Exhibitors Preview & Drinks Reception

📍 The Grange, Kenilworth Foyer, Kenilworth & Kenilworth Bar

Monday 29^th June 2026
18:00 – 19:00

NB : Available to all Delegates especially those booked overnight on Monday at The Chesford Grange.

Conference Chair Welcome

📍 Main Stage (Stratford Suite)

09:00 – 09:15

Jon Wilks

Designed for 20 Minutes, Used for 20 Hours

📍 Main Stage (Stratford Suite)

10:00 – 10:30

Most patient transport equipment is designed for short, acute journeys — yet clinicians are increasingly using it for transfers lasting many hours, sometimes across countries. Drawing on real-world international repatriation experience, this session explores how long-distance transport exposes hidden gaps in equipment design, pressure care, patient dignity, and clinician ergonomics. Through frontline stories and practical insight, the talk challenges the concept of the “standard ambulance” and argues for a more adaptable, patient-centred approach to transport equipment. Repatriation is not the exception — it is the stress test shaping the future of equipment services.

Martin Ball

Morpheus High Back – simplicity with innovation, born from real user needs.

📍 Exhibitors Stage (Kenilworth Foyer)

10:50 – 11:00

We observed customers using the Morpheus Recline Cushion System’s main and back cushions on high back chairs, beyond its intended use. This showed people loved the comfort, but needed a better fit for different chair types.

Feedback highlighted a concern that the straps designed for recliner chairs were not ideal for high back chairs—they could potentially damage the chair surface and cause wear to the cushion itself.

This led us to a simple question: why don’t we take a slightly different approach? It may be a small shift in design direction, but it is a meaningful one.

Apollo Healthcare

Workshop Round 1

📍 Workshops Zone (past Kenilworth Bar)

11:30 – 12:15

Shaping Tomorrow’s Equipment Provision: Better Outcomes for People with Mental Health Needs

📍 Workshops Zone (past Kenilworth Bar)

11:30 – 12:15

This practical workshop focuses on risk assessment when providing or reviewing equipment for people with mental health needs. Aimed at clinicians who work with, or lead, teams supporting patients with mental ill health, it uses real‑world case examples to explore confident decision‑making when mental health changes. Participants will consider how to balance safety and positive risk‑taking while maintaining independence, dignity, and better outcomes.

Becky Thomas

Where is the line between Trusted Assessors and OTs?

📍 Workshops Zone (past Kenilworth Bar)

11:30 – 12:15

This workshop will explore the issues surrounding the line between Trusted Assessors and OTs in handling assessments for equipment and adaptations. The workshop will look at issues that can arise and the risks of getting it wrong.  How can standards help and what other measures can be employed to reduce the risks of allowing Trusted Assessors tohandle simple cases.

The speakers will share insights from programmes across the UK including TACT’s direct experience of training and supervising Trusted Assessors in practice.

Helen Day

Clare Barber

Lunch & Exhibition Viewing

📍 The Grange, Kenilworth (inc Foyer & Bar)

12:15 – 13:30

The Future Starts Within:
Burn Bright, Not Burn Out

📍 Main Stage (Stratford Suite)

14:15 – 14:45

In a sector built on caring for others, how often do we consider what is needed to sustain the people delivering that care? This session explores the relationship between workplace culture, wellbeing, and service quality, offering practical ideas for creating environments where individuals and teams can thrive. Delegates will be encouraged to reflect on current challenges, share experiences, and consider small changes that can make a lasting difference for staff and those they support.

Aurndra Marshall-Clarke

Beyond Independence: The Power of Possibility

📍 Main Stage (Stratford Suite)

14.45 – 15.15

Kate explores the difference between independence and possibility, sharing how equipment, support and inclusive thinking can open doors to support opportunities far beyond mobility alone. Through personal stories, humour and powerful insights, she invites the audience to rethink what it truly means to enable people to live full, ambitious and meaningful lives.

