Welcome to Naidex

Dates: 25-26 April 2018
Location: NEC Birmingham

Welcome To Naidex

Naidex is Europe's most established trade, professional and public event dedicated to the care, rehabilitation and lifestyle of people with a disability or impairment.

With over 300 exhibitors, live demos, 1-2-1 advice, CPD accredited seminars and unparalleled networking opportunities, Naidex is a hub of innovation in the disability community, bringing the entire industry together under one roof for two unforgettable days.

Naidex is completely free to attend and welcomes groups, families, colleagues and friends. If you are looking to further your knowledge of disability and the wider sector, buy the most innovative products available in the global market, and network with over 12,000 like-minded individuals, register now for you free ticket by clicking here.

Important information for visitors

Opening times

Wednesday 25^th April - 10am–5pm
Thursday 26^th April - 10am–5pm

Register for tickets

Free tickets are still available - please register now.

Seminar timetable

A full seminar schedule is available in the digital showguide.

Location

The NEC Birmingham - Full Information Here
Hall 6 & 7, Pendigo Way, Marston Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B40 1NT

Directions

Once on site follow signs to Naidex

For more detailed information please see our visitor info HERE or see the NEC website.

For more information on Travelling By Car, click here.

For more information on Travelling By Train, click here.

For more information on Travelling By Bus & Coach, click here.

Faq's

If you have any questions, view our Frequently Asked Questions.

After the event, we will be notifying the CPD service of attendance. You will then receive an email from CPD to finalise the process. Please note that you will need to register for Naidex with your OWN email address if you are applying for CPD.

Features

Mobility
Test Track

Live Sports
Arena

Moving &
Handling Lab

Home Design &
Build Summit

Panel
Debates

Headline Speakers

Speaker Name: Heather Fraser

Speaker Company: IBM Institute for Business Value

Seminar Title: Combatting loneliness in an aging population
Speaker Name: Professor Martin J Vernon

Speaker Company: NHS England

Seminar Title: National approaches to improving care quality for people living with frailty
Speaker Name: Sarah Newton MP

Speaker Company: Department for Work and Pensions

Seminar Title: Government approaches: assistive technology, disability and inclusion
Speaker Name: Carol Povey

Speaker Company: The National Autistic Society

Seminar Title: From awareness and understanding: how to change public attitudes about autism
Speaker Name: Emma Wiggs MBE

Speaker Company: Paralympic Gold Medallist (Paracanoe)

Seminar Title: ‘Ability Not Disability’ – what it takes to be World Class
Speaker Name: Vaila Morrison

Speaker Company: Inclusive Home

Seminar Title: Shouldn't all homes be inclusive?
Speaker Name: Paul Bepey

Speaker Company: BBC

Seminar Title: End to end accessibility within the BBC
Speaker Name: Professor Dame Sue Bailey, DBE FRCPsych

Speaker Company: Children and Young People's Mental Health Coalition (CYPMHC)

Seminar Title: Implementing values based practice: template for disability and mental health
Speaker Name: Martyn Sibley

Speaker Company: Disability Horizons

Seminar Title: Employability Panel Session Day One
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Healthcare Speakers

Speaker Name: Vic Rayner

Speaker Company: National Care Forum

Seminar Title: Sink or swim? Helping social care ride the technology wave!
Speaker Name: Nadra Ahmed OBE

Speaker Company: National Care Association

Seminar Title: Caring for the future...
Speaker Name: Deborah Harrison

Speaker Company: A1 Risk Solutions

Seminar Title: Single-handed care and challenging behaviour practical solutions
Speaker Name: Kay James

Speaker Company: OT4Independence Ltd

Seminar Title: Meeting personal care needs on the bed
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Trade Speakers

Speaker Name: Marianne Waite

Speaker Company: Think Designable

Seminar Title: The brand benefits of thinking inclusive
Speaker Name: Paul Smith

Speaker Company: Foundations

Seminar Title: What is the Disabled Facilities Grant?
Speaker Name: Matthew Lamb

Speaker Company: The Data Guardians

Seminar Title: GDPR: Life after the 25th May Deadline
Speaker Name: Martyn Drake

Speaker Company: Binley Drake Consulting

Seminar Title: The timeless principles of successful business growth
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Public Speakers

Speaker Name: Kamran Mallick

Speaker Company: Disability Rights UK

Seminar Title: Employability Panel Session Day One
Speaker Name: Janet Seward

Speaker Company: DLF / Shaw Trust

Seminar Title: Practical Advice for Independent Living
Speaker Name: Angela Whelan / Dorothy Liviabella

Speaker Company: Santander

Seminar Title: Banking Services to support independent living
Speaker Name: Jack Eyers

Speaker Company: Mr England

Seminar Title: Power of a Role Model
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