Access Independent Ltd
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Risk assessments for OTs
20 May 2026 – Remote course
This course will consider the use of risk assessment as a tool to assist with clinical decisions as an OT working in the community. It covers principles of risk assessment and management, how to risk assess to help with best interest decisions, functional assessments and provision of equipment or adaptations.
Delivered by Dr Chris Elliot Senior Expert Assessor.
Cost: £36 per person for the first 10 people, then £60 per person (inc VAT).
Walking aids training for OTs
8 June 2026 – Remote course
This course designed to help OTs with the prescription and issue of walking aids. Topics include: A brief overview of gait; Indicators of choice for walking aids; How to measure and how to use elbow crutches, walking frames, rollators and other common aids. Delivered by Lynette Parkes OT.
Cost: £36 per person for the first 10 people, then £60 per person (inc VAT).
Major adaptations in occupational therapy practice
9 and 16 June 2026 – Remote two-day course
This course is aimed at OTs new in the area of major adaptation recommendation and preparation, sharing knowledge gained over many years of working as an occupational therapist in Adult Social Care. Topics include relevant legislation; scale drawings; bathrooms; internal and external access solutions; considerations when designing for wheelchair users. The course includes online presentations and practical tasks and is spread over two separate days.
Cost: £72 inc VAT per person for the first 10 people, then £120 per person inc VAT. Delivered by Helena Amos, OT.
For more information and booking visit our website: www.accessindependent.co.uk
Brain Tree Training events
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Practical assessment and treatment in neurological rehabilitation
Ongoing throughout 2025/2026
Home/work-based study
Cost: £10 to £252.50
Instructors: Kit Malia and Anne Brannagan
Webcasts: All of our training courses for therapists working in neurological rehabilitation are now available as lively, fun ‘on demand’ webcasts each broadcast once a month, covering the following areas: cognitive rehabilitation, how to do cognitive rehabilitation, insight and adjustment, dealing with behaviour, active relaxation training, attention and information processing, mindfulness, treatment planning, SMART goals, assessment and gaming.
Distance learning courses: These book based modules are designed to help you understand and apply key areas with your patients with distance based supervision. Expert guided tuition via assignments. Emphasis on practical application in the areas of cognition, executive function, behaviour and awareness following neurological injury.
Neater Solutions
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www.neater.co.uk
Assistive Eating Technology
Matching to Client/Patient presentations
After many years of successfully delivering this course, Neater Solutions is pleased to offer training on how a variety of combined technology’s can support independence in eating, drinking, and other daily activities.
To register, scan the QR code or email info@neater.co.uk
The course is available online via Microsoft Teams. Onsite group training can also be arranged.
Neater Solutions is a globally recognised leader in the design, manufacturing, and supply of assistive technologies aimed at enhancing people’s independence, dignity, and choice. All technology has been developed based on real user needs with over 10,000+ personalised assessments over the last 4 decades.