Exhibition
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Exhibition & New Products Gallery
If you are interested in exhibiting, please call 020 7432 8003 or email mhpexhibition@dlf.org.uk for more information.
The ground and mezzanine floors of the Business Design Centre provide a bright, spacious equipment exhibition space featuring over 80 stands. The exhibition will be complemented by the New Products Gallery featuring posters of new equipment and the Professional Resource Centre on the Village Green.
A range of new products and technologies in development will be incorporated into the Pre-conference New Products Workshops.
| 1st Call Mobility 1st Call Mobility, the market leaders in Bariatric products for both sale & hire, will be exhibiting their exciting & unique range of beds, mattresses, armchairs, toileting & bathing equipment, wheelchairs/powerpacks, walkers, hoists & concealment covers with weight limits up to 70 stone. (Joint assessments are possible if required). |
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| Arjo ARJO produce an ever-increasing range of patient handling, bathing and disinfection equipment, designed to provide solutions to all manual handling issues. Continual research ensures new ways to help nurses/carers carry out their duties more effectively, minimising risk of injury through backstrain, whilst increasing quality of life for the elderly/disabled. |
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| Benmor Medical Benmor Medical has been providing bariatric equipment to the healthcare industry for more than a decade and has established a reputation as a leading and supportive quality supplier. Benmor has continued to grow through the development of forward thinking products whilst maintaining its core philosophy of advice and support to staff and patients alike. |
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| Carebase Carebase will be showing some of their range of Bock beds, including the unique 80/20 bed, Luna tracking and Sanctuary cots with a number of accessories. |
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| co-op Xest co-operative Xest offers an extensive range of aids for daily living with no compromise on design and quality. All products come with a 12 month buy and try guarantee and there is free postage and packing on all orders over £40. WIN a Spa day or an iPod Nano – visit our Stand to enter. |
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| Ergolet Ergolet, Scandinavian design and manufacture. High quality, innovative patient hoisting and bathing equipment. Please visit us on stand “F” Luna, The ceiling hoist that scores high for looks and functionality. Sole, Unrivalled lifting range, and that fantastic spreader bar design. Stella. The compact sit to stand hoist, try it out! |
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| Genie Care A revolution in Patient Handling and Tissue Viability. The automated turning system ToTo can be programmed to move patients at regular intervals Without nursing help. Also for the Bariatric client, ToTo can help to turn patients weighing up to 75 stone. The “Sleep Low” bed will also be on display Technology that Cares. |
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| Hill-Rom Hill-Rom®, a leading worldwide manufacturer and provider of patient medical technologies, can help improve patient outcomes and achieve early patient mobility. Specifically designed for the bariatric patient, we are proud to introduce the TotalCare Space. Used in conjunction with Liko patient handling devices we can assist with the safe moving & handling of your patients. |
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| Kingkraft Sheffield based Kingkraft specialise in Assisted Bathing and Moving & Handling products. Our portfolio includes changing & showering equipment. In addition, we are launching our new paediatric products including specialist seating, variable height desks and mobility equipment which are ideal for promoting inclusivity in the home and school. |
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| Kirton As leading designers and manufacturers for over 28 years kirton has developed a deserved reputation as a quality provider of specialist seating and contract furniture based on excellence in design, manufacture and customer service. The extensive portfolio has been developed to combine function with superb comfort, day-long support and strong aesthetic appeal. |
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| Mangar International Visit Mangar International’s stand to see the Airslide lateral transfer attress. It reduces risk associated with manual handling whilst increasing patient comfort. Also on show will be the Camel and Elk inflatable lifting cushions – the ideal solution to lifting a fallen person in safety person in safety and with dignity. |
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| Meditec Molift Meditec Medical purchased Molift UK in April 2009. They are delighted with the progress of the Company and are now launching their own products into the UK. Meditec Medical manufacture a range of clinically proven, pressure relieving support surfaces. The Molift hoist range, combined with the Meditec range will further their commitment to ‘enhancing patient care’ in the UK market. |
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| Nightingale Care Beds Nightingale is a leading designer and manufacturer of bariatric equipment for sale or hire under the NHS Supply Chain National Framework Contract. Operating throughout mainland UK, we provide a 24:7 service for our fixed price bariatric package with an average delivery time of 4 hours. |
