Our annual CPR update is always a popular event! With added learning in the afternoon. See below.

VENUE: Arthur Rank Hospice, see address below.

Registration from 9.00am for a 9.30am start.

9.30am: Our annual CPR and Anaphylaxis training will take place in the morning, it will include: basic life support, AED, choking and anaphylaxis.

We will also have the following in the afternoon:

1.45pm - 3.30pm: Lymphoedema and Lipoedema by Carol-Ann Barrett

Carol-Ann is trained in both the Dr Vodder and Casley-Smith methods of MLD and has trained at the Christie Hospital in Manchester with Registered Physiotherapist and international lecturer Willem Fourie in the treatment and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal issues experienced following surgery and radiotherapy after breast and other cancers. MLD is specialized therapy designed to improve the functioning of the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is an important part of the body’s immune system. MLD treatment was developed in the early 1930s by the Danish physical therapist Dr Emil Vodder. Modern day research has established the effectiveness of the treatment on the lymphatic and nervous systems and MLD as a result is becoming an accepted and effective treatment used in the management of conditions such as lymphoedema, lipoedema and venous insufficiency combined with compression bandaging, exercise, skin care regimes and breathing exercises. Lymphoedema once established cannot be cured and must be treated to prevent a worsening of the condition. Carol-Ann and her physiotherapist daughter run Hands2health in Bishops Stortford, they have lectured in hospital and group settings.

3.30pm - 5.00pm: Precious soles specialist shoe fitters by Jonathan Varnavas, Founder of ShoeFit.uk

Jonathan has spent 24 years in footwear retail, including 15 years as a footwear consultant and 9 years in biomechanical rehabilitation. With a background in Sport and Exercise Rehabilitation, he brings a clinical understanding of how the foot, the body and footwear work together. He founded ShoeFit.uk to bridge the gap between footwear retail and healthcare professionals. Working closely with podiatrists, physiotherapists and other clinicians, Jonathan and his team of highly trained footwear consultants at Precious Soles carry out in-depth footwear assessments and write detailed consultation reports, so that what a patient wears every day supports their treatment.

Through the ShoeFit Academy, he trains universities, students and retail shops in the importance of correct fitting. His talk draws on real data from the team's consultation reports, giving a practical look at the footwear problems clinicians see every day and how to solve them.

About ShoeFit.uk

ShoeFit.uk is the technical arm of the business and acts as the bridge between footwear retail and healthcare professionals, making sure patients achieve the best possible treatment outcomes. It offers referral pathways for podiatrists and other healthcare professionals, detailed footwear assessments and consultation reports, and the ShoeFit Academy, which provides full training for universities, students and retail shops.

About Precious Soles

Precious Soles is an independent, family-run specialist footwear shop on Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, open 7 days a week. Jonathan and his team of highly trained footwear consultants fit leading brands for all the family, from first shoes to complex foot needs. The shop also hosts an in-house clinic room, where podiatrists and other practitioners treat patients alongside the footwear team, so clients can get treatment and the right footwear under one roof. Taking you the whole journey.

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Refreshments and lunch are included, let us know of any dietary requirements by Friday 15th January 2027 on secretary.cambridge@rcpod.org.uk .

How to find the Arthur Rank Hospice: Arthur Rank Hospice, Cherry Hinton Road, Cambridge, CB22 3FB.

There is limited on-site parking, so we please request that you use the Babraham Park & Ride to Park where possible – it is now FREE to park for up to 18 hours and takes 2-5 minutes to walk to our venue.

We now have a cancellation policy: 100% refund if cancelled with 8 weeks notice. 50% refund with 4 weeks notice. 25% refund with two weeks notice. Regretfully refunds are not possible with less than two weeks notice. The Eventbrite fees are deducted from the refund.

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