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01420 549 48125 Southview Rise, Alton, Hants GU34 2AB
Live life to the full
Mobility & Independent Living Specialist
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Contents IntroductionEvery stage of life has its challenges. How often we have found ourselves facing a future quite different to what we imagined; but we‘ve taken things in our stride and made the most of it.
Getting older is simply another challenge.
We may not be able to do all that we used to do, we may not be quite as deft or mobile as we were, but the good thing is we’re not alone and we’re not the first to experience changes like these. Things may become difficult but there is lots of help around.
Our role at Out & About is here to help you to find solutions that render the difficult achievable, make continued independence possible and life a little easier
In helping customers over the years , in on-going conversations with suppliers and keeping up with the latest developments, we have accumulated a wealth of experience and product knowledge.
We’ve used our knowledge and experience to put this catalogue together; in many areas we provide simple guides that are designed to make complex decisions easier whilst still giving you a wide range of choices
Our featured Selections are all products that have received positive customer feedback.
Selecting from the vast range of items available does not mean that those not selected are substandard, it’s simply that we cannot be familiar with everything out there. But we’re always looking and if our selections are not right for you then we’ll keep looking to find what you need.
So if you cannot find what you’re looking for or need more help, please:
Call: 01420 549481,Email: [email protected]
or come and see us at:25 Southview Rise, Alton GU34 2AB
Introduction Pg 3
Mobility Scooters Pg 4 - 11
Powered Wheelchairs Pg 12 - 19
Manual Wheelchairs Pg 20 - 29
Walkers & Rollators Pg 30 - 33
Chairs Pg 34 - 35
Riser - Recliner Armchairs Pg 36 - 41
Stairlifts Pg 42 - 43
Bathroom Solutions Pg 44 - 47
Bath Lifts & Cushions Pg 48 - 49
In The Bedroom Pg 50 - 51
Daily Living Aids Pg 52 - 59
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Mobility ScootersWhen walking any distance becomes more difficult:if you are reliant on others:
• to get out and about, • to go shopping, • even to enjoy your garden;
if you would value more independence: then a scooter could be just the thing to make life easier.
Mobility scooters come in all shapes and sizes and whatever it is you want a scooter to help you do, there’s every chance that there will be one to suit you.
Our job is to help find the right scooter for you
You can come to our showroom to talk, look and try one out. But if you’re keen to start thinking and looking before you call or pay us a visit, we’ve put together a list of questions and answers to them which will help you to decide class of scooter (Mini, Midi or Maxi) would best suit you. And then for each class of scooter we’ve used our experience to select different models and makes which are well made, reliable and safe to use.
This gives you something of a head start in finding the right scooter for you but of course there are many more to choose from, virtually all of which we are able to supply, and we will help you until you find just what you are looking for.
Finding the right scooter for you
There are many different makes and sizes of Mobility Scooter available and it can be difficult to know how to begin choosing one that will be right for you.
So to help, we’ve put together a table of questions and answers to them.
Think about what you need a Scooter to do for you • Look across at the answers for each of the three
different classes of scooter • Find the class of Scooter that comes closest to
meeting your needs.
Once you’ve found the Class of Scooter that best suits You, click on either MINI, MIDI, or MAXI and you will be taken to a selection of scooters to choose from.
We’ve made these selections based on our experience of makes and models which from experience we know to be well made, reliable and safe to use and which our customers have enjoyed driving.
Contact or call us (01420 549481) • If you need any more help or information. • If you are interested in a scooter which is not in our selection. We can supply any make or
model of scooter.
WHAT DO YOU NEED A SCOOTER TO DO
FOR YOU?
CLASS OF SCOOTER
MINI Scooter transportable in an ordinary car boot
MIDI 4mph Pavement Scooter
MAXI 6-8mph Road & Open Ground Scooter
To get around indoors YES NO NO
To take in the car on shopping trips
YES USUALLY NEEDS CONVERTED VEHICLE
NEEDS CONVERTED VEHI-CLE
To travel on pavements and paths
YES YES YES AT 4MPH MAXIMUM
To cope with steep hills LARGER MODELS ONLY YES YES
To carry my weight MOSTLY UP TO 19 STONES
MOSTLY UP TO 25 STONES
MOSTLY UP TO 28 ST. BUT BARIATRIC MODELS ARE AVAILABLE
To stretch out your legs in front of you
NOT REALLY PERHAPS A 3 WHEELER** OR STERLING SAPPHIRE 2
MORE LEG ROOM. CAN ALSO REST FEET ON WHEEL ARCHES **
EVEN MORE LEG ROOM. CAN ALSO REST FEET ON WHEEL ARCHES **
Convenient to Charge NB: All external charging points should be weather-proof
REMOVABLE BATTERY PACK CAN BE CHARGED INDOORS
ON-BOARD BATTERIES NEED CONVENIENT 13 AMP SOCKET
ON-BOARD BATTERIES NEED CONVENIENT 13 AMP SOCKET
To cope with rough or soft ground
NO LARGER MODELS ONLY YES
To go Short distances (3 – 7 miles with confidence)
YES YES YES
To go Middle distances (8 – 10 miles with confidence)
NO YES YES
To go Long distances (10 – 15 miles with confidence)
NO LARGER MODELS ONLY YES
Comfortable seating with good support
MOST OFFER LOWER LEVEL COMFORT & SUPPORT
MOST OFFER REASONABLE COMFORT & SUPPORT
MOST OFFER HIGHER LEVELS OF COMFORT & SUPPORT
Suspension for a smoother ride
NO MOSTLY
YES MOSTLY
YES
Tyre Type – Solid (Puncture-Proof) or Pneumatic (Smoother Ride)
MAJORITY ARE SOLID, ‘PUNCTURE-PROOF’. PNEUMATIC RARELY AN OPTION
MOSTLY SOLID, ‘PUNCTURE- PROOF’. PNEUMATIC CAN BE AN OPTIONAL EXTRA
MOSTLY PNEUMATIC. ‘PUNCTURE -PROOF’ SOMETIMES AN OPTIONAL EXTRA
Front basket for small amounts of shopping etc
YES YES YES BUT OPTIONAL EXTRA ON SOME
** PLEASE CALL (01420 549481) TO DISCUSS THE AVAILABILITY OF 3 WHEEL ALTERNATIVES
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MINI SCOOTERS (Selections 1 – 4 of 7 in total).
