An important criteria when choosing a rotational bed for many people is the ability to continue to share a bed with their partner.
Our double combination Rotoflex rotational beds for two people allow you to share a bed with a partner and still benefit from independent turning functionality. Each oak bed comprises of two independent mattresses and mechanisms that are combined in one surround so you can adjust your position at night without disturbing your partner. You can choose from profiling, variable height or profiling and variable height on either side of the bed or both. Profiling allows you to raise and lower the head and foot end of the bed so you can sit up more easily and take the weight off your feet. Height adjustment will raise the complete sleeping platform for safer sitting and standing transfers. As with all Theraposture beds you can choose from a range of tailor-made sizes up to a super king width of 6’. We will make the exact bed for your needs in the ideal finish for your décor – there is a choice of slatted or panelled head and foot board design, in various sizes and oak finishes. Discover more here: https://bit.ly/2t641rO #RotatingBeds #RotationalBeds #Rotoflex
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Part of the Driving Mobility national network of driving assessment centres, East Anglian DriveAbility (EAD) has given Michael Burton from Chelmsford the all clear to continue driving with early stage dementia.
Driving Mobility oversees twenty independent organisations which offer professional support and driving assessments to people who need to gain, or retain, the ability to drive following a diagnosis involving impairment or disability. EAD is part of this network with centres in Thetford and Colchester. In addition to driving assessments, its Occupational Therapists and Driving Advisors provide several additional services including guidance regarding specialist paediatric car seats and mobility scooters. Following his diagnosis Michael was referred by the DVLA to East Anglian DriveAbility for a comprehensive fitness-to-drive assessment. Michael’s wife, Sharon, comments: “Being diagnosed with dementia doesn’t mean that Michael has to stop driving immediately, however the DVLA do require confirmation that my husband is safe to continue. We didn’t have to wait long for an assessment date at the Colchester centre.” Michael attended EAD in November 2018 where he was professionally assessed by an Occupational Therapist and an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI). They explained the process and collected detailed information regarding his medical background and driving experience. Michael then undertook a series of cognitive and perceptual tests which assessed how his brain interprets what he sees around him and the way this information is used for planning. Sharon expands: “We were very impressed with the thoroughness of the assessment and the supportive attitude of the EAD team. Michael was shown road signs to identify and asked the speed limits for various types of roads. His eyesight was checked to see if he could read number plates at the legally required distance and his peripheral vision was tested. We were pleased that he passed the required target levels within this part of the assessment.” Read more..... Part of the Driving Mobility national network of driving assessment centres, East Anglian DriveAbility (EAD) has assisted Gary Gray from Braintree to discover motoring independence with a disability.
Driving Mobility oversees twenty independent organisations which offer professional support and driving assessments to people who need to gain, or retain, the ability to drive following a diagnosis involving impairment or disability. EAD is part of this network with centres in Thetford and Colchester. In addition to driving assessments, its Occupational Therapists and Driving Advisors provide several additional services including guidance regarding specialist paediatric car seats and mobility scooters. Gary, 53 from Braintree, worked as a Mobile Tyre Fitter until he became ill with peripheral neuropathy in 2011, a condition which develops when nerves in the body’s extremities are damaged. He subsequently spent considerable time dealing with life-changing consequences and was unable to drive for several years. Before contacting EAD, he had attempted to test drive a WAV (Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle), which resulted in damage to the vehicle and a serious dent to his already ‘rock-bottom’ confidence. By self-referring himself to EAD, Gary was determined to find professional and appropriate advice that would re-enable safe independent driving. Gary comments: “This time a comprehensive assessment took place before I was allowed near a vehicle. This was to provide the EAD staff, including an OT and Approved Driving Instructor, with a true picture of my health, medical requirements and physical and cognitive abilities. It was very professional and completely different to my first experience elsewhere. When I began the actual driving assessment, I was accompanied by specialist staff and received guidance throughout. I tried different options for getting in and out of a vehicle and trialled new assistive controls, such as a steering wheel knob – all at a pace that suited me.” Following the assessment, EAD provided a comprehensive report which advised Gary on suitable adaptations for safe driving and suggested further lessons would be beneficial. Once these are completed, Gary hopes to choose a vehicle with adaptations via the Motability scheme, based on EAD recommendations. Gary concludes: “I would really like a drive-from-wheelchair vehicle as this would be easiest for me. EAD have been extremely helpful in showing me all the different aids and adaptations. I now know that a steering wheel knob and wheelchair ramp will be essential which I hadn’t considered before. I feel so informed which will definitely help me with purchasing and driving requirements. Thanks to EAD independent driving is now a possibility for me for the first time in over seven years.” #MyDrivingMobility Overcoming her health challenges, Diana Whittaker from Sale, has regained invaluable driving independence through the support of the new RDAC Driving Assessment centre in Salford, Manchester.
