Category: Events
A huge thank you to all the Occupational Therapists who visited the OT Show, it was great to see everyone. The show proved to be very busy with lots of interest shown on our Moving and Handling products and Single Handed Care. We will now be following up on all enquiries so we will be in touch soon. It’s already been a busy and exciting year at Prism Medical. We have strengthened our regional OT support centres with new dedicated training facilities and extra qualified assessors and sales support staff.
If you wish to enquire about any of the products which we showcased at OT Show or you would like a free assessment or product demonstration, please contact us via email info@dev.prismmedical.co.uk or call us on 01924 840 100.
An increasing number of Authorities are implementing Single Handed Care packages in order to improve efficiencies and deliver much needed cost savings. Prism Medical UK, Able2 Occupational Therapy Services and HME Limited have teamed up to provide a series of free conferences designed to educate delegates on the key considerations that cannot be overlooked when implementing Single Handed Care.
Venues & Dates (Click to book)
Three Counties Centre, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13 6NW
Wolverhampton Racecourse, Dunstall Park, Wolverhampton, WV6 0PE
Village Urban Resort Hotel, 29 Pendwyallt Road, Coryton, Cardiff, CF14 7EF
Sandy Park Conference Centre, Sandy Park Way, Exeter, Devon, EX2 7NN
Xscape Yorkshire (Snozone), Colorado Way, Glasshoughton, Castleford, WF10 4TA
Holiday Inn, Scotch Corner, Near Darlington, Darlington DL10 6NR
Holiday Inn Chester – South, Wrexham Road, Chester, Cheshire CH4 9DL
Preston Marriot Hotel, Garstang Road, Preston, PR3 5JB
Holiday Inn Hemel Hempstead M1 J8, Breakspear Way, Hemel Hempstead HP2 4UA
Macdonald Frimley Hall Hotel & Spa, Lime Avenue, Off Portsmouth Road, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 2BG
The Schedule
09:30 – 10:00 Registration and coffee
10:00 – 10:15 Introduction and welcome
10:15 – 10:55 Enabling Single Handed Care
The Questions. The Realities. The Solutions. Enabling Single Handed Care can facilitate a significant cost saving to organisations and provides increased empowerment, independence, flexibility and greater dignity for clients. We explain how.
After this seminar, the delegates will split into smaller groups and attend two separate workshops that discuss the most important considerations involved in implementing a Single Handed Care programme.
10:55 – 11:15 Tea & coffee break
11:15 – 12:15 Workshop 1 or 2 (Details below)
12:15 – 13:00 Able2 Seminar (Details below)
13:00 – 13:45 Lunch
13:45 – 14:45 Workshop 1 or 2 (Details below)
14:45 – 15:00 Summary, questions & feedback forms
Interactive Workshops
1 – Practical demonstration of Single Handed Care concepts
Complementing the introduction to Enabling Single Handed Care, these interactive demonstrations allow delegates to get ‘closer to the action’ and view some of the techniques involved in reducing double handed care packages.
Brought to you by Prism Medical UK
2 – Training considerations for a Single Handed Care programme
An interactive workshop that looks to explore how high quality training enables effective Single Handed Care provision.
Through a range of activities we will explore the reasons for Single Handed Care, why, how and barriers to Single Handed Care along with practical work around enablement and using good effective moving principles within the care we deliver.
Brought to you by HME
Able2 Seminar
Management & targeting personnel for Single Handed Care programmes
Able 2’s experience of Single Handed Care projects has confirmed that our effective management and targeting of experienced personnel, has resulted in significant reductions in the cost of individual care packages for Local Authorities.
We will consider the factors that need to be included in the implementation of a successful Single Handed Care project, such as; critical success factors, project specification, key performance indicators and monitoring/outcome measures.
Brought to you by Able2 Occupational Therapy Services
Prism Medical UK will once again be attending The Care Show at Birmingham NEC.
The Care Show is the largest event for organisations responsible for the care of older people, taking place on Tuesday 4th and Wednesday 5th November.
Be sure to visit Prism on Stand D13, Hall 3A where a host of new products will be demonstrated including the cost effective E-Series and S-Series Steel Mobile Hoists, Prism GK Assisted Baths and our new range of General Purpose Clip and General Purpose Clip and Loop Slings.
We look forward to meeting you.
Naidex National once again proved to be a real successful addition to the Prism event calendar for 2014, as crowds flocked to stand B30 to witness educational presentations hosted by the Prism Team and guest speaker Jo-Anne Webb (Senior Lecturer, Directorate of Occupational Therapy, University of Salford).
Lesley Louden (Business Development Manager) and Chris Hackett (Training Manager) kicked off proceedings with ‘Enabling Single Handed Care’, allowing attendees to get ‘hands on’ with Prism equipment specifically designed to be utilised by a single carer.
A brief break followed before Jo-Anne Webb took to the limelight to present her research findings on sling fabrics and their effects on interface pressure and comfort in sitting with wheelchair users.
Meanwhile, elsewhere on the stand, attendees were among the first to witness exclusive new product launches, including the Prism General Purpose Clip Sling, the Prism General Purpose Clip & Loop Sling and the new range of Freeway Steel Mobile Hoists.
Other products on show included the Prism Aluminium Mobile Hoist Range, Prism GK Assisted Baths and a fully functioning Prism Curved Stairlift leading to an elevated meeting area, which proved to be a real hit with clients who were looking to get to grips with the Prism range of products in a more secluded area of the stand.
For more information on the products that were showcased at Naidex National 2014, please contact us.