Made for shorter trips on good surfaces and able to cope with gentle hills.All of these will break down to take with you wherever you go. 5 parts to pack in the boot of most cars:
• The basket • The battery pack • The front chassis unit
• The seat • The motor unit (at the rear)
BRAND PRIDE STERLING INVACARE PRIDE KYMCO STERLING ELECTRIC MOBILITY
MODEL GO GO ES8 LITTLE GEM COLIBRI GOGO ELITE TRAVELLER PLUS
MINI LS SAPPHIRE 2 RASCAL LITEWAY 4 PLUS
PRICE (EX VAT) £695.00 £830.00 £895.00 £930.00 £1250.00 £1250.00 £1395.00
SPEED 4mph 4mph 4mph 4mph 4mph 4mph 4mph
TURNING RADIUS 108.6cm 115cm 104cm 116.2cm 122cm 140cm 114cm
LENGTH 102.2cm 98cm 101cm 102cm 108cm 121cm 105cm
WIDTH 49.53cm 51cm 50.5ccm 54cm 52cm 59cm 55cm
WHEEL SIZE/TYPE Front: 17.8cm Rear: 20.32cm Solid
Front: 17.5cm Rear: 19cm Solid
Front & Rear: 21cm Solid Front: 20.32cm Rear: 22.86cm Solid
Front & Rear: 23cm Solid Front: 22.5cm Rear: 26.5cm Pneumatic
Front: 20cm Rear: 23cm Solid
GROUND CLEARANCE 5cm 6cm 4.5cm 7.62cm 10cm 9.5cm 9cm
MAX DRIVER WEIGHT 124kg / 19.5stone 113kg / 17.8stone 136kg / 21.4stone 146kg / 23stone 127kg / 20stone 150kg / 23.6stone 136kg / 21.4kg
WEIGHT OF HEAVIEST PIECE
23kg 16.8kg 15.6kg 16kg 19.5kg 25kg 15kg
SUSPENSION NA NA Seat Post NA NA NA NA
BATTERY SIZE 12AH 12AH 12AH 17AH 22AH 35AH 15AH
APPROXIMATE RANGE 15.58km / 9.7miles 16km / 10miles 16km / 10miles 21km / 13miles 26km / 16miles 30km / 18.6miles 15km / 9.3miles
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MIDI SCOOTERS (Selections 1 – 4 of 7 in total).
• Made for middle distances. • Suspension and a larger, more supportive seat help to provide a more comfortable ride• Will cope well with relatively uneven but hard surfaces and reasonable hills.• Not made to be dismantled although the steering tiller can sometimes be lowered and the
seat removed.• Most will require a large estate or converted car to be transported.
BRAND KYMCO PRIDE INVACARE PRIDE TGA DRIVE ROMA MEDICAL
MODEL SUPER 4 FOR U COLT NINE LEO COLT DELUXE SONET ENVOY 6 PERRERO
PRICE (EX VAT) £1165.00 £1195.00 £1350.00 £1595.00 £1595.00 £1620 £1920.00
MAXIMUM SPEED 6mph 4mph 4mph 6mph 6mph 6pmh 6mph
TURNING RADIUS 135cm 130.81cm 132cm 137.16cm 140cm 135cm 143cm
LENGTH 122cm 114.3cm 122cm 118.75cm 130cm 121cm 128cm
WIDTH 59cm 57.15cm 59cm 56.5cm 60cm 60cm 60cm
WHEEL SIZE/TYPE Front & Rear: 22.5cm Solid
Front: 22.86cm Rear: 22.86cm
Front & Rear: 25.5cm Pneumatic
Front: 9cmx25cm Rear: 10cmx25cm
Front & Rear: 26cm Solid Front & Rear: 28cm
GROUND CLEARANCE 5.1cm 5.7cm 7cm 8cm 7.5cm 6.5cm 13cm
MAX DRIVER WEIGHT 127kg / 20stone 147kg / 23stone 136kg / 21stone 181kg / 28.5stone 160kg / 25stone 160kg / 25stone 136kg / 21stone
SUSPENSION Yes Seat Post Optional Seat Post Front & Rear Front & Rear Front & Rear Front & Rear
BATTERY SIZE 36AH 30AH 36AH 40AH 36AH 50AH 34AH
APPROXIMATE RANGE 32km / 19.88miles 24.94km / 15.5miles 38km / 23.6miles 28.97km / 18miles 30km / 18.64miles 48km / 30miles 40km / 25miles
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BRAND INVACARE KYMCO KYMCO TGA KYMCO PRIDE DRIVE TGA
MODEL ORION MIDI XLS MAXI XLS BREEZE 4 MIDI MAXER FORU COLT EXECUTIVE SPORT RIDER BREEZE S4
PRICE (EX VAT) £1,995.00 £2250.00 £2595.00 £2990.00 £3300.00 £3655.00 £4495.00 £4995.00
MAXIMUM SPEED 8mph 8mph 8mph 8mph 8mph 8mph 8mph 8mph
TURNING RADIUS 280cm 156cm 165cm 147cm 212.5cm 210.8cm 157cm 174cm
LENGTH 129cm 125cm 145cm 131cm 149cm 142.8cm 165cm 163cm
WIDTH 62.5cm 59cm 67cm 67cm 61.5cm 69.2cm 78cm 68cm
WHEEL SIZE/TYPE Front & Rear 28cm Pneumatic
Front & Rear: 25.5cm Pneumatic
Front & Rear: 30cm Pneumatic
Front & Rear: 30cm Front & Rear: 33.5cm Pneumatic
Front & Rear: 33cm Motorbike style wheels with chrome
mud guards
Front: 30cm Rear: 43cm
GROUND CLEARANCE 9cm 5.1cm 10cm 12cm 10cm 13.33cm 12cm 16cm
MAX DRIVER WEIGHT 136kg / 21.4stone 160kg / 25stone 200kg / 31.5stone 130kg / 20.5stone 200kg / 31stone 181kg / 28.5stone 180kg / 28.3stone 200kg / 31.5stone
SUSPENSION Front & Rear Front & Rear Front & Rear Front & Rear Front & Rear Front & Rear Front & Rear Front & Rear
BATTERY SIZE 50AH 50AH 80AH 50AH 80AH 100AH 100AH 45AH
APPROXIMATE RANGE 42km / 26 miles 40km / 24.85miles 57km / 35.42miles 32km / 19.88miles 57km / 35milles 42.16km / 26.2miles 50km / 31miles 32km / 19.88miles
MAXI SCOOTERS (Selections 1 – 4 of 7 in total).
• Made for longer distances. • All round independent suspension, pneumatic tyres and a large, more supportive seat help to
provide a comfortable ride• Will cope well with uneven surfaces and soft but not boggy ground. Will manage steep hills• Not made to be dismantled although the steering tiller can sometimes be lowered and
the seat removed.• All will require a large estate of converted car to be transported.
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Powered WheelchairsIf you can’t propel yourself or if you can only manage very short distances, a Powered Wheelchair can give you independence and a new lease on life.
And there are two basic styles of Powered Wheelchairs.
Electric Wheelchairs:
• These look like traditional wheelchairs.• They have rear-wheel drive with castors at the front • They can be suitable for both indoor and
outdoor usage• Some can be disassembled with relative ease,
folded and put in a boot to be transported Powerchairs:
These are fully motorised vehicles which range from:
• Standard ‘off-the-shelf’ indoor models to• Mid-sized indoor / outdoor models to • Large, sophisticated multifunctional units which are
often built to individual specifications and can cope with more challenging terrains
Finding the Right Power Chair for You
To help you choose which type Powerchair is best suited to your needs, we’ve put together some questions to help you.
Once you’ve chosen the right type, you can begin choose between different makes and models using the selections we have made on the pages that follow.
But remember, these are only selections and it’s quite possible that none of them will be the right one for you.