The charity, Driving Mobility, accredits a UK network of twenty independent organisations which offer professional support and driving assessments to people who need to gain, or retain, the ability to drive following a diagnosis involving impairment or disability. The new, custom-built RDAC centre in Salford serves people from Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Cheshire with assessments and practical advice for older and disabled drivers, passengers, motorcyclists and mobility scooter or wheelchair users. Diana lives with a variety of health issues including Cerebral Palsy, which in particular affects her limbs, and Osteoporosis. She has pins in her lower spine, a hip replacement and has experienced cancer twice. Due to health changes and deteriorating mobility, Diana found that she could no longer drive her Motability car with ease or in comfort, which subsequently led to a decrease in driving ability and confidence. Diana comments: “I can walk short distances but as the strength in my lower limbs and knees has decreased, I find I am now more wheelchair reliant. Unfortunately, over the years, I gradually stopped driving as my vehicle adaptations did not suit my altered health requirements and were not providing suitable assistance. My husband and daughter have been very supportive in driving me around. However, I recently decided that if I could update my vehicle adaptations and return to driving, then it would take some of the pressure away them.” After researching with her daughter, Diana discovered the organisation Driving Mobility and applied for a referral via Motability. In due course, a driving assessment was arranged, in May 2018, at the newly opened RDAC centre in Salford. read more.... Claire Holtaway, 26 from Birkenhead, has achieved her goal to drive independently with Cerebral Palsy through the guidance and support of Merseyside’s North West Driving Assessment Service.
Accredited by the national charity Driving Mobility, North West Driving Assessment Service (NWDAS) is part of the Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust based in St Helens, Merseyside. Its specialist team of Occupational Therapists and Approved Driving Instructors provide professional support and driving assessments to people who need to gain, or retain, the ability to drive following a diagnosis involving impairment or disability. They have recently introduced car seat and harness assessment clinics for disabled children and mobility scooter assessments to their range of services. Claire, now age 26, developed an interest in learning to drive at the age of 19. Following discussions with several friends with disabilities, she was encouraged to investigate how and where she could turn her dream into a reality. Claire comments: “My parents came across NWDAS through a friend whose daughter attended assessments there whilst learning to drive. I decided to contact them for advice and was invited to an initial meeting with an OT. We discussed my medical history and my physical and visual abilities so the Centre could plan effectively with me how to reach my goal.” Read full story here: https://www.drivingmobility.org.uk/news/claire-with-cerebral-palsy-achieves-driving-independence-dream/ Theraposture’s latest addition to its extensive specialist rotating bed range, the new Rotoflex 235 Plus, has won the first Excellence in Caring Award at the OT Show 2018.
Selected by a panel of experienced healthcare professionals, the award-winning Rotoflex 235 Plus was deemed best product on show following a comprehensive review. Launched at the The OT Show, this latest Rotoflex from Theraposture was regarded as a solution ‘that will revolutionise the care environment for both service-users and carers alike’ and ‘enable clients to take an active role in their care.’ Shortlisted alongside many other innovations from other exhibitors, the Rotoflex 235 Plus excelled in all criteria – strengthened by a compelling end user testimonial which reaffirmed the significant care, financial and lifestyle benefits of this assistive product. Liam Braddell, Theraposture Sales Director comments: “We are delighted to have won this prestigious award as it officially recognises our Rotoflex as the considered choice. No other rotating bed system can deliver the same level of user support – resulting from a concept continually refined over a period of 20 years. It is a quality, considerately designed specialist bed, backed-up by ethical and caring assessment-led service. By working so closely with Occupational Therapists since 1981, we are able to understand more deeply the challenges that clients face – hence enhancing and widening the bespoke Rotoflex range to meet individual needs more precisely. Our award-winning Rotoflex 235 Plus is a culmination of all our experience particularly when you consider its in-built and unique powered rising heel section – a world’s first in rotating bed. This accolade we believe will send a clear signal to all healthcare professionals and end users that the Rotoflex is still the original and best.” To find out more about the Rotoflex 235 Plus please visit: http://www.theraposture.co.uk/2018/11/28/theraposture-rotoflex-235-plus-bed-wins-inaugural-ot-show-award-for-excellence-in-caring/ Philip Wilson, 62, from Stockport, has regained his driving life-line after experiencing a stroke thanks to the support of the new Regional Driving Assessment Centre (RDAC) in Greater Manchester, part of the Driving Mobility network.
