Abacus Academy to deliver new CPD bathing webinar for Occupational Therapists

In association with The Occupational Therapy Service, Abacus Specialist Bathroom Solutions, a leading manufacturer of specialist baths for disabled bathers, will be hosting the following Abacus Academy CPD webinar for Occupational Therapists:

CPD webinar: Designing for Dignity and Flexibility: Bathing Solutions in Multi-Use Care Environments

With Lucy Leonard, OT and Director of The Occupational Therapy Service

Tuesday 23rd September 2025, 12 noon – 1pm.
Thursday 25th September 2025, 3 – 4pm.

To book a free space on the webinar click here

Session focus

Bathing is more than just hygiene, it’s a vital occupation that can support dignity, comfort, and well-being. For occupational therapists, care settings and case managers, choosing the right bathing solution involves balancing safety, manual-handling demands, user engagement, and sometimes multi-user needs.

This CPD webinar will explore the clinical considerations, environmental challenges, and practical solutions for specifying baths in shared or multi-use settings. We’ll use the Gemini MX bath as a case study to illustrate how certain design features can support both clients and caregivers in delivering safe, meaningful bathing experiences.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

  1. Explain the clinical importance of bathing as an occupation and its role in physical comfort, sensory regulation, and quality of life.
  2. Identify key considerations when assessing for a bathing solution in a multi-use or shared care environment, including infection control, adjustability, and transfer safety.
  3. Compare different types of bathing equipment and describe how design features can reduce caregiver strain, minimise transfers, and maximise client independence.
  4. Analyse a case study (Gemini MX bath) to understand how specific features might meet the needs of diverse users, including children, adults, and those with complex needs.
  5. Apply an evidence-based approach to specifying bathing solutions, taking into account funding routes, installation constraints, and long-term adaptability.