SHAPE 27, Bariatric Moving and Handling Conference

The UK's first bariatric moving & handling conference. Keynote, 12 hands-on workshops, live equipment launches and full CPD certification. What it's about SHAPE ' 27 is the UK's first conference devoted entirely to the safe, dignified handling of larger patients — the specialist ground that generic manual-handling events only touch on. A full CPD day of expert insight, hands-on practice and equipment you can actually get your hands on, built for the people who assess, handle and care for bariatric patients every day. What you'll get out of the day • A keynote from a leading specialist in bariatric care • Twelve workshop and breakout sessions across three rooms — four concurrent rounds through the day, so there's always something relevant to your role • Practical, take-home techniques for the ward, the community and the care home • Hands-on time with the latest bariatric equipment — we may even have some suppliers with new prodcuts to show you watcfh this space! • A focused exhibition of specialist suppliers, with all refreshments served among the stands • CPD certificate on completion • Your own copy of the SHAPE 27 handbook (with the book-inclusive ticket) — the bariatric mobility tool and its handling techniques in print as well a equipment listings. • A chance to win a SHAPE suit (Safer Handlign and Patient Emapthy suit) worth over £2,000! Free to enter fo all those that attend in person, one of you will be going home with the best way to continue your bariatric moving and handling. Who it's for Manual handling advisors and trainers · occupational therapists and physiotherapists · tissue viability and lymphoedema specialists · ward managers, matrons and community leads · care home and domiciliary providers · equipment and procurement leads. Suppliers & exhibitors A curated exhibition of leading bariatric equipment suppliers — beds, hoists, slings, seating, transfer and more — several running hands-on workshops and unveiling new products to the room. Exhibitor and sponsorship packages are limited; get in touch to exhibit. Breakfast pastries, teas & coffees, lunch and afternoon cakes included · Free parking · CPD-certified