We have much more information that we can use to determine the chair for you and we are able to supply virtually all of the makes and models that are available in UK.
Contact or call us (01420 549481)
If you need any more help or information. If you are interested in a Powerchair which is not in our selection. We can supply any make or model of Powerchair.
Adding Power to a Manual Wheelchair
Detatchable Powerpacks:
• These can be attached to most Manual Wheelchairs when motorised help with pushing is needed.
• They can be detached when help is not needed or when the wheelchair chair is being transported, say, in the boot of a car.
• Powerpacks are usually attached to Attendant-propelled wheelchairs but User-control powerpacks are also available
Please Contact or Call us (01420 549481) for more information on Power Pack options
CHOOSING YOUR POWERCHAIR IS VERY IMPORTANT. IT’S A CHOICE YOU
WILL LITERALLY BE LIVING WITH.
WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU SEEK SPECIALIST ADVICE AND
ALWAYS TRY BEFORE YOU BUY
QUESTIONSTYPE OF POWERCHAIR
INDOOR/PORTABLE INDOOR/OUTDOOR OUTDOOR
Will you be using your chair indoors?
Look carefully at the width and turning radius of the chair.
You will need wide corridors and door openings and good space to manoeuvre.
Will your chair have to manoeuvre in tight indoor spaces?
Look VERY carefully at the width and turning radius of the chair.
Consider mid-wheel drive models over rear wheel drive.
Will you be using your chair outdoors as well as indoors?
Most are suitable for hard outdoor surfaces only and will cope with only slight inclines.
Indoors, look carefully at the width and turning radius of the chair.
Outdoors most will cope well with moderately uneven and steep surfaces.
Most cope with more challenging outdoor conditions.
Indoors, you will need wide corridors and door openings and good space to manoeuvre.
Will you want to take your chair with you when you travel, for example, in the boot of a car?
Most disassemble or fold to fit in a standard car/hatchback.
Some can be folded to fit into a boot/hatchback.
Others have detachable seats and, using ramps, the drive unit can be driven into an estate/similar.
Others require a specialist vehicle to be transported.
Most will require a specialist vehicle to be transported.
Please note that if you will need to be transported in your chair, it will need to have been ‘Crash Tested’ to ensure your safety.
Will you be in the chair for short periods of time only?
Will you be spending a lot of time in your powerchair? Chairs have mostly basic,
not very supportive seating which are not lengthy occupation.
Most have seats which will remain comfortable for longer periods of occupation.
Some will have specialist seating options if you will be spending long periods of each day in the chair.
Most have seats which will remain comfortable for longer periods of occupation.
Some will have specialist seating options if you will be spending long periods of each day in the chair.
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Compact/Indoor
BRAND ELECTRIC MOBILITY ELECTRIC MOBILITY PRIDE ROMA
MODEL 765 ULTRALITE 320 COMPACT GO CHAIR SHOP RIDER VIENNA
PRICE (EX VAT) £1,470 £1,970 £1,400 £1,290SPEED 3.8mph 4mph 3.5mph 4mph
TURNING RADIUS 77cm 66cm 57cm 79cm
LENGTH 66cm (folded) 67.3cm 76cm 90cm
WIDTH 57cm 56cm 47cm 52cm
SEAT DEPTH/WIDTH 45cmx46cm 46cmx46cm Max 46cmx46cm 44cmx46cm
RECLINING BACK POWERED/MANUAL Manual No No Manual
SEAT TILT POWERED No No No No
ARMREST STYLE Folding Flip up Flip up Flip down
SEAT BACK FIXED/ADJUSTABLE Fixed Fixed Fixed Adjustable
SPECIALISED SEATING OPTIONS POSTURE/PRESSURE No Lightweight padded seat No No
MID/REAR WHEEL DRIVE Rear Rear Rear Rear
WHEEL SIZE/TYPE Front 13cm Rear 20cm solid Front 17.8cm Rear 22.9cm solid Front 13cm Rear 20cm solid Front 15cm Rear 20cm
GROUND CLEARANCE 4cm 7cm 4cm 6cm
SAFE CLIMBING ANGLE 6˚ 8° 5˚ 6˚
MAX DRIVER WEIGHT 91kg 136kg 113kg 115kg
WEIGHT OF HEAVIEST PIECE 19.5kg 26.3kg 27kg 18kg
SUSPENSION None None Limited None
BATTERY SIZE 2x12 amp 2x22ah 2x12ah 2x17/22ah
APPROXIMATE RANGE 14km 20.1km 13km 30km
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Indoor/Outdoor
BRAND PRIDE PRIDE INVACARE SUNRISE MEDICAL SUNRISE MEDICAL
MODEL LX 2 FUSION ERGO TRAVELLER 2 TANGO SALSA M
PRICE (EX VAT) £1,590 £2,550 £1,890 £2,850 base £4,395 baseSPEED 4mph 4mph 3.7mph 4mph 4mph - 6mph
TURNING RADIUS 84cm 53cm 82.5cm 90cm 120cm
LENGTH 109cm 89cm 103cm 110cm 110cm
WIDTH 65cm 63.5cm 62cm 58cm 60cm
SEAT DEPTH/WIDTH 41cmx46cm Standard 46cmx46cm 43cm 42.5cm-50cmx 40cm-50cm 41cm-51cm
RECLINING BACK POWERED/MANUAL
No Powered Manual No Manual
SEAT TILT POWERED No Powered tilt No No No
ARMREST STYLE Flip up Fixed Flip back Fixed Flip up
SEAT BACK FIXED/ADJUSTABLE Fixed Adjustable Adjustable Fixed Adjustable
SPECIALISED SEATING OPTIONS POSTURE/PRESSURE
No Comfort seating S-Ergo Pro comfort seating JAY comfort
MID/REAR WHEEL DRIVE Rear Rear Rear Rear Mid
WHEEL SIZE/TYPE Front 20cm solid Rear 33cm Front 23cm solid Rear 35.5cm pneumatic
Front 20cm Rear 30cm Front 20cm Rear 30cm solid Font 20cm Mid 30cm or 35cm Rear 20cm
GROUND CLEARANCE 11cm 11cm 9cm 9cm 5cm
SAFE CLIMBING ANGLE 5˚ 6˚ 8˚ 10˚ 8˚
MAX DRIVER WEIGHT 113kg 136kg 115kg 140kg 140kg
WEIGHT OF HEAVIEST PIECE 38kg 74kg 24kg NA NA
SUSPENSION Limited Adjustable rear Articulating Quickie all-wheel independent
BATTERY SIZE 2x30amp 2x50ah 2x18ah 2x40/50ah 2x50ah
APPROXIMATE RANGE 40km 25km 16km-20km 25km 26km
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Indoor/Outdoor
BRAND PRIDE PRIDE SUNRISE MEDICAL SUNRISE MEDICAL
MODEL QUANTUM 600 Q6 EDGE JIVE F JIVE M
PRICE (EX VAT) £3,500 base £3,500 base £5,750 base £6,150 baseSPEED 4mph 4mph 3.7mph 8mph
TURNING RADIUS 50.8cm 50.8cm 70cm 56cm
LENGTH 92.71cm 90.2cm 118.5cm-121.5cm 118cm
WIDTH 58.42cm 61cm 64cm-66cm 64cm
SEAT DEPTH/WIDTH 25cm-51cmx25cm-51cm 35.5cm-56cmx35.5cm-56cm 40cm-56cmx40cm-56cm 40cm-56cmx40cm-56cm
RECLINING BACK POWERED/MANUAL Manual Manual Manual Manual
SEAT TILT POWERED No No No No
ARMREST STYLE Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed
SEAT BACK FIXED/ADJUSTABLE Adjustable Adjustable Adjustable Adjustable
SPEALISED SEATING OPTIONS POSTURE/PRESSURE Synergy seat, TRU-Comfort, TRU-Balance Power TRU-Balance Power Positioning System
JAY comfort, JAY clinical, Recaro JAY comfort, JAY clinical, Recaro
MID/REAR WHEEL DRIVE Mid Mid Front Mid
WHEEL SIZE/TYPE Front 12.7cm solid Mid 35.56cm pneumatic or solid Rear 15.25cm solid
Front 15.25cm solid Mid 35.56cm pneumatic or solid Rear 15.25cm
solid
Front 30cm Rear 20cm solid Font 20cm Mid 30cm or 35cm Rear 20cm
GROUND CLEARANCE 3.49cm 7.62cm 9cm 10cm
SAFE CLIMBING ANGLE 6˚ 6˚ 6˚ 10˚
MAX DRIVER WEIGHT 136kg 136kg 160kg 160kg
WEIGHT OF HEAVIEST PIECE 58.5kg 62.4kg NA NA
SUSPENSION ATX Active-Trac ATX Active-Trac, enhanced rear SpiderTrac
BATTERY SIZE 2x55amp 2x55ah 2x60ah 2x60ah
APPROXIMATE RANGE 32km 32km 40km 40km
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Manual WheelchairsWhen walking is becoming more difficult, whether at home or out and about, a wheelchair can make all the difference.
