ltd. manufactures made -to- measure adjustable chairs and beds in the UK. All of our products are tailored to meet the requirements of the end user, from the smallest to Bariatric clients. With over 30 years of experience, we can advise, support and train you to ensure your customer needs are met.

Symmetrikit Postural Care is the UK’s leading manufacturer and supplier of specialist equipment for those with complex needs.

We have always worked closely with our trade partners and Occupational Therapists across the UK to identify new market trends and develop new products that can be recommended with confidence.

The range includes the most adaptable chairs on the market, the UK’s favourite Night time positioning system – Symmetrisleep (now with ACTIVE temperature regulation), a range of walkers, slings and specialist positioning equipment for schools and colleges. All our assessments are free of charge and we offer a number of service contract options.

Finds us at stand F40 and try out our newly designed Versatility and Revive chairs

In addition, we are the only Company in the UK offering FREE COT accredited courses in Postural Care.

Rise and Recline Ltd. offers one of the best tailored manufacturing services, today.

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MYBILITY www.mybility.co.uk Mybility Ltd, a wheelchair company with a difference that offers a bespoke service All Terrain Wheelchairs with a personal touch. Begin the process with a free demo at your home, for as long as it takes. As well as adults, Mybility all-terrain wheelchairs can be adapted to suit the needs of growing children and tailored to meet their individual disability needs. With a lifespan of 10 years, the wheelchair is a stable and reliable option that can be adapted over time. Mybility offers the only all terrain indoor and outdoor stand-up model in the UK and have introduced an addition to the Four X wheelchair family, the Urban, an innovative concept in wheelchair design; compact, with 4 wheel drive and steer, it easily nips around tight spaces and tackles difficult terrain and obstacles.

Thank you for coming to see us at the OT Show. We brought a range of Snoezelen® MultiSensory products for people of all ages and abilities and the OTs loved them. We really enjoyed meeting OTs from a range of backgrounds and discovering how we can work together in many different ways! Our seminars ‘Designing environments for people with dementia using a sensory approach’ – Dr Lesley Collier and ‘Applying an occupational therapy perspective to multi-sensory product design, interior design and exterior garden environments’ – Tania Holmes (OT) were well attended and well received – if you would like any further information on them please email danc@rompa.com If you have any Snoezelen Multi-Sensory, Soft Play, Sensory Integration or calming environment needs call us today on 01246 211 777 or email installations@rompa.com we can help people of all ages and abilities and work to any budget. See you next year!

Theraposture experienced a successful OT Show on many levels with the introduction of its new Super-bariatric and Low Access Rotoflex beds. The original and trusted Rotoflex range from Theraposture is the widest and most diverse. Each rotational bed provides the ultimate assistive solution for getting in and out of bed. As a leading choice for OTs looking to specify assistive beds, cots and chairs, Theraposture has supplied a 230kg user capacity bariatric Rotoflex since 2011. At this year’s show it successfully unveiled an extra heavy-duty version that can comfortably support up to 300kg. As with all Theraposture beds, the Rotoflex is available with a range of mattresses including an air dynamic system. It also fully meets BSEN60601-2-52 regarding safe working heights and entrapment risks. In addition to the pioneering 300kg super-bariatric Rotoflex, Theraposture also introduced its new Low Access Rotoflex which has a floor-to-seat height of only 32cm. This remarkable functionality provides added support to smaller users and can reduce risk for people who are prone to movement when asleep. http://www.theraposture.co.uk/

YOUR WORLD HEALTHCARE SAFESPACES OTTOBOCK Ottobock is a world leading supplier of high quality, innovative and practical solutions that restore human mobility and help people to rediscover personal independence. Ottobock is part of the Ottobock global group of companies established in the UK in 1976. The wide product range includes high quality prosthetic and orthotic components, wheelchairs and neurostimulation products available through the country’s leading clinics and dealers partners. For private patients, Ottobock offers a full range of rehabilitation services at our private clinics across the country. With a highly motivated and skilled team of professionals offering expert advice, product sales, service, support and medical care, Ottobock solutions enhance the physical comfort, confidence and mobility of the individual. www.ottobock.co.uk

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Safespaces create light, pleasant, yet robust and safe environments for living and sleeping for adults and children with additional needs including autism, epilepsy and challenging behaviours. We specialise in the design and manufacture of attractive and calm custom-made safe rooms and sleep systems including hi-lo and travel options. Our dedicated team work with parents, healthcare professionals and designers to support you through every stage of the process.

Your World Healthcare is the UK’s leading specialist healthcare recruitment agency, placing a range of healthcare professionals from Nurses and Doctors, the full range of Allied Health Professionals (AHP) and Health Science Services (HSS) and Non-Medical Non-Clinical roles within healthcare settings. As the UK’s number 1 supplier of Occupational Therapists, our sole aim is to continue to bring our outstanding service to candidates and clients.

Please contact us to arrange demonstrations, presentations or CPD training.

Your World Healthcare has the pick of the Occupational Therapy jobs for our candidates with the best rates of pay and choice. Our specialist Occupational Therapy recruitment consultants have established a reputation for placing high calibre candidates in a diverse range of acute and community vacancies throughout the NHS and private sector specialising in: adaptations, wheel chair services, community, paediatrics, care of the elderly, neurology, stroke rehabilitation and acute medical across the UK, on either a locum or permanent basis.

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