Bath aids are an important consideration for all those finding it difficult to get in/out of the bath or where doing so increases risk, particularly of falls.   Often people start considering devices to support bathing following a mechanical fall or when increased frailty raises concerns about being unable to get out of the bath. […]

Beds are for resting. But who can rest if they are not comfortable? The Invacare SB 755 Bed is designed to combine comfort, ease of handling and safety. Ideal for community care environments, it is also perfect for domestic, in-home use as well. This bed offers ideal seating positioning, to reduce shear and friction. It […]

Nursing beds, also known as profiling beds get their name due to the traditional nursing environment in which they are most prolifically used and the profiling frame that the mattress sits on. As the population is increasingly aging and the healthcare philosophy has changed to focus on supporting people with very complex needs to remain […]

You may not have realized how inaccessible your home was until you sustained a spinal cord injury. Having to use a wheelchair instantly changes your understanding of accessibility. Here are seven “quick fixes” you can make to improve your home and to make it more welcoming to for someone in a wheelchair. Bathrooms If your […]

Cooking from a wheelchair can be difficult, especially if your home environment has not yet been adapted. Reaching things from a seated position is hard, and if you have limited upper body function or spastic muscles, that can add even more challenges. That’s why we have collected some adaptive cooking tips to help you get […]

Platform lifts are utilised where the built environment cannot accommodate a ramp of 1:20 due to space constraints or the user does not have the strength to independently use a ramp.     Platform lifts come in three types: Step lifts to accommodate low rise of up to 1 metre. Incline lift to enable a […]

A wheelchair harness is quite simply a postural aid which should be considered not in isolation but for use when effective support at the pelvis by other means, foot placement, trunk control and tilt do not in themselves resolve the postural issue. It is important when making a decision about a suitable wheelchair harness that […]

The majority of wheelchair users pay great attention when selecting a wheelchair to fit their needs, but what about their bathing and toileting needs? This article examines the mobility shower chair, and considers why choosing this type of equipment should be just as important as selecting a wheelchair.

Having a disabled shower cubicle installed can turn showering from a trial into a pleasure.  As well as being more comfortable to use, and offering safety for the disabled or elderly user, they can also make it quicker to take a shower, letting the user get on with their day. Over-bath showers are already a […]

If you are a carer or if you know someone who is, you will be fully aware of the hard work involved in the caring process. The responsibility is huge, and you also have to deal with the fact that there is a large time investment. If the person being cared for is someone who […]