Bariatric Beds & Chairs
Whether lying down or sitting, the heaviest users need heavy-duty, or bariatric, beds and chairs, which are sturdy enough to support them safely, and designed to be as comfortable as possible. Electric...
View ArticleHospital Beds
This section is concerned with hospital beds, also known as care beds or nursing beds, designed for individuals with special needs. A proper assessment by a suitably qualified professional is...
View ArticleToileting in Bed; Incontinence Protection
Managing the toilet needs of someone who is immobile is a challenge which has led to various solutions – either physically transferring the person to the bathroom, using a hoist or commode chair;...
View ArticleNight-Time Sleep Systems
Night-time postural management sleep systems are an important complement to daytime systems for people with complex needs Developed by physiotherapists working with children who lack control of their...
View ArticlePressure Relief Mattresses
Independent Living has an area dedicated to general advice about pressure relief, including the latest NICE guidance on prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers. This is the link. Current NICE...
View ArticleNexus launch new beds and mattresses
The Icon Community Care range is high spec and affordable Nexus DMS, specialists in care beds and pressure relief mattresses, have launched two new ranges designed to offer quality and economy in one....
View ArticleMonitor, Alert, Protect against pressure damage
Groundbreaking pressure monitoring system Billed as a groundbreaking development in the fight against pressure ulcers, healthcare specialists Sidhil have launched the Monitor, Alert, Protect (M.A.P™)...
View ArticleSuper-bariatric and low access Rotoflex
Theraposture introduce two new Rotoflex rotational beds Theraposture has now added two new versions to their Rotoflex range of rotational beds. These provide the ultimate assistive solution to allow...
View ArticleNew generation Solite Pro community beds
Sidhil have introduced their latest generation of community beds – the Solite Pro Building on the success of the popular Solite brand, the new beds bring together added functionality and new safety...
View ArticleSmart solution to comfort in bed
Case study: M.A.P™ system / Comfier™ In Bed Positioning System Alan Livett has Motor Neurone Disease (MND). He has no use of his legs, his arms are failing and he has limited use of his hands. In...
View ArticleSolaticare from an OT perspective
Solaticare is a unique in-bed hygiene system For anyone who has very reduced mobility, but is not incontinent, the need to use the toilet will involve the use of a hoist or other transfer equipment,...
View ArticleKinderkey Stellan
Stellan is a complex care system This safe sleeping system is constantly developing, in order to improve the comfort and safety of people living with a range of care issues. For example, people who...
View ArticleDedicated relief for the heel from Rober
AIRSTREAM THP supporting comfort and pressure relief in bed When continuous pressure or friction is placed on an area of the body, tissue damage can occur. Essentially, local pressure stops blood from...
View ArticleBariatric Nuova Community Beds
Drive DeVilbiss Sidhil adds bariatric options to Casa range Putting the focus on safety, performance and flexibility, Casa community beds developed by Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare now include two...
View ArticleOpera ProSafe bed
Alpine HC provides an all-in-one solution The Opera ProSafe is an extremely versatile bed, which eliminates the need for choosing either a standard height or low care bed. It has an extensive height...
View ArticlePioneering Comfier sleep system
Five year old Alex Ray gets a full night’s sleep for the first time A 5-year-old boy, who is profoundly disabled and has complex needs, has been given his first full night’s sleep thanks to the...
View ArticleStand assist beds
Stand assist beds – from lying down to sitting or standing up Alpine HC has introduced a new range of specialist profiling beds that assist a user from lying down right through to a standing position...
View ArticleDynamic new Theraposture website
New website designed for professionals and consumers alike Trusted specialist Theraposture has launched a dynamic new website so professionals and consumers have easier access to its comprehensive...
View ArticleNew Rotoflex 200 Mark 2 from Theraposture
Theraposture has unveiled its new Rotoflex 200 Mark 2 rotational care bed Representing a break-through in assistive technology, the enhanced Rotoflex 200 Mark 2 incorporates modular seat depth allowing...
View ArticleNew Rotoflex 200 Mark 2 from Theraposture
Theraposture has unveiled its new Rotoflex 200 Mark 2 rotational care bed Representing a break-through in assistive technology, the enhanced Rotoflex 200 Mark 2 incorporates modular seat depth allowing...
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