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Theraposture’s latest addition to its extensive specialist rotating bed range, the new Rotoflex 235 Plus, has won the first Excellence in Caring Award at the OT Show 2018 . Selected by a panel of experienced healthcare professionals, the award-winning  Rotoflex 235 Plus  was deemed best product on show following a comprehensive review. Launched at the The OT Show, this latest Rotoflex from Theraposture was regarded as a solution ‘that will revolutionise the care environment for both service-users and carers alike’ and ‘enable clients to take an active role in their care.’ Shortlisted alongside many other innovations from other exhibitors, the Rotoflex 235 Plus excelled in all criteria – strengthened by a compelling end user testimonial which reaffirmed the significant care, financial and lifestyle benefits of this assistive product. Liam Braddell, Theraposture Sales Director comments: “We are delighted to have won this prestigious award as it officially recognise...

Theraposture, the preferred specialist for quality assistive beds and cots , will be demonstrating its leading products and OT support programme along with offering an iPad Air 2 free prize draw on stand D30 at the  OT Show (NEC, 25-26 November, 2015). Theraposture will also be the main sponsor for the new Paediatric Trail and will be sharing a stand with the Newlife Foundation for Disabled Children – its long-standing charity partner. As one of the main features on the Paediatric Trail, which highlights innovators within care for young people, the Theraposture stand will include a wide variety of content this year. In addition to offering the opportunity to win an iPad by simply registering on the stand, the Theraposture Trusted Assessors will be on hand to explain why their service is second-to-none in terms of OT and client support.  Read more.... .

Father, Kevin Latham, is the primary carer for Jack and Rebecca who live with Cerebral Palsy , a neurological condition that affects their walking and co-ordination. As they grew older, access to the family bath was becoming increasingly difficult, particularly as the twins require greater amounts of assistance to move around the home. Kevin’s back was under increasing strain from continually lifting his three children in and out of the bath on a daily basis, so a long-term solution was deemed absolutely critical. Kevin approached Bonnie Bannon, his  Occupational Therapist (OT) , and  Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust  to try and resolve this developing issue. Adaptations improving accessibility within the family home had already been completed so Kevin was hopeful of achieving an additional bathroom solution. Following a structured assessment and specification process, Kevin’s grant to install an  Abacus Healthcare Aquanova Scorpio bath   with powered ...

‘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...

The new Care Act is set to modernise the welfare system and bring social care legislation into the 21st century. In this exclusive article for Abacus Healthcare, Kate Sheehan, and Occupational Therapist with over 28 years of clinical experience takes a look at 'well-being', which has been made the focus of social care provision. Kate asks 'What is well-being' and how will it affect individuals and Occupational Therapists. Read more:  http://www.abacushealthcare.co.uk/ne...-is-well-being