Spex UK Academy Wales: From Fundamentals to Complex Seating

We are delighted to extend a warm invitation to you for our upcoming Spex Academy 2026 – South Wales clinical and product training event.

As part of our mission of ‘Shaping Better Lives’, this event brings together a wealth of expertise from across the posture and seating industry. Leading the day will be Steve Ashton, our new UK Clinical Excellence and Education Manager, alongside Daniel Hughes and Ross Andrews —all of whom bring years of hands-on experience and clinical insight in seating and positioning.

We are also pleased to welcome Amber Birkett from Sensore Health, who will be sharing insights into continuous and automated pressure ulcer prevention, offering a forward-thinking and innovative perspective on pressure care.

The Spex Academy events are designed not just to inform but also to engage. Expect hands-on workshops, practical tips, and direct interaction that will enhance your confidence in handling various seating solutions. This is also a perfect occasion to network with industry peers and broaden your professional landscape.

Core reasons to attend:
Confidence in Managing Posture & Positioning for the Wheelchair User

· Build confidence in managing a range of seating needs, from mild to complex cases. Learn effective strategies for addressing various challenges and achieving optimal seating outcomes.

Enhanced Seating Configuration Skills

· Acquire practical skills in seating configuration, enabling better customisation and optimisation of wheelchair seating solutions based on individual client needs.

Confidence in Understanding Outcomes

· Develop practical confidence in understanding Spex's wheelchair seating products, including how they function, adjust, and the outcomes they can achieve.

Connecting with Skilled Team

· Establish connections with Spex's experienced team servicing clinics across the UK. Understand the value and support they provide to professionals in the healthcare sector.

Networking Opportunities

· Take advantage of networking opportunities with peers and industry professionals attending the event. Exchange insights, experiences, and best practices within the wheelchair seating and healthcare community.

Exclusive Spex Merchandise & Prizes

· Receive complimentary Spex merchandise. Take home branded items that serve as reminders of the event and Spex's commitment to our mission of Shaping Better Lives.

Info: - Increasing awareness of the importance of hands-on postural
assessment.
- Reviewing the importance of pelvic and spinal stability as
fundamentals to function and positioning.

Info: - Overview of simple to complex postural presentations
and how to create solutions using Spex Seating.

Info: Amber Birkett – Clinical Lead from Sensore Health ‘Continuous and
automated pressure ulcer prevention’

Info: - Increasing your understanding of how to fit Spex products using
different combinations from the full range of our products.
- Demonstrating how to capture postural asymmetries
using Spex Seating.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Village Hotel Cardiff, 29 Pendwyallt Road, Cardiff, United Kingdom

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

Get App