Author: Leanne Godfrey
When is Specialist Seating Needed? The Hierarchy of Provision
When it comes to specialist seating, deciding when to start using a specialist chair is just as important as choosing the right type of...
Best Chairs for People Who Are Hoisted
Across the UK, thousands of people rely on hoists every day. A hoist allows a carer to safely move someone from one place to...
Complete Guide to Powered Add-Ons for Active User Wheelchairs
In recent years, we’ve seen lots more people looking for active user wheelchairs rather than traditional manual wheelchairs. As the name suggests, their design...
Specialist seating for rehabilitation
Jump straight to… When is specialist seating used for rehabilitation? Features to look for in chairs for rehabilitation Tilt-in-space Riser Function Adjustability Our recommended...
Innovation in Paediatric Specialist Seating | Ask a Physiotherapist
Yorkshire Care Equipment have been specifying care chairs for people with disabilities for decades. In 2015, we even started developing our own range of...
Helping older people stay active during isolation and social distancing
Staying fit and active is important for everyone’s physical and mental health. For some, retirement and old age are associated with a slower pace...
Specialist Seating for Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
There are many different types of muscular dystrophy (MD). Each type can have different symptoms, severity levels, and affect different areas of the body....
The best hospital beds for home care
Hospital beds contain many features you wouldn’t usually expect to find on a bed in someone’s home. After all, hospital beds are designed for...
The Science of Seating, Health & Wellbeing | Ask A Physiotherapist
Occupational Therapists (OTs) and other healthcare professionals have been prescribing specialist seating to help prevent health problems in people with disabilities for decades. Padraig...
All hands on deck to equip NHS Nightingale Hospital North West
On Friday 17th April, the NHS Nightingale Hospital North West officially opened at the Manchester Central Convention Centre. We’re extremely pleased to say that...