Unplanned Care Congress: February 2020, London
Reducing trips to Accident and Emergency is the focus of the Unplanned Care Congress: Improving Flow & Reducing Statistics, which aims to help healthcare professionals reduce the 23.8 million A&E attendances which were seen in 2017-18. Following on from three highly successful and well followed urgent care conferences, Convenzis is organising this must-attend event which takes place in London in February 2020. Across the NHS, staff work around the clock to deliver the best possible care to more patients than ever before, but it’s becoming increasingly difficult as demand continues to rise. Some current urgent and emergency care stats bring home how important this issue is: • In 2017-18 there were 23.8 million attendances in Accident and Emergency. This is an increase of 2 per cent compared with 2016-17 and 22 per cent since 2008-09 • England had the second-highest reported A&E attendance rate amongst the home nations with 27,639 attendances per 100,000 population • 4-hour waits in A&E rose to a new high with 18.5% of people attending major departments experiencing long delays compared with 16.5% in 2017. Attendances rose by 0.6% in 2018 • The waiting list for consultant-led treatment rose to a new high in 2018, and the 18-week treatment target was not met NHS England is currently driving some key initiatives throughout the UK to help reduce these statistics and new rapid care measures – which will provide people experiencing a mental health crisis with treatment under an hour – are among a raft of proposed clinical improvements that aim to deliver rapid assessment and treatment for patients. The SDEC (same-day emergency care) care model aims to benefit both patients and the healthcare system by reducing waiting times and unnecessary hospital admissions. Book your place at the Unplanned Care Congress Join the debate on urgent care Join us on the 26th of February 2020 at London Prospero House to join the debate on how the NHS can reduce the raising statistics surrounding emergency and unplanned care, and we will lay host to 10 sector-leading speakers that will be on hand to talk you through the latest policy and care models being implemented across the UK. Our 4th Urgent Care Congress will promote the power of networking, with 200 like-minded public-sector professionals in attendance our they will allow you to meet and engage with peers within your area of expertise from across the UK. Our events promote the power of networking, with 200 like-minded public-sector professionals in attendance our they will allow you to meet and engage with peers within your area of expertise from across the UK. Benefits of attending: • Listen, learn and engage with industry-leading speakers • Input directly to the discussions and panel debate sessions • Gain 8 CPD Points • Engage directly with over 200 of your peers from across the UK • Network with ten thought-leading commercial sector solution providers • All food and refreshments provided Speakers at the Unplanned Care Congress include: Aidan Rawlinson, Programme Manager for NHS Benchmarking Network Aidan is a project manager and information analyst with over 15 years’ experience of designing and running benchmarking projects. Aidan has a masters degree in Biochemistry and spent 12 years as part of CIPFA’s benchmarking team. Currently, Aidan is managing a number of projects for the Network which include Radiology, Pharmacy and CCG Functions, and a variety of projects for NHS Wales. Aidan has exceptional VBA skills and is always innovating and producing new reporting systems and analytical tools for Network members. Dr Mark Harman, Strategic and Brand Director at eConsult, Clinical Fellow and NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Mark qualified from Kings College School of Medicine in 2014 and has since worked in a wide range of specialities across primary and secondary care and is currently on the GP VTS. Prior to studying medicine, Mark held some senior strategic and brand executive positions in some of the world’s leading blue-chip companies, such as Nike, Speedo, The Arcadia Group and Marks and Spencer plc. Krista Burslam, Clinical Lead for Urgent Care at eConsult Krista has over 17 years experience in emergency nursing, latterly as Matron of Emergency Department, Kings College Hospital, London, a major trauma centre. She has worked across different acute trusts in the UK and has spent time practising abroad in Australia, the Far East and Africa. *Reference Source: NHS England Research sources: House of Commons library, NHS Improvement, NHS England, NHS digital
Temporary catering facilities for events and kitchen refurbishments
Mobile Kitchens Ltd specialises in the hire or sale of temporary catering facilities and foodservice equipment. Ideal for events or to provide temporary catering facilities during your kitchen refurbishment, our versatile units and equipment offer an efficient and economic solution to the caterers’ needs. Production Kitchens, Preparation Kitchens, Ware-washing Units, Dry Store Units, Cold Rooms and Restaurant Units are available as individual units in their own right or they can be linked together on site to form a complete complex. Alternatively, we can offer modular, open-plan facilities, usually for larger, longer-term hires. We offer a free design service, and project management from concept through to delivery and installation on site, plus full technical support throughout the hire period. The standard specification of our smallest Production Kitchen unit includes a six burner oven range, salamander grill, twin basket fryer, upright fridge, hot cupboard, single bowl sink unit with integral hand wash basin, plus ample power points to plug in Microwaves, Food Processors, Toasters etc. Internal equipment can be interchanged and clients can effectively specify their preferred layout. Some advice when considering temporary catering facilities: Ideally the site must be accessible by road with any entrances and gateways no less than 3.5 metres in width. Space to manoeuvre a large Hi-ab truck needs to be considered and overhead cables/trees in the vicinity of the installation should be a minimum of 9 metres above ground to clear Hiab lifting gear. Linking of units to form a co-ordinated complex and weatherproof access to an existing building can be specified. All service connection points are provided on the exterior of each unit, and we can provide our own engineers to connect your services, if preferred. Any soft areas made to be made firm by means of purpose-built trackway to support the vehicle and cabin delivery. Linking of units to form a co-ordinated complex and weatherproof access to an existing building can be specified. We have many tried and tested design layouts and would be pleased to put forward our recommendations for your project. So if you’re planning a refurbishment or need to cater for an event then why not give us a call and we’ll be happy to provide advice and put forward a competitive proposal. For further information or to arrange a site survey, email: sales@mk-hire. co.uk call us on: 0345 812 0800, or visit our website: www.mk-hire.co.uk
