POSTURE 26, 14 October | Event in Frampton Cotterell | AllEvents

POSTURE 26

Pearce Brothers Mobility

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Wed, 14 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am

8 hours

Mercure Bristol North the Grange Hotel

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Date & Location

Wed, 14 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am to 05:00 pm (GMT+01:00)

Mercure Bristol North the Grange Hotel

Old Gloucester Road, Frampton Cotterell, United Kingdom

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POSTURE 26
Unlocking Best Practices For Posture and Pressure Care.

About this Event

Join Us for a One-Day Conference on Postural and Pressure Care Management

📍 South West |📅 Date: Wednesday 14th October 2026 | 🕒9:00am – 5pm

Enhance your clinical skills and improve outcomes for patients with complex needs.

What to Expect:

Join leading experts for our comprehensive Postural and Pressure Care Conference, tailored for healthcare professionals committed to advancing their knowledge and hands-on skills in:

  • Anatomy of the skin and pressure ulcers
  • Optimising Posture - Postural and positioning strategies
  • Pressure care techniques
  • Contracture management
  • Moving and Handling complex postures
  • Preventing and healing pressure ulcers
  • Multidisciplinary approach

This multidisciplinary training day combines lectures and interactive workshops, all led by clinicians who specialise in postural and pressure care management. You’ll gain practical insights into assessing and prescribing the right interventions and equipment to elevate your clinical practice.

Who Should Attend:
Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists , Tissue Viability, Nurses, Moving and Handling /Hospital/Rehab/ Community Teams, and all professionals supporting patients with complex postural needs.

Why Attend?✅ Learn from the best in the field
✅ Practical, evidence-based strategies
✅ Improve patient outcomes
✅ Network with like-minded professionals



24hr Postural & Pressure Excellence for Clinicians: Unlocking Best Practices

Join us for an insightful and dynamic event designed exclusively for healthcare professionals committed to advancing patient care and enhancing clinical outcomes. 24hr Postural & Pressure Excellence for Clinicians: Unlocking Best Practices is a comprehensive event that brings together expert practitioners to explore the latest strategies in postural management and pressure care.

Over the course of this engaging event, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of managing postural support and pressure care, including evidence-based practices, innovative technologies, and multidisciplinary approaches. Whether you're involved in direct patient care or supporting clinical decision-making, this event will empower you with the knowledge and tools needed to deliver optimal care across 24-hour settings.

Key Highlights Include:

  • Expert-Led Sessions: Learn from industry leaders who will share their expertise on optimising posture, preventing and managing pressure injuries, and enhancing patient comfort.
  • Best Practice Workshops: Participate in interactive sessions focused on real-world challenges and practical solutions for improving patient outcomes.
  • Hands-On Demonstrations: Get up-close with the latest technologies, devices, and products designed to support pressure injury prevention and postural care.
  • Collaborative Networking: Connect with fellow healthcare professionals, share experiences, and foster collaborations to elevate care standards in your practice.

This event is a must-attend for professionals working in fields such as Occupational Therapy, Case Management, Physiotherapy, Nursing and Rehabilitation. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to unlock best practices that will transform the way you approach postural management and pressure care in your healthcare setting.

Together, we can build a foundation for excellence in 24-hour care.



Agenda


🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Registration & Welcome

Info: Welcome! Please make yourself comfortable, grab your complimentary welcome gifts, arrival pastries and take a seat. The lectures are about to start.



🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Danielle Base, Clinical Director & Specialist Occupational Therapist

Info: With extensive experience across Health and Social Care, Danielle brings exceptional professional insight, evidence-based expertise, and a compassionate, person-centred approach to every client she supports.


Danielle specialises in 24-hour postural and pressure care management and advanced moving and handling practice. Her dedication to research and innovation has earned her significant recognition, including best research abstract at the Tissue Viability Conference 2025 achieved in collaboration with Eva Harris.


Alongside her clinical leadership, Danielle also teaches at the University of the West of England, contributing to the development of future practitioners. A respected figure in her field, she is committed to advancing high-quality, safe, and dignified care through her specialist knowledge and research-informed practice.



🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Eva Harris, Specialist Tissue Viability Nurse

Info: Eva has been working in the field of Tissue Viability for the last 7 years and has progressed to operation team lead for the last 3 ½ years. Eva has completed her MSC in skin integrity and wound management: University of Hertfordshire (2021) and non-medical prescribing (2024) which she feels has enhanced her clinical assessment and long-term management strategies for patients.


Her particular areas of speciality and interest are pressure and posture, and she has been instrumental in shaping and developing a contracture awareness programme working in partnership with therapy leads in the organisation and region.


Eva is also a member of the Regional 24 hrs posture group and has been recently appointed to the conference board of the posture mobility group PMG.


Eva is excited to share her new role as South West Regional Wound care lead, NHS England, improving lower limb provision by facilitating the implementation of the lower limb recommendations.



🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Malene Alexandrowiz - Expert Occupational Therapist in Postural Management

Info: Malene Alexandrowiz is an occupational therapist with a master’s degree in rehabilitation and a diploma in clinical guidance and teaching. She is co-owner of Make Rehab, head of Make Rehab Academy, Vice-Chairman of Danish Care and The Danish Obesity Board, and a member of the education committee for occupational therapy at KP in Copenhagen.


Malene has published several articles and co-authored the seating analysis handbook ABSA. She is an internationally recognized speaker known for linking theory and practice, presenting at major conferences such as the European, Canadian, and Nordic Seating Symposia on topics including seating assessment, pain management, 24-hour positioning, bariatrics, and simulation in teaching.



🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Networking Break with Mid-Morning Cookies

Info: Network amongst our exclusive equipment suppliers, while enjoying some complimentary mid morning cookies.



🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Joanne Mcconnell, Wheelchair Service Team Lead & Occupational Therapist

Info: With 33 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist, Jo is highly skilled in posture management, pressure care, and mobility for both adults and children. She is a specialist in her filed with extensive expertise in all aspects of equipment provision, including complex postural needs and bespoke specialist seating.


Dynamic and passionate about problem-solving, Jo brings a unique skill set developed through roles in the NHS, a national charity, and commercial environments. Her experience also includes delivering educational seminars across the UK and internationally, including in Japan and New Zealand.


Jo continues to practise as an Occupational Therapist, maintaining hands-on clinical expertise alongside her specialist knowledge.



🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Panel Q&A

Info: Have your questions at the ready! Our panel will be together on stage answering your questions.



🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
2 Course Lunch in the Mercure Restaurant

Info: Indulge in a fresh, varied and healthy 2 course lunch served in the Mercure restaurant.



🕑: 01:30 AM - 03:00 PM
Practical Clinical Workshops!

Info: Our Health and Social Care Specialists will be running practical clinical workshops to improve knowledge and skills with working with individual's with 24hr postural management and pressure care needs and will be providing guidance on assessment, techniques and equipment.



🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Networking Break with Afternoon "Sweet Treat"

Info: Didn't see it all the first time? Don't worry, you can freely catch up with our exclusive equipment suppliers while enjoying some complimentary sweet treats.



🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Final Practical Workshop!

Info: Your last hands on workshop to complete an action filled day of upping your knowledge, skill and expertise.



🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Reflection and Feedback

Info: Let's unwind and recap on the day. We would love to hear your feedback!




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General Admission 65 GBP
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General Admission - Group of 5 300 GBP
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