Exeter 24 Hour Postural Care Masterclass

Bringing together expertise across seating, moving and handling, bathing and 24-hour postural care.

The Tierco Clinical Masterclass brings together Seating Matters, A1 Momentum and Posicare by Seating Matters for a practical, clinically focused day designed to support healthcare professionals in delivering more effective care across the full 24 hours.

At the heart of the masterclass is 24-Hour Postural Care, exploring how positioning, movement, seating, bathing and supported lying should work together rather than being considered in isolation.

Throughout the day, our clinical team will explore the principles that underpin good practice, from understanding the basics of good sitting and completing effective seating assessments, to assessing mobile shower commode chairs safely in practice.

We will also consider some of the more complex challenges clinicians encounter, including the management of spasticity, dementia and diverse moving and handling needs, alongside approaches to supported lying and nighttime positioning.

The masterclass will look beyond theory to consider how current guidance can be translated into everyday practice, including implementing optimal handed care while balancing safety, dignity, independence and the needs of caregivers.

"I just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone involved at Seating Matters for putting on such a brilliant day at the Seating Masterclass in Liverpool. The event was extremely well organised and paced throughout the day — I honestly wasn’t expecting anything anywhere near that level! The mix of quizzes, PowerPoint slides and case studies worked really well and kept everything engaging. I also really enjoyed hearing from all the different speakers and learning from their varied expertise. It made for a very informative and enjoyable experience overall."

Nicola Turner, Occupational Therapy Student, Wrexham University

"This was the best training I have ever been to! Kat and Ed were especially brilliant! Kat allowed me to understand anatomy, seating and seating measuring more than I ever had before! Kat was also extremely approachable. Ed's research was amazing, his passion was infectious and I would love to know how I can access updates of his research establishing chairs as medical devices in acute settings further."

Anonymous

"The masterclass today was extremely insightful and full of information to influence practice and build knowledge. Not many training sessions out there at the same level and quality. Probably one of the best training days I've ever had!"

Jenny Streather, Clinical Lead OT for Care Homes/TACP, Boston PCN

"This training day is far superior to any others. It not only improves skills and knowledge but bring the subject to life, giving real-life experience.
It delivers the impact of not providing the correct chairs or tolerating poor posture, importantly encouraging the assessor to consider the full 24 hours, bed, shower, and chair. Thank you!"

Jennifer Seal, Advanced Occupational Therapist Practitioner, Nottinghamshire County Council

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Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel, Southernhay East, Exeter, United Kingdom

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