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‘Interesting, informative and well delivered’ – Female Pelvic Floor Clinical Training Course

We welcomed 12 delegates to the female pelvic floor assessment course on the 7th and 8th June, thank you to all our delegates for attending. We held the course in our training facility with our Consultant Physiotherapist Julia Herbert. We had some great feedback, it’s lovely to hear what you think of the course; “Excellent course full of very useful information” – Continence Nurse Specialist. “Very friendly and relaxed learning environment – Bladder and Bowel Nurse Specialist. If you attended...

‘Well taught and lead programme’ – 31st May – 1st June Biofeedback and NMES course

Last week we had our biofeedback training 2-day course, thank you to our delegates who attended. The ‘Use of biofeedback & NMES in the treatment of bladder, bowel & pelvic floor muscle dysfunction’ training course is written and taught by Julia Herbert, Consultant Pelvic Health Physiotherapist. It covers the basic principles and clinical applications of biofeedback and neuromuscular electrical stimulation, and involves the practical use of devices in treating pelvic floor muscle dysfunction. Our delegates commented that they found it ‘very informative...

Bespoke course at Basingstoke Hospital, Hampshire

We offer bespoke courses to accommodate for groups who would like to be trained at their venue. Last week, Consultant Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, Julia Herbert; taught the female pelvic floor course at Basingstoke, Hampshire. Thank you to the delegates for your positive feedback once again; ‘Fantastic course, so well pitched and presented and very hands on and has given me the tools to now have the confidence to start to examine patients’ – Tissue Viability Nurse. ‘It has been extremely...

First paediatric course in 4 years

We welcomed 11 delegates onto our paediatric bladder and bowel dysfunction course on 26th April, we haven’t ran this course since May 2019! This is a 1 day course with our Consultant Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, Julia Herbert. Thank you to our delegates for your feedback, it’s great to hear positive comments and suggestions for the future. ‘Julia is very knowledgeable and able to teach in a calming relaxed way’ – Team lead CYP Continence service. ‘Excellent course, presented in such a...

Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla

We're all looking forward to the King's Coronation tomorrow. Are you looking for ways to get involved in the Coronation? Check out the interactive map to find out what’s happening near you. From volunteering for The Big Help Out to community events and Coronation Big Lunches, there’s something for everyone. https://coronation.gov.uk/events/ Click this link to find a big screen near you to watch the Coronation

de Smit Medical celebrates 20 years in business!

Since our beginnings in 2002, we have expanded our team to 23 members and developed our product range into the fields of anorectal assessment and treatment, biomedical test equipment, fertility, and have also set up the de Smit Medical Learning Academy. We have become market leaders in bladder scanner sales to the NHS, with three scanners now available in the BioCon family. Over the years our customers have remained at the heart of all we do, and we look to...

Her Majesty The Queen

We were saddened to hear the news of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen. We offer our sincere condolences and our thoughts are with the Royal family at this difficult time. R.I.P. Your Majesty

South West ACA – Female Pelvic Floor Training Course

Thank you to our delegates who attended our training course on female pelvic floor muscle dysfunction. Your feedback is great to read: 'Exceeded expectations. Brilliant and thoroughly enjoyable too.' - Specialist Physiotherapist 'Excellent. Very pleasant venue. Julia is a fabulous teacher. She explains in depth and makes you feel comfortable in an unusual classroom situation.' - Specialist Nurse Bladder & Bowel Service We have six more training days scheduled up to January next year, head to our shop to find out availability...

ACA Conference Bristol – de Smit Medical attend as Platinum Sponsors

de Smit Medical had a great time attending the ACA National Conference as Platinum Sponsors on Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th May. This was a special event for us for a few reasons. First of all, it was held in Bristol, only a stone's throw away from our offices! Our symposium 'A focus on anorectal assessment' was delivered by Consultant Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, Julia Herbert. This talk was well attended by the delegates at the event, thank you for joining us for...

New training course dates for 2022

We have recently announced some more dates for our clinical training courses for next year. You can find full details and book your place here. 27th - 28th April 2022 - Assessment of female pelvic floor muscle dysfunction- vaginal examination (practical course) 29th - 30th April 2022 - Assessment of female pelvic floor muscle dysfunction- vaginal examination (practical course)