“Now I can go for lunch when I want and not have to eat in my room by myself.”
“We went to the gardens at Wisley. My son hired one of their wheelchairs and pushed me round. I was able to get to places I know I just couldn’t have made under my own steam: I was part of a group again, all chatting together; they weren’t having to wait for me to them catch up. So, I’m here to buy one of my own.”
There are two types of Manual Wheelchair each having its own benefits:
• Self-propelled: where you propel yourself and steer using your hands and arms to rotate the large rear wheels.
• Attendant-propelled: where another person pushes and steers the wheelchair leaving you to enjoy the ride.
Making the right choice
It is very important that you make the choice of wheelchair that is right for you – right for you now but also taking account of the future.
Using our experience of helping other customers to make the right choice for them, we’ve put together a few simple questions. Answering these will get you off to a good start in selecting the right type of wheelchair.
On separate pages, for Self-Propel and Attendant-Propel chairs, we have selected some examples of makes and models to give you a good idea of the range of options that are available.
But remember, these are only selections and it’s quite possible that none of them will be the right one for you. We have much more information that we can use to determine the chair for you and we are able to supply virtually all of the makes and models that are available in UK
Please Contact or Call us (01420 549481) should you need more information or advice.
So, begin by asking yourself the questions in the table and then consider some of the choices in our selection.
CHOOSING YOUR WHEELCHAIR IS VERY IMPORTANT. IT’S A CHOICE YOU WILL LITERALLY BE LIVING WITH.
WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU SEEK SPECIALIST ADVICE AND ALWAYS TRY BEFORE YOU BUY
PLEASE CONTACT OR CALL US (01420 549481) SHOULD YOU NEED MORE INFORMATION OR ADVICE.
CHOOSING YOUR WHEELCHAIR IS VERY IMPORTANT. IT’S A CHOICE YOU WILL
LITERALLY BE LIVING WITH.
WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU SEEK SPECIALIST ADVICE AND ALWAYS
TRY BEFORE YOU BUY
QUESTIONS Yes No
TYPE TO CONSIDER
If YES If No
Will you be using the chair indoors only?
BOTH BOTH
Will you be using the chair outdoors as well as indoors?
BOTH BOTH
Do you have the grip and arm strength to propel yourself?
SELF PROPEL ATTENDANT PROPEL
Do you think you will sometimes need help in propelling your chair?
SELF PROPEL WITH
ATTENDANT BRAKES
SELF PROPEL
Do you think you will always need help in propelling your chair?
ATTENDANT PROPEL
SELF PROPEL WITH
ATTENDANT BRAKES
Will you want to take your chair with you when you travel, for example, in a car or on a plane?
BOTH BOTH
Will you be in the chair for short periods of time only?
BOTH BOTH.CONSIDER
SPECIAL SEATING
Will you be spending a lot of time in our wheelchair?
BOTH.CONSIDER
SPECIAL SEATING
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Transit
BRAND KARMA KARMA KARMA DAYS
MODEL BLUEBIRD TRAVEL ERGO LITE 2 DOVE ESCAPE LITE
PRICE (EX VAT) £225.00 £435.00 £295.00 £255.00SEAT WIDTH 46cm 40cm - 45cm 40cm - 45cm 41cm - 46cm
SEAT DEPTH 40cm 42cm 33cm 41cm
SEAT TO GROUND HEIGHT 47cm 48cm 47cm 50cm
TOTAL WIDTH 56cm 62cm 53.5cm - 60.5cm 53cm - 58cm
BACKREST HEIGHT 43cm 42cm 46cm 41cm
ARM STYLE Desk style Desk style, ergonomic pad Full length Full length
FLIP-UP/REMOVABLE ARMS Flip up Fixed Fixed Fixed
REAR WHEEL SIZE/TYPE 30.48cm solid 35.56cm 35.56cm solid 30.5cm solid
CASTOR SIZE FRONT 20.32cm solid 15.24cm 15.24cm solid 20cm solid
ATTENDANT BRAKES Yes Yes Yes Yes
SEAT BELT No No No Yes
GROSS WEIGHT 11.5kg 8.7kg - 8.8kg 10.3kg - 10.4kg 11.5kg
NET WEIGHT (FOOTRESTS &/OR WHEELS REMOVED) 10kg 6.4kg 9.07kg
MAX USER WEIGHT 120kg 100kg 100kg - 115kg 100kg
MAX DRIVER WEIGHT 91kg 136kg 113kg 115kg
WEIGHT OF HEAVIEST PIECE 19.5kg 26.3kg 27kg 18kg
SUSPENSION None None Limited None
BATTERY SIZE 2x12 amp 2x22ah 2x12ah 2x17/22ah
APPROXIMATE RANGE 14km 20.1km 13km 30km
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Transit Continued
BRAND DAYS DRIVE DRIVE VAN OS
MODEL SWIFT LIGHTWEIGHT ALUMINIUM ENIGMA
ULTRA LIGHTWEIGHT ALUMINIUM
G LITE + 12½"
PRICE (EX VAT) £265.00 £325.00 £295.00 £299.00SEAT WIDTH 41cm - 46cm 46cm 42cm 40cm - 45cm
SEAT DEPTH 42cm 40cm 39cm 43m
SEAT TO GROUND HEIGHT 50cm 48cm 52cm 50cm
TOTAL WIDTH 56cm 55cm 61cm 54cm - 59cm
BACKREST HEIGHT 41cm 43cm 45cm 40cm
ARM STYLE Full length Full length Desk style Full length
FLIP-UP/REMOVABLE ARMS Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed
REAR WHEEL SIZE/TYPE solid solid solid 31.75cm solid
