NEC BIRMINGHAM
26-27 NOVEMBER 2025

2024 Conference Programme

    • IRCM
    Keynote Theatre
    In this session, Jackie will explore some of the specific issues surrounding case management in brai ...
  1. Showcase Theatre
    Following on from the successful ‘client centred bathing’ CPD offering, this session explores what o ...
  2. Showcase Theatre
    Following on from the successful ‘client centred bathing’ CPD offering, this session explores what o ...
  3. Showcase Theatre
    In this presentation, Beth will explore the dynamic relationship between the central nervous system ...
  4. Showcase Theatre
    A dynamic choreography: Sensory Regulation
    In this presentation, Beth will explore the dynamic relationship between the central nervous system ...
  5. Showcase Theatre
    Accessible and safer bathrooms – get the insight from the world’s biggest innovation project in the small room.
    When an innovation project with the goal off making more space-efficient bathroom turns out to give ...
  6. Showcase Theatre
    Accessible and safer bathrooms – get the insight from the world’s biggest innovation project in the small room.
    When an innovation project with the goal off making more space-efficient bathroom turns out to give ...
    • Housing
    Theatre 2
    Describe a person-centred approach to assessing behaviours of concern within the DFG process.Outline ...
  7. Recare On Stand Session - Stand B54
    The session will introduce what the Regrasp device is, how it works and what it enables. We will loo ...
  8. Recare On Stand Session - Stand B54
    The session will introduce what the Regrasp device is, how it works and what it enables. We will loo ...
    • Work & Vocational Rehab
    Theatre 2
    Are you aware that All OTs are Work OTs in disguise? Occupational Therapists currently ask the work ...
    • Neuro
    Theatre 1
    Amputation profoundly impacts an individual's ability to engage in everyday activities. Occupational ...
    • Neuro
    Theatre 2
    This presentation explores Julie and Helens' Occupational Therapy (OT) experience including their Ne ...
  9. Prism Healthcare Group On-Stand Session - Stand G40
    Our clinics offer an opportunity for one-on-one discussions with our expert team. This is the perfec ...
  10. Prism Healthcare Group On-Stand Session - Stand G40
    Our Moving and Handling Experts from HME Limited will be hosting a series of clinics, providing the ...
  11. Prism Healthcare Group On-Stand Session - Stand G40
    Our Moving and Handling Experts from HME Limited will be hosting a series of clinics, providing the ...
  12. Prism Healthcare Group On-Stand Session - Stand G40
    Our Moving and Handling Experts from HME Limited will be hosting a series of clinics, providing the ...
  13. Innovation Theatre
    Assistive technologies for people with upper limb impairment
    This session informs therapists about how assistive technologies can help people to retain, regain a ...
    • Housing
    Theatre 1
    This session will present the preliminary findings from Bathing Adaptations in the Homes of Older Ad ...
    • Neuro
    Theatre 1
    The talk will present a case study about a teenager with an acquired brain injury (ABI) who has been ...
    • Paediatrics
    Theatre 1
    Exploring the successes and challenges of growing our therapeutic school for autistic children with ...
    • Paediatrics
    Theatre 2
    Occupational Therapist’s play a vital role in supporting pupils’ academic, sensory-motor, social and ...
  14. Keynote Theatre
    The purpose of presentation is to share ideas about a forthcoming textbook to support occupational t ...
    • IRCM
    Theatre 2
    What does a case manager actually do? Join the Chair of the Institute for Registered Case Managers f ...
  15. Theatre 1
    What does a case manager actually do? Join the Chair of the Institute for Registered Case Managers f ...
    • Other
    Theatre 3
    Celebrating Occupational Therapy: Making an exhibition of ourselves
    This session is a great opportunity to join in with the early stages of planning and development of ...
  16. Abacus On Stand Session - Stand D20
    One of the most discussed topics with therapists, this session looks to provide a critical review of ...
  17. Abacus On Stand Session - Stand D20
    One of the most discussed topics with therapists, this session looks to provide a critical review of ...
