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Bobath Workshops and Events in the UK

Connecting Clinicians Through Expert-Led Training and Events

At BABTT, we're passionate about providing Bobath workshops for therapists and healthcare professionals across the UK. Our events deepen your understanding and skills in the Bobath Approach, whether you're expanding your practical technique or staying current in Bobath therapy in the UK.

Through a diverse calendar of educational events, we support the professional development of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, and medical doctors caring for individuals with cerebral palsy and other neurological conditions. Join us to connect with fellow professionals and enhance your expertise through our Bobath workshops and training courses.

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Foundation Course

BABTT's renowned Foundation Bobath Course lays the groundwork for therapists seeking to work with children with cerebral palsy and allied neurological conditions. This intensive eight-week programme focuses on both typical and atypical child development. Learners immerse themselves in the neurodevelopmental treatment framework and practical strategies, working across professional boundaries in a trans-disciplinary setting.

The course is ideal for professionals wishing to build a solid foundation in the Bobath Approach, leading to enhanced skills in assessing and managing children's movement, function and posture. Many BABTT members have found this course an essential step in their ongoing professional journey.

 

Annual Education Day

Each year, BABTT organises an Annual Education Day, bringing together Bobath-trained therapists from around the UK. This informative event covers focused topics in the management and treatment of cerebral palsy, drawing on the latest research and developments in the field.

Participants can expect guest lectures, interactive sessions and plenty of opportunities for discussion and networking. Whether exploring new assessments, intervention techniques or recent advances in Bobath therapy, our Education Day is an excellent way to keep your knowledge and skills up to date, while connecting with peers in a supportive and stimulating environment.

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Practical Workshops

BABTT provides regular, practical Bobath workshops delivered by accredited Bobath Tutors. These hands-on sessions are suitable for professionals who wish to enhance their confidence and competence in the assessment and intervention of children with cerebral palsy.

Workshops are held at a variety of venues throughout the UK and in the Republic of Ireland, providing accessible opportunities for all therapists. The practical focus ensures that attendees leave with skills they can apply immediately in their day-to-day practice, bolstering their professional abilities and enriching their patients' outcomes.

Lunch and Learn

To accommodate busy professional schedules, BABTT offers regular Lunch and Learn sessions which provide bite-sized Bobath CPD events in an accessible format. These online sessions are the perfect way for therapists to gain insights from experienced practitioners, study real-life cases and explore the neurodevelopmental treatment approach during their lunch break.

Designed to be both educational and interactive, these sessions encourage informal discussion, allowing you to stay connected with ongoing developments in Bobath therapy education.

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Past Events and Trainings

2016: Coming of Age: Challenges & Opportunities

  • Mental Health Needs of Adolescents: Liz Henderson, Speciality doctor of youth psychiatry
  • The What & How of goals chosen by young people: Lesley Nutton
  • My Teenage Years: young adults with CP
  • Sexual Health & Relationships in CP: Diana Wiegerink, Researcher & Clinical Psych, Netherlands
  • Physio through teenage years: Susan Horsburgh

2017: Early Intervention in CP: Clinical Reasoning & Intervention

  • Dr Betty Hutchon, Lead OT Royal Free Hospital, London & Lecturer UCL
  • Chris Barber, Clinical Director, The Bobath Centre
  • A Parent Perspective ~ Advice to you therapists!

2018 Dyskinesia: What's new in Measurement & Management?

  • Ax, Measurement: Elegast Monbaliu (Leuven Uni) & Prof Bernard Dan
  • Medication & Management: Prof Bernard Dan (Editor-in-chief DMCN)
  • Therapy updates: Chris Barber & Rina van der Walt

