Keynote Stage Sponsored by Access UK
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Keynote Stage Sponsored by Access UKRomy-Jo is an innovative leader in person-centered support, serving as the Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Humans Cornwall, a program within the charitable company, disAbility Cornwall & Isles of Scilly. Prompted by pandemic challenges, she collaborated with NHS and Social Care to create seamless pathways for hospital discharge. Her vision attracted Public Health investment, evolving into a trailblazer in personalisation, shaping new systems and securing significant NHS contracts. Beyond core services, Humans Cornwall fosters a social movement, empowering people and investing in community care providers. Romy-Jo's transformative leadership has earned local and national recognition, driven by her dedication to improving lives and maximising social return on investment, now on the national NHS England Clinical Entrepreneur Programme for 2024.Access UK
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Keynote Stage Sponsored by Access UKAlison is Professor in Occupational Therapy in the School of Science, Technology, and Health at York St John University. She qualified as an occupational therapist in 1986 and has worked as an occupational therapy clinician, researcher, professional lead, service improvement lead, and educator. She has taught and undertaken research at universities in England, Canada, and the USA. Alison’s PhD resulted in the development of the Structured Observational Test of Function (SOTOF), and she has focussed much of her research and writing around occupational therapy and allied health professionals’ assessment and outcome measurement, particularly with older people. This has included the development of the Activity Card Sort – United Kingdom version (ACS-UK) and publication of two textbooks and several book chapters on assessment, including ‘Principles of Assessment and Outcome Measurement for Allied Health Professionals: Practice, Research and Development’ (Laver-Fawcett and Cox, 2021). She is currently Chair of the Research into Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science (ROTOS) Foundation Board and Chair of the Occupational Therapy Europe Foundation Board.YES
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Keynote Stage Sponsored by Access UKAdrian Scaife, TEC Specialist at The Access Group, is passionate about using technology-enabled care (TEC) services to deliver better quality and outcomes for people who draw on care, as well as the individuals and organisations who support them. At Access, Adrian is focused on how TEC can drive innovation in the sector and create a meaningful shift towards a preventative model.YES
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Keynote Stage Sponsored by Access UKAs Managing Director of Safespaces, Stephen Curran has extensive experience in leading organisations through dynamic growth and development. Driven by a passion for making a broader social impact, Stephen’s vision for Safespaces holds immense potential to enhance the lives of countless individuals by providing safe environments that improve health and wellbeing making the world more accessible to people with complex needs.YES
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Keynote Stage Sponsored by Access UKAnita Astle, MBE Anita Astle MBE RGN QI is the owner of Wren Hall, an Outstanding Nursing Home in Nottingham, and a dedicated Registered General Nurse. Anita has a very hands-on role as manager of the Home, and as team leader and mentor to a truly outstanding team. Wren Hall has won multiple national awards over many years and is recognised as a Dementia Specialist Service. As well as being the Managing Director of Wren Hall since 1989, Anita is also an Executive Director of Nottinghamshire Care Association, representing care providers to improve the quality of their services and working in partnership at a strategic level with NHS bodies and Local Authorities. As well as being an activist in many other groups, Anita is also a board member of the National Care Association. Issac Theophilos Issac Theophilos is the owner of two care homes in Torbay, Aveland Court and Lorna House is one of the top care home consultants in the UK. Issac is the author of Amazon bestselling book ‘How to get Outstanding’. With his innovative care consultancy, Outstanding Care Homes, Issac brings together excellent consultants with a successful track record in the care home sector with compliance, training and development, leadership, culture and business performance. He attended LSE and Canterbury Christ Church University and has an MBA in Leadership and Healthcare Management. Geoffrey Cox Geoffrey Cox is the Managing Director and owner of Southern Healthcare, a Care Provider with four nursing homes in Devon rated eitherof which 3 are rated ‘Outstanding’ and the other ‘Good with outstanding in well led. Geoffrey is also the CEO of The Eden Alternative UK, a community-interest training company, promoting training and development the Eden Alternative philosophy of care, a modern model of care focusing on addressing loneliness, helplessness and boredom in the resident population and enhancing wellbeing and partnership working in the team. He is a director of the Devon Care Homes Collaborative and the National Care Association an active member of the Care Alliance Association and the Reinventing Social Care team.YES
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Live Demo Stage
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Live Demo StageDarren Nota is Regional Sales Manager for Wellell UK Ltd. Wellell is a global leader in medical solutions for post-acute care and acute care, integrating pressure area care solutions, respiratory therapy, compression therapy and digital healthcare services, helping over 100 million people throughout 70 countries in their 30 years of trading.