  18. Showcase Theatre
    Use of paediatric powered mobility can imply a need for specific driving skills. It can also be view ...
  19. Showcase Theatre
    Use of paediatric powered mobility can imply a need for specific driving skills. It can also be view ...
    • Paediatrics
    Theatre 3
    Paediatric Feeding Disorders (PFD) present challenges that extend beyond a single clinical diagnosis ...
  20. Keynote Theatre
    This presentation will offer the audience the opportunity to hear about the Employability and Career ...
  21. Innovation Theatre
    Dementia care – reducing moments of friction
    Practical workshop. 
  22. Innovation Theatre
    Practical workshop. 
  23. Showcase Theatre
    Following groundbreaking research [1] by the University of Salford into the stability of walking fra ...
  24. Showcase Theatre
    Following groundbreaking research [1] by the University of Salford into the stability of walking fra ...
    • MH
    Theatre 3
    Brodie Cummins graduated from the University of Bradford in 2021 with a BSc (Hons) in Occupational T ...
    • Paediatrics
    Theatre 3

    This presentation will describe the efforts of a unique international collaboration working to enhance earlier identification of Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), so that support can be put into place for young children likely to be diagnosed with DCD after preschool age.

  25. Theatre 1
    Early Intervention and Building Relationships in Children’s Occupational Therapy: Reflections
    Reflections from The Essex Children and Young People Social Care Occupational Therapy team in the de ...
  26. Recare On Stand Session - Stand B54
    The session will introduce the Syrebo C12 glove, how it works, indications and use, the various prog ...
  27. Recare On Stand Session - Stand B54
    The session will introduce the Syrebo C12 glove, how it works, indications and use, the various prog ...
  28. Recare On Stand Session - Stand B54
    The session will introduce the Myopro device, how it works using EMG signals and how it helps a pati ...
  29. Recare On Stand Session - Stand B54
    The session will introduce the Myopro device, how it works using EMG signals and how it helps a pati ...
    • Paediatrics
    Theatre 3
    This presentation explores the transformative role of occupational therapy in creating enabling educ ...
    • Housing
    Theatre 3
    This presentation will initially describe an occupational-therapy student-led investigation into the views of six different allied health professional student groups’ views and priorities regarding pre-registration education for sustainable healthcare, which was used to inform the Council Of Deans of Health ‘Education for Sustainable Healthcare within UK Pre-registration Curricula for Allied Health Professions’ guidance document in 2023. Occupational therapy-specific views will then be explored, followed by suggestions of practical actions for translating awareness of planetary health and environmental sustainability into occupational therapy education and practice.
  30. Theatre 3
    Everything you wanted to know about the Motability Scheme (but were afraid to ask)
    Motability is the UK government-supported Scheme that provides independent mobility to disabled peop ...
  31. Theatre 3
    Everything you wanted to know about the Motability Scheme (but were afraid to ask)
    Motability is the UK government-supported Scheme that provides independent mobility to disabled peop ...
    • IRCM
    Theatre 2
    Dr Fletcher-Smith will discuss the importance of evidence-based practice (EBP) and why it matters. U ...
  32. Theatre 1
    Falls in care homes: addressing blanket policies & improving practice
    The Care Inspectorate (2016) reported people are three times more likely to fall in care homes compa ...
  33. Innovation Theatre
    Freedom to Explore: Experience Outdoor Mobility with the Madiba2Go base frame and Sully Active Wheelchair
    A (convergent parallel) mixed-methods study design, was applied with the aim to assess product effic ...
  34. Showcase Theatre
    Stephanie will share her personal journey with her son, Alexei, whose near-fatal experience at 18 mo ...
  35. Showcase Theatre
    Stephanie will share her personal journey with her son, Alexei, whose near-fatal experience at 18 mo ...
    • Other
    Keynote Theatre
    The World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) is the official international organisation fo ...
  36. Showcase Theatre
    Hilight: Redefining the landscape of OT assessments through the innovative power of technology
    The Hilight Tool revolutionizes Occupational Therapy Assessments by offering remote, virtual assessm ...
