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Changing Places capital funding for NHS hospitals
Over 250,000 severely disabled people, including those with profound and multiple learning disabilities in the UK, cannot use standard accessible toilets. This number is set to increase in line with demographic trends (as people with very complex needs are living longer). There are currently over 1200 registered Changing Places toilets in...
GUEST BLOG: Superhero Kerry Thompson discusses why the fight for Changing Places is real.
Hiya, I’m Kerry Thompson! I have a rare form of Muscular Dystrophy called FHL1 Gene mutation. (Just call me a superhero!) You’ll find me blogging away at My Life, Kerry’s Way. It’s all about living with muscular dystrophy, mental health plus my campaigning work I talk a LOT about toilets you may...
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Charity Keeps Giving; Martha Trust Completes Rehabilitation Project
DOWNLOAD CASE STUDY OpeMed specialises in bespoke design Ceiling Hoist solutions and Martha Trust is a perfect example of the solutions we can provide. If you would like to learn more about our Ceiling Hoists, click here, to find our top fixing considerations when installing a Ceiling Hoist, click here If you would like...
A Brighter Vue for Film-Goers Future
Vue Cinema is leading the charge, ahead of their competitors, to ensure their facilities are entirely accessible through the provision of a brand new Changing Places toilet – the first of its kind in a dedicated Cinema in both the UK and the World. The brand new Bromley VUE cinema has been...
What is an XY Ceiling Hoist System or H Track Ceiling Hoist System 2019?
Purpose Aesthetics Fixings Allows transfer anywhere within a square (H shape) Saves time with quick transfer Allows for flexibility in furniture location (i.e. future-proofs the room) Can connect several rooms together (e.g. bedroom and bathroom) Ceiling or wall mounted Portable or Fixed Ceiling Hoist Please contact your Product Specialist for more information. Other examples of layouts can...
Seven tips for getting the most out of the OT Show 2018
SurveyPlan – Demonstrating the Best Solutions for Transfer and Care
SurveyPlan – Demonstrating the Best Solutions for Transfer and Care
OpeMed’s SurveyPlan is a floor plan creation app that allows us to create dimensioned floor plans without actively measuring or drawing. With its Augmented Reality technology, we can capture spaces quickly and create simple layout designs to support your project. Add to that the bank of OpeMed equipment and parts –...