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Events • July 29, 2016

We’ll see you at Trade Days 2016

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] Really looking forward to this year’s Trade Days at the NEC in Birmingham. This is a ‘traders and manufacturers only’ event – so we won’t be selling direct to customers. But it’s a great chance to network with other people in the industry, attend seminars on topics like sales and marketing and keep...

Inside Recliners • June 30, 2016

Inside Recliners — Issue 3

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] Hi there! Welcome to Issue 3 of Inside Recliners. Firstly, thanks so much to everyone that’s contacted us saying how much they have enjoyed the content from the last couple of issues. The purpose of this newsletter is to bring you valuable, interesting news and thoughts that will help you do your job,...

Inside Recliners • June 30, 2016

Chair of the Month (July) – The Buckingham

With its stylish wooden knuckles and attractive piped wings and arms, the Buckingham is one of our most aesthetically pleasing models, and fits beautifully within a home setting. But it’s not all about looks. This chair has been crafted for maximum comfort with a range of easy to adjust back options that are allow the...

Industry News • June 30, 2016

What does Brexit Mean for People with Disabilities?

This article published in Posability magazine outlines the way in which the rights of disabled people might be affected by Brexit. The overriding message is that the UK has existing legislation that matches that of the EU, and it has also ratified many other international treaties concerning the rights of disabled people, so immediate rights...

Guide • June 30, 2016

How to Help Your Clients Make the Most of Their Footrests

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] When most clients sit in a chair for the first time, it’s natural for them to focus on how it feels on key areas such as the buttocks, thighs and back. After all, these areas take the majority of our weight when seated, so making sure they feel comfortable is essential. But it’s...

Events • June 30, 2016

Recliners at Rise 4 Disability

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] We were thrilled to be a part of the inaugural RISE 4 Disability Show, which was held in Dartford on the 22nd June. The event brought together many of the UK’s major manufacturers of products for disabled people, and was a great chance for occupational therapists and retailers alike to get a sense...

Inside Recliners • May 31, 2016

Inside Recliners — Issue 2

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] Hi and welcome to the June edition of Inside Recliners. We hope you’ve had a great month. It’s been great to see a couple of really innovative healthcare products making the news this month. We’re always interested in great design, especially when it has a focus on increasing comfort for a user, so...

Industry News • May 31, 2016

Great news for Homecare Patients in Wales, as ‘Enable ’ Initiative Launched

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] A £4million project to improve the standard of care for disabled people across Wales was launched on April 1st. The ‘Enable – Support for Independent Living’ fund will mean that small adaptions to houses such as stair lifts or ramps can be carried out within seven days of an application being made by...

Industry News • May 31, 2016

Fold up Mobility Scooter wins British Invention of the Year 2016!

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] Great to see a healthcare product winning this award – this fold-up mobility scooter is some really smart thinking from young inventor Sumi Wang and her father. He’s got one heck of a bio too – a life designing for the circus!

Industry News • May 31, 2016

World’s First 3D Printed Wheelchair Offers Bespoke Comfort and Innovative Design

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] GO – the world’s first 3D printed wheelchair – was unveiled at the Clerkenwell Design Week on 24th May. Designed and realised by Benjamin Hubert from Layer Design, the chair is still in prototype stages, but already looks as though it could be a real breakthrough in user-comfort.