Happy Christmas from all of us at Recliners!
Twas the week before Christmas and all was still in the Recliners workshop…
The elves have put the final touches to the last of the Christmas orders, the reindeers have been sent on their way and now it’s just a few of us left here in the Recliners workshop to sweep the floors and close things down for another year.
We know you’re busy wrapping pressies, testing your pudding mix and making up the spare bed for Aunt Beryl, so we won’t keep you long this month. But we did just want to say a huge thank you for your support throughout the last year, and to wish all our customers at Recliners a very Happy Christmas and New Year. We hope you have a fantastic festive period and we look forward to catching up with you in the New Year.
This time of year is always a good moment for reflection, so we thought we would dedicate this month’s Inside Recliners to some of our favourite memories from 2016. It’s certainly been a great year for us, with some fantastic new models, some great new contracts and of course, the chance to meet so many of you at events, on the road or even in the workshop.
Here are a few of our highlights – we look forward to enjoying more with you in 2017!
The Recliners team
New Models Released in 2016
The Cheltenham
We were delighted to get this model on the market earlier in the year. Designed for the home, it’s one of our most innovative models yet with a 10-point heat and massage system, numerous back support options and reflex foam cushions as standard. We’re proud to say that feedback for this has been outstanding – many customers will be enjoying a comfortable Christmas afternoon in front of the telly in their Cheltenham.
The Sherwood
Another newbie for the domestic range, the Sherwood is one of our most versatile chairs. The stylish design and range of available fabrics and finishes mean have meant that The Sherwood has fit seamlessly into homes all around the country.
The Newark
A stylish chair for the healthcare setting, the Newark offers superior comfort for a complete range of postural requirements. We released this model back in January and it has been great to hear feedback from OTs and healthcare professionals about how the range of back supports has helped their patients find greater comfort.
The Matlock
We created this chair specifically for healthcare settings such as day care centres, nursing homes and hospitals. We used an antibacterial, easy-clean fabric, while ensuring that the chair retained maximum comfort. An elegant, comfortable chair that has proved very popular with healthcare centres and their patients alike.
Our Favourite Stories of 2016
We’ve been scouring our industry for the most interesting innovations, events and articles we could find. We hope you’ve enjoyed hearing about them in this newsletter over the last year. Just in case you missed them, here are a few of our favourites:
The World’s first 3D printed Wheelchair
This one caught our eye back in May – an innovation that’s sure to push wheelchair design forwards in 2017.
– World’s First 3D Printed Wheelchair Offers Bespoke Comfort and Innovative Design
The Internet of Things in Healthcare
Tech has made some huge strides in healthcare over the last year. Back in July we looked at 5 IoT devices that we predict will have a big impact soon.
– Five IoT Devices that are revolutionising Healthcare
Assistive Technology in the Paralympics
September saw the Paralympics. As well as the incredible displays of athleticism, it was inspiring to see all the assistive technology design on show at this year’s games.
– Five IoT Devices that are revolutionising Healthcare
– Archery Showing True Adaptive Design at the Rio Paralympics
Innovations in Pressure Injury Care
Pressure injuries a big concern for our customers. We looked into the innovations that are helping make life easier for those at risk.
– The Technologies that are Revolutionizing the Treatment of Pressure Injuries
The Recliners Guide to Seating Care
We’ve had some great feedback about our recent series over the last 6 months offering tips and advice for OTs on how use our chairs to help their patients be most comfortable. Here’s an ‘at-a-glance’ look at the series so far. We’ve a lot more to go in 2017 – but once we’re done, would you like to receive these as a book?
Using Footrests
– How to Help Your Clients Make the Most of Their Footrests
Providing Lumbar Support
– Providing your Clients with Appropriate Lumbar Support
Seating Bariatric Patients
– Three Points to Consider when Seating Bariatric Clients
Cleaning a Recliners Chair
– How to Clean your Patients’ Recliners Chair
Avoiding Pressure Injuries
– Three Common Causes of Pressure Injuries (and how to avoid them)
Tilt in Space Explained
What would you like to see more of in 2017?
We’re always open to your suggestions and we’d love to hear if there’s anything you’d love to see more of in 2017. That goes for our product range, this newsletter – or anything else you can think of!
Feel free to get in touch at info@recliners.org, or give us a call on 01443 431000.
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