Event Gallery
Free Event at Novotel Newcastle Airport Hotel
Thursday, 22nd May 2014 – 9.30am – 3.30pm
Increased pressure on finances in the care industry has resulted in organisations looking at reducing costs, yet providing the same and improved quality of service. As part of a series of events being held throughout the UK this year, we showcase ways in which organisations provide creative solutions to these overwhelming challenges.
Click here to book a place or call Jan Hall on 0800 078 7051.
The Schedule
09:30 – 10:00 Registration and Coffee
10:00 – 10:30 Introduction and the DFG Crisis
Exploring the true cost of the unmet need for adaptations and what action can be taken help support the DFG.
10:30 – 11:45 Enabling Single Handed Care
The Questions. The Realities. The Solutions. Single Handed Care can facilitate a significant cost saving to organisations and provides increased empowerment, independence, flexibility and greater dignity for clients. We explain how.
Brought to you by Prism Medical UK.
11:45 – 12:00 Coffee and Refreshments
12:00 – 12:40 Accessible Kitchen Design
This presentation will focus on the key considerations made during a survey for an accessible kitchen, and will give an overview of the range of product options available from AKW.
12:40 – 13:00 The Dementia-Friendly Bathroom
How simple design considerations can significantly improve bathroom safety and quality of life for those suffering with dementia.
Brought to you by AKW.
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch
14:00 – 15:00 Independence and Well-Being in the Bathroom
An overview of how shower toilets can provide independence to those who require it in the bathroom and the benefits over time.
Brought to you by Geberit
15:00 – 15:30 Questions and Close
Stand B30, Naidex 2014, NEC, Birmingham
29th April – 1st May
Here at Prism Medical UK we are keen to bring you something different to your Naidex experience for 2014. Be sure to visit us at Stand B30, where we will be offering thought provoking presentations on a number of hot industry topics.
The Schedule
Enabling Single Handed Care
The Questions. The Realities. The Solutions
Lesley Louden, Business Development Manager, Prism Medical UK
Chris Hackett, Training Manager, Prism Medical UK
| Tuesday 29th April | Wednesday 30th April | Thursday 1st May |
| 10:30 – 11:30 | 10:30 – 11:30 | 10:30 – 11:30 |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | 13:15 – 14:15 | 12:00 – 13:00 |
| 14:30 – 15:30 | 15:45 – 16:45 | 14:00 – 15:00 |
Slings: Should They Stay or should they go?
An investigation of sling fabrics: Interface pressure and comfort in sitting with wheelchair users.
Jo-Anne Webb, Senior Lecturer, Directorate of Occupational Therapy, University of Salford, UK.
| Tuesday 29th April | Wednesday 30th April |
| 13:15 – 14:15 | 12:00 – 13:00 |
| 15:45 – 16:45 | 14:30 – 15:30 |
Call Melissa Eastwood on 0844 980 2293 or email melissa.eastwood@dev.prismmedical.co.uk to book your personal meeting at the show.
Free Event at Hilton Manchester Airport Hotel
Thursday, 3rd April 2014 – 9.30am – 3.30pm
Increased pressure on finances in the care industry has resulted in organisations looking at reducing costs, yet providing the same and improved quality of service. This is the first of a series of events showcasing ways in which organisations can provide creative solutions to these overwhelming challenges.
Click here to book a place or call Jan Hall on 0800 078 7051.
The Schedule
09:30 – 10:00 Registration and Coffee
10:00 – 10:30 Introduction and the DFG Crisis
Exploring the true cost of the unmet need for adaptations and what action can be taken to help support the DFG.
10:30 – 11:45 Enabling Single Handed Care
The Questions. The Realities. The Solutions.
Single Handed Care can facilitate a significant cost saving to organisations and provides increased empowerment, independence, flexibility and greater dignity for clients. We explain how.
Brought to you by Prism Medical UK.
11:45 – 12:00 Coffee and Refreshments
12:00 – 13:00 Achieving Lifetime Cost Savings Through Home Adaptations
Accessible Kitchen Design: This presentation will focus on the key considerations made during a survey for an accessible kitchen, and will give an overview of the range of product options available from AKW.
The ‘Bathroom for Life’ Concept: How the ‘bathroom for life’ concept from AKW can help future proof housing stock.
Brought to you by AKW.
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch
14:00 – 15:00 Independence and Well-Being in the Bathroom
An overview of how shower toilets can provide independence to those who require it in the bathroom and the benefits over time.
Brought to you by Geberit
15:00 – 15:30 Questions and Close
Click here to book a place or call Jan Hall on 0800 078 7051.
Naidex is the home of the UK independent living market. It is the largest UK exhibition and conference of its kind, showcasing a comprehensive range of products and services that enable people to live more independently.
Prism Medical UK will once again be exhibiting at Naidex and this year there will be a twist – as we ourselves will be delivering a series of thought provoking seminars directly from Stand B30.
Furthermore, we will also be demonstrating many products from our range, with key focus on mobile hoists, ceiling track hoists, baths and our brand new straight and curved stairlifts. We will also be offering the opportunity for you to grab some fantastic Naidex exclusive on-stand offers.
Do not miss out. Naidex takes place between 29th April and 1st May at Birmingham NEC.
Once again, Prism Medical UK will be exhibiting at the Care Show, at Bournemouth International Centre on the 26th and 27th March.
The Care Show Bournemouth is designed to provide education, products and services for those owning, or running any organisation responsible for the care of older people.
This includes proprietors, directors and managers of care homes, nursing homes, domiciliary care agencies, sheltered accommodation, learning disability homes, local authorities, specialist care units and private hospitals.
And once again, Prism Medical UK will be promoting some Care Show exclusive offers which we think will be too good to miss!
In addition, we will be delivering thought provoking presentations about key issues affecting the industry right now.
So, what are you waiting for? Click the link below to register and we will hopefully be seeing you on Stand W160.
