Beyond comfort: the clinical impact of specialist seating
Seating is more than just comfort—it plays a crucial role in supporting posture, pressure care, and overall well-being. This webinar explores the clinical considerations behind prescribing specialist seating, helping you navigate key factors such as postural support, pressure management, and individual fit. Using case-based reasoning, we’ll discuss how different seating solutions can enhance independence, reduce risk, and improve outcomes for service users with complex needs.
Learning Outcomes
- Develop a deeper understanding of the clinical rationale behind specialist seating prescriptions, including postural support, pressure care, and functional independence.
- Explore key factors influencing chair selection, such as transfer methods, sizing, and clinical needs related to posture and pressure management.
- Examine the benefits of specialist seating for different client groups, with a focus on optimising comfort, safety, and overall well-being.
- Gain practical insight through a live demonstration of the Accora chair range, including Configura Lite 2, Solus, Comfort, Advance, and Bariatric chairs.
Meet our Experts
Jayne qualified as an OT in 1996 and has a wide range of clinical experience in acute and community settings. Her recent experience has been in Community Equipment Stores providing training and support to prescribers and commissioners.
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