Abacus Specialist Bathroom Solutions, in association with The OT Service, will be presenting its latest free Abacus Academy CPD Webinar for Occupational Therapists entitled: “ ‘We don’t do bathing’ – Reflections of holistic practice and professional implications.”
LIVE with OT Q&A: Thursday 31st March 2022, 12 noon – 1pm.
To book a free space on the webinar please visit: https://tinyurl.com/mvznhek2
A secure video link will be sent prior to the event. CPD certificates will be available to all attendees.
“We don’t do bathing” – Reflections of holistic practice and professional implications
Presented by Adam Ferry, Occupational Therapist
During product demonstrations, particularly at exhibitions, we often hear the comment “we don’t do bathing”. This session looks to consider the implications of this through an exploration of holistic practice and what that means in practice.
We explore the term ‘holism’ in relation to occupational therapy practice, and how it is applied across sectors and organisations with increased demand and pressure. There will be a reflection on code of ethics and legislation to consider the implications of a “we don’t do…” stance.
Learning outcomes
– Explore the term ‘holistic practice’ and its application.
– Reflect on the challenges to holism and how it can be addressed.
– Discuss implications on individuals and services of “we don’t do…”
Abacus Academy
The online resource enhances everyday practice for Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Moving and Handling Practitioners. It provides a range of up-to-date educational material that supports Continuing Professional Development through bitesize videos, practical and theoretical material, downloads and case studies.
CPD certificates are available to professionals who learn via the Academy and will also be available to attendees after the latest live Abacus webinar.
Recare, the family-run specialist in assistive equipment for children and young adults with disabilities, will be showcasing its leading wheelchairs, seating and clinical services at Kidz to Adultz Middle.
Kidz to Adultz Middle, Thursday 17th March 2022, 9.30am – 4.30pm, Ericsson Exhibition Hall, Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry. CV6 6AQ. Free entry and parking. Stand D11.
Organised by the charity Disabled Living, Kidz Middle is a popular exhibition which showcases the latest products and services to assist people up the age of 25 with restricted mobility. Occupational Therapists, families and disabled children will be able to discover equipment innovations and talk to product specialists on one-to-one basis. There will be a CPD seminar programme for professionals and an array of opportunities to meet with leading experts in rehabilitation, charities, and support services. Recare will be one of the most prominent exhibitors and its friendly team will be on hand to offer clinical advice on all aspects of wheelchairs and specialist seating for children.
Recare is a trusted provider of high-quality brands such as Motion Composites wheelchairs, Benoit Systemes power add-on devices, Permobil powerchairs, PDG Mobility durable manual wheelchair products, and the renowned Supracor Stimulite Honeycomb Cushions.
The stand at Kidz Middle will particularly highlight its speciality in complex powerchairs, backed up by impartial professional advice.
Recently launched additions to the Recare paediatric range will also be on stand D11. These will include the new Leon F Kameleon powerchair from Karma. Recare will also be inviting visitors to experience the PDQ Fuze paediatric tilt-in-space wheelchair which provides a robust and compact wheelbase ideal for children.
In terms of its advanced clinical services, Recare will provide a glimpse of its new Free Complete Specialist Seating and Rehabilitation Solutions Clinic – a first in the UK.
Shaun Masters, Occupational Therapist (OT) and Theraposture Equipment Specialist, will be hosting a series of free ‘Masterclass’ CPD webinars in January and February to provide essential education for healthcare professionals.
These new Masterclasses are the latest initiative from Theraposture in terms of educational support for Occupational Therapists. As a trusted supplier of adjustable beds, chairs and care cots, Theraposture is committed to helping professionals enhance everyday practice and strengthen client occupational performance. Its patented Rotoflex rotating bed won the Excellence in Caring Award at the OT Show and is regarded as the first choice by many professionals for client independence and safety. All attendees to Shaun’s webinars will receive a CPD certificate and a reflective log for their educational portfolios. The Masterclasses available are:
Confidence in paediatric cot bed prescription
Practical and theoretical recommendations to achieve better outcomes for children,
families and carers.
Tuesday 25 January 2022. Live: 12 noon-12:45. Recorded: With live Q&A, 16:00-16:45.
Helping adult clients get legs into bed
Practical and theoretical recommendations for client independence and safer bed transfers.
Thursday 27 January 2022. Live: 12 noon-12:45. Recorded: With live Q&A, 18:00-18:45.
Clinical reasoning for assistive equipment – chairs and beds
Guidance to achieve improved client occupational performance in the home.
Tuesday 1 February 2022. Live: 12 noon-12:45. Recorded: With live Q&A, 16:00-16:45.
In addition to raising OT expertise regarding equipment, Shaun’s webinars will explore the many health and socio-economic factors around the provision of effective adjustable cots and beds. Shaun says: “ I encourage all fellow healthcare professionals to join the Theraposture educational programme and engage with us on innovative methodology to ensure better outcomes for all.”
About the host
Qualified as an OT since 2011, Shaun brings a wealth of clinical knowledge to Theraposture and its clients. Before joining this Wiltshire-based specialist, Shaun was responsible for delivering community-based re-enablement in the public sector. Local Authorities and residents in Hampshire, Berkshire and Dorset all benefitted from his diligent and pro-active approach to occupational improvement. Shaun has expertise in moving and handling in both adult and paediatric sectors so is ideally qualified for a Trusted Assessor role. He now leads the educational programme for Theraposture, supporting healthcare professionals across the UK with online and face-to-face CPD.
