Naidex

Naidex Supporting the disability community for over 50 years.

Are you ready to embark on a truly incredible journey towards improving the lives of those in the disability community? Naidex, the UK's leading event dedicated to empowering and supporting disabled individuals, is back, and this time it's bigger and better than ever! Supporting the disability community for over 50 years, Naidex returns to the NEC on 19-20 March 2025, and we can’t wait to welcome you.

22/04/2026

Naidex 2026. What a show.

It's been a month since the best two days for the disability community 💜

This year, we saw innovation, inspiration, and of course, our incredible community coming together.

From our fantastic exhibitors to Patch the Panda stealing everyone's hearts, 2026 will go down in Naidex history. Are you ready to do it all over again in 2027? You can pre-register now via the link in our bio!

For our Southern audience, make sure you have a look at our first-ever Naidex Roadshow South, coming to Farnborough International, 9 September - find out more here!: www.naidex.co.uk/naidexroadshow

A video compilation of Naidex 2026 highlights captured at The NEC in Birmingham. These include a variety of videos from people passing through the event, including Patch the Panda, the Naidex Junior Mascot. The ribbon cutting for the opening of the event, people attending sessions and keynote speakers, guide dogs, drag artists on the village green, dance performances, the adaptive climbing wall, people using the test track, talking at exhibition stands, and showing different assistive products.

20/04/2026

Eva Abley, Britain's Got Talent Finalist 2022, caught up with us last week at Naidex. Find out what she thinks about and what she’s up to now!

Video Description: Eva and Jazz are standing talking on the show floor at Naidex 2026, they are standing by the side of the main stage as visitors of the event go past.

Don't forget to grab your free tickets to the Roadshow: www.naidex.co.uk/naidexroadshow/register

17/04/2026

NTV is back with another on the floor interview with the one and only Jodie Ounsley have a look as Jay Howard gets her thoughts on Naidex and experience being a gladiator 🥊

Video Description: Jay and Jodie are talking to eachother side by side in front of Strident’s exhibitor stand at Naidex 2026

We may have wrapped up Naidex last month at the NEC, but we are not done for the year because 2026 is bringing you the f...
14/04/2026

We may have wrapped up Naidex last month at the NEC, but we are not done for the year because 2026 is bringing you the first-ever Naidex Roadshow South!

Join us on 9 September at Farnborough International for a high-impact, one-day event. Naidex offers a fantastic day out for the disability community, featuring inspirational talks, entertainment, and a wide range of practical solutions and services to enhance day-to-day life.

Beyond the exhibition floor, our expert panels provide a platform to discuss the latest in accessibility and shared lived experiences. Whether you are looking for mobility aids, rehab tech, or daily living solutions, this is the place to learn, connect, and source the best products and services on the market.

Secure your spot today: Pre-register for your free ticket here: https://shorturl.at/03NXf

For exhibition and sponsorship enquires: https://www.naidex.co.uk/naidexroadshow/apply-to-sponsor

One of the standout moments from Naidex, The Elevate - Disabled Founders Pitch Final. A powerful platform giving disable...
30/03/2026

One of the standout moments from Naidex, The Elevate - Disabled Founders Pitch Final.

A powerful platform giving disabled founders the opportunity to pitch their ideas, access mentorship, and accelerate their businesses, and the talent on that stage did not disappoint.

We would like to give a huge congratulations to this year’s finalists:

Winner: Alex Molokwu | Loujo

An AI-powered, song-based learning platform designed to support dyslexic children by turning learning into something memorable, engaging, and accessible. Inspired by Alex’s own lived experience with dyslexia and his niece’s challenges with reading, Loujo tackles the gaps left by traditional education methods.

Runner-up: Ilinca Georgescu | Trem

A healthtech startup developing digital biomarker technology to objectively measure Essential Tremor. By replacing subjective clinical assessments with precise, scalable tools, Trem is transforming how neurological movement disorders are diagnosed and monitored.

Finalists:

Yiska (Jessica) Ansell | Access

A disabled artist and performer with over a decade of experience, Yiska founded NoteWorthy Access to break down barriers in the arts and culture sector. Through lived-experience-led consultancy, training, and advocacy, Yiska and her team are helping organisations create genuinely accessible environments. Alongside this, Yiska is a Trainer at Attitude is Everything and Co-Chair of Trustees at Bristol Disability Equality Forum.

Daniela Groza & Dec McLaughlin | Auzi®

Daniela Groza is Co-Founder of Auzi and a GIA-certified gemmologist with over 15 years of experience in jewellery design. Alongside designing Auzi’s collections, she has held senior roles in the global jewellery industry, including in logistics and operations at Nivoda, combining craftsmanship with deep expertise in the international gemstone and jewellery trade. Co-founder of Auzi, Dec is on a mission to help people wear hearing devices with pride. Born moderately deaf, his personal experience fuels the brand’s purpose, combining design, identity, and confidence.

A huge thank you to our brilliant host Amy Pohl and our expert judging panel: Jessica Arczynski (Trowers & Hamlin), Martyn Sibley (Purple Goat Agency), Pamela Aculey (Just Like Me, MIXD Reality & last years Elevate winner), Hanan Tantush (Intotum) and Tom Berry (Lloyds Banking Group), for their insight, support, and for helping make Elevate such a powerful platform.