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| Nordic Care Services Nordic Care Services, a Mountway company, will demonstrate a wide range of state-of-the-art M/H products and solutions, where the cost-benefit of the solution is readily obvious. The equipment is suitable for both community and acute requirements. Visit us to hear about our special conference offer on the WendyLett turning system. |
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| Nottingham Rehab Supplies NRS are the professionals’ choice and complete solution for assistive technology equipment and services. Our extensive and comprehensive Moving and Handling Range includes products from our award winning product development team together with exclusive and trusted brand name products. We also offer a range of helpful services including free product demonstrations, sling assessment and design, and hoist installation. |
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| Oxford Hoist Oxford Hoist in one of the best-known names in patient handling and rehabilitation products. With a heritage dating back to the 1950s, our organisation is characterised by a constant stream of revolutionary designs and innovative products. Oxford is a division of Joerns Healthcare, a respected international brand with a rich history dating back to 1889. |
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| Phil-e-slide Phil-e-Slide®- Introduces the New “Biotechsis ® InBed System”. This technically advanced bed sheet system replaces the function of existing bed sheets and also acts as a patient positioning slide sheet. The Biotechsis ®bed sheet system is interwoven with anti-microbial silver thread technology (MRSA resistant), which significantly reduces the risk of hospital acquired infections. |
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| Prism Medical UK – Westholme Division Stand M is where you will discover the range of new innovative products from Prism Medical UK – Westholme division. On show will be the NEW innovative ‘P200’ Transportable Hoist and the NEW ‘M-Series’ range of Mobile Hoists. We shall also be showcasing the NEW Pressure Fit Gantry System. |
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| Sidhil Sidhil Ltd is a British healthcare company providing quality healthcare products and services. These include ranges of community, nursing and residential care beds. The comprehensive product range also includes static surfaces and altering dynamic pressure therapy systems, bed grab handles, commodes and other aids for daily living. |
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| Taylor Dolman The team at Taylor Dolman Limited has more than 30 years experience within the specialist disability sector plus general plumbing and construction works. Our Specialist services include: Bathrooms & Kitchens, Hoisting (Ceiling, Mobile and Portable), Moving and Handling, Mobility Products, Independent Living Aids, Access and Lifts, Private Occupational Therapy Service, Health & Safety Training & Consultancy Service. |
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| Theraposture Theraposture Ltd are manufacturers of electrically adjustable beds, paediatric / adult cots and chairs. Our products are often unique (such as the Rotoflex Turning Bed) offering solutions to the most challenging cases. As manufacturers, we are able to provide bespoke equipment, jointly specified with a Therapist following a full practical assessment. |
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| BES Rehab To transfer someone from one piece of equipment to another is enough of a challenge in itself. Once transferred, to get that person into a good position is an even greater challenge. Our NEW Slide Assist range answers the challenges for both the transfers and the final positioning with systems that REALLY work! |
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| British Red Cross Society Our equipment service provides short-term loans of equipment from almost 1000 outlets, helping thousands of people every year. Equipment is usually available within 24 hours and is loaned free of charge. Main types of equipment provided include: wheelchairs, backrests, bath seats, walking sticks and frames and commodes, bedpans and urinals. |
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| Carbonlite Medical Leading innovation for the prevention of postural injury to NHS staff. Award-winning, lightweight, ergonomic products to reduce posture stresses and injury to District Nurses and other NHS healthcare workers whilst applying leg dressings. We will be demonstrating the new upgraded version of the Norwich Back PAL Kneeling Stool. |
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| Caresia AB Caresias business philosophy is to develop well designed items that compensates for disability and at the same time makes working conditions safer and better for the staff. An increasing demand to improve working conditions is Caresias greatest motivation to keep a high profile in product innovation |
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| Cefndy Healthcare Cefndy Healthcare is a MANUFACTURER of Aids For Daily Living. 90% of what is displayed in our catalogue is manufactured by us in Rhyl, North Wales. Cefndy products cover 7 different areas…Toileting, Household, Bedroom, Bathroom, Grab Rails, Moving and Handling and a comprehensive Bariatric range complimenting all of these. |
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| Centromed UK Designers and manufacturers of beds that improve environments of care for individuals and their carers. From turning, profiling, high/low and trendelenburg to standing upright all at the touch of a button, practical features promote independence, dignity and comfort. Varied products include a Bespoke range with Paediatric, Adult and Bariatric applications. |
