Previous SPMN Events


SPMN Summer Study Day 2008: "Practical Techniques in Wheelchair Technologies"

On the 4th of June 2008 SPMN held their summer study day at the Dean Park Hotel, Kirkcaldy. Entitled 'Practical Techniques in Wheelchair Technologies' the day involved a series of workshops relating to mobility. Programme click here

Workshops:

  • The basics of user measurement and wheelchair set up (ETC-SMART Centre).
    Summary click here
  • Accessories and commercial body supports adjustment principles (Supplier).
    Summary click here
  • Energy efficient wheelchairs and rims (MARS).
    Summary click here
  • Powerchairs and controllers(WESTMARC).
    Summary click here
  • Collision and tipping hazards; some basics about stability (TORT Centre). Summary click here

SPMN 2007 Annual Meeting & AGM: "Innovation in Clinical Practice"

SPMN's annual one-day meeting, this time held in Dundee on the 28th November, focused on the general theme of innovation in the delivery of posture and mobility techniques, technolgies and services for diverse clinical conditions. The event included a broad range of presentations, Q & A sessions and an exhibition. Programme click here

Presentations:

  • Turning NHS ideas into commercial reality (Alan Whiteside, Scottish Health Innovations Ltd SHIL)
  • Contractor-based involvement for posture and mobility services (Phil Swann, Contour 886 Ltd)
  • User's needs as a basis for commercial development (Catherine Jenkinson, Jenx Ltd)
  • Partnership with Carers through training (Mary Stewart, Princess Royal Trust Fife Carers Centre)
  • Fife pathway to sustainable postural care (Joyce McDonald, Fife Joint Postural Care Service)
  • SMART Wheelchair Loan Project (Catherine Mathieson, Enabling Technology for Children ETC)
  • Allied Health Professions Practice Development Network (June Wylie, NHS QIS)
    • Summary click here
    • Presentation slides click here


SPMN 2007 Spring meeting and AGM
"Product Selection and Development: Clinician and Company Partnerships"

This event took place on the 23rd of February 2007 at the Quality Hotel in Perth, and was led by a range of exhibitors and covered a variety of product areas relevant to the interests of SPMN members. The event also included a series of short presentations, Q & A sessions and an extensive exhibition. Programme click here


SPMN 2006 Summer Seminar
"Collaborative practice in the management of clients with posture and mobility needs"

This seminar took place on the 26th June 2006 at the Howden Park Cetnre, Livingstone. The purpose of the seminar was to explore aspects of effective practice that should ideally be synchronised with the work of others for clients with physical, postural or mobility needs.


SPMN 2005 Winter Meeting and AGM
"Integrated Services for Clients with Complex Disabilities"

This seminar took place on the 17th of November 2005 at the Dean Park Hotel, Kirkcaldy. The title reflects our aim to be of interest to a diverse audience within this field, and we had a suitably diverse set of speakers.


SSWG Listening Event
April 2005

The final event organised by SSWG was a ‘Listening Event’ held in Perth in April 2005.


SSWG 2004 AGM