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In this video, Liam Braddell from Theraposture and valued customer Linda, who has Parkinson’s, demonstrate how her Rotoflex helps get into bed safely. Theraposture is proud to work with Parkinson's UK. http://www.theraposture.co.uk/adjustable-beds/rotoflex/ THE ROTOFLEX FROM THERAPOSTURE An electrically operated adjustable bed providing powered rotation for assistance getting in and out of bed. The Rotoflex® from Theraposture is the original and proven rotating bed system. Uniquely, this sophisticated and proven adjustable bed has been developed over a period of 20 years. It allows people living with restricted mobility to access a bed independently and safely without the assistance of a carer. Getting legs into bed is a problem for many people – the Rotoflex offers the solution. At the touch of one button, the Rotoflex will move you from an upright seated to a lying position and vice versa. The precision German mechanisms are smooth, quiet and strong...

Shaun Masters, OT and Trusted Assessor, will be delivering a series of engaging assistive bed-based educational presentations on the  Theraposture  stand at the OT Show (B48, NEC, 21 and 22 Nov). 15-MINUTE LIVE SEMINARS WILL BE HELD THROUGHOUT THE TWO DAYS INCLUDING THE NEW ROTOFLEX 235 PLUS BED AND MASCOT MK2 COT – ALL PROFESSIONALS AND PRESS WELCOME. Shaun has extensive experience within community-based re-enablement in the public sector. He will be sharing his experience and knowledge in a series of presentations so that OT’s can gain invaluable advice and insight into assistive bed solutions for Adults and Paediatrics. The  Rotoflex Turning Bed  System and  Mascot Care Cot  will be demonstrated – highlighting how these unique products can lead to better client independence and well-being along with substantial care and equipment cost savings. The seminar schedule on the Theraposture stand will be: Legs into bed – Enabling independent transfers for...

Theraposture , the specialist in adjustable beds and cots for children, will be providing information and advice regarding its charity partners’ Emergency Equipment Loan Service at Kidz to Adultz North. Thursday 8th November 2018. 9.30am – 4.30pm, EventCity, Barton Dock Road, Manchester. M17 8AS. Stand B10. Free entry and parking. Theraposture works with    Newlife  to loan adjustable cots and beds to children who are at serious risk of injury or in urgent need due to shortened life expectancy. This service is free, unique and following assessment, can usually provide a solution within 72 hours. As a trusted and caring specialist, Theraposture supports the charity through provision, delivery, installation and collection of appropriate equipment. Liam Braddell from Theraposture explains: “We have successfully supported Newlife for several years and assisted many families in desperate need. Newlife’s Emergency Equipment Loan Services provide a crucial solution in oft...

The  William Merritt Centre  will be hosting a relaunched Get Going Live! event so that disabled people of all ages can experience adapted driving. Part of the Centre’s annual AccessAbility exhibition, Get Going Live! focuses on younger disabled people, novice drivers and individuals with a newly acquired medical condition. 18th October. 10am – 3pm. Centenary Pavilion, Leeds United Football.   LS11 0ES . Free admission and accessible parking. Features of the free-to-attend event will include: Test drives in dual control vehicles, accompanied by specialist driving instructors A selection of driving exhibitors featuring adaptations and adapted cars A complete range of the William Merritt Centre’s cars (manual, automatic, adapted …) Passenger and Driver access advice A team of Approved Driving Instructors with a wealth of knowledge and experience Occupational Therapists on hand to offer guidance and advice Find out more:  https://www.drivingmobility.or...

We are often asked how do you manage bedding with a Rotoflex bed. This short video with Linda and Liam demonstrates just how easy it is. hashtag # demonstration hashtag # video hashtag # Rotoflex hashtag # bedding

Get Going Live! is back on 5th October 2018 and offers a unique experience to young and recently disabled individuals seeking driving independence. The  Carshalton based Driving Assessment Centre , managed by the  Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People , will be hosting a relaunched  Get Going Live!  event so that young and recently disabled people can experience assistive driving. Friday 5 th  October. 9:30am – 4pm. Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People (QEF), 1 Metcalfe Avenue, Carshalton. SM5 4NR. Free admission and accessible parking. QEF Mobility Services is one of sixteen independent organisations, many with satellite centres, which offer professional information, advice and driving assessments for people seeking assistance with mobility. Overseen by the charity Driving Mobility, all centres are staffed by Occupational Therapists as well as Approved Driving Instructors so that safety for drivers with injuries, disabilities or ...