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Abacus Healthcare will be demonstrating its popular hi-lo baths at the new  Kidz-to-Adultz-Wales  exhibition and offering the chance to win a large cuddly toy bear. Thursday 7th July 2016, House of Sport, Cardiff, CF11 8AZ. 9.30am – 4.30pm. Stand D4. ​ Abacus Healthcare provides power-assisted baths that include variable height, bather transfer seats and are compatible with a range of postural supports. These specialist  hi-lo baths  provide greater care and comfort for disabled children and young adults when bathing whilst eliminating manual lifting and lowering for carers and parents. Kidz-to-Adultz-Wales is a new event in the successful series of Kidz exhibitions organised by Disabled Living. These friendly and informative events provide a free opportunity for parents, families and carers to test and compare the latest products and services for disabled children. ​ On stand D4, demonstrations of the  Aquanova Gemini  will be available so visitors can ...

‘Personal Care’ is a free-to-attend event that provides visitors with the opportunity to see and compare the latest products to assist people with a range of disabilities. Paediatric and bariatric solutions will be on display, and this includes variable-height baths, showers, bath lifts, transfer chairs and other such aids to assist with daily hygiene. Among a list of exhibitors, Abacus Healthcare will be demonstrating its Gemini hi-lo platform bath. Read more:  http://www.abacushealthcare.co.uk/news/details/40/see-abacus-at-the...

On Thursday 19 March, Abacus will be demonstrating a number of bath models from our  Aquanova bath range   including the popular  Gemini , at Kidz-in-the-Middle at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry (Stand E17). This unique bathing solution includes an integrated, height adjustable platform suitable for bathing, drying and changing children in a safe and comfortable manner. It's variable height operation also ensures carers or parents can bathe children at a safe working height, without the need to bend or lift - reducing the risk of back injury and enhancing the overall bathing experience for all. Abacus Healthcare has been a long-standing supporter of the Kidz events and their assessors enjoy the chance to discuss individual bathing requirements face-to-face with families and carers. Plus, with the ability to try out their baths and accessories hands-on, visitors to  Kidz-in-the-Middle  can discover how their baths can make a real difference to the well-being...