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| Chiltern Invadex Chiltern Invadex (UK) are a manufacturer and installer of products designed to aid mobility, independence and improve daily life for the elderly and less able. The product portfolio includes moving & handling and showering & bathing solutions, including manufacture to bespoke specifications, for use in hospital, home and care environments. |
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| Cromptons Cromptons are recognised as a leading manufacturer and supplier of patient transfer & handling aids to NHS and many other health & social care organisations. We have gained a reputation for quality products and service all accredited by ISO 9001. The Cromptons range has been developed by combining our textile expertise together with working partnerships with professionals involved with moving & handling. The ranges are available in re-usable, patient specific and single use options. |
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| Cura Seating Company The ATTOLLO BARIATRIC rise/recline chairs are being featured at the Moving & Handling exhibition. Cura are now offering the 35 stone ATTOLLO on a Tilt in Space Frame which takes up less room but allows the same amount of comfort as the Dual Frame version. The CURA AIR chair has been modified to get a much lighter sub frame and gives even more stability and comfort plus easier handling and steering. |
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| Days Healthcare With more than 600 products to aid mobility and rehabilitation, Days Healthcare is a leading provider of independent living solutions in the UK. Days Healthcare offers everything from simple and practical aids for everyday tasks like eating, dressing and bathing, to complex aids such as customised power wheelchairs. |
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| Disability & Carers Service The Disability and Carers Service (part of the Department for Work & Pensions) supports disabled people and carers by delivering and administering the following benefits: Disability Living Allowance, Attendance Allowance, Carers Allowance and Vaccine Damage Payments. For information on these and other disability related benefits please visit our stand. |
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| DLF DLF is the leading national provider of information on assistive technology in the UK. Our mission is to ensure all front line staff are well trained and well informed. To do this, we not only organise the annual Moving & Handling event but also run a wide range of training courses, including courses in moving and handling and bariatrics, and produce the UK's only comprehensive database of equipment, DLF Data. Visit our stand to see our new online services, Living made easy and Living made easy for children. |
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| Ferno Ferno (UK) Limited is a world leading innovator, manufacturer and supplier of medical equipment to Emergency Medical Services, Hospitals, Fire & Rescue Services, and other major industries. Visit us on Stand No. 32 to view the latest addition in our comprehensive range of bariatric patient transfer equipment. |
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| Frontier Medical Group Frontier Medical Group will be demonstrating New Response comprises a range of pressure area care devices which have been used in the successful treatment of more than 1million patients. More people are currently treated on Response than nay other pressure redistribution mattress in the UK. We will also be demonstrating new Response Companion and a new universal mattress providing effective pressure relief and easy lateral transfer. For further information on our new and existing products, please visit us on stand 27. |
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| Glove Slings Interested in slings? Take this chance to see the New Glove slings and register for the 2010 catalogue. Learn why the Airflow Glove is probably the best leave in the chair sling ever made. See the revolutionary Convenience Plus, a toileting sling suitable for low and high tone people and the Glove Tux Plus, specified by panels of professionals as the ultimate general purpose sling. |
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| Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Our mission is the prevention of death, injury and ill health to those at work and those affected by work activities. Alongside regulatory activities, HSE and our Local Authority Partners provide advice and guidance on what the law requires. Please visit our stand for the latest information and guidance for the health and social care sector. |
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| The Helping Hand New improved – the Cricket enables you to freewheel clients wherever you want – quickly, easily – room to room – one simple step. Compact – will fit into smallest room in house where others cannot. Adaptable – quick secure height adjustments make multi client use easier. Paediatric version available – come and try - Stand 22, The Helping Hand Company |
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| Homecraft, Patterson Medical Homecraft, Patterson Medical Ltd is a leading supplier of moving and handling equipment offering superb choice, excellent value and one of the most comprehensive ranges on the market. Visit stand 30 to see our new range of products and discuss your requirements with our professional sales team. |
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| Hospital Direct Hospital Direct – your Moving and Handling Partner Hospital Direct is a highly regarded company which has been manufacturing and supplying innovative patient handling equipment for over 15 years. From wards to operating theatres, emergency services to independent living, just visit our website, browse our range and then call us at anytime for unbiased, friendly, helpful and constructive advice whenever you may need it |
