Case Studies
Disabled Lifting Equipment at The University of Liverpool
A team of architects has called in OpeMed to design and install 5 accessible rooms for disabled students featuring disabled lifting equipment in a brand new regeneration scheme at The University of Liverpool. The disabled friendly rooms have OT200 ceiling hoists and flexible tracking...
Ensuring Provisions for Students with Disabilities
A Special Educational Needs School is a unique environment that is designed to be an immersive experiance for young students with disabilities. Schools work hard to ensure that upon a students arrival they can focus upon their education with the equipment, support and carers around to enable productive learning. Approached by The Michael Tippet...
Strathmore School Includes Specialist SEN Solutions Across New Facilities
Creating a happy, safe, supported and structured environment is something our customers at Strathmore School strives to achieve. A Specialist Educational Needs School, Strathmore has enlisted OpeMed in a project on their newly built Primary School installing a number of Ceiling Hoists and XY Systems throughout the facility. The school will provide...
Cranleigh RDA – Surrey
Cranleigh RDA chose the OT200 ceiling hoists for lifting people on a 3m straight track. The hoist uses a gravity powered system to re-charge whenever in use saving both service cost and ensuring reliable start up; essential for running a busy day of riding and supporting riders with disabilities. The organisation...
Leisure Centre Lifting Equipment – New Forest
A Leisure Centre located in the New Forest are now proudly using their new lifting equipment for disabled changing area located next to the swimming pool. After a detailed consultation and CAD drawings, OpeMed and the team established that an OT200 Ceiling Hoist and Nursing Bench 3000 would be the...
Leisure Centre Disabled Changing – Swindon
As one of the largest Leisure Centres in Swindon; The Link offers the residents of Swindon and surrounding areas many sporting facilities including an Ice Rink, Swimming Pool and Sports Hall. OpeMed were approached for our expertise in disabled lifting and disabled changing...
Australian Hospital Becomes State-of-the-Art with Multi-room Hoist Systems
Always keen to expand and work with new global partners, OpeMed prides itself on supporting dealerships throughout Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Australasia. One such partnership based in Australia resulted in a large scale installation as Bendigo Hospital becomes state-of-the-art with multi-room Hoist systems. Working to install Hoisting systems (both portable...
Bariatric Patients Receive 26 Accessible Rooms at Al Amiri Hospital – Kuwait
Managing projects globally, OpeMed were delighted to be invited to work on a MOH project for Al Almiri Hospital. With a large number of Bariatric rooms installed, this project demonstrates how including transfer equipment into your project can future proof a hospital, saving time and reducing risk of injury to...
OpeMed Hoist Solutions for Hydrotherapy Suite
The OT200 Ceiling Hoist is an ideal solution that when used in conjunction with our range of hydrotherapy slings providing a fully supportive hydrotherapy system for patients to depend upon. The hoist will bear the weight of the user and allow therapists to gradually introduce the water to the user. We...
Holy Cross Hospital Hosts Hoist Haven for Patients
Holy Cross Hospital is a prestigious facility offering an outstanding level of care and recent winners of an Outstanding CQC rating. OpeMed has been working with Holy Cross Hospital to provide and support their high standard of care with a range of vital equipment. Installing a number of Ceiling Hoists, Shower...
Children’s Hospice Becomes Accessible Haven
Working on life-changing projects is the highlight of our year, one such project was Julia’s House – The Wiltshire Children’s Hospice. Following high profile fund raising from A-list Hollywood celebrities, the project was to create an accessible haven for Children to feel comfortable and cared for in their time of need.
Enhanced Aesthetics Through Flush Tracking
As a manufacturer of Ceiling Hoists we work hard to provide innovative solutions to support our customer’s needs. This case study covers details on our flush track system that when used in conjunction with our OT200 Compact Ceiling Hoist, is an effective way of optimising space aesthetically. Click here to download...
Complex Hoist Systems Transforms New Home in DFG Adaptation
Accessible home project with complex hoist systems transforms new home in DFG adaptation. With our multi-room solutions, the goal of this project was to ensure independance and easy transfer throughout the property. Our team delivered expert consultations and design advice, together providing a comprehensive service to create a truly accessible home. As...
Nursing Home Ceiling Hoist Systems – Bristol
OpeMed has delivered design expertise and transfer and care equipment for the Lynwood Nursing and Residential Home in Berkshire. We have installed ceiling hoists and ceiling tracking for 69 of the new Nursing Home and Dementia rooms including bedrooms, wet-rooms, assisted bathrooms and the rehabilitation and leisure swimming pools. Nursing Home ceiling...
Lynwood Nursing and Residential Home – Ascot
OpeMed has delivered design expertise and transfer and care equipment for the Lynwood Nursing and Residential Home in Berkshire. We have installed ceiling hoists and ceiling tracking for 69 of the new Nursing Home and Dementia rooms including bedrooms, wet-rooms, assisted bathrooms and the rehabilitation and leisure swimming pools. If you would...
Ensuring Dynamic Solutions for Global Nursing Homes
As well as Hospitals (both Private and Heath Authority), Hydrotherapy and Rehabilitation suites OpeMed have also completed installations of the OT200 Ceiling Hoist across multiple Nursing and Care Homes through SE Asia. This case study covers details on the different systems installed into Cheshire Home in Chung Hom Kok, Hong Kong...
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...
Stansted Airport Changing Places WC – Essex
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...
Ceiling Hoists in Hong Kong Hospital – China
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...
Tesco’s Changing Places Disabled Toilet – Stourbridge
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...
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Working with Attractions for Greater Accessibility
The Changing Places campaign is designed to encourage public facilities to provide vital accessible toilets that people of varying abilities that cannot use standard accessible toilets could use. This includes people with profound learning disabilities, their carers, as well as other disabled people. At OpeMed, we understand that installing a Changing Places...
Changing Places takes Centre Court at All England Tennis Club
Changing Places takes Centre Court at All England Tennis Club, one of the oldest and widely referred to as the worlds most prestigious tennis tournament hosted by the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) in Wimbledon, London. Each year, thousands flock to see their favourite tennis athletes compete for trophies, prize money...
Thrill Seekers Paradise; Thorpe Park Installs Changing Places Toilet
As one of the top attractions in the UK, Thorpe Park is synonymous with fun and thrilling days out for families. Recognising the need for improving inclusivity and providing toileting facilities for those who have additional needs, Thorpe Park teamed up with OpeMed to install their new Changing Places toilet. The...
Constructionline
The Constructionline logo tells potential buyers that they can confidently select OpeMed without the hassle of assessing a PQQ. For buyers of our healthcare equipment, sifting through pre-qualification data and keeping it up to date adds up to a similarly wasteful job. Constructionline helps both sides of the deal bypass these problems, saving...
RIBA
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) champions better buildings, communities and the environment through architecture and our members. OpeMed, as a member of The RIBA is a recognised symbol of professional excellence. This is a recognised accreditation which has proven our level of quality in areas of medical equipment...
CHAS
The CHAS logo tells potential buyers that they can confidently select OpeMed without the hassle of requiring assessment of our health and safety competence. This approval significantly assists purchasers/main contractors in the installations of our Ceiling Hoists, Changing Tables, Adjustable Baths, Pool Lifts and Through Floor Lifts, by reducing the lengthy...
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...
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...
Complex Hoist Systems Transforms New Home in DFG Adaptation
DOWNLOAD CASE STUDY Are you interested in installing Ceiling Hoists into your project? Please click here to contact us. To learn more about the...