Welcome to SPMN
The Scottish Posture and Mobility Network (SPMN) is an organisation that aims to advance the education of persons involved in the provision of posture and mobility services for people with physical disability, illness or impairment in Scotland. Formerly the Scottish Seating and Wheelchair Group (SSWG), SPMN has been established in recognition that users of wheelchairs and special seating invariably require the gamut of physical management... (continued)
Latest News
- Wheelchair Review Consultation Events
The Scottish Government is keen to hear the views of people who use wheelchairs, their carers, providers of health and social care services and other stakeholders about the Draft Action Plan. There are four consultation events taking place across Scotland during the month of October, details of which can be found by clicking here.
- Buyer's Guide to Night-time Postural Management Equipment for Children
The Centre for Evidence-based Purchasing (CEP) is part of the Policy and Innovation Directorate of NHS PASA. It has recently published a buyer's guide to night-time postural management for children. The report includes discussion on technical, operational and economic considerations, as well as a review of equipment currently on the market. This report can be found on the CEP website or by clicking here.
- SPMN Study Day
SPMN held a study day on the 4th of June in Kirkcaldy which included a number of hands-on workshops relating to mobility. Further information about the day can be found by clicking here.
Coming Events
- SPMN Study Day & AGM
Wednesday 5th November, Falkirk
Following on from its successful study day in June, SPMN is planning to hold another hands-on event related to postural management in lying. The event will be held at Beancross Farm, Falkirk.
Draft programme click here
Registration form click here
- RAatE 2008 Conference
Recent Advances in Assistive Technology & Engineering
Monday 1st December 2008
Coventry University Technocentre, Coventry
Further details click here - Chunc Wheelchairs/OCE
Posture Management for children and adults with complex disabilities
Tuesday 24th to Wednesday 25th February 2009
Rotherwas, Hereford
Further details click here - PMG National Training Event
"Pay Now, Save Later"
Wednesday 15th to Friday 17th April 2009
Warwick Arts Centre, University of Warwick
Further details click here - Nordic Seating Symposium
Thursday 7th to Saturday 9th May 2009
Reykjavik, Iceland
Further details click here -
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Your Event
To advertise an event relevant to SPMN members here, please contact: website@spmn.org.uk
What does SPMN do?
SPMN promotes and organises scientific and educational meetings to improve the knowledge and understanding of professionals and users of posture and mobility services.
Join the network
We offer annual individual and corporate membership for £7 and £30 respectively.
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