The charity, Driving Mobility, accredits a UK network of twenty independent organisationswhich offer professional support and driving assessments to people who need to gain, or retain, the ability to drive following a diagnosis involving impairment or disability. RDAC is part of this network and has been in existence since 1989 – it provides assessments for older and disabled drivers, passengers, motorcyclists and mobility scooter or wheelchair users. Within its services practical advice is given regarding appropriate driving adaptations, WAVs (Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles) and specialist tuition so that domestic and professional drivers can remain independent and safe. The new, custom-built RDAC centre in Salford represents a ‘flagship’ modern facility servicing people from Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Cheshire. Following his stroke in January 2016, which resulted in left-side paralysis, Philip spent six months in hospital undergoing rehabilitation and physiotherapy. Once discharged, Philip requested to have his driving licence returned and was delighted when it came back with no restrictions. Philip comments: “I have always been active and mobile. Originally from Liverpool, I was in the navy until 1981. Shortly before my stroke, I worked in International Sales, leaving home on a Monday and returning on a Friday. I spent a lot of time driving and covered about 30,000 miles each year. Being able to drive is important to me and I was thrilled to have my licence back.” However, due to his left-side weakness and eighteen months without driving, Philip found he had lost confidence and was unsure how to proceed. He had purchased an automatic car but could not find a driving instructor with an automatic dual-controlled vehicle to provide tuition and guidance. Following an online search, Philip contacted RDAC who invited him for a self-referral assessment. Philip comments: “The Centre staff were welcoming and helpful. I met with Sean Barrett, the Assessment Team Manager, and John Allen, an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI). The assessment they gave me was very thorough. They asked me about my stroke and rehabilitation and also about any medication I was taking. I had cognitive and visual tests and I could see they were observing the way I walked and talked. It was very detailed and I really felt I was in safe hands.” Philip was then accompanied for a drive in a dual-controlled automatic vehicle and was able to try different adaptations that promote safe and comfortable driving. As Philip finds using left-side controls a challenge, such as the indicators, RDAC recommended a steering ball as well as a Bluetooth device which allows a driver to operate everything with one hand. The centre also provided a written report and details of external Approved Driving Instructors. Following his RDAC assessment, Philip is driving with confidence again, supported by assistive vehicle adaptations. He is now able to visit the gym three times a week, with rehabilitation exercises specifically aimed at improving functionality. Philip comments: “A stroke wipes out the memory bank in terms of movement, so I have had to retrain my body to do basic things. In fact, when I first left hospital, I had a competition with my little granddaughter to see who could walk first! My driving assessment was part of this retraining and the Centre’s response was so positive that the boost to my confidence has been huge. I thought “I can do this” – and I have. The Driving Mobility centres offer such a good service to people who are struggling with driving confidence. They have given me my independence back – an absolute life-line for me.” As the market leading expert and supplier of adjustable care cots, Theraposture Ltd has concluded that there is a need for a cot bed that offers enough flexibility to change when needs change. Frequently care cots can be over specified to cater for possible future needs that are not always known. This adds to the cost and in many cases this extra specification is never needed. The solution is a modular design that is interchangeable and adaptable so that the cot bed can be easily modified in a cost effective way. The Mascot Mk2 is made using the finest proven materials and components available. Each cot can be individually specified without having to pay for ‘a special’ – every Mascot Mk2 is ‘a special’ but at an affordable price thanks to its modular construction. It is easy to reconfigure and re-issue making it the ideal choice for equipment services. To find out more please visit: http://www.theraposture.co.uk/care-cots/mascot-cot/ #CareCots #PaediatricCots #OTs #Families #AdjustableCareCots#ModularCareCots #MascotCareCot Theraposture and Newlife to highlight free emergency bed loan services for disabled children at Kidz North
