Abacus to present four new assisted bathing CPD seminars at OT Show 2025

Abacus Specialist Bathroom Solutions, in association with The Occupational Therapy Service, will be presenting four brand new on-stand and theatre-based CPD sessions at the Occupational Therapy Show 2025 (Stand D25, NEC, 26–27 November).

Winner of the ‘best on-stand education’ award at the 2023 OT Show, Abacus will be offering the following educational sessions at the Showcase Theatre and on stand D25.

1. Inclusive bath-time play for disabled children

Showcase Theatre, Louise Sharpe, Occupational Therapist
26th November, 15:20 – 15:50
27th November, 10:50 – 11:20

Exploring the importance of play in child development and the potential bath time play has as a therapeutic experience.

Learning objectives

  • How children learn through play
  • The benefits and barriers of bath time play
  • How to create inclusive bath time play experience
  • How OTs can support parents to play 

2. Addressing the growing pressure on unpaid carers during bathing

Stand D25, Louise Sharpe, Occupational Therapist
26th November, 10:00 – 10:20
27th November, 10:00 – 10:20

Explore how unpaid carers are saving money for the NHS and social services and the emotional and physical burden of bathing.

Learning objectives

  • Stats on aging populations and amount of unpaid carers
  • Financial saving this is making on NHS
  • Complexities of bathing and tasks in the bathroom being the most dangerous
  • How the provision of specialist equipment can support unpaid carers and provide return on investment

3. Bathing and seizure safety: Why specialist baths matter for people with epilepsy

Stand D25, Louise Sharpe, Occupational Therapist
26th November, 11:30 – 11:50
27th November, 12:15 – 12:35

Exploring the barriers to bathing with epilepsy and how the provision of a specialist bath can support access to bathing.

Learning objectives

  • Outline the risk associated with bathing and epilepsy
  • What the legislation says
  • Epilepsy centre using abacus baths – a quote from them to support bathing
  • Multidisciplinary approach to decision making
  • Risk assessments
  • How specialist baths help

4. Understanding the theory behind chromotherapy and bathing

Stand D25, Louise Sharpe, Occupational Therapist
26th November, 13:30 – 13:50
27th November, 13:30 – 13:50

Explore the theoretical foundations of chromotherapy, its integration into specialist bathing equipment and its uses and benefits.

Learning objectives

  • What is chromotherapy?
  • Discuss the historical theory
  • Application in bathing and how it can be used
  • Benefits