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Live Demo StageJake has 8 years of experience working in the pharmaceutical and medical industry supporting NHS Trusts across the country with initiatives and transformation projects to deliver better patient outcomes. In Jake’s current role as Healthcare Outcomes Manager for Arjo he is committed to delivering mobility solutions for patients by preventing pressure ulcers and also reducing caregiver injuries in the workplace through innovative technology and programs focussed on training and education. Jake firmly believes that with a problem as complex as pressure ulcers an innovative solution that is simple to implement and economically viable is required, he welcomes you to find out more on the benefits that the Provizio SEM Scanner can provide for your patients and how Arjo can support lowering caregiver injury. Outside of his work Jake enjoys staying active, cooking and travelling
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Live Demo StageEva Paras and Jen Cave-Ayland will be hosting a live demo session on how to make life easier for manual handling activities. Eva is the Director of Non-Slip Solutions and has worked in the Healthcare sector for over 20 years. Since joining Dycem she has gained a wealth of experience with working with distributor partners, occupational therapists, and healthcare providers. Eva has worked with Dycem for over 15 years, The attraction for her is the simplicity and versatility of the products which make life easier for a range of activities. Jen is a wellbeing lead for Sirona care & health in South Bristol and an Occupational Therapist by background. Since qualifying as an Occupational Therapist in 1997, she has gained experience working in hospitals, the community, for a charity, a university and independently. Jen has worked with Dycem Non-Slip for over 20 years, advising on product design and clinical applications.
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Live Demo StageKate is Head of Product Design at Nourish, having been with the company for 2 years. She has 8 years’ experience in design and digital, and a further 10 in the commercial and retail sectors. Kate’s niche is health and social care but she has a broad background which includes designing products for the United Nations, as well as charities and education. Bringing high energy to the team, Kate’s passion is for developing truly accessible and inclusive design methodology within health tech, placing the individual and their families front and centre of a seamless and comfortable experience.
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Live Demo StageAmanda is an experienced Senior Product Advisor specialising in safe environments and high-sided beds. With a wealth of experience, she works closely with families, caregivers, and professionals to create solutions that support the unique care needs of adults and children with complex needs. As a product expert, Amanda is committed to ensuring that each user receives the utmost support and comfort, enhancing their quality of life through tailored solutions.
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Live Demo StageAndrew has over 3 decades experience in fleet working with companies in all sectors from a software, systems and management perspective. A regular speaker at Fleet events and university talks on electrification Andrew is the founder of Fleet Evolution and Mercia Fleet Management, who electrify companies throughout the UK and help care providers navigate fleet headaches, from single care homes to Cygnet
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Seminar 1
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Seminar 1Employment law is an ever-changing beast with approximately 1600 changes per year. It is impossible to keep on top of this and run all other aspects of your organisation, so Sekoya are here to help take the strain and provide peace of mind best in class advice. With the general election taking place on the 4 July 2024 this seminar is an ideal opportunity to hear all about the proposed changes to employment law following the appointment of a new government (whoever that may be). There is already talk of changing the classification of employees/workers, changes to family friendly rights, making flexible working a day one right to request, the right to switch off and strengthening trade union rights. So lets see what happens on the 4 July and be ready to talk about it at COTS2024.
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Seminar 1Kirsty is the National Specialist Sector Lead for Health and Social Care Apprenticeships within HIT and C2C Training, with 25 years’ experience working in the Health and Social Care Sector leading on curriculum and resource design for all Health and Social Care Apprenticeships. Kirsty tailors these for the sector to ensure the impact is felt by apprentices and employers, with a positive experience for those using the service. Kirsty has a keen interest in how the sector is supported at management levels and is passionate about the Lead Practitioner and Leader in Adult Care Standards after managing a variety of services herself.
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Seminar 1Sarah is the Service Development Manager for Corserv Care, a company wholly owned by Cornwall Council with 18 years experience working in partnership with Adult Social Care, health and the voluntary sector within domiciliary care and reablement leadership. For the last two years, she has been overseeing the development of the Lifeline and Assisted Living Service.
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Seminar 1Aelfrida Palmer: Aelfrida is the Professional Lead Occupational Therapist for core services overseeing the adult and older adult directorates. Working for DPT for over 20 years in a variety of community, inpatient and specialist roles. She has a passion for research and is excited to have a paper soon to be published in the Lancet she co- authored in the area of psychiatric liaison. Danielle Morgan: Danielle is an Advanced Specialist Occupational Therapist including advanced sensory integration practitioner, working within our specialist Learning Disability inpatient service. Danielle is actively involved in the development of the new Leaning Disability Unit which will be completed June 2024 to ensure its sensory friendly and trauma informed. Kristel Sebastian: Kristel has been Occupational Therapist for almost 3 years, following working in inpatient mental health Kristel secured the role of Specialist Occupational Therapist just over a year ago. Developing the Occupational Therapy pathway with-in the Specialist Eating Disorder Unit (SEDU) for Devon, Kristel has made strong links across the South West and beyond to explore emerging evidence based Occupational Therapy intervention for SEDUs to include VDT MocA functional levels and the use of sensory approaches for trauma and attachment.