CASTOR SIZE FRONT 20cm solid 20cm solid 15.24cm solid
ATTENDANT BRAKES Yes Yes Yes Yes
SEAT BELT Yes Yes
GROSS WEIGHT 10.2kg 12.4kg 12.0kg 8.9kg
NET WEIGHT (FOOTRESTS &/OR WHEELS REMOVED) 8.5kg 7.2kg
MAX USER WEIGHT 100kg 115kg 115kg 100kg
MAX DRIVER WEIGHT 91kg 136kg 113kg 115kg
WEIGHT OF HEAVIEST PIECE 19.5kg 26.3kg 27kg 18kg
SUSPENSION None None Limited None
BATTERY SIZE 2x12 amp 2x22ah 2x12ah 2x17/22ah
APPROXIMATE RANGE 14km 20.1km 13km 30km
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Self Propel
BRAND KARMA KARMA KARMA DAYS
MODEL ERGO LITE 2 MARTIN S-ERGO 125 WHIRL
PRICE (EX VAT) £495.00 £435.00 £495.00 £265.00SEAT WIDTH 40cm - 45cm 35.56cm - 45cm 40.64cm - 50.8cm 41cm - 48cm
SEAT DEPTH 45cm 43cm - 47cm 43cm 43cm
SEAT TO GROUND HEIGHT (IF KNOWN)
46cm 55.5cm 51cm 50cm
TOTAL WIDTH 61cm 60cm - 65.5cm 59cm - 69cm max 64cm
BACKREST HEIGHT (IF KNOWN) 44cm 45cm 40cm 44cm
ARM STYLE Full length, ergonomic pad Desk style Full length, ergonomic armpads Desk style
FLIP-UP/REMOVABLE ARMS Fixed Flip back, height adjustable Flip back Removable
REAR WHEEL SIZE/TYPE 50.8cm 60.69cm solid 60.69cm 61cm
CASTOR SIZE FRONT 15.24cm 20.32cm solid 17.78cm solid 20cm solid
ATTENDANT BRAKES Yes Yes Yes No
SEAT BELT No No No No
GROSS WEIGHT 10.4kg 14.5kg - 14.9kg 13.1kg - 13.5kg 14.5kg
NET WEIGHT (FOOTRESTS &/OR WHEELS REMOVED)
6.4kg N/A N/A N/A
MAX USER WEIGHT 100kg 130kg 115kg 115kg
MAX DRIVER WEIGHT 113kg 136kg 115kg 140kg
WEIGHT OF HEAVIEST PIECE 38kg 74kg 24kg NA
SUSPENSION Limited Adjustable rear Articulating
BATTERY SIZE 2x30amp 2x50ah 2x18ah 2x40/50ah
APPROXIMATE RANGE 40km 25km 16km-20km 25km
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Self Propel Continued
BRAND DRIVE VAN OS VAN OS
MODEL LIGHTWEIGHT ALUMINIUM ENIGMA G5 CLASSIC G LITE + 24"
PRICE (EX VAT) £379.00 £519.00 £349.00SEAT WIDTH 46cm 40cm - 55cm 40cm - 45cm
SEAT DEPTH 40cm 43cm - 46cm 43cm
SEAT TO GROUND HEIGHT (IF KNOWN) 48cm 43cm - 54cm 50cm
TOTAL WIDTH 61cm 62cm - 77cm 54cm - 59cm
BACKREST HEIGHT (IF KNOWN) 43cm 42.5cm - 47.5cm 40cm
ARM STYLE Full length Full length Desk style, padded armrests
FLIP-UP/REMOVABLE ARMS Fixed Flip back, removable armpads height and angle adjustable
REAR WHEEL SIZE/TYPE 60.69cm pneumatic 60.69cm solid 60.69cm
CASTOR SIZE FRONT 20cm solid 17.78cm solid 17.78cm
ATTENDANT BRAKES Yes No No
SEAT BELT Yes No Yes
GROSS WEIGHT 14.5kg 13.9kg 8.9kg
NET WEIGHT (FOOTRESTS &/OR WHEELS RE-MOVED)
8.5kg 8.4kg 8kg
MAX USER WEIGHT 115kg 130kg - 150kg 100kg
MAX DRIVER WEIGHT 113kg 136kg 140kg
WEIGHT OF HEAVIEST PIECE 38kg 74kg NA
SUSPENSION Limited Adjustable rear Articulating
BATTERY SIZE 2x30amp 2x50ah 2x40/50ah
APPROXIMATE RANGE 40km 25km 25km
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Walkers & RollatorsIf you’re not as firm on your feet as you used to be; if your balance can sometimes be a bit of a problem;if there is a limit to how far you can walk without needing a bit of a sit down, then a Walker (often called a Rollator) could be a real help.
Indoors or out they can give you greater confidence when moving about and help avoid the risk of falling.
All Rollators fold for easier storage or transportation; there are different folding mechanisms, some easier and more convenient than others, so trying before buying is always a wise approach.
Rollators are similar in size but they can vary considerably in weight – steel frames are much heavier than aluminium frames and there are also different grades of aluminium frame; weight is another good reason for trying before buying.
And most rollators have somewhere to carry stuff – personal belongings, light shopping or if they have a tray – something to eat or drink
• There are Rollators designed specifically for indoors.• There are simple Tri-walkers (three-wheeled)
which are manoeuvrable and offer ‘light’ support. • There are more robust Tri-Walkers with a
double wheel at the front for greater stability and which have the added benefit of a seat.
• And there is a whole range of Four Wheeled Walkers, all with seats, which are just as manoeuvrable as the Tri-walkers but offer a much higher level of stability and support.
In choosing what kind of walker is most suitable for you, think about how you need it to help you:
3 Will you want to use it indoors, out doors or both? 3 How much support do you need? 3 Will you need to sit down and take a break when
you’re out and about? 3 Where will you store it when you’re not using it? 3 How light will it have to be for you to lift it?
To illustrate the options available and to help you begin to choose, we’ve put together a selection based on what our customers have found worked for them.
