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Barney Clark is able to sleep safely and enjoy a greater sense of security thanks to a trusted and proven height adjustable Mascot Mk2 Care Cot from Theraposture. With three young siblings Barney is a remarkable boy who survived a brain tumour and a 10% chance of survival at one-yearold. Following surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy Barney continues to enhance his abilities however he lives with several disabilities associated with co-ordination and balance. To remain safe and comfortable when at rest it is essential that he has an appropriate care cot that protects him as Barney has no safety awareness. He can achieve a sit-to-stand with assistance however Barney cannot maintain a standing position unaided. During the night Barney needs to be connected to his ventilator via his tracheostomy and hence must sleep with his head in an elevated position. Before owning a power adjustable Mascot, Barney and his family were trying to manage these challenges using an outdated white m...

Theraposture, will be demonstrating why its outstanding high quality paediatric products are now available at lower prices at the new  Kidz to Adultz Wales  exhibition. Thursday 7th July 2016, House of Sport, Cardiff, CF11 8AZ. 9.30am - 4.30pm. Stand D3. Theraposture has been a long-standing supporter of the Kidz events organised by the Disabled Living charity. Kidz to Adultz Wales is an additional exhibition in the Kidz series that provides a free opportunity for healthcare professionals, parents and carers to see the latest products and services for disabled children.  Theraposture will be demonstrating a selection of its quality and trusted power-adjustable cots and beds and highlighting its new lower pricing policy. Its lower product prices, combined with assessment- led support services delivered by Trusted Assessors, will help achieve positive outcomes for more disabled children and their families. Theraposture will continue to offer its 14-day free trial a...

At Kidz-to-Adultz-up-North  Kidz Exhibitions  Theraposture will be highlighting why the service provided by its Trusted Assessors is as outstanding as its products.  All families and healthcare professionals visiting stand B10 will be able to discover why Theraposture offers support with peace of mind through: • 35 years experience • 14 day Suitability Guarantees  • Wide ranging appointment times including after school • Free assessments and demonstrations  • Price matching like-for-like quotes Theraposture will be showcasing the Mascot Mk2 cot, a bespoke Hannah cot and a Theracare Low bed. There will be lots of sweets available on the stand (yummy!), and we look forward to discussing users needs with many families and healthcare professionals once more!  Read more here:  http://bit.ly/1WOT0Cr