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Seminar 1Clare manages the design team at Active Hands. She works alongside the CEO, Rob, to develop new solutions to problems faced by those with reduced hand function.
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Seminar 1Oliver Smith is CEO at Syncurio a Care Home Management Software Company. With a first degree in Artificial Intelligence, he has worked across numerous industries building and scaling functions at some of the UKs best known brands including thetrainline.com, 118 118, and Markit Group (Now Standard and Poor’s). Through working with a network of operators Oliver has helped create a series of innovative tools which when deployed make a substantial difference to the level of care and profitability of Care Homes.
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Seminar 2
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Seminar 2Nikki Leadbeater has been a valued member of The Key Safe Company for over 8 years, managing our customers in the South of England. Before embarking into the world of Account Management, Nikki worked as an Care Manager. With first hand knowledge of the industry, Nikki has stepped into a new role at Key Safe, dedicated to looking after our customers within the health & social care sector.
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Seminar 2Sophia is a Registered Dietitian for leading frozen food manufacturer apetito. Sophia is a healthcare expert and member of the BDA with several years clinical experience in a variety of settings including acute and community dietetics.
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Seminar 2Kellie Anne Lee - Global Sales & Marketing Manager at Uccello Designs, brings nearly 4 years of dedicated service to the company, fostering a deep bond with the Occupational Therapy community. With a passion for facilitating optimal care solutions, Kellie has immersed herself in understanding the unique needs of OTs, striving to empower them in enhancing their client’s well-being. Her commitment to forging meaningful connections and driving collaborative efforts underscores her role as a trusted partner in the field. Through her expertise and genuine enthusiasm, Kellie seeks to inspire innovation and foster a supportive environment where every individual’s potential can flourish. Join Kellie as she shares insights and solutions at Care & Occupational Therapy Show Seminar.
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Seminar 2Join us at the COTS event to hear from Andrew Spiers, Sales Director for Social-Ability. Andrew is dedicated to transforming the lives of people with cognitive challenges. With a background in the NHS, Andrew witnessed firsthand the effects of deconditioning and boredom in healthcare settings. Motivated by a desire to make a meaningful difference, he launched Social-Ability in 2020, drawing on his experience working with the NHS and in the entertainment industry, along with partners and team members who all have the same drive, to create the innovative Happiness Programme. Now impacting over 1200 care venues across the UK, Ireland, Canada, France and the USA Andrew is passionate about combating isolation and enhancing the lives of society's most vulnerable. Inspired by personal experiences with loved ones affected by dementia, he channels his efforts into improving the quality of life for those with limited capacity and combating loneliness globally. Join us as Andrew shares his journey of compassion, innovation, and dedication to creating a brighter, more connected world for all.
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Seminar 2Hannah is a fully qualified teacher and trainer with over 20 years’ experience within the health and social care industry. She holds a first-class honours degree in Health and Social Care as well as a diploma in Education and Training. She has a wealth of experience, from working as a HCA, to a Care Manager running a supported living service for adults with learning disabilities and then as a Compliance Manager refining quality assurance systems, providing training and improving CQC ratings. In 2023, Hannah set up Wright Way Training with an aim to use an approach where staff training is fun, inspirational and motivational. Using her vast knowledge and experience, Hannah captures her audience with real world examples from her own practice, engaging and empowering them to want to learn. Providing a positive training experience can only result in positive outcomes, everyone should learn with a smile on their face.
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Seminar 2Hannah Groombridge supports the building of partnerships throughout the health and social care pathways to facilitate sharing of care records on a local, regional and National level. Hannah is passionate about digital transformation within the care industry and believes, by improving the flow of data between services enables better quality care and support for individuals through their journey.
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Seminar 2As a member of the Senior Leadership team for Dynamo Healthcare Training, I specialise in identifying growth avenues and fostering strategic alliances. Whether it's expanding our market presence or nurturing partnerships, I'm committed to elevating our company's trajectory. Experience: With over two decades of varied Management/Leadership Roles, I bring a rich blend of skills. From leading teams of military veterans at Active Plus CIC to driving daily operations and crafting stakeholder engagement strategies at Digital Training compnay Ive managed prestigious ESF employment projects and national initiatives. Background: As a veteran of the Royal Air Force, I possess a versatile skill set spanning management, project coordination, instruction, and mentoring. Whether working independently or collaboratively, my attention to detail ensures success. Fun Fact: I secretly enjoy ironing and polishing shoes, perhaps a nod to my military background.
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