Spex UK Academy Midlands: Translating Assessment into Seating Solutions
Schedule
Wed Nov 11 2026 at 09:00 am to 04:00 pm
UTC+00:00Location
Village Hotel Coventry | Coventry, EN
About this Event
We are delighted to extend a warm invitation to you for our upcoming Spex Academy 2026 – Midlands 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 Freddie Graham- Campbell and Steven Pritchard —all of whom bring years of hands-on experience and clinical insight in seating and positioning.
We are also pleased to welcome Dr Scott Dean, CEO and Founder of 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.
Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Arrival
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Overview of Postural Care and Seating Principles
Info: This will include: Increasing awareness of the importance of hands-on postural
assessment & Reviewing the importance of pelvic and spinal stability as
fundamentals to function and positioning.
🕑: 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Tea Break
🕑: 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Common Postural Problems and Solutions
Info: This will include: Overview of simple to complex postural presentations
and how to create solutions using Spex Seating.
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Lunch
🕑: 12:45 PM - 01:30 PM
Guest Speaker - Dr Scott Dean from Sensore Health
Info: He will be sharing insights into continuous and automated pressure ulcer prevention, offering a forward-thinking and innovative perspective on pressure care.
🕑: 01:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Hands-On Spex Workshop
Info: This will include: 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.
🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Round Up - Q&A
Where is it happening?
Village Hotel Coventry, Village Hotel Coventry, Coventry, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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