Rollators
BRAND ABLE2/NRS ZTEC UNISCAN
MODEL LETS GO EXTRA LIGHTWEIGHT COMPACT
TRIUMPH (3double wheels)
MODEL NO
PRICE (EX VAT) £165.83 £89.00 From £220.00
INDOOR/OUTDOOR Indoor Outdoor Outdoor
TOTAL WIDTH 56cm 67cm 61cm
TOTAL LENGTH 51cm 56cm
HANDLE HEIGHT 84cm - 91cm 83cm - 94cm 80cm - 91cm
SEAT HEIGHT NA NA 53cm
BASKET/BAG/TRAY Bag, Tray Bag, Basket, tray Bag
PRODUCT WEIGHT 5.9kg 6.5kg 6.5kg
MAX USER WEIGHT 16st 19st 20st
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Rollators
BRAND DAYS INVACARE DAYS TOPRO
MODEL LIGHTWEIGHT ALUMINIUM
JAZZ 2 LIGHTWEIGHTDELUXE
TROJA CLASSIC
MODEL NO 102S 252M 106L 510S 610L S M
PRICE (EX VAT) £99.00 From £170 £137.00 From £265.00
INDOOR/OUTDOOR Outdoor Outdoor Outdoor Outdoor
TOTAL WIDTH 62cm 60cm 66cm 61cm
TOTAL LENGTH 66cm 69cm 67cm 69cm 68cm 65cm
HANDLE HEIGHT 76cm- 80cm- 88cm-88cm 91cm 100cm
68cm- 75cm-80cm 100cm
81cm - 93cm 67cm- 78cm-86cm 100cm
SEAT HEIGHT 50cm 53cm 62cm 51cm 61cm 61cm 54cm 62cm
BASKET/BAG/TRAY Basket or Bag Bag, Tray Bag, Stick holder Bag, Tray
PRODUCT WEIGHT 6kg 6.42kg 8.8kg 7.5kg 7.8kg 7kg 7.1kg 7.4kg
MAX USER WEIGHT 26st 16st 26st 24st 21st 20st 26st
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CHAIRS ARE YOU SITTING COMFORTABLY
Everybody likes a comfortable armchair.
But if the chair doesn’t ‘fit’ you, no matter how soft the fabric or what the style of cushions, you will never be really comfortable for anymore than the shortest time.
And the more time you spend in your chair, the more important it is that you’re spending it in a chair that fits you.
What do we mean by ‘fit’?
There are some key dimensions – matching your measurements – that your chair should have. Whether we measure you (and we measure all our chair customers) or whether you get a friend or family member to do it, these measurements are the key to your future comfort:
• The height of the seat – too low and your feet will get uncomfortable; too high and your thighs will feel the pressure
• The width of the seat – too tight and your hips will become uncomfortable; too wide and you’ll not get the support you should have
• The depth of the seat – too shallow and your bottom will feel the strain; too deep and your knees will never feel comfortable
• The height of the seat back – the right height to give you the support you need
• The height of the armrests – too low and you’ll find it difficult to sit straight; too high and your elbows and forearms will feel the pressure
Finding a chair that ‘fits’
There are three routes to go about finding a chair that fits you:
• Most chairs come in just the one size – but it’s quite possible that the one size could be just what you’re looking for. We can help with the looking
• Look for manufacturers who make the same style of chair in a range of different sizes (there are quite a few) and see whether amongst what they have to offer, is the one for you. Again - We can help with the looking
• Buy yourself a chair which is made to measure – Something of an indulgence? No! Think of it as an investment. You know you deserve it! Again, there are different options - We can help with the looking
Finding a chair that does what you want it to do
Ask yourself a few simple questions:
• Do I need any help getting out of a chair that fits?• Do I want to be able to recline the back?• Do I want to have my legs raised when I’m sitting?
If the answer to any one or all of these is ‘Yes’, then you should consider a ‘Riser/Recliner chair’ (see page 35).
If you simply want a comfortable chair of the right size then look at Fireside Chairs or Standard Armchairs (see page 40).
There are some more specialised chairs that have three motors . If you think that you need your chair to do more than we have described above,
please call us (01420 549481). We can discuss your requirements in more detail and provide you with the information you need.
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Riser - Recliner Armchairs Riser Recliner Armchairs Chairs
Once you have decided that a Riser Recliner Armchair is right for you need to think in a little more detail about what you need your chair to do.What chairs are able to do depends on the number of motors they have.
The diagrams opposite illustrate the different positions that can be achieved by chairs with a single motor and those with two motors.
All Chairs Deliver A ‘Full Rise’
which enables you to get out of the chair with far greater ease than a traditional arm chair.
Single Motor Chairs
have only the one motor to drive the different moving parts, therefore no single part can move independently. Each part of the chair alters it’s position at the same time and in a predetermined fashion: as the leg rest rises, the angle of both the seat and the back also alter until the chair reaches its maximum adjustment or you release the button to stop all movement. Dual Motor Chairs
The two motors of these chairs enable the seat back and the footrest to be positioned independently, allowing you to find the position that best suits you and then make further adjustments if you so need.
The ‘Tilt in Space’ Option
Both Single and Dual Motor Chairs can come with a ‘Tilt in Space’ movement.
This feature has certain key advantages which make them the right choice for some users. Chairs with this movement:
• Are able to maintain the angle between the back and the seat ensuring that as you recline, your body is not ‘stretched’ uncomfortably.
• Enable you, should you so wish, to raise your feet above the level of your heart which is often a requirement for certain medical conditions.
THERE ARE MORE SPECIALISED CHAIRS AVAILABLE.
IF YOU THINK THAT YOU NEED YOUR CHAIR TO DO MORE THAN WE HAVE DESCRIBED ABOVE, PLEASE
CALL US (01420 549481).
WE CAN DISCUSS YOUR REQUIREMENTS IN MORE DETAIL AND PROVIDE YOU WITH THE INFORMATION
YOU NEED.
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COMPANY ELECTRIC MOBILITY WILCARE AJWAY
ACTION SINGLE MOTOR SINGLE MOTOR TILT IN SPACE
SINGLE MOTOR TILT IN SPACE
MODEL LILBURN SENYDD CHATSWORTH
PRICES FROM (EX VAT) £599.00 £945.00 £1,450.00
MADE TO MEASURE No No but S/M/L Yes
PRESSURE CARE OPTION
No No Yes
BACKREST OPTIONS No Yes Yes
RISE AND TILT Lift & Tilt Lift & Tilt Lift & Tilt
SEPARATE FOOTREST ACTION
No No No
MAX USER WEIGHT 20 stone 25 stone 25 stone
CASTORS OR FEET Feet Castors Castors
CHOICE OF FABRIC/COLOUR
Two colours Yes Yes
Single Motor Dual Motor
COMPANY ELECTRIC MOBILITY WILCARE AJWAY
ACTION DUAL MOTOR DUAL MOTOR DUAL MOTOR TILT IN SPACE
MODEL LC107 MEDINA DUNSTER
PRICES FROM (EX VAT) £695.00 £995.00 £1,655.00
MADE TO MEASURE No No but S/M/L Yes
PRESSURE CARE OPTION
No No Yes
BACKREST OPTIONS No Yes Yes
RISE AND TILT Yes Yes Yes
SEPARATE FOOTREST ACTION
Yes Yes Yes
MAX USER WEIGHT 23 stone 25 stone 25 stone
CASTORS OR FEET Castors Feet Castors or feet
CHOICE OF FABRIC/COLOUR
Yes Yes Yes
Some models come with a back up battery option. Some models come with a back up battery option.
