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Disability Equipment. Products for disabled people, help with mobility.
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| We are all acutely that there are varying degrees of disability and many would argue about where ' less able ' becomes 'disabled'. The people in the ' less able ' category could have disabilities due to age, angina, arthritis, asthma, bronchitis, cramp, emphysema, hiatus hernia, insomnia, leg oedema, leg ulcers,migraine and headaches, sciatia, stress and anxiety, stroke, upper and lower spine pain, varicose veins, etc. Then there are accident victims, amputees and a whole new list of handicaps and impairments. The Disabled Living Foundation say; "The most widely used medical definition of disability was composed by the World Health Organisation (W.H.O.) in the early 1980's. This definition defines impairment, disability and handicap as follows:" ( 1980's!! time for an update?)
IMPAIRMENT - loss or abnormality in structure or function; |
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Mobility Products such as; Turners , Walkers , Quads & Tripods. Leg Supports, Furniture & Accessories such as Tables and Furniture Extensions. Bed Accessories such as Cradles, Rails and Back Rests. Bath Accessories such as Seats, Boards and Bath Rails. Commodes such as Mobile Commodes and Stationary Commodes. Lifting & Handling such as Client Helper, Slings, Helping Hands and Bed Raisers.
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If you are seeking advice on any issue relating to disabilities, we suggest you contact BCODP. The British Council of Disabled People was set up by disabled people in 1981 to promote full equality and participation within society. It is an umbrella organisation that represents some 130+ organisations run by disabled people. BCODP is the only national umbrella organisation to be democratically set up by disabled people themselves to represent their interests at the national level. They are seen as the disabled people's movement in Britain and are recognised by the United Nations through their membership of the world disabled people's movement; Disabled Peoples' International (DPI). BCODP is extremely proactive as the national representative body for organisations controlled by disabled people. Through the promotion of the social model of disability, BCODP has had a profound effect on the thinking on disability issues in the UK. They are active on a wide range of issues affecting disabled people, many of which can be read about on www.bcodp.org.uk |
Mobility Products
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Home Supplies Direct
What are Turners? Few are unaware of the health & safety risks and the economic implications of backs being damaged in repeated heavy lifting and complicated twisting actions. A Turner is an aid for disability carers and care staff who are routinely involved in moving and handling disabled people. A Turner is simple to use, place the Turner in front of the client and ensure that the client's feet are placed in the centre of the turning plate. A comfortable height of the handle is achieved with a simple adjustment. Benefits are that they are safe for people with disabilities and gentle on the carer's back
With the Samhall Client Turner an ergonomically correct working position is achieved when assisting a client in a transfer from one seated position to another.
Grip the handle with both hands and place one foot on the brake pad on the turntable. Request the patient to grip the handle and then rise to a standing position. Counterbalance the weight of the disabled person as required.
The Turner is the aid that is specifically designed to:
1. Reduce the risk of back injuries.
2. Reduce the number of carers required in a transfer.
3. Reduce the feeling of insecurity for the client in the transfer.
4. Simply an everyday task
Whilst the client is standing, rotate the Turner into the correct alignment for the next desired seating position.
Place one foot on the brake pad while the client sits down and counter balance the client's weight as required.Tilt and remove the turner.
The new Samhall Client Turner has an increased foot plate size, a comfortable handle and a slow,smooth rotating action - it exerts a calming influence on the most anxious of clients. Designed to be used on the more able clients.
The Turner can be used on a wide range of clients.However, it should only be used on clients who can adequately weightbear and thus stand with support.
Practical to use in community work The new Samhall Client Turner "knocks down" with a simple action for ease of transportation and storage.It has large wheels that run smoothly on any surface,including fitted carpets.The handle has a stepless height adjustment to suit all heights and the maximum user weight is 150kgs or 24 stones.
Walkers:
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The ideal all-rounder walker has a modern design with many practical functions and unique features. Samhall Plus is a completely new type of walker with a modern, attractive design and many new practical functions and features that no other walker on the market can offer. Samhall Plus is suitable for most users. The height of the handles can be variably adjusted anywhere from 72cm to 96cm ( 28.3 inches to 37.8 inches ). Samhall Plus is designed to stimulate a more upright walking position, which helps the user not to tire him or herself out needlessly. More walking space can be obtained by putting the foldable seat up, which also makes it easier to reach in front of the walker to reach shelves etc. Its compact external dimensions and good stability makes Samhall Plus is suitable for home and outdoor use. A totally new type of wheels and wheel forks prevents scratching of door openings etc.T he unique tread pattern makes Samhall Plus run as easily on pavements as on gravel, grass, slush and snow. The integrated back support has many different functions. It supports the back comfortably when sitting and can also be used as a handle, or for lifting the walker over a curb and as extra security when folding and unfolding. Samhall Plus is the only walker on the market that has a folding mechanism with a double lock. This makes the walker lock securely when folded or being lifted into and out of the luggage compartment of cars and taxis, and of course Samhall Plus is fully recyclable for the sake of the environment. |
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| Quads & Tripods:
The D.M.A range of quadrupeds and tripods are manufactured from anodised aluminium tubing, with chrome plated steel bases. They are all fitted with grey comfortable moulded handles and grey non-slip rubber tips. All models are suitable for left and right hand use four models are available and prices are modest - from £18.50 to £22.50. The Quadruped Cane has a small quadruped base 12.5cm (5") square,for maximum stability and adjustable from: 66-91cm (26-36") The Junior Quadruped Walking Aid As above but in junior size. Adjustable from 56-74cm(22-29") and the Infant Quadruped Walking Aid above but in infant size.Adjustable from 48-58cm (19-23") [ Leg Supports ] [ Furniture & Accessories ] [ Bed Accessories ] [ Bath Accessories ] [ Lifting & Handling ] |
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News Release By
Peter Yexley
Tel: 01707 646457 |
