Webinars
Register for our free webinars which showcase the latest ideas and insights from industry experts. Long-term care professionals can also benefit from our bespoke learning live sessions tailored to the care home environment.
Upcoming webinars
Pressure ulcers – definition, assessment, prevention and treatment
Pressure ulcers are a painful, debilitating condition that can, largely, be prevented. Seen as a measure of harm by NHS England/Improvement and reportable to the CQC in care home settings, understanding how best to protect those within your care from developing a pressure ulcer is an important aspect of care delivery.
Prevention of pressure ulcers is however not always easy and, in some cases, not possible. Understanding how they develop, how to recognise those at risk, how to prevent them and what to do when they do occur is vital knowledge for anyone involved in the care of those vulnerable to pressure ulcers.
Staff with different skill sets can work their way through the whole programme, or they can choose individual modules.
Learning Outcomes
- To understand how pressure causes skin damage
- To understand the cascade of events that lead to pressure damage.
- To recognise the primary factors that can increase risk of pressure ulcer development
- To understand other factors that might impact further on the risk
- To understand the place and relevance of risk assessment tools and why they score as they do
- To understand the aSSKINg bundle and how this supports the most important aspects of pressure ulcer prevention
- To gain deeper insight into each aspect of aSSKINg, what the key aspects of care within each element of the bundle are and the importance of documentation
- To recognise the early warning signs of pressure damage & what actions must be taken immediately
- To gain insight into the main aspects of care in the treatment of pressure ulcers (including categorisation)
- To understand your role in the treatment of pressure ulcers
- To gain insight into the different dressings that might be used and why
- To understand wound management with regard to pressure ulcers, including wound assessment and management decision-making
- To understand some of the dressings that may be used in the management of pressure ulcers
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End of life care - what do I need to know?
Identifying when patients are in their last year of life can be challenging. The same can be said for recognising dying. This webinar explores what is available to help us help the people we care for to better plan for the end of their life, and when the time comes to die well. Attendees will learn about the myths associated with palliative and end of life care, and have the opportunity to ask questions towards the end of the session.
Learning Outcomes
- Understanding the language and meaning of palliative and end of life care
- Recognising dying
- What support is available to palliative and end of life patients
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Struggle getting legs into bed? Our NEW solution!
Throughout 2024, our clinicians were faced with a recurring query; "I've got a patient who's legs I struggle to get into bed". For many individuals, getting their legs into bed can be challenging, which in turn affects their sleep and health. Today, we're thrilled to introduce our novel solution - the Ascenda. We'll cover some of the benefits of sleeping in a bed, and the contraindications of not being able to get legs into bed. Through case studies, we will illuminate how the Ascenda has improved bed transfers, reduces the need for carers, and promotes independence and dignity.
Learning Outcomes
- Explore the difficulties with bed transfers for different client groups and the range of solutions available
- Address the benefits of sleeping in bed
- Become familiar with the functions and features of the Ascenda
- Evaluate case studies to better understand the effectiveness of the Ascenda
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From observation to action: addressing red flags in postural management and pressure care
Given her experience of working with individuals with complex postural presentations, Sabrina will discuss insights into where she would consider early interventions for sitting and lying to be essential for management of the physical condition and skin integrity. She will also discuss red flags for sitting and lying, such as common early biomechanical risk factors and support surfaces.
Learning Outcomes
- Identify key red flags in sitting and lying that affect the physical condition and skin integrity.
- Analyse habitual postures and their long-term consequences.
- Apply principals for equipment selection.
- Recognise the importance of collaborative working with multidisciplinary teams to optimise outcomes.
- Develop confidence in recognising when onward referral is necessary.
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Can a single carer achieve an optimum position in a seating system when hoisting?
In this webinar, Kay James will share videoed practical solutions and tips on how single carers can achieve optimum position when hoisting. She will also discuss some of the challenges faced, as well as having an open discussion alongside our OT, Jayne Brewer.
Learning Outcomes
- Understanding how the type of hoist used can influence whether the handler can achieve an optimum position
- Understanding the problems caused by not achieving an optimum position
- Increase knowledge of options to fit and remove hoist slings in a seated position
- Increase knowledge of pros and cons of an in-situ hoist sling
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What do we really know about fibromyalgia?
In this session we will explore the chronic condition known as fibromyalgia in more depth. We will be discussing what it is, how it is best managed and how we can support the person managing the condition, but how we can also support for their carers.
Learning Outcomes
- To learn about fibromyalgia and what is known about the cause
- To understand the symptoms and impacts of fibromyalgia on those we care for
- To find out what are the current treatment options are for fibromyalgia
- To find outhow carers can support a person with fibromyalgia
- To find out what other support is available for the person with fibromyalgia
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