Planning your journey to Naidex? We’ve made it even easier 💜On our website, you’ll find our accessible travel and BSL vi...
24/03/2026

Planning your journey to Naidex? We’ve made it even easier 💜
On our website, you’ll find our accessible travel and BSL videos, designed to guide you every step of the way, from arriving at the NEC to getting into the halls with confidence.

✨ Clear visual guidance
✨ Helpful voiceover support
✨ Step-by-step directions

Swipe through to learn more and start planning your visit 👇
https://www.naidex.co.uk/visit/getting-here

Doors open tomorrow!We’re so excited to welcome you to Naidex & Naidex Junior tomorrow at the NEC Birmingham — and we ho...
24/03/2026

Doors open tomorrow!
We’re so excited to welcome you to Naidex & Naidex Junior tomorrow at the NEC Birmingham — and we hope you’re just as excited as we are! 💜 🐼
From ground-breaking accessibility innovations and inspiring speakers to family-friendly resources and organisations supporting young people with disabilities, there’s so much to discover across the show.
And don’t forget to come and say hi to Patch, our Naidex Junior mascot! 🐼
📅 25–26 March
⏰ Doors open 9:30AM
📍 NEC Birmingham | Hall 20
🎟️ You can still register for your FREE tickets: https://hubs.la/Q0482hGG0
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A purple Naidex promotional graphic showing visitors using wheelchairs at a busy exhibition. Text reads “Doors Open Tomorrow – 9:30AM,” with event dates 25–26 March 2026 at NEC Birmingham and a “Get Free Tickets” call to action, with Lloyds as headline partner. and an orange “Naidex Junior” promotional graphic showing a young wheelchair user smiling and interacting at an event. Text reads “Doors Open Tomorrow – 9:30AM,” with event dates 25–26 March 2026 at NEC Birmingham and a “Get Free Tickets” call to action.

❓ Got questions before Naidex? We’ve got you covered.With Naidex just 2 days away (25–26 March at the NEC Birmingham), n...
23/03/2026

❓ Got questions before Naidex? We’ve got you covered.

With Naidex just 2 days away (25–26 March at the NEC Birmingham), now’s the perfect time to plan your visit and get all the key info you need before arriving.

From travel and parking to accessibility, assistance dogs, and mobility equipment hire, our FAQ page answers the questions we get asked the most.
Take a look before the show 👇
🔗 https://www.naidex.co.uk/visit/faqs

We can’t wait to welcome you to Naidex, Naidex Junior, Neuro Rehab, Care & Dementia, and Business Without Barriers this week!

Session Announcement: How the Motability Scheme Helps Me Live My Life My WayMark Ormrod MBE is a former Royal Marine, In...
23/03/2026

Session Announcement: How the Motability Scheme Helps Me Live My Life My Way

Mark Ormrod MBE is a former Royal Marine, Invictus Games athlete and motivational speaker. In this inspiring session, he shares how life after injury led to new purpose, and how the right support at the right time, like the Motability Scheme, can build confidence and independence.
More than transport, accessibility is about freedom, dignity, and choice. Whether you're a customer, carer or professional, Mark's story shows how people can move forward and live life on their own terms.

Head over to the Accessibility Hub at 1:40PM on 26th March to join the conversation.

Book your FREE tickets: https://shorturl.at/6q8Dv

Session Announcement: Timms Review Call for Evidence: An Update from the MinisterThe Minister for Social Security and Di...
23/03/2026

Session Announcement: Timms Review Call for Evidence: An Update from the Minister

The Minister for Social Security and Disability, Sir Stephen Timms, will give an update on the work of the Timms Review steering group.

The Timms Review is the first ever full review of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and it’s being co produced with disabled people at its heart. The group recently launched the first step in their inclusive and accessible engagement: a Call for Evidence on a range of issues related to PIP.

Head over to the Main Stage at 12:40PM on 26th March to join the conversation.

Book your FREE tickets for Naidex here: https://shorturl.at/6q8Dv

Session Announcement: Neurodiversity and New Environments: Ensuring Neurodiversity Accessibility in a Stately Home and S...
20/03/2026

Session Announcement: Neurodiversity and New Environments: Ensuring Neurodiversity Accessibility in a Stately Home and Safari Park

The Longleat team highlight initiatives introduced to improve accessibility for those with SEN needs.

From sensory bags to signage, Makaton training to dedicated SEN days, the additions have been welcomed.

“Our daughter is Autistic and it was so helpful to see signs about potential noise/heat/busyness! Great job on making an already awesome attraction even better for all!”

“I wish more places and more people thought of everyone with all different needs!”

The team tell you what they have done, how they did it and what’s next.

Hear from Scott Ashman, Wendy Best and Kim Ovens

Head over to the Accessibility Hub at 12:45PM on 26th March to join the conversation.

Book your FREE tickets: https://shorturl.at/6q8Dv

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Naidex is Europe's most established event dedicated to the independent living and healthcare industries. Attracting 8,000 visitors from across the globe, the show brings together trade professionals, healthcare professionals and members of the public into the halls of Birmingham’s NEC for two days of opportunities, innovation, discovery and education.

As technology continues to evolve and society advances towards inclusion and accessibility, Naidex sets itself as the point of reference for the future trends set to take over the independent living and healthcare industries.

If you are working in the independent living industry, a professional from the health and care sector or a person with one or more disabilities, Naidex is a must-attend!