A stunning mobility scooter with innovative, hi-tech engineering and design. Nobody else offers anything quite like the Vita.
Front double-wishbone suspension and a rear mono-shockabsorber borrow technology from the automotive industry. The fully adjustable and contoured seat adds to the comfort. All propelled by the powerful motor. Advances such as the brilliantly clear liquid crystal display give you all the information you need and the super bright LED lights means the Vita takes mobility scooters to a new level of safety, performance and comfort. For more information please contact: 01787 882244 or [email protected] or visit http://www.tgamobility.co.uk/range/large-scooters
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The Marbrook Centre is a purpose-built specialist neurological and Dementia care centre near St. Neots, Cambridgeshire. This impressive new build has the facilities to care for 81 residents living with life-changing conditions such as Acquired Brain Injury, Spinal Injury, Stroke or Dementia. As the centre is focused on providing state-of-the-art rehabilitation and long term care for private and NHS funded clients, Marbrook required an assistive bath supplier that could be trusted – hence Gainsborough Specialist Bathing was selected. ![]() Open from April 2016, this service will deliver the very best care outcomes for each individual and their families, in a contemporary high quality environment. Its neuro rehabilitation care ethos is highlighted in the level of investment including a two bedroom pre-discharge training at. This is designed to enable individuals and their carers to gain the required skills and confidence to move on. View full case study here: 1179GSBcsMarbrookMar16v5WEB Architect and Contracts Manager Testimonials: “Gainsborough Specialist Bathing is exceptional to work with. The whole design, installation and bath commissioning process was smooth and fluid from start to finish. Every member of its highly professional team knew exactly what they were doing which made our job so much easier. They delivered on all their promises – they did everything we required and their timing was perfect. It was obvious that this specialist company has extensive experience and every employee is a credit to the business. A crucial part of the service that Gainsborough provided was the onsite visits by technicians and the regional sales manager. These extra visits ensured all the pre-installation works, fitting and commissioning were completed on time resulting in a final install exactly as specified in the drawings. Time-and-again problems arise between contractors and product suppliers due to a lack of communication and onsite contact. Gainsborough was completely different – pro-active and hands-on, which helped us meet tight milestone targets and assisted with keeping my client happy. In over 25 years of healthcare construction, Gainsborough is easily the best specialist bath company I have dealt with. I would recommend Gainsborough Specialist Bathing to all contractors and developers working in the healthcare sector.” Derek Paramanis, Contracts Manager, Lawrence Baker Limited “DWA Architects have worked on number of projects with Gainsborough throughout the years, with the knowledge that our Clients will be receiving a state of the art product. Gainsborough understood our Client’s needs and provided flexibility with a range of specialist baths and features. The products will provide the resident and care assistant with reassurance of a safe and comfortable environment.” Taylor Miller, 7, from Castlewood in Coventry, who lives with Cerebral Palsy (CP), uses an R82 x:panda chair – launched in 2007 and now the biggest selling modular seat worldwide.
The x:panda is suitable for various conditions but particularly to children with CP. The patented dynamic system is helpful for children who struggle to maintain position during involuntary extension. The chair provides contoured support to the spine and maintains pelvic position in neutral alignment. Taylor, a friendly and happy youngster, lives with parents, Laura and Daniel, and two brothers, Lennon, 18 months and Mckenzie, age 12. The family moved two years ago to a specialist accessible bungalow provided by The Housing Association. Having recently extended, they now have the necessary space and layout to suit a child with disabilities. Taylor is located in a room next to his parents at night, with a ceiling track in the bedroom and bathroom, and enough room for a ceiling track hoist and specialist adjustable cot. Vitally, there is space for Taylor’s adaptable and bespoke x:panda chair on a High-low frame which ensures ideal support for a growing child and allows Taylor to be properly seated. Based on the original R82 Panda chair, the x:panda concentrates on optimal pelvic positioning, aligning the spine and correct articulation at the hip. R82, a knowledgeable, caring company with a technical and experienced team, are passionate about the benefits of the x:panda for the user. Research shows incorrect positioning can lead to long term health issues, such as curvature of the spine and exacerbated breathing difficulties. As the x:panda is very adaptable, it can be easily configured to each child and can be adjusted for growth in depth, width and back height as well as accommodating individual leg positioning. It is available in four sizes, from 6 months to young adult. The x:panda features tilt in space, recline and a dynamic back that can help children who might typically have pelvic issues, hip migration and tight hamstrings. Read the full case study..... ![]() Designed to meet the needs of larger and taller