OpeMed Blog
Designing Disabled Access to Swimming Pools
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...
Patient Transfer in Rehab & Hydrotherapy
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...
Bringing a ‘pop’ of colour with OpeMed
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...
CASE STUDY: Grand Design Home Creates Sanctuary for Devizes Family
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...
OpeMed Assisted Baths to Grant Make-A-Wish Foundation Wishes
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...
Ceiling Hoist Track Design
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...
Government Launches Fund to Encourage Accessible Service Stations
Motorway service stations invited to apply for a share of £2 million in funding for fully accessible toilets. Department for Transport partnering with Muscular Dystrophy UK to fund new facilities, giving disabled people more confidence travelling on the roads. Investment is a key commitment in the Government’s Inclusive Transport Strategy....
Major building rules change to improve accessibility – Consultation now open
Days out will be made easier for severely disabled people after a major change to building rules to improve accessibility, under government plans announced today. Changing Places – will be made mandatory in new, or majorly refurbished, large buildings used by the public, under the proposals. Buildings covered include shopping centres, supermarkets, cinemas, hotels, hospitals,...