Will the recent success of the GB Super G Ski Gold from Kelly Gallagher help to raise awareness for Disability in sport and highlight her achievements as a beacon to follow? In light of the successes achieved in the current Winter Olympics and Paralympics it is hoped that the desire to...
In order to create desirable accessible environments, all technical experts should be consulted as early in the design process as possible to ensure a well considered space. As part of our large portfolio of projects; OpeMed design, supply and build Swimming Pool disabled access environments for hoisting within changing rooms and...
There are many solutions for best practice in Rehab, Physiotherapy and Hydrotherapy Centres that involve the correct patient transfer hoist and changing equipment laid out in the optimum way. The correct patient transfer equipment makes the therapy or rehab more efficient (less staff time), safer and reduces the risk of injury to...
For many years’ artists, scientists and researchers have been interested in the psychology of colour. They found that colour can have a profound effect on the human mind and emotions; evoking memory, affecting mood and influencing behaviour. It has been shown that colour can have physical effects, increasing blood pressure...
The beautiful new home in Devizes, built from their own specialist design, is the family’s pride and joy and certainly with good reason. A labour of love constituting of aesthetic clean interiors and unique reclaimed oak frame, the purpose-built, open-plan, accessible home is also totally designed around their daughter. Through various...
Make-A-Wish is a very special foundation with a global reach, so the likelihood is you’ve heard of them before. What could make a child happier than their ultimate wish being granted, made a reality for a day? With this ethos always at the forefront, Make-A-Wish offers not only once-in-a-lifetime experiences to brighten...
OpeMed Ceiling Hoist Track Design Service can help you determine with your client the optimum layout of the Ceiling Hoist Track Design. Our Patient Ceiling Hoists are used in Bedrooms, Assisted Bathrooms, Living Areas, Swimming Pools and Changing Rooms, Therapy Rooms, School Classrooms, Riding Schools, University Halls of Residence and similar situations. We...
Changing Places WC: Stansted Airport The new Changing Places WC facility will offer disabled users, carers and family the opportunity to change and care for the user in a comfortable and hygienic environment. We supplied an OT200 Ceiling Hoist, Changing Bench and Telescopic Shower Rail as part of the Changing Places...
OpeMed were pleased to have been selected to supply a Ceiling Hoists in Hong Kong Hospital with 29 OT200 Overhead Ceiling Hoists and specialist tracking throughout. The OT200 has been installed in the Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Prosthetics Gait Training as well as the General Wards. OpeMed Designed the optimum ceiling hoist...
We have completed yet another project for Changing Places at a Tesco’s in Stourbridge, West Midlands, this changing places disabled toilets project is the first supermarket in the UK to have a Changing Places. The new facility has the OT200 ceiling hoist, height adjustable changing bench, assisted sink, grab rails and a privacy screen. Key Products Specified OT200...
