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Abacus Healthcare has received healthy numbers of specialist bath enquiries, literature requests and entries to win its company Mascot ‘Trevor the Turtle’ at Kidz-to-Adultz-South. Abacus is a trusted and proven manufacturer of powered baths that provide accessible bathing for disabled children and adults. Its popular  height adjustable Gemini  and  Scorpio baths  were demonstrated at Kidz South to a large number of healthcare professionals and families. The Gemini has an integrated platform for easier changing and drying and the Scorpio encompasses a bather transfer seat for safer access. Alongside these two baths Abacus provided the opportunity to enter a free prize draw to win a cuddly toy ‘Trevor the Turtle’ and educational information regarding bath ownership. ​ Abacus believes that the provision of accurate information and advice is essential for OTs and parents so informed decisions can be made regarding suitable equipment provision.  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 ...