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BRAND WILCARE COSI CHAIR AJWAY AJWAY AJWAY
MODEL The CONWY AVON ORKNEY LUNDY FALKLAND MANUALRECLINER & LEGREST
PRICE (EX VAT) £385 £365 £315 £425 £599SEAT WIDTHS 17", 19", 20" or 21" 19" 19" 17", 19" or 21" 17", 19" or 21"
SEAT DEPTHS 16", 18", 19" or 20" 19" 18" 16½", 18½" or 20½" 16", 18" or 20"
SEAT HEIGHT 17", 18", 19" or 20" 19½" 12" to 20" 12" to 20" 12" to 20"
PRESSURE CARE OPTIONS Yes No Yes Yes Yes
BACKREST OPTIONS Yes No Yes Yes No
WINGS Optional No Optional Optional Optional
FILED SIDES Optional Yes Optional Optional Optional
CHOICE OF FABRIC/COLOUR Yes Colour Yes Yes Yes
MAX USER WEIGHT 19stone 18stone 16stone 25stone 18stone
FIRESIDE CHAIRSEven if you do not need mechanical help to get out of your chair and do not need your feet elevated or do not wish to recline in your chair, it is still important to have a chair that ‘fits’ you - the right height, depth and width with the right back and armrest height.
We have put together a selection of Fireside Chairs with information on the sizes and other
features which are available for each model. Remember, this is only a selection we can supply many other makes and styles.
IF YOU NEED MORE INFORMATION OR ADVICE
PLEASE CONTACT OR CALL US (01420 549481)
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STAIRLIFTSStairlifts
“I didn’t want our dining room to become a bedroom and the downstairs loo a shower room. I’d lose my privacy and have hardly any space to entertain. My stairlift avoided all that – and the
grandchildren think it’s wonderful.”
Next to the kitchen, your Bedroom and your Bathroom are perhaps the most important rooms in your home and more often than not they will be upstairs.
When stairs start becoming difficult one solution is to move downstairs but this means a major change to your home and the way you live. A Stairlift avoids altering your home and helps keep things much as they are – you simply ride up stairs to your bedroom and your bathroom.
Although there are many different makes of lift, there are only two different types of lift, each suitable for a different style of staircase.
And the power they require is almost always provided by an existing 13 amp socket.
Straight Lifts:
Have a standard rail, cut to length, that simply follows the staircase up and down between floors.
Sometimes the rail needs a hinge at its foot which operates automatically to ensure that the rail, when not in use, does not obstruct any entrance or passageway.
Curved Lifts:
Have rails which are made to fit the shape of the staircase, travelling around corners and across half-landings. Some will also require a hinge to avoid obstructing entrances and passageways.
Getting the Right Stairlift for Your Home
We try to make the process as simple and trouble-free as possible:
• If you think a Stairlift might be the thing to help you, just Call Us – 01420 549481
• We will make an appointment come and visit you, conduct an initial survey of the staircase and taking the necessary measurements to enable us to cost any installation and take you through the standard options and the optional extras that you might want.
• We will get back to you, normally within 24/36 hrs, with a full proposal confirming plans, measurements, selected options and a price.
If you decide to proceed:
• for STRAIGHT LIFTS, we will give you an installation date – normally within a period of 7 days.
• for CURVED LIFTS, • we will make a appointment for a full pre-
installation survey – normally within a couple of days.
• Having confirmed the specifications with the factory and confirmed their date of manufacture, we will give you an installation date. This will normally be approximately within two weeks of the pre-installation survey
Ramps and Steps
If you have difficulty with:
• steps into and out of buildings• garden steps• thresholds
we can supply and if required, install all sorts of access solutions –
• from large modular wheelchair ramps to • the smallest threshold ramps • from single half steps to small flights of
shallow steps.
And if you need the greater security of hand rails and grab rails we can provide theses as well.
For difficult or larger installations we will
• survey the site• draw-up plans• provide written and costed proposals• Supply and install
PLEASE CALL OR VISIT OUR SHOWROOM TO DISCUSS YOUR NEEDS
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Bathroom SolutionsPRODUCT NUVO SLATTED BATH/
SHOWER BOARD ALISA BATH SEAT
PRICE (EXVAT) (INCVAT) £35.83 - £40.82 £20.83 - £21.66MAX USER WEIGHT 30stone 30stone
HEIGHT NA 6" or 8"
LENGTH 26½", 27½" or 28½" 13½"
WIDTH 14" 12½"
USAGE Sits across a bath Sits in base of bath
ALISA BATH SEAT PRIMA ALUMINIUM STOOL
NUVO ADJUSTABLE BATH STEP
£20.83 - £21.66 £93.50 £42.9930stone 30stone 30stone
6" or 8" Adjustable between 20" - 25" Three in one 2", 3" or 4"
13½" 12" 19½"
12½" 14" 15½"
Sits in base of bath Sits in a shower or bathroom Sits outside of a bath to aid getting in and out
Bathing Solutions
Bathing & Toileting Solutions
We can supply the full range of products that will make it easier and safer for you to retain independence and privacy whilst in the bathroom
• Stools of all shapes and sizes• Steps of differing heights• Toilet seats of different heights and frames to
support you whilst sitting down or standing up • Safety Rails and Grab Rails• Commodes for those times when the bathroom is
beyond easy reach
We have put together a small selection of items which customers have found most useful – we hope this helps.But if you’re having difficulties and need further advice please visit our showroom or call us – 01420 549481 – because there is a solution which we can help you find.
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PRODUCT STEP STOOL WITH RAIL NATURAL GRIP GRAB RAILS
BATHROOM SAFETY RAIL BATH SHORTENER
PRICE (EXVAT) (INCVAT) £63.33 £6.49 - £13.99 £29.16 £38.00MAX USER WEIGHT 22stone 19stone 15stone 30stone
HEIGHT Step 9", Hand rail 41½" NA 15" 11"
LENGTH 16" 12", 18" or 24" NA 14½"
WIDTH 12" NA 3" - 7" 12"
USAGE Sits outside of a bath to aid getting in and out
Fixes to walls in a bathroom Clamps to the side of a bath Fits at the end of a bath
PRODUCT PRIMA MULTI FRAME 4-IN-1 SHOWER COMMODE CHAIR
LINTON PLUS RAISED TOILET SEAT
NOBI RAISED TOILET SEA WITH ARMS
PRICE (EXVAT) (INCVAT) £58.50 £194.99 £20.83 - £21.66 £162.50MAX USER WEIGHT 30stone 20stone 30stone 20stone
HEIGHT Adjustable between 26" - 32" Adjustable between 16¼" - 22½" 2" or 4" Arm height 5½"
LENGTH 19" 21½" 10½" 18"
WIDTH 20" - 24" 22" 9" Overall 24", Seat 13"
USAGE Supports when sitting down or getting up from toilet
Sits in a shower or bathroom or over a toilet
Affixed to the toilet pan Affixed to the toilet pan (fixing brackets included)
Bathing Solutions
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Bath Lifts & CushionsBath Lifts
Bath lifts are used to lower and raise people in and out of their baths safely. All have side flaps which aid easy side transfer on to and off the bath lift. For greater ease, some models also offer optional swivel seating. Reclining or static back options are available depending on your preference. Suction cups keep the bath lift securely positioned in the base of the bath. All bath lifts will lower you to within 3 or 4” of the base of the bath. They all have simple waterproof remote hand controls which are battery operated (no dangerous power cables) and when not in use the remote should be taken out of the bathroom and put onto charge. For cleaning purposes, bath lifts can be broken down into
two easily manageable sections, the base and the back. They can be cared for by cleaning with a dilute solution of mild bleach. All have removable, washable seat and back covers. A Bathing cushion is an alternative to a bath lift. It also has an easy water proof hand control with a separate air compressor unit which inflates the cushion. The bathing cushion is light and very portable and also has suction caps which stick to the base of the bath. The bathing cushion is suited to someone with reasonable upper body stability as it does not offer back support whilst rising out of the bath. They offer a full recline although some air can be left in the back cushion for comfort.
