13th February 2025 - 10am to 4pm.
Rise4Disability Sunderland
Uniting Health, Social Care and service providers in the North East to deliver person focused and integrated care.
Join local professionals, organisations, and the Disabled community in a collaborative platform to share insights, showcase innovations, and improve outcomes for clients.
Whats happening at Rise4Disability Sunderland?
Hub of Innovation - Exhibition Hall
- Diverse array of products and solutions, plus location informational services and charities.
- In-person demonstrations and a chance to try multiple options under one roof.
- Directly engage with suppliers to discover the perfect solutions for yourself or your clients.
Connect and Collaborate - Integration Conference
- A platform for Health and Social Care professionals to share their expertise within their specific disciplines.
- Featuring insightful talks from Sunderland City Council, Gateshead Council and Health Innovation North East & North Cumbria.
- Meet and Greet networking
Assistive Technology for dining presented by Neater Solutions
This CPD RCOT accredited session will explore various Neater products and their practical applications. Discover the renowned Neater Eater, Arm Support, Drinkers, and Table, all designed to enhance independence and dignity.
The Use and Abuse of Bed Rails: Importance of Bed Safety
If you're an OT, healthcare professional, or involved in patient care, this talk is an invaluable opportunity to deepen your understanding and improve patient outcomes.
Where can the train take you?
Join Dominic from the Rail Delivery Group to discover what taking the train is all about, including busting some myths and where the train could take you. Covering key items including your right to Turn Up And Go assistance, how to get discount when travelling and some of the places you can visit by train.
Transport Links & Accommodation
Arriving by train or bus
Arriving by train or bus
Arriving by train or bus
Sunderland is serviced by the Tyne and Wear Metro railway system, connecting the city to Newcastle East Coast mainline and Newcastle International Airport.
Trains run approximately every 10 minutes with the Stadium of Light and St Peter’s stations (the closest of the two) just a few minutes walk away.
There are regular bus services to and from Stadium Park, with a bus stop outside the front entrance to the Beacon.
Services are available from Go North East and Stagecoach.
Arriving by car
Arriving by train or bus
Arriving by train or bus
If you are driving and using a location finder, please use the following address: Beacon of Light, Stadium Way Monkwearmouth, SR5 1SN.
Free parking is available in the green or blue car parks and then it is a short walk to the Beacon entrance.
Blue badge parking is available and can be accessed via the Sunderland Aquatic Centre’s car park off Vaux Brewery Way.
Accommodation
Arriving by train or bus
Accommodation
The following hotels are located nearby and have indicated that they have accessible rooms.
If you need an accessible room please check directly with the hotel to make sure they can meet your needs, and to ensure availability.
- Hilton Garden Inn Sunderland
- Holiday Inn Sunderland City Centre
- Premier Inn Sunderland City Centre
- Best Western Magnum Hotel Sunderland
- Britannia Hotels Grand Hotel Sunderland
- The Seaburn Inn (lowered bath)
Exhibit in Sunderland
The most prominent challenge identified by OTs in their pursuit of integration is the need for a "good quality and sustainable provider market that can meet demand".
Connect directly with Occupational Therapists to showcase your products and services as reliable solutions to meet the growing demand.
Meet The Exhibitors...
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