A blog about mobility products and aids for disabled people. Featuring news articles, guides for end users and comment on the mobility aids industry. For more information on any of the featured products please call 0800 9800 126.
Tuesday, July 05, 2011
BluOne Pool Lift increased weight capacity
The standard weight limit for the BluOne portable pool lift is 110 kg. This can now be increased to 130 kg for a surcharge of £100 plus vat at point of order.
For more information please contact Christian or Craig at Dolphin Mobility on 0800 9800 126.
Etac Clean Shower Commode Chair
The Etac Clean is the new generation of shower commode / shower chair — comfortable, secure and easy to use. Every detail is designed to make the situation easier for both users and carers. Clean shower commode / shower chair has neither welding seams nor holes, thus reducing the risk of corrosion. This makes Clean very durable.
Easier transfers with Clean
The seat has a recess at the front and is fully open to the rear. This facilitates the accessibilty for intimate hygiene, for both carer and user. The armrests can be taken off or swung away, and the footrest slides in easily underneath the seat. This all makes transfers easier and safer. For users who can propel themselves there is a Clean shower commode / shower chair model with 24" rear wheels.
There are many accessories to choose from for Clean shower commode / shower chair.
Dimensions
Seat height: 44 - 60 cm (depending on the model)
Total width: 52 cm (all models)
Total width between armrests 43.5 cm (all models)
Weight: 14.2 kg
Materials
Chassis: powder-painted steel tubing
Seat/backrest: polypropylene
Armrests: polypropylene
Footplate: polypropylene
Castor brackets: polyamide
Swivel castors, lockable, ball-bearing: polyamide/TPE
Care
Regular cleaning plus inspection of castors. Clean the product with a solvent-free detergent which has a pH of 6-9, or with a 70% disinfectant solution. Can be decontaminated at max. 85°C if so required.
Easier transfers with Clean
The seat has a recess at the front and is fully open to the rear. This facilitates the accessibilty for intimate hygiene, for both carer and user. The armrests can be taken off or swung away, and the footrest slides in easily underneath the seat. This all makes transfers easier and safer. For users who can propel themselves there is a Clean shower commode / shower chair model with 24" rear wheels.
There are many accessories to choose from for Clean shower commode / shower chair.
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| Etac Clean 24 |
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| Etac Clean |
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| Etac Clean Height Adjustable |
Dimensions
Seat height: 44 - 60 cm (depending on the model)
Total width: 52 cm (all models)
Total width between armrests 43.5 cm (all models)
Weight: 14.2 kg
Materials
Chassis: powder-painted steel tubing
Seat/backrest: polypropylene
Armrests: polypropylene
Footplate: polypropylene
Castor brackets: polyamide
Swivel castors, lockable, ball-bearing: polyamide/TPE
Care
Regular cleaning plus inspection of castors. Clean the product with a solvent-free detergent which has a pH of 6-9, or with a 70% disinfectant solution. Can be decontaminated at max. 85°C if so required.
Friday, July 01, 2011
Changing Places
Thousands of people need the Changing Places toilets that would help them to enjoy the day to day activities many of us take for granted.
The Changing Places Consortium has launched its campaign on behalf of those people who cannot use standard accessible toilets.This includes people with profound and multiple learning disabilities and their carers, as well as many other disabled people.
They need Changing Places toilets with enough space and the right equipment, including a height adjustable changing bench and a hoist.
For more information please visit http://www.changing-places.org/.
The Changing Places Consortium has launched its campaign on behalf of those people who cannot use standard accessible toilets.This includes people with profound and multiple learning disabilities and their carers, as well as many other disabled people.
They need Changing Places toilets with enough space and the right equipment, including a height adjustable changing bench and a hoist.
For more information please visit http://www.changing-places.org/.