2019 Updates in CP: Associated Difficulties

  • Motor Planning: Prof Bert Steenbergen, Netherlands
  • Vision: Ingrid Vriend & Athena Logothetis, London
  • Pain: Susie Turner, Evelina London
  • CP & ASD: Tara Louviere, London
  • The Hemiplegic Child: Assessment & Treatment: Virginia Knox
  • Facilitating play in Cerebral Palsy: Heather Holgate
  • Sensory processing associated with Cerebral Palsy - An MDT approach: Heather Holgate
  • Applying the ICF within clinical practice: Jenny Carroll
  • Supporting participation & play in CP: GMFCS Levels IV & V: Heather Holgate
  • Concepts in early intervention: Sally Jary
  • Clinical management of Eating, Drinking & Saliva control based on latest research: Rina van der Walt

2021

  • Are sessions our ‘New Normal'?Is Bobath relevant for today's Evidence-Based Practitioner? Rina Van der Walt, Jenny Carroll
  • Clinical Reasoning (1): Thinking about Clinical Reasoning: Dawn Forbes
  • Seeing & Doing: Helping children with CP use their Visual Skills: Heather Holgate
  • Clinical Reasoning (2): Applied Clinical Reasoning: Dr Margaret Mayston
  • Dyskinetic Cerebral Palsy ~ Updates (study day): Virginia Knox

2022

  • Working with children and young people who have dyskinetic cerebral palsy and associated communication difficulties: Rina Van der Walt
  • The Weakest Link? (Connecting Theory to Clinical Practice): Dr. Margaret Mayston
  • Parents' experiences of occupational balance while raising a child with special needs: Anne-mie Engelen

2023

  • Children with Spastic hypertonus & Children with Dyskinesia with tutor: Virginia Knox

2024

  • Early communication in cerebral palsy: a cornerstone of multidisciplinary early intervention: Claire McMillan
  • Understanding children with cerebral palsy related to prematurity: It's never too early! It's never too late!': Marie Stanley
  • The BCRF: from paper to practice: Dr Margaret Mayston
  • European Academy of Childhood Disability conference 2024: the highlights: Virginia Knox
  • ‘Cerebral Visual Impairment: clinical practice guidelines: Dr. Els Ortibus, Neuropaediatrician
  • Anxiety – challenging negative thoughts: Dr. Kirstie Rees

2025

  • ‘What can I learn from my therapy session today?' – Maximising the value of time spent reflecting: Jennifer Carroll, Heather Holgate
  • The pathophysiology of tone, and medical interventions: Dr. Dan Lumsden
  • Discrimination between spasticity, dystonia &choreoathetosis: Dr. Elegast Monbaliu
  • Cerebral palsy with mixed presentation: treatment challenges: Chris Barber, PT and Rajkumar Rajan, PT
  • Shared journeys: understanding parental perceptions of progress in children: Dr. Kirstie Rees, Child & Educational Psychologist
  • Varying definitions of tone & implications for practice: Panel discussion: Professor Margaret Mayston (Chair), Dr. Lumsden, Chris Barber, Rajkumar Rajan
  • CVI – understanding & classifying: CVI Scotland

 
 
 

FAQs

What types of workshops does BABTT offer?

BABTT offers Bobath workshops including the Foundation Course, Annual Education Day, practical workshops, and Lunch and Learn sessions across the UK.

Are BABTT workshops open to non-members?

Many Bobath workshops and events are open to non-members, although joining BABTT unlocks further benefits and exclusive access.

How do I register for a Bobath workshop or event?

You can register for Bobath workshops and events through the BABTT website, or contact us at info@babtt.co.uk for guidance.

Do workshops count towards CPD requirements?

Yes, BABTT Bobath workshops and events count towards your CPD requirements as a healthcare professional in the UK.

How often are new courses or events added?

BABTT updates its list of Bobath workshops and events regularly, with new courses added throughout the year for UK therapists.

Are workshops available online or in person?

BABTT offers a mix of in-person practical workshops around the UK and online Lunch and Learn sessions for flexible Bobath CPD.

Do you issue certificates for workshop attendance?

Yes, certificates of attendance are issued for all BABTT Bobath workshops and events, supporting your professional development documentation.

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