13th February 2025 - 10am to 4pm.
Rise4Disability Sunderland
Connecting you with support and resources to enhance your accessibility and independence.
A FREE event for local health and social care professionals, organisations and the Disabled Community.
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.
10:00-10:30 Positive Talks Podcast Live
Calling all OTs and AHPs! Jade and Mike are bringing their signature mix of humour, honesty, and insight to the stage for a live discussion of all things OT, including Hot Topics you won’t want to miss. This is a podcast by the OT community, for the OT community.
10:40-11:25 Collaboration and Innovation - How can Health Innovation North East North Cumbria help you?
Disocver how HINENC’s innovation pathway can support the development of new ideas, innovations and pathways within the Disability community. As well as how they are supporting the ecosystem through the Health and Life sciences pledge. Gain insights into successful initiatives, challenges overcome, and the transformative power of collective action in advancing Disability healthcare delivery.
11:30-11:50 Co-production in Sunderland City Council’s Wheelchair Service
This presentation will cover the principals of coproduction and how they have been implemented in the development of a forum to oversee the development of the wheelchair service in Sunderland, valuing and responding to the views of people with lived experience in the continuous improvement of the service. There will be a reflection on the journey, the learning and the current position as well as the opportunity to hear the importance of coproduction from members of the forum in a short film they have produced together.
11:55-12:15 The Evolving Role of Reablement and Enablement - Gateshead Council
A presentation covering the creation and development of the ‘Occupational Therapy Pod’ and continued joint working with the Care Call Service and the Achieving Change Together (ACT) Team, in Integrated Adults and Social Care Services at Gateshead Council, to continue progressing effective and successful reablement and enablement services for our clients
12:20-12:40 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.
12:50-13:20 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.
13:30-14:00 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.
14:10-14:30 Breaking Barriers: How Accessible Banking Transforms Lives
BankAbility will share insights from its journey so far, including how they intend to tackle the challenges faced by disabled users when managing money digitally. This session will feature practical examples and real-life scenarios, illustrating how tailored solutions can empower people with disabilities and provide invaluable tools to enable confident money management.
14:35-14:55 The Blue Sky Social Care Card: The Official Card for the Social Care Sector
The Blue Sky Social Care Card is more than just an identification card. Officially verified for the entire social care sector, it provides carers with access to discounts, perks, and recognition of their invaluable work.
Foundation of Light Taster Sessions - Court 2
10:00-11.30am - Primary School: Disability Awareness Course
This is a taster of a six hour course for Primary and Secondary mainstream schools that aims to promote Disability awareness to all pupils through showing that all people are different, and it is important to be able to communicate, engage and include everyone regardless of their age, race or Disability. It aims to create an inclusive environment in mainstream schools where pupils respect and support their classmates with SEN and/or Disabilities.
12:00-1:00pm Adult Disability Football: Every Player Counts session
Working in partnership with the EFL Trust our Every Player Counts sessions are delivered weekly for young people and adults aged 16 years and above. Players can progress into weekly league competitions and are welcome to attend as individuals or as a team, and will take part in small sided, fun and competitive football.
12:00-1:00pm Adult Disability Football: Every Player Counts session
The Level 1 Sports Leaders Award is a qualification that teaches leadership skills through physical activity and sport . It's a nationally recognised qualification that can help young people develop confidence and life skills and can be a starting point for employment as a sports coach.
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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