To book
For a free place on any or all of the CPD Masterclass webinars, visit:
https://theraposture.co.uk/healthcare-professionals/webinar-booking/
Or contact Shaun Masters on – Tel: 07833 230854. Email: shaun@theraposture.co.uk
Recare, the family-run specialist in healthcare and rehabilitation equipment, has appointed Grant Turner as its in-house Occupational Therapist (OT).
As a respected provider of quality assistive equipment, Recare is renowned for its assessment-led approach and clinical expertise. Since being established by the Holland-Oakes family, it has continually worked closely with healthcare professionals so that the best outcomes are achieved for clients with disabilities. The range of wheelchairs, powerchairs and mobility products Recare provides is one of the largest in the UK – all supported by Trusted Assessors with a proven understanding of medical conditions and associated challenges. This service prowess will now be enhanced by the introduction of Grant and his informed recommendations, backed up by a new stream of consumer advice and CPD education from this amiable and ambitious OT. Grant has a BSc in Occupational Therapy and a Diploma in Health and Social Care.
Before joining Recare, Grant, 26 from Desborough, was a Band 6 Wheelchair, Mobility and Seating OT for Northamptonshire Wheelchair Services. Previously to this, Grant fulfilled a rotational position at NHS Kettering General Hospital, helping patients in a variety of departments from the stroke unit and orthopaedics to elderly and frailty. In addition to being a Practice Educator supporting graduates at the hospital, Grant’s seniority developed in Northamptonshire Millbrook Wheelchair Services, funded through NHS commissioners. His experience of mobility, postural care and pressure management ensured patients had greater comfort and support on discharge. During this time Grant worked closely with Recare’s Tim Cox, Rehabilitation Director, as they shared premises and were able to liaise efficiently regarding patient equipment needs. This ‘symbiotic bond’ provided the foundations for Grant’s new career at Recare.
Grants explains: “My role at KGH led to working for Millbrook Healthcare Wheelchair Services where I honed my wheelchair assessment skills. This was perfect grounding for a role with Recare where I could be less limited on my prescriptions. Throughout my career I have always strived to go above and beyond for my patients so I guess you can say my expertise and talent have been released. My holistic approach to mobility perfectly fits with the Recare ethos. I am delighted to have joined such a caring and proactive team.”
Grant has settled into his role quickly and has already completed extensive product training. He is working alongside Recare Assessors on a daily basis, which has already produced several highlights as Grant concludes: “Being able to spend more time with clients is rewarding for me. I am able to assess, discuss and recommend with less pressures and with more of a holistic approach. One particular client interaction really stands out. To be present when a client was able to stand for the first time after a spinal injury, using one of our sophisticated exoskeleton suits, was a joy to behold. This epitomised why I do what I do.”
Outside of his busy career, Grant is a keen book review blogger, gamer and is passionate about film, particularly superhero movies.
Shaun Masters, Occupational Therapist and Equipment Specialist, will be hosting a series of free-to-attend CPD webinars during January and February 2022.
These ‘Masterclass’ educational sessions provide a convenient opportunity to complete CPD hours early in 2022 and each attendee receives a certificate of attendance and a reflective log. There are three topics to choose from and each one focuses on solutions to topical challenges in the community. Healthcare professionals are encouraged to attend all three with a choice of midday sessions or recorded broadcasts in the early evening. Whichever is preferred, Shaun will be available for a live Q&A so specific client needs can be discussed along with deeper exploration of subject matter. This education aims to strengthen everyday practice for OTs and improve outcomes for clients.
Places on the Masterclass webinars can be booked here: https://tinyurl.com/2p8x7vbf
Confidence in paediatric cot bed prescription
Practical and theoretical recommendations to achieve better outcomes for children, families and carers.
Tuesday 25 January 2022. Live: 12 noon – 12:45
Recorded: With live Q&A, 16:00-16:45
Helping adult clients get legs into bed
Practical and theoretical recommendations for client independence and safer bed transfers.
Thursday 27 January 2022. Live: 12 noon – 12:45
Recorded: With live Q&A, 18:00-18:45
Clinical reasoning for assistive equipment – chairs and beds
Guidance to achieve improved client occupational performance in the home.
Tuesday 1 February 2022. Live: 12 noon – 12:45
Recorded: With live Q&A, 16:00-16:45
In addition to improving occupational performance, Shaun’s webinars will explore the many health and socio-economic factors around the provision of effective adjustable cots and beds. Shaun encourages all professionals to engage with him on topical discussion and methodology to ensure positive outcomes for all.
About the host Qualified as an OT since 2011, Shaun brings a wealth of clinical knowledge to Theraposture and its clients. Before joining this Wiltshire-based specialist, Shaun was responsible for delivering community based re-enablement in the public sector. Local Authorities and residents in Hampshire, Berkshire and Dorset all benefitted from his diligent and pro-active approach to occupational improvement. Shaun has expertise in moving and handling in both adult and paediatric sectors so is ideally qualified for a Trusted Assessor role. He now leads the educational programme for Theraposture, supporting healthcare professionals across the UK with online and face-to-face CPD.