Kate Stanforth

The cost-effective way to reduce pressure sores and use staffing smartly

📍 Exhibitors Stage (Kenilworth Foyer)

15:25 – 15:35

Pressure ulcers cost the NHS £22.4 million every day, with treatment averaging £11,703 per case. Each year, over 700,000 people are affected, including 180,000 new diagnoses. Prevention through pressure redistribution, regular repositioning and effective support is essential but resource-intensive, often requiring two or more staff per patient.

This talk explores a more efficient approach. Using the Morphematic and SIBA system with HD Deluxe positioning wedges can reduce risk while optimising staffing. By enabling safer repositioning with fewer carers, these solutions not only improve patient outcomes but also deliver significant cost savings by preventing ulcers before they develop.

Hospital Direct Mike Cowen-Jones

Workshop Round 2

📍 Workshops Zone (past Kenilworth Bar)

16:15 – 17:00

‘Commissioning for Childrens Equipment provision’ – An opportunity for service Commissioners to consider and potentially agree service parameters.

📍 Workshops Zone (past Kenilworth Bar)

16:15 – 17:00

Childrens Equipment provision and where do statutory services stop, is continuing to result in many difficult discussions. With a lack of any solid national guidance on what services should or shouldn’t provide, it’s becoming increasing difficult for clincians to say ‘no we can’t do that’ it’s above our scope. But what is the scope and limits for our services? Commissioners are charged with reducing spend levels and no budget increases despite increasing numbers of individuals requiring assistance. Prescribers are struggling to know what the service scope is and how do we manage demand and where do we say no. This is an opportunity for Commissioners and Service Managers to consider and debate what the parameters and limits should be. This could result in some recommendations for service parameters, which could ultimately support all equipment services.

Rose Dent Noone

Sarah Docksey

Proof to Proposal: Turning Workplace Problems into Funded Plans

📍 Workshops Zone (past Kenilworth Bar)

16:15 – 17:00

This workshop provides practical guidance on developing a successful research proposal to investigate an identified problem within a disability equipment service. Participants will learn how to define and refine a service issue, review relevant evidence, and formulate a clear, focused research question. The workshop explores appropriate research designs and methods, including qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods approaches. Attendees will gain an understanding of data collection techniques, ethical considerations, and strategies for evaluating findings. The session also covers data analysis, interpretation of results, and communicating recommendations, enabling participants to design robust research projects that support service improvement and evidence-based practice.

Jo Webb

Close of NAEP Conference Day One

17:00

Pre-Gala Dinner Drinks Reception

📍 Manor & Terrace Bar

19:00 – 19:30

Dress Code: Garden Party

Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony

📍 The River Room Restaurant / Manor & Terrace Bar / The Stratford Suite

19:30 – 00:00

Dress Code: Garden Party

Theme: A Night at the Races

** This is a ticketed event, please ensure you book a ticket online or contact [email protected] **

Conference Chair Welcome

📍 The Main Stage (Stratford Suite)

09:00 – 09:15

Jon Wilks

Four Nations Updates from England, N.Ireland, Wales & Scotland

📍 Main Stage (Stratford Suite)

10.00 – 10.30

What has been happening locally around the UK, the team each give a first-hand breakdown from their nation with a Q&A at the end.

Andrew Stevenson – England

Dean Cooke – Northern Ireland

Adam Foale – Wales

Thomas Gahagan – Scotland

Introducing Swift^®, MIP’s washable, in-bed repositioning system.

📍 Exhibitors Stage (Kenilworth Foyer)

10:50 – 11:00

Swift® from MIP is a washable, ultra-thin in-bed repositioning system designed to remain under the patient without affecting pressure-redistribution mattresses. Swift® combines the UltraSlide® Bottom Sheet and Swift® Sliders to support safe repositioning, boosting and turning for dependent patients, while maintaining comfort and dignity. Suitable for community, residential, hospice and selected acute care settings, Swift® simplifies care while reducing strain on staff.

MIP UK Chris O’Connor

Workshop Round 3

📍 Workshops Zone (past Kenilworth Bar)

11:15 – 12:00

‘Commissioning for Childrens Equipment provision’ – An opportunity for service Commissioners to consider and potentially agree service parameters.