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| Huntleigh UK Visit Huntleigh on stand 31 to experience the new Alpha Response™ range of pressure redistributing Mattress Replacement, Overlay and Seat Cushion systems. The Alpha Response range has three weight settings for optimal pressure redistribution and automatically recognises if patient is lying down or sitting up in bed and adjusts cell pressures for the best possible outcomes. |
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| Institute of Ergonomics & Human Factors The Institute of Ergonomics & Human Factors was originally founded in 1949 and has evolved under different names since then. With an international membership of 1500 it is the professional body for practitioners in the field of ergonomics/human factors. Its aim is to promote the awareness, education and application of ergonomics and human factors in industry, commerce, public sector and government. |
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| Invacare Invacare Ltd is a leading supplier of Home Healthcare and Independence equipment. Located on stand 14, Invacare’s team will be demonstrating a range of Moving and Handling equipment, including the Birdie® Mobile hoist with advanced Linak® electronics. |
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| MERU MERU is a Surrey-based charity that custom-designs and manufactures equipment for children and young people with disabilities, when no ready-made product exists to meet their needs. The charity works with youngsters aged 0 to 24, from London and the South East. |
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| The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), an executive agency of the Department of Health, is responsible for enhancing and safeguarding the health of the public by ensuring that medicines and medical devices work, and are acceptably safe. |
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| Minivator Minivator is an International supplier of bath lifts, hoists and mobility solutions with a reputation for reliability, design, quality and best value lifting products. On the stand this year we will be showing our range of independent living products, including the bath bliss, reclining bath lift and Travel Track portable gantry unit. |
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| MJS Healthcare MJS Healthcare offers the complete design, manufacture and supply of a wide range of Intermittent Pneumatic Compression systems, branded Pulsepress ®. Its expanding global market has been developed with over 30 years of fulfilling the requirements of lymphedema clinics, physiotherapists and sports injury clinics, home carers, hospitals and hospices. |
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| Murray Equipment Company Murray’s Specialist Medical Seating. Murray Equipment Ltd has been established for over 50 years, and is a respected supplier, of specialist, clinical seating to the NHS & Dental market place. Murray’s, seating provides high quality, exceptional value products. Our ergonomically designed seats, reduces back and shoulder pain, especially for those users within the NHS that have to sit for long periods, or in specific positions. All products come with our 5 year Guarantee, and comply with fire safety regulations and ISO 9001. The upholstery is latex free, breathable, wipe clean and is impregnated with antibacterial agents at the point of manufacture. |
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| National Back Exchange (NBE) A multidisciplinary group for those interested in backcare and prevention of work- related musculoskeletal problems. NBE promotes exchange of information, develops and promotes common standards of training. The strength of the NBE is drawn from its multi-disciplinary membership; make your voice heard and join. See website. Membership journal Column |
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| OpeMed (Europe) OpeMed have become one of the most talked about names in manual handling. Whether it is our self-balancing hoist, our powered-drive bariatric hoist (63st), our compact ceiling hoist that charges itself or our simple but effective Bea transfer aid, all our products are new to the market and offer innovative solutions for moving and handling. See www.opemed.net for more information. |
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| RBF Healthcare The Burnett vacuum support system has for over 25 years provided a successful go anywhere mould and hold seating solution. From its original concept for airline travel to its ability to be used in car seats; the Burnett can adapt to a wide range of applications from seating, to bathing and even therapy. RBF will be showing the new Space Tek cover materials now available. |
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| Remap Remap is a charity operating through a network of local groups across the country to provide tailor-made pieces of equipment for disabled people. The groups consists of volunteers - engineers, craftsmen and health professionals - who give their time and skills so that everything can be provided free to the user. |
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| Ricability Ricability is an independent research charity that provides quality information aimed at disabled/older consumers. Practical unbiased consumer guides are based on thorough professional research and cover: assistive technology, driving and car adaptations, childcare products, community alarms, digital tv products (Ricability-digitaltv.org.uk), household products and telecoms plus a who can help guide. |
