Adjustable height beds can be powered manually or electrically. Manually operated beds usually have a hydraulic mechanism that raises and lowers the bed. This movement may feel jerky as the bed rises. The control is often a foot pump at the side of the bed. It cannot be operated by the user.

First Senior are experts in helping you protect the equipment that gives you a better quality of life. They provide high quality, specialist insurance policies at affordable prices for mobility and disability equipment. We are an Appointed Representative of First Senior Insurance. We can discuss the benefits of the insurance further if you have any questions but the key benefits are listed below. 5 Star Insurance If you’re looking to travel the Pillowlift is lightweight and portable, making it suitable