Theraposture, the specialist in adjustable beds and cots for children, will be providing information and advice regarding its charity partners' Emergency Equipment Loan Service at Kidz to Adultz North. Thursday 8th November 2018. 9.30am – 4.30pm, EventCity, Barton Dock Road, Manchester. M17 8AS. Stand B10. Free entry and parking. Theraposture works with Newlife to loan adjustable cots and beds to children who are at serious risk of injury or in urgent need due to shortened life expectancy. This service is free, unique and following assessment, can usually provide a solution within 72 hours. As a trusted and caring specialist, Theraposture supports the charity through provision, delivery, installation and collection of appropriate equipment. Liam Braddell from Theraposture explains: “We have successfully supported Newlife for several years and assisted many families in desperate need. Newlife’s Emergency Equipment Loan Services provide a crucial solution in often sensitive and urgent situations – our specialist height adjustable cots and beds help care for disabled children and allow parents to assist at safe working heights. Our quality safety padding is renowned for protection and is available with a variety of fun, reassuring patterns. Following the loan period, it is common for families and OTs to request a permanent like-for-like cot replacement either through Local Authority funding or a private purchase....... Read more The William Merritt Centre will be hosting a relaunched Get Going Live! event so that disabled people of all ages can experience adapted driving. Part of the Centre’s annual AccessAbility exhibition, Get Going Live! focuses on younger disabled people, novice drivers and individuals with a newly acquired medical condition.
18th October. 10am – 3pm. Centenary Pavilion, Leeds United Football. LS11 0ES. Free admission and accessible parking. Features of the free-to-attend event will include:
Find out more: https://www.drivingmobility.org.uk/news/get-going-live-returns-to-get-disabled-drivers-of-all-ages-behind-the-wheel-at-william-merritt-centre-event/ Get Going Live! is back on 5th October 2018 and offers a unique experience to young and recently disabled individuals seeking driving independence.
The Carshalton based Driving Assessment Centre, managed by the Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People, will be hosting a relaunched Get Going Live! event so that young and recently disabled people can experience assistive driving. Friday 5th October. 9:30am – 4pm. Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People (QEF), 1 Metcalfe Avenue, Carshalton. SM5 4NR. Free admission and accessible parking. QEF Mobility Services is one of sixteen independent organisations, many with satellite centres, which offer professional information, advice and driving assessments for people seeking assistance with mobility. Overseen by the charity Driving Mobility, all centres are staffed by Occupational Therapists as well as Approved Driving Instructors so that safety for drivers with injuries, disabilities or restricted mobility is maximised. As well as conducting assessments on behalf of the DVLA, Motability and healthcare professionals, Driving Mobility accepts self-referrals. QEF Mobility Services is delighted to be hosting the first in a series of free-to-attend Get Going Live! events which focus on younger people with disabilities, novice drivers and individuals that have become recently disabled. Get Going Live! was originally a popular feature of the national Mobility Roadshow which was held annually from 1983 up until 2017. Attendees to this relaunched exhibition will be able to safely test drive a range of accessible and adapted vehicles around a dedicated test track with qualified specialist instructors. The event will provide the opportunity for visitors and their families, including teenagers from the age of 15, to try adapted driving for the first time and explore options for accessible motoring. Features of the event will include:
Marion D’Moirah from QEF comments: “We are delighted to be hosting the relaunched Get Going Live! event. Based on its popular heritage, we believe it will be well attended and deliver a unique experience to young and recently disabled individuals seeking driving independence. Our friendly and knowledgeable team will be on hand to offer the latest guidance regarding assisted driving and to provide instruction around our test drive track. We will have around 30 vehicles available for test drives and overall the atmosphere of the day promises to be fun and fully rewarding.” Contact information 0208 770 1151 [email protected] Theraposture's lovely customer Linda, who has Parkinson’s, discusses her Rotoflex rotating bed and how it gives her independence at home. http://www.theraposture.co.uk/adjustable-beds/rotoflex THE ROTOFLEX FROM THERAPOSTURE An electrically operated adjustable bed providing powered rotation for assistance getting in and out of bed. The Rotoflex® from Theraposture is the original and proven rotating bed system. Uniquely, this sophisticated and proven adjustable bed has been developed over a period of 20 years. It allows people living with restricted mobility to access a bed independently and safely without the assistance of a carer. Getting legs into bed is a problem for many people – the Rotoflex offers the solution. At the touch of one button, the Rotoflex will move you from an upright seated to a lying position and vice versa. The precision German mechanisms are smooth, quiet and strong so the transfer experience is pleasant and relaxing, you are always in total control. Freephone 0800 834654 http://www.theraposture.co.uk/ Theraposture are proud to work with Parkinson's UK. As part of our association with the charity we provide a joint initiative/offer for Parkinson's UK members. You can find out more details here: http://bit.ly/2vpCn9Y #Parkinsons Avoid high pressure selling in your home