Naidex 45: bringing you the future of healthcare
Over the past few years the patient journey has been streamlined thanks to personalised care available through the innovative technology ready for professionals to take advantage of. Naidex is Europe’s largest even dedicated to healthcare professionals and will be the biggest platform for the display of industry innovation that will help provide essential, personalised care for people living with a disability. Taking place on the 26th and 27th March, the event will attract 15,000 visitors to fill the NEC in Birmingham, transforming it into the hub of the health, care and rehabilitation world. Manual handling is a daily activity for most healthcare professionals. For that reason, the Moving and Handling Lab will return this year, for visitors to come and witness live demonstrations covering topics such as hoisting, manual handling, toileting slings, single handed care, plus sized handling and postural management. Not only that, you’ll also get the opportunity to experience first hand the capabilities of the latest products demonstrated in the Lab. And best of all, gain CPD points for free by attending these demonstrations, saving you thousands of pounds and keeping you at the top of your professional knowledge! Also, you’ll find that all of our 250 seminars are CPD accredited as well, making sure that visitors never miss out on this essential training and accreditation. The Naidex seminar schedule features experts that are spearheading the whole industry, and will keep visitors up to date with all the latest training and techniques. Throughout the day, you’ll hear from the likes of Nadra Ahmed from the National Care Association, who will discuss the challenges professionals face and consider the opportunities arising from innovative partnerships. Amy Bean from Saebo, will also look to provide ideas of how Saebo’s product range can help in the process of high repetitions and intensive practice, whilst also beginning to be incorporated into everyday tasks. The full line up of speakers at the event can be found at naidex.co.uk! Naidex will also be hosting 350 world class exhibitors! Brands such as AAT GB Ltd & Posture Care will be on hand to discuss how their products can help fallen persons as well as help them sleep with pressure relief and thermoregulation. This is just the tip of the iceberg, as Naidex boasts technology that is defining the market like ReWalk Robotics GmbH and their wearable exoskeleton. Get the opportunity to meet companies like Centrobed, Ardoo, Coloplast, the HCPC and more. With such a wide range of options you are sure to find what you’re looking for, meaning that everyone can leave Naidex having their every requirement met. Across the Moving and Handling Lab, the CPD accredited seminars and the cutting edge exhibitors present, Naidex will truly be the best chance for professionals to experience the evolving health and care industry. 15,000 visitors will fill the halls of the NEC in Birmingham across the 26th and 27th March, so be sure to join us by securing your free tickets from Naidex 45: bringing you the future of healthcare now!
Infection Prevention Show 2018
Sunday 30th September – Tuesday 2nd October Scottish Event Campus, Glasgow, Scotland The Infection Prevention Society (IPS) is pleased to announce that registration for its annual conference, Infection Prevention 2018, is now open! The conference will begin on the changed date of Sunday 30th September and close on Tuesday 2nd October in the Scottish Event Campus, Glasgow. The IPS conference, now in its 11th year, promises to offer delegates the latest in infection prevention and control research, education and expertise, with inspiring speakers and informative sessions. The programme has been awarded 14 CPD credits from the Royal College of Pathologists and will be mapped against the IPS Competences. In addition, the conference can count towards your participatory learning for NMC revalidation. The three-day conference will welcome many world leading experts to impart their knowledge and share what they’re doing to tackle current issues relating to infection prevention and control. If you are a healthcare professional with an interest in any aspect of infection control then you will benefit from attending this conference. In addition to the main conference programme, there will also be one-day conferences dedicated to Infection Prevention in Care and at Home and Infection Prevention and Antimicrobial Resistance. Delegates can register for these events for only £95 each or if you register for the full conference, you can choose to attend these specialist sessions. Brand new and as part of Infection Prevention 2018, the Infection Prevention Show will allow the audience to discuss the challenges we are increasingly facing in a financially challenging time and provide a platform to showcase the latest innovative infection prevention technologies and products. This event is free to attend and will take place on Monday 1st October at the SEC in Glasgow. Highlights of the show include a session from Dr Phil Hammond, NHS Doctor, BBC Broadcaster, Private Eye Journalist and Comedian. Show delegates will also be given access to the UK’s largest infection prevention and control exhibition offering you the opportunity to view new and innovative products and discuss your requirements with company professionals. To view the programme, submit an abstract and to register, visit: www.ips.uk.net/conference