  37. Showcase Theatre
    Hilight: Redefining the landscape of OT assessments through the innovative power of technology
    The Hilight Tool revolutionizes Occupational Therapy Assessments by offering remote, virtual assessm ...
    • Housing
    Theatre 3
    A presentation exploring recent work the Council has undertaken to understand in more detail the des ...
  38. Baxter - On Stand Session - Stand G35
    Demonstration of the Liko Room to Room hoist transfer system showcasing how to hoist transfer your c ...
  39. Baxter - On Stand Session - Stand G35
    Demonstration of the Liko Room to Room hoist transfer system showcasing how to hoist transfer your c ...
    • Other
    Theatre 1
    We are all more than familiar with the problem of sleep disturbance and fatigue on health, safety an ...
  40. Innovation Theatre
    How to provide an integrated OT service for Neurodivergent Children: The Waves Model
    Witherslack Group provides education and care across England through its independent schools, care h ...
  41. Driving Mobility - On Stand Session - Stand B55
    Operated by Driving Mobility, the Hubs Mobility Advice Service advises on accessible transport solut ...
  42. Driving Mobility - On Stand Session - Stand B55
    Operated by Driving Mobility, the Hubs Mobility Advice Service advises on accessible transport solut ...
  43. Theatre 3
    A session focused on providing insight on the successes and challenges of implementing a Single Hand ...
  44. Stannah - On Stand Session - Stand E31
    Innovation and collaboration the role of the occupational therapist in product design
    Are occupational therapists’ designers?   As Occupational Therapists we observe our clients’ complet ...
  45. Stannah - On Stand Session - Stand E31
    Innovation and collaboration the role of the occupational therapist in product design
    Are occupational therapists’ designers?   As Occupational Therapists we observe our clients’ complet ...
  46. Showcase Theatre
    Insights to recently published evidence of individuals living with Fibromyalgia Syndrome using the Exopulse Mollii Suit
    Fibromyalgia is a symptom complex heavily characterized by chronic pain as well as other symptoms as ...
    • MH
    Keynote Theatre
    Occupational therapists assess and adapt environments.  For those who have lived through traumatisin ...
    • MH
    Keynote Theatre
    Occupational therapists assess and adapt environments.  For those who have lived through traumatisin ...
    • Work & Vocational Rehab
    Theatre 2
    The session will present the occupational therapy approach to developing Job Matching Analyses (JMA) ...
    • Other
    Theatre 1
    A 45-minute session aimed at managers, looking at the ideas of 'just culture' and 'learning culture' ...
    • Other
    Keynote Theatre
    A discussion around some of the challenges we face as a profession in the post covid era and our rol ...
    • Housing
    Theatre 1
    High-cost home adaptations funded by Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs) often face delays, funding ga ...
  47. Prism Healthcare Group On-Stand Session - Stand G40
    This session will cover sling measurement, choosing the appropriate sling, fitting the sling to a cl ...
  48. Prism Healthcare Group On-Stand Session - Stand G40
    This interactive workshop will provide valuable insights into patient transfers between a bed and a ...
  49. Prism Healthcare Group On-Stand Session - Stand G40
    This interactive workshop will provide valuable insights into patient transfers between shower chair ...
  50. Prism Healthcare Group On-Stand Session - Stand G40
    This interactive workshop will provide valuable insights into patient transfers between shower chair ...
  51. The Occupational Therapy Service - On Stand Session - Stand D10
    Established in 2004, the Occupational Therapy Service is the UK’s foremost private occupational ther ...
  52. The Occupational Therapy Service - On Stand Session - Stand D10
    Established in 2004, the Occupational Therapy Service is the UK’s foremost private occupational ther ...
    • Contemporary Practice
    Theatre 1
    Are you looking to promote your clients’ health using your amazing occupational therapy skills? This ...
    • Work & Vocational Rehab
    Theatre 3
    By participating in this session, delegates will leave with a comprehensive understanding of the cur ...
  53. Innovation Theatre
    This session will reflect on the importance of different types of clinical reasoning, from diagnosti ...