Unfortunately some companies will avoid telling you the true price of a product. You should never feel pressured during a home sales visit, and the salesman should always focus on your personal needs. It can be a good idea to sample a real bed, but always check in the small print that refunds are included in your particular purchase. Don’t risk buying from a rogue trader Ordering beds direct without an assessment or extended trial can be risky. Be cautious about companies that offer large discounts if you buy direct and promote convenience and speed. Make sure that you are getting a product that is tailored to your requirements and offers sales support if something were to go wrong after you’ve purchased your bed. Choose safely, choose an Age UK Adjustable Bed from Theraposture This specialist and trusted supplier will ensure you are treated fairly and receive the service and product you deserve. All prices are completely visible on the website, in the price list and when you telephone. There are no hidden extras and no false promises. Just honest and open service. If the price is acceptable, then, if needed, a personal assessment of your needs is arranged with a Theraposture Trusted Assessor. They are not salesmen, they are professionally trained and friendly experts who will recommend the ideal bed for your needs. There is strictly no obligation or pressure to buy at this stage – it is totally up to you. Whether you prefer an assessment over the phone or in your home, you are in control of the final decision. With the 14 day satisfaction guarantee you are in fact trialling your actual bed! This means you can truly decide if the bed is right for you when you sleep in it. For the lifetime of your product the Theraposture team will support you so you get the most out of your bed. Freephone: 0800 032 3482 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.ageukbeds.co.uk Theraposture, an ethical specialist in assistive furniture, has begun a campaign to protect vulnerable consumers from misleading pricing and high-pressure sales techniques when purchasing adjustable beds.
Theraposture has been a proven and family-run manufacturer of quality adjustable beds, chairs and care cots for over 35 years. It is highly regarded by end users, Occupational Therapists and charities (such as Age UK and Parkinson’s UK), as it provides a trusted assessment-led service focused on client needs. Theraposture’s latest educational campaign aims to help consumers avoid the many price-related pitfalls associated with purchasing adjustable beds from unethical suppliers. Unfortunately, many direct sellers employ inappropriate techniques to maximise profit with limited consideration of personal mobility needs. Commonly this involves unclear, misleading or artificially lowered prices with a view to enticing customers into booking a home visit. A commission-based salesman then delivers a high-pressured sales pitch determined to sell products in an opportunistic way, often at unrealistically high prices. Theraposture firmly believe there is no reason why accurate guide prices cannot be given up front, even for bespoke items – hence its latest initiative to encourage clear pricing across the industry. Without genuine price transparency on the telephone, internet or within ads and literature, unscrupulous salesmen have the opportunity to manipulate figures to their advantage resulting in a poor deal for consumers. Even when inflated costs are communicated during a home visit, particular rogue traders will use a technique called ‘price conditioning’. This involves the trick of ‘phoning their boss’ to achieve a ‘that day only deal’. In addition, advertised prices may hide extras and not include reliable warranties or caring after sales support. Ambiguous refund and return policies are also commonplace especially if a product is deemed ‘bespoke’. Countless vulnerable individuals across the UK are being taken advantage of by unprincipled companies primarily focused on profit. All unethical sales techniques need to be irradiated so that the well-being, independence and safety of customers are protected – hence Theraposture’s fair selling campaign. Read more..... To find out more about risk free purchasing of adjustable beds and chairs please click here For a FREE printable guide please click here Please feel free to share all literature to help raise awareness. Theraposture, the trusted supplier of the adjustable modular Mascot cot system for disabled children, welcomed a healthy number of visitors to its exhibition stand at