📍 Workshops Zone (past Kenilworth Bar)

11:15 – 12:00

Childrens Equipment provision and where do statutory services stop, is continuing to result in many difficult discussions. With a lack of any solid national guidance on what services should or shouldn’t provide, it’s becoming increasing difficult for clincians to say ‘no we can’t do that’ it’s above our scope. But what is the scope and limits for our services? Commissioners are charged with reducing spend levels and no budget increases despite increasing numbers of individuals requiring assistance. Prescribers are struggling to know what the service scope is and how do we manage demand and where do we say no. This is an opportunity for Commissioners and Service Managers to consider and debate what the parameters and limits should be. This could result in some recommendations for service parameters, which could ultimately support all equipment services.

Rose Dent Noone

Sarah Docksey

Proof to Proposal: Turning Workplace Problems into Funded Plans

📍 Workshops Zone (past Kenilworth Bar)

11:15 – 12:00

This workshop provides practical guidance on developing a successful research proposal to investigate an identified problem within a disability equipment service. Participants will learn how to define and refine a service issue, review relevant evidence, and formulate a clear, focused research question. The workshop explores appropriate research designs and methods, including qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods approaches. Attendees will gain an understanding of data collection techniques, ethical considerations, and strategies for evaluating findings. The session also covers data analysis, interpretation of results, and communicating recommendations, enabling participants to design robust research projects that support service improvement and evidence-based practice.

Jo Webb

Lunch Break & Exhibition Viewing

📍 The Grange, Kenilworth (inc Foyer & Bar)

12:00 – 13:00

Building better futures powered by lessons learned.

📍 Main Stage (Stratford Suite)

13.30 – 14.15

A group panel session between providers to talk about experiences that they all jointly have been working through over the past year and how they have not just learnt but adapted their services for a stronger equipment services for the future.

David Griffiths, Medequip

Matt Inder, Millbrook Healthcare

Joe Coogan, Provide Community Equipment

Sarah White, Lincolnshire County Council

ROHO Atmosheric Inflation & Intergration with specialist seating

📍 Exhibitors Stage (Kenilworth Foyer)

14:30 – 14:40

This presentation will demonstrate the simple setup of the ROHO product range with the atmospheric inflation . This allows the cushion to be setup for any user in a matter of minutes equalise air pressure, supporting optimal immersion and envelopment for the individual. When integrated with specialist seating systems, ROHO atmospheric inflation complements postural supports by adapting to the user’s shape, movement, and positioning requirements using the Quadtro cushion or single valve option . This allows seemless intergration with third party seating solutions and specialist seating to enable a joint working solution and intergration making it ideal for complex seating needs where clinical performance, adjustability, and ease of use are all critical.

Permobil Matt Hamilton

Workshop Round 4

📍 Workshops Zone (past Kenilworth Bar)

15:15 – 16:00

Shaping Tomorrow’s Equipment Provision: Better Outcomes for People with Mental Health Needs

📍 Workshops Zone (past Kenilworth Bar)

15:15 – 16:00

This practical workshop focuses on risk assessment when providing or reviewing equipment for people with mental health needs. Aimed at clinicians who work with, or lead, teams supporting patients with mental ill health, it uses real‑world case examples to explore confident decision‑making when mental health changes. Participants will consider how to balance safety and positive risk‑taking while maintaining independence, dignity, and better outcomes.

Becky Thomas

Where is the line between Trusted Assessors and OTs?

📍 Workshops Zone (past Kenilworth Bar)

15:15 – 16:00

This workshop will explore the issues surrounding the line between Trusted Assessors and OTs in handling assessments for equipment and adaptations. The workshop will look at issues that can arise and the risks of getting it wrong. How can standards help and what other measures can be employed to reduce the risks of allowing Trusted Assessors tohandle simple cases.
The speakers will share insights from programmes across the UK including TACT’s direct experience of training and supervising Trusted Assessors in practice.

Helen Day

Clare Barber

Close of Day Two & 2026 NAEP Conference

16:00