Optional Pre-conference New Products Workshops on the afternoon of Wednesday 2nd February 2011 will feature new equipment, emerging products in development and bespoke equipment.

This will provide delegates with the opportunity to:

  • see and try out the equipment
  • increase your knowledge of new products available
  • discuss how new equipment can be used to develop safer handling solutions
  • discuss developments with experienced facilitators and suppliers
  • consider body biomechanics and good practice when using equipment

The number of places offered in the Pre-conference New Products Workshops is limited, so book early to avoid disappointment.

You must attend the main two day conference to attend these workshops.

Programme

(Delegates are divided into three groups in order to attend each of the three workshops)

Time Programme
11.45 - 12.15 Registration and refreshments - coffee/tea and biscuits
12.15 - 13.55 Workshops A/B/C
13.55 - 14.25 Refreshment break and transfer time
14.25 – 16.05 Workshops A/B/C
16.05 - 16.35 Afternoon tea/coffee and opportunity to see and discuss additional new products, products in development and bespoke equipment in the New Products Workshops Display Area
16.35 - 18.15 Workshops A/B/C

Pre-conference New Products Workshop A

New Products for Personal Care including Bathing/Showering/Toileting/Changing Clothes in the Home, Social Care and Hospital Environment for Children and Adults

Examples of products to be featured include hoists and slings, bathing and shower products, toilets etc.

Lead facilitator - Clive Tracey, Independent Moving and Handling Consultant

Pre-conference New Products Workshop B

New Products for the Supine Person in the Home, Social Care and Hospital Environment for Children and Adults

Examples of products to be featured includes beds, mattresses, trolleys, repositioning aids, client safety systems, lateral transfer and transport systems and accessories etc.

Lead facilitator - Sheenagh Orchard, Training Consultant

Pre-conference New Products Workshop C

New Products for the Seated Person in the Home, Social Care and Hospital Environment for Children and Adults

Examples of products to be featured includes repositioning systems, transfer systems, transfer boards, static and propelled wheelchairs, chairs, standing & walking hoists, standing transfer aids etc.

Lead facilitator - Sara Wright, Freelance Moving & Handling Consultant

This workshop will be divided into a community and acute stream to consider particular handling issues in these two environments. Delegates will have a choice of attending either the acute or community stream.

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