Kidz-to-Adultz South – being held in Farnborough for the first time. Debuting at Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre, Kidz South provided the opportunity for young people with disabilities, families and healthcare professionals to see the latest in assistive products and services. This modern and accessible venue delivered a fresh experience and attracted new visitors who had not previously attended a Kidz event. The Trusted Assessors from Theraposture were able to demonstrate their quality adjustable bed and care cot range to a new audience who were seeking proven and safe sleeping solutions. The Mascot Mk2 with its truly future-proofed design, proved to be very popular as it provides a cot that can change as user needs change. For example, it is the only flexible cot design that be changed from 4-door (1 side opening) to 8-door opening (both sides) – hence care and safety can be maintained with one purchase, irrespective of changing needs. This is why the Mascot MK2 is the considered choice as it represents outstanding value for money. Theraposture were supported once more on their stand by a representative from their partnering charity – Newlife, The Charity for Disabled Children. Theraposture work very closely with the charity to provide Newlife’s Emergency Equipment Loans service – helping children at risk of serious injury and those in urgent need due to life threatening/limiting conditions. Theraposture supplies, delivers, installs, maintains and collects its assistive products on behalf of Newlife. This service is FREE and often results in a solution being in place within 72 hours. Theraposture will be exhibiting next at: Kidz-to-Adultz Wales and West, 5th July 2018, Thornbury Leisure Centre, Bristol. BS35 3JB. Stand A20. This year Kidz to Adultz South will be held at the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre on Thursday 17th May, 2018, 9.30am - 4.30pm. Theraposture will be showcasing their Mascot Care Cot and demonstrating why it truly is the only future-proofed care cot on the market.
Theraposture is highly regarded by Occupational Therapists, Charities (such as Newlife), families and end users as it provides an ethical assessment-led service focused on client needs. As part of Theraposture’s extensive product range, the Mascot special needs cot is a popular choice with both parents and professionals , because its adaptable design can change as user needs change. Through a completely modular construction, the design, height and number of doors can all be adapted so children with progressive disabilities remain safe, comfortable and assured. The Mascot is the only adjustable cot that has the flexibility to include smart-lock door access on either or both sides, so care and safety can be maintained irrespective of varying challenges. With unrestricted two-way access, combined with height adjustment and optional mattress profiling, carers and parents can attend to children at safe working heights. Come along and see our friendly team on stand CO. A range of free educational literature including engaging case studies and cot funding guides will also be available. Read more: http://www.theraposture.co.uk/2018/04/26/mascot-at-kidz-to-adultz-south-2018/ For more information on Kidz to Adultz South, and to download your free tickets please visit http://www.kidzexhibitions.co.uk/kidz-middle/ This year's FREE Mobility Scooter Safe Driving day at the TGA showroom in Sudbury, Suffolk on Thursday 19th April between 11am and 3pm will be bigger and better than ever!
This fun event will offer the following: • FREE safe driving tips and advice • FREE health check for all mobility scooters • FREE safe driving certificate • FREE test drives of our latest award-winning scooters NEW for 2018 TGA will be presenting the ‘Carers Hub’, bringing together a diverse range of charities that offer support to people with restricted mobility or those who care for others including: Alzheimer's Society Bridge Project Colchester Catalyst Charity East Anglian DriveAbilityy MS Society UK Parkinson's UK Rehab United Success After Stroke, Reg Charity: 1115016 Suffolk Family Carers Advisors from Autochair the car boot scooter hoist specialist, will also be available. PLUS - 25% off all showroom demo stock, scooters, wheelchairs, rollators, riser recliner chairs, showroom bed. Will exclude ADL and incontinence products. To reserve your FREE space please email your contact details to Rachel on [email protected] or call 01787 882244. TGA Mobility Showroom, Woodhall Business Park, Sudbury, Suffolk. CO10 1WH. FREE admission and parking. Please share :-) https://www.tgamobility.co.uk/news/suffolks-tga-to-host-latest TGA, a proven specialist in quality mobility scooters, has forged a new relationship with the charity Parkinson’s UK, which means the charity’s members can now purchase a TGA mobility scooter at a reduced price. Parkinson’s UK is the UK’s leading charity that drives better care, treatments and quality of life for people with Parkinson’s. As a progressive neurological condition, Parkinson’s affects people’s mobility increasingly over time.