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| Roma Medical Aids The Roma sani chair is available from the basic 30st (420Ibs) to the bariatric 50st (700Ibs) model. All components are manufactured using anti microbial materials. Its unique patented features combined with its antimicrbial properties ensure ease and safety of use for both carers and users alike. |
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| Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents is a registered charity that aims to save lives and reduce injuries. RoSPA has the wealth of knowledge and expertise to offer you the complete ‘health and safety solution’ from our extensive training and consultancy portfolio and software |
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| Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) The Royal Society for Public Health is well known for its wide range of qualifications and its programme of conferences which address the important and topical subjects facing those with an interest in public health. Now we offer an economical and accessible way for people working in all sectors of public health to update their skills and broaden their knowledge through a series of one day training programmes, delivered by experts in their field. |
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| Salitas One in four nurses has at some time taken time off work with a back injury sustained at work. Research has shown that the use of a Suspension Stand/Sling combination can significantly reduce the risk involved in the leg lifting and holding processes required for therapeutic and nursing interventions, particularly in the critical and often prolonged holding phase. |
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| Saniflo Saniflo will be exhibiting our SANIMATIC WC which by pressing a button, the WC changes in height in a few seconds, ideal for users with reduced mobility or the elderly, compatible with all wall hung toilet bowls and fits in perfectly with bathroom surroundings for personal use. |
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| Select Healthcare In consultation and cooperation with yourselves, Select Healthcare continues to develop new products for the Patient Handling market. On show will be the new PRO-LOCK and PRO-LOOP disposable slings as well as the increasingly popular SUPA Slides, promoting safer patient handling and infection control. |
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| Silvalea Silvalea Ltd, established leading replacement sling manufacturers, have for many years been the answer to professionals looking for solutions to all moving and handling problems. With our continuous ongoing development, visit our Stand (8) to hear the latest updates and news of exciting new sling ranges. |
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| Smartlift Engineering Co SERGOS is the new patient movement system on the market from the Smartlift Engineering Co Ltd. Developed in collaboration with Glasgow Health Board and with MHRA class 1 registration, this machine is set to change moving and handling risk in patient movement for patients up to 40 stone. |
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| Squirrel Medical Most incidences of pressure ulcers, bed falls, entrapment and infection occur whilst on a pressure relieving mattress or whilst using a nursing bed. Squirrel Medical specialise in the creation of cost effective preventative solutions. This includes free educational material and innovative products such as the new Squirrel Diamond tm Full replacement mattress which addresses all of these problems. |
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| Spectrum Healthcare Spectrum Healthcare (UK) Ltd are providers of evacuation equipment, which is used in hospitals, care homes, hospices, schools & other public buildings for the evacuation of non ambulant people. Our most well known products are Ski Sheets, Ski Pads, AlbacMats & ResQmats, all of which have become more prominent since the Fire Order of 2005. |
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| Squirrel Medical Most incidences of pressure ulcers, bed falls, entrapment and infection occur whilst on a pressure relieving mattress or whilst using a nursing bed. Squirrel Medical specialise in the creation of cost effective preventative solutions. This includes free educational material and innovative products such as the new Squirrel Diamond tm Full replacement mattress which addresses all of these problems. |
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| SwiftTech SwiftTech offer an extensive range of ceiling hoists, patient hoists, tracking hoists, lifting equipment and hygiene systems from Guldmann, Pressalit and other leading suppliers worldwide. To ensure you receive the best solution for your project requirements we also offer consultancy backed up with a comprehensive range of support services. As specialists in PFI (Private Finance Initiative) projects we understand the importance of sustainability and we focus on delivering efficient, high quality solutions. |
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| Symmetrikit However large or small your ceiling hoist project, we are happy to provide a complete service to designers, builders and users. We are happy to advise on the ins and outs of different design options trackling issues such as sling compatibility and day to day use from the start. Come and see us on Stand 6. |
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What you think...
""Really good resource to update knowledge on products, techniques and info" - Senior OT, Somerset County Council, Adult Social Care
"Useful to see products and discuss care situations/care studies" - OT, Lambeth Social Services