bathers, the Scorpio 1800 disabled bath provides superior levels of comfort as it is wider, deeper and longer than a standard bath. It is a height adjustable bath, ensuring a safe and comfortable working level for carers to reduce the risk of injury or back strain. The Scorpio 1800 incorporates a powered seat that transfers the bather in and out of the bath in a smooth and controlled manner. There is the option for this seat to be detachable and compatible with a wheeled frame – providing a completely detachable transit chair for onward transfers around the bathroom or beyond. The Scorpio has a 150kg safe lifting weight and is available with a range of taps, shower units, LED lighting and whirlpool options. The ChallengesPaul Worthington, 17 from Gravesend in Kent, is a lively and positive teenager who lives with complex disabilities resulting from Sjögren–Larsson syndrome (SLS). SLS is a very rare condition which causes a variety of mobility and co-ordination difficulties resulting in Paul needing care 24/7 and use of a powered wheelchair. Paul was diagnosed aged 3 due to three determining factors – Ichthyosis, which is a build-up of dry skin to form a scale-like covering that is irritable; spastic paraplegia characterised by leg spasms; and intellectual delay. Paul is regularly treated at Great Ormond Street Hospital for children and is the only outpatient under their care with this complex condition. Despite undergoing 12 orthopaedic-related operations and living with many challenges, Paul remains happy and is able to board at the Valence School three nights a week – an opportunity he relishes. When at home Paul’s disability means he needs assistance from his parents to transfer out of his powerchair for bathing, toileting and sleeping. With his sensitive dermatological condition, it is essential for Paul to bathe and be transferred efficiently between bathroom and bedroom so his mother can complete his daily skin care treatment. With a height adjustable Scorpio bath from Abacus that includes a transfer seat and detachable transit chair, Paul and Kerry can enjoy the bathing experience with more comfort and safety. Making Bathing EasierThe Worthington family have lived in their current house for over 20 years which has been extended and adapted to provide accessibility for Paul. Paul uses a fully adapted bathroom downstairs with ceiling track hoist, wall mounted stretcher, adapted toilet and hi-lo adjustable Abacus bath. Paul enjoys time in his modern and engaging bedroom with its selection of sensory orientated equipment and technology - listening to music and singing is a favourite activity. As Paul’s bedroom and adapted bathroom are situated at opposite ends of a spacious hallway, Kerry not only needs a height adjustable bath with powered bather transfer seat, but also requires an onward transit solution. Hence with ownership of a Scorpio 1800 with detachable transit chair, she can manoeuvre Paul efficiently between bathroom and bedroom so drying, dressing and skin treatment is quicker and easier. Read more.... At the recent ‘Kidz to Adultz in the Middle’ exhibition, Theraposture received high levels of enquiries from therapists regarding its offer to better any comparable child’s adjustable care cot or bed quote.(Stand C4, Thursday 10th March, Ricoh Arena, Coventry).
Offer extended until the end of June 2016. This year at ‘Kidz to Adultz in the Middle’ the Theraposture Trusted Assessors offered visitors to its stand the unique opportunity to purchase care cots at a lower price than any other comparable product. This resulted in a healthy number of assessments being booked as Liam Braddell, Theraposture Sales Director explains: “This unbelievable price-beating offer at the Kidz exhibition in Coventry was not to be missed. It proved so popular that we have decided to extend it until the end of June. Despite these lower cot and bed prices, each quality Theraposture paediatric cot and bed will still come with the high levels of service and support associated with our company. I would encourage all OTs who have not taken us up on our promise, to contact Theraposture immediately for a price-beating quote.” Visitors to stand C4 were able to test and compare the electrically adjustable Mascot Mk2 cot, padded wide Hannah cot and Theracare Low bed from the Theraposture range. The Trusted Assessors were busy demonstrating products all day along with explaining the Theraposture 14-day Suitability Guarantee and their products total compliance with BSEN 60601-2-52 regarding safe working heights for carers.
![]() TGA, a leading national specialist in quality mobility products will be unveiling the latest version of its larger folding scooter at Naidex - the Maximo (Stand B29, NEC, 26-28th April). The Maximo is a spacious, 4mph folding scooter that is based on the best-selling smaller TGA Minimo. This larger scooter combines advanced transportability, high quality ergonomic design and superior levels of comfort and stability. Despite its larger size, the Maximo is still an ideal car boot scooter that can be folded in seconds and requires no parts to be dismantled for storage. The latest version being launched at Naidex includes a new tiller that is fully adjustable on multiple levels so end users can achieve a greater variety of driving positions. This adjustable tiller will allow every owner to relax their shoulders, arms and hands completely when driving - especially essential for end users with Arthritis, Parkinson's or Stroke. The latest Maximo also encompasses a more supportive seat that is adjustable to further enhance comfort and stability. |
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