However, with ownership of a reliable and supportive mobility scooter people with Parkinson’s can continue to access the outdoors – vital for positive well- being. TGA will make a separate donation to Parkinson’s UK with every sale, supporting vital research and support for people affected by Parkinson’s. Since opening in 1985 TGA has focused on maximising freedom with peace of mind. It believes that by investing time and collaborating with like-minded charities and organisations, more individuals can access TGA mobility scooters and hence live life on their own terms. TGA is delighted to have established a new relationship with Parkinson’s UK as Daniel Stone, TGA Managing Director, explains: “We feel privileged to be Parkinson’s UK’s latest product partner as they are such a highly regarded charity. Their support services are vital across the UK and now with discounted provision of our mobility scooters to all charity members, more people living with Parkinson’s can experience independence in a safe and assured manner. Plus, by TGA donating back to the charity, we can support Parkinson’s UK whilst reiterating our corporate social responsibilities.” Read more.... When considering purchasing a profiling, height-adjustable rotating bed please do check that the bed will enable you to transfer in and out of bed safely and with support. In this video Sarah discusses the features of the Rotoflex that keep her safe. https://youtu.be/aPCdUJw63E8 #Safety #Support #AdjustableBed #NeurologicalConditions TGA Showcasing Wheelchairs, Powerpacks and WHILL Powerchair At Kidz to Adultz Middle - March 15 20183/8/2018 ![]() At Kidz-to-Adultz-Middle, TGA Mobility will be exhibiting for the first time with examples from its quality wheelchair, wheelchair powerpack and powerchair range – ideal for teenagers and young adults with restricted mobility. Thursday 15th March 2018, 9.30am – 4.30pm, Ericsson Exhibition Hall, Ricoh Arena, Coventry CV6 6GE. Stand D15. Free entry and parking. Kidz-to-Adultz-Middle is one of a series of regional Kidz exhibitions that showcase the latest products and services that assistive disabled children and young adults and their families. These friendly and engaging events also provide an educational CPD seminar programme for healthcare professionals such as Occupational Therapists. The TGA stand at Kidz Middle will display the Swiss-designed ergonomic StrongBack, the range of UK-built TGA wheelchair powerpacks and the pioneering WHILL powered wheelchair. With over 25 years of expertise in mobility, Eric Cooper, TGA wheelchair specialist, will be available throughout the show to discuss individual wheelchair needs. Eric will explain TGA’s assessment-led approach to wheelchair provision so that young individuals can be assured of appropriate product recommendations every-time. TGA regularly works closely with OTs so that the clinical needs of clients are met with a view to maximizing well-being and independence. On stand D15 the WHILL powerchair from TGA will be available for test drives. This state-of-the-art mobility solution appeals to the younger generation as it encompasses unsurpassed styling, manoeuvrability and 4WD drive. WHILL’s all-directional front ‘Omni’ wheels ensure accessibility in the most confined spaces and its powered seat slide offers better postural positioning at school desks and tables. Compatible for transit in accessible vehicles, WHILL is the ultimate statement in ‘cool’ independence. Alongside WHILL, TGA will be demonstrating the attendant-controlled and self-propel StrongBack wheelchairs. These lightweight, folding designs provide greater comfort through a unique contoured backrest. This backrest mirrors the natural curvature of the spine so more effective lumbar support is delivered. To give powered assistance to a carer or family member responsible for pushing a wheelchair, TGA offers a range of highly reliable powerpacks. These eliminate the strain associated with propelling a wheelchair especially when tackling slopes, uneven ground or kerbs. |
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