Optional Pre-conference New Products Workshops on 1 February will feature new equipment, emerging products in development and bespoke equipment, providing delegates with the opportunity to:

  • See and try out the latest new equipment
  • Raise awareness of new products available and suppliers
  • Discuss how new equipment can be used to improve safer handling
  • Discuss product developments including bespoke items with experienced facilitators & suppliers

Please note – products included in the Pre-Conference New Products Workshops will not be included in the main conference workshops.

The number of places offered in the Pre-conference New Products Workshops is limited so early booking is recommended.

Only delegates attending the main two day conference may book places in these workshops.

Time Programme
11.30 - 12.00 Registration and refreshments
12.00 - 13.30 Workshop
13.30 - 14.00 Refreshment break and transfer time
14.00 - 15.30 Workshop
15.30 - 16.00 Refreshment break and transfer time
16.00 - 17.30 Workshop

The refreshment breaks provide the opportunity to see and discuss additional new products, products in development and bespoke equipment with suppliers and workshop facilitators.

New Products Workshops Display Area will include:

  • Advice & information
  • Additional new products
  • Products in development
  • Bespoke equipment

Pre-conference New Products Workshop A:

Beds, Chairs, Seating & Pressure Relieving Products for use in the home, social care and hospital environment for children and adults including bariatric clients

Lead facilitator: Anita Rush, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Berkshire Community Equipment Services

Pre-conference New Products Workshop B:

Clothing, Small Handling Aids, Bathing & Toileting/Personal care for use in the home, social care and hospital environment for children and adults including bariatric clients

Lead facilitator: Carole Johnson, Freelance Back Care Advisor

Pre-conference New Products Workshop C:

Hoists & Slings and Evacuation Equipment to aid mobility for use in the home, social care and hospital environment for children and adults including bariatric clients

Lead facilitator: Carol Griffiths, Senior Back Care Advisor and Health and Safety Training & Development Manager, Berkshire Shared Service

Please note that although the workshops offer delegates the opportunity to participate practically, they are not intended as training sessions.