Bathing Cushion
A Bathing cushion is an alternative to a bath lift. It also has an easy water proof hand control with a separate air compressor unit which inflates the cushion.
The bathing cushion is light and very portable and also has suction caps which stick to the base of the bath.
The bathing cushion is suited to someone with reasonable upper body stability as it does not offer back support whilst rising out of the bath. They offer a full recline although some air can be left in the back cushion for comfort.
PRODUCT AQUATEC ORCA BELLAVITA BATHMASTER DELTIS MANGAR CUSHION
Price £307.50 £399.00 £481.25 £499.00Product weight 12.1kg 9.4kg 10.5kg 2kg
Angle of back recline 40 degrees 50 degrees 40 degrees NA
Transfer seat option Yes Yes Yes No
Footprint of bath lift 42cm x 59cm 35cm x 42cm 30cm x 56cm 44cm x 58cm
Max user weight 21stone 22stone 22stone 24stone
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IN THE BEDROOMWe spend more than a third of our lives in bed.
If we were to add to that the time we spend dressing, undressing, and getting ready for bed or for the day ahead the time we spend in the bedroom is even greater.
So it’s essential, if we are less mobile than we used to be, that we remain able to enjoy and to use our bedrooms as we would wish to – so that we are:
• comfortable in bed both whilst awake and asleep• able to change position easily and safely • able easily and safely to get in and out of bed• able if we wish to eat, to read and to write easily
and comfortably• able to maintain our personal hygiene• able to retain our independence, privacy and dignity
We supply a full range of products that will help you continue to enjoy all the pleasures of your bedroom:
• Adjustable Beds• Mattresses• Mattress protectors • ‘Protective’ Bed Linen• Bed pads• Bed rails of all shapes and sizes• Back-rests & Leg-rests• Blanket cradles• Leg- Raiser cushions and other Specialist
cushions of all shapes • Discrete commodes
Profiling Beds
Profiling beds are designed for people that need more care and help in the bedroom.
• The multi profiling options mean that the risk of developing pressure sores is reduced.
• The beds have a beech finish which helps them to look less clinical
• They have locking castors for ease of movement.• Different side rails are available along with bumpers
and wedges that pad the sides of the bed.• Selecting the right mattress for the user is very
important • The mattresses also have to be suitable for a
profiling bed. • It is very important to determine whether the user
will need low, medium or high risk pressure care. • Remember: when selecting a mattress for a bed
with side rails the distance between the top of the rail and the top of the mattress should be 22cm or more for safety.
The Medley Ergo Range of profiling beds offers the perfect balance between budget, functionality and quality.
• The range of height combinations, provide ideal positions for carers and ideal comfort for the user. - The Medley Ergo Low is available for people
that are prone to fall out of bed or need the bed to be lower than normal.
- Crash mats can also be relevant for people that are prone to fall out of bed, they can be attached to the bed for added security or placed to the side.
• Wooden or steel full length rails are available along with a range of collapsible three quarter length steel side rails available in various heights.
Assembling the bed is relatively easy and can be done without the use of specialist tools or technicians.
WE PROVIDE A FREE DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION SERVICE IF THIS IS MORE
CONVENIENT FOR PURCHASERS.
Medley Ergo Range prices from £895.00 exVAT
Wooden or steel full length rails are available along with a range of collapsible three quarter length steel side rails available in various heights.
Medley Ergo Range prices from £895.00 exVAT
Adjustable Beds
An adjustable bed works much in the same way as a profiling bed, and with multiple adjustment options it can reduce discomfort and pressure problems. The designs are more homely and you have an option of a single or a double bed.
The Grand Duke is a multi-zone reflection mattress suitable for a variety of bed styles including Divan and shallow, with feet or castors, depending on your personal preference.
The Grand Duke is proven to promote better sleep and relief for joints and muscles.
It also features a Coolmax cover, helping the sleeper to stay cool in the summer and warm in the winter. If added comfort is what you’re after then you could opt for the additional option of a massage unit when you order.
Mattress (single) prices from £399.00 exVATAdjustable bed (single)prices from £599.00 exVAT
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DAILY LIVING AIDSIt’s the everyday things in life that we often take for granted – until, that is, we find ourselves having a problem. Whatever it is you are having difficulty in doing you are almost certainly not alone. This is why there is almost always a product which can help.
To list or illustrate all the helpful products that can make a real difference to daily living and to make it easy for you to find just what you might need is beyond the scope of this website…..
But it is not beyond us in the flesh
We are able to use our combined experience, expertise and product knowledge to select items from which you can choose the one which suits you best.
We can do this face to face, over the telephone or via email exchange, although we find that having a conversation is the most effective approach.
And once you have chosen what will be best for you, if we don’t already have it in stock, we are normally able to supply within a couple of working days.
You can collect from our showroom or we can arrange delivery.
In the next coupe of pages we illustrate a small range of very popular and effective Aids to Daily Living for:
• Reaching & Balancing• Opening & Closing• Food and Drink Preparation & Eating• Dressing• Sitting• Bathing & Personal Hygiene• The Bedroom
We hope that these will give you a flavour of what is available.
But remember, it is just a small fraction of the host of aids designed to make life easier.
We can help to find the one that’s right for you.
So give call us – 01420 549481 – and we’ll do our very best to find just what you need.
You can also email us: [email protected]
Or you can visit our showroom: 25 Southview Rise, Alton, GU34 2AB
Step Stool with Rail
Folding Cane with ‘Fischer’ handle
Pill Popper Tube Squeezer
Combi Reacher
Key Turner
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Clothing Protectors
Plate Surround
Button and Zipper Hook
Elastic Shoe Laces
Stocking Aid
Spreader Board
Knork
Good Grips Cutlery
Dycem Jar Opener
Feeding Beaker
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Chair and Bed Raisers
Bathroom Safety Rail Natural Grip Grab Rails
Linton Raised Toilet SeatNuvo Adjustable Bath Step
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Tena Male & Female
Incontinence Aids
Male & Female Urinals
Bed, Rope Ladder Over Bed Adjustable Table
Bed Hand-RailHands-Free Magnifier with Lights
Adjustable Back Rest