  54. Innovation Theatre
    This session will reflect on the importance of different types of clinical reasoning, from diagnosti ...
  55. Innovation Theatre
    In this session, we’ll explore how targeted nutrition supports independence, particularly for those ...
  56. Innovation Theatre
    In this session, we’ll explore how targeted nutrition supports independence, particularly for those ...
    • Work & Vocational Rehab
    Keynote Theatre
    Vocational rehabilitation is an enormous topic and I aim to walk you through what it has encompassed ...
  57. Innovation Theatre
    Occupational Therapy Approaches and the Nature Connection
    This session highlights the health benefits of nature connectedness and how OTs can use the outdoors ...
    • MH
    Theatre 3
    There has always been stigma around substance use and alcoholism, how can we as OT’s work towards a ...
    • Contemporary Practice
    Theatre 3
    How can health and social care services better serve people with disabilities? How can we meaningful ...
  58. Innovation Theatre
    Prevent client deconditioning by increasing mobilisation
    In this session we will look at Identifying the causes of deconditioning, what approaches we need to ...
  59. Innovation Theatre
    Prevent client deconditioning by increasing mobilisation
    In this session we will look at Identifying the causes of deconditioning, what approaches we need to ...
  60. Theatre 3
    Principles of Postural Care
    Understanding the key principles of gravity and its effects on the body is essential for maintaining ...
  61. Innovation Theatre
    Principles of Postural Care
    Understanding the key principles of gravity and its effects on the body is essential for maintaining ...
  62. Showcase Theatre
  63. Abacus On Stand Session - Stand D20
    Whilst there is a distinct difference between funding available in the private and public sectors, b ...
  64. Abacus On Stand Session - Stand D20
    Whilst there is a distinct difference between funding available in the private and public sectors, b ...
    • Housing
    Theatre 2
    This session will aim to explore how humanitarianism and occupational therapy may intersect, particu ...
  65. Showcase Theatre
  66. HKD Solutions On Stand Session - Stand K40
    The presentation will look at common perceptions around safety beds (for both children and adults), ...
  67. HKD Solutions On Stand Session - Stand K40
    Safety Beds – Kiddie Jails or Soothing Sleep-inducing Sanctuaries?
    The presentation will look at common perceptions around safety beds (for both children and adults), ...
  68. HKD Solutions On Stand Session - Stand K40
    Safety Beds – Kiddie Jails or Soothing Sleep-inducing Sanctuaries?
    The presentation will look at common perceptions around safety beds (for both children and adults), ...
  69. HKD Solutions On Stand Session - Stand K40
    Safety Beds – Kiddie Jails or Soothing Sleep-inducing Sanctuaries?
    The presentation will look at common perceptions around safety beds (for both children and adults), ...
  70. Theatre 1
    This engaging session will explore how effective postural care in sitting can enhance quality of lif ...
  71. Theatre 2
    Seating the Plus Size Person: Not Just A Bigger Chair
    In Kirsty O'Connor's session on "Seating the Plus-Sized Patient" at The OT Show 2024, she will cover ...
    • Moving & Handling
    Theatre 1
    Most care providers have a policy stating you must have two staff to mobilise a resident using movin ...
  72. Showcase Theatre
    Sling Into Action: Mastering Patient Care for Specialist Management Needs
    Perfect for community and acute settings, this highly informative sling-based session addresses the ...
  73. Showcase Theatre
    Sling Into Action: Mastering Patient Care for Specialist Management Needs
    Perfect for community and acute settings, this highly informative sling-based session addresses the ...
    • Paediatrics
    Theatre 2
    The session will aim to share information and knowledge on the association between sport and dementi ...
    • Other
    Keynote Theatre
    Steve Ford explores the challenges and opportunities facing occupational therapy and sets out how oc ...
  74. Keynote Theatre
    Strengthening rehabilitation services globally: the work of the WHO
    In 2017 the WHO launched Rehabilitation 2030, a call to action for strengthening rehabilitation in h ...
    • Other
    Keynote Theatre
    Strengthening rehabilitation services globally: the work of the WHO
    In 2017 the WHO launched Rehabilitation 2030, a call to action for strengthening rehabilitation in h ...
    • Neuro
    Theatre 2
    • MH
    Theatre 3
    Rethink Mental Illness has established our Strategic Partnerships and Alliances teams to support the ...
  75. Innovation Theatre
    Join us for an engaging session with Adrian Scaife, an expert in Technology Enabled Care, as he expl ...
  76. Innovation Theatre
    Join us for an engaging session with Adrian Scaife, an expert in Technology Enabled Care, as he expl ...
  77. Theatre 2
    The presentation will discuss the research process to explore therapists concerns and red flags duri ...
  78. Driving Mobility - On Stand Session - Stand B55
    Assessment Managers from the local Driving Mobility centre, operated by RDAC in Solihull, will provi ...
  79. Driving Mobility - On Stand Session - Stand B55
    Assessment Managers from the local Driving Mobility centre, operated by RDAC in Solihull, will provi ...
  80. Abacus On Stand Session - Stand D20
    This session considers whether bathing assessments for clients with complex needs have truly been ab ...
  81. Abacus On Stand Session - Stand D20
    This session considers whether bathing assessments for clients with complex needs have truly been ab ...
  82. Keynote Theatre
    The importance of hope - creativity, innovation and values
    This session will reflect on to what extent hope impacts on occupational outcomes and how we instil ...
  83. Keynote Theatre
    The importance of hope - creativity, innovation and values
    This session will reflect on to what extent hope impacts on occupational outcomes and how we instil ...
  84. Innovation Theatre
    The Person Occupation Environment model’s influencing home modifications
    We all live somewhere and the accessibility of our home impacts whether we do activities that bring ...
  85. Innovation Theatre
    The Person Occupation Environment model’s influencing home modifications
    We all live somewhere and the accessibility of our home impacts whether we do activities that bring ...
  86. Theatre 2
    The Power of OT
    In her session "The Power of OT" at The OT Show 2024, Martina Tierney will explore the transformativ ...
    • Contemporary Practice
    Theatre 2
    Using real life examples and case studies this presentation will explore regulation in adults and ch ...
  87. Driving Mobility - On Stand Session - Stand B55
    This CPD session will outline the role of occupational therapists in driving assessment and outdoor ...
  88. Driving Mobility - On Stand Session - Stand B55
    This CPD session will outline the role of occupational therapists in driving assessment and outdoor ...
  89. Recare On Stand Session - Stand B54
    The session will introduce the Keeogo Exoskeleton, what is it, how it works, and how it can benefit ...
  90. Recare On Stand Session - Stand B54
    The session will introduce the Keeogo Exoskeleton, what is it, how it works, and how it can benefit ...
    • Contemporary Practice
    Theatre 1
    The Inclusive Housing Design Guide, published in September 2024, is authored by Jacquel Runnalls and ...
  91. Keynote Theatre
    In the session, I will discuss how knowledge of the hierarchical visual system can help to understan ...
    • IRCM
    Theatre 3
    • Paediatrics
    Theatre 2
    Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is a common disorder affecting gross and/or fine motor co- ...
  92. Theatre 1
    The WHO describes Climate Change as "the greatest threat to health in the world today... it affects physical and mental health....food systems, and livelihoods... threatens health workforce and infrastructure and reduces the capacity to provide universal health coverage. " With this in mind it should be front of centre of our planning yet many Occupational Therapists do not know how or feel unprepared to implement sustainable changes in their their working practices. We have a unique opportunity to support the people work with in day to day choices which can impact on their health and wellbeing, while also being sustainable. Occupational Therapists are currently changing pathways to improve patient experience and empowerment, researching virtual neuro rehab, exploring green and blue spaces in mental health, supporting equipment reuse and reduction and including sustainability in pre-registration and post registration education; what could you be doing? Come and find out more.
    • Contemporary Practice
    Theatre 3
    NHS Hereford and Worcestershire in conjunction with Lived Experience Partners and an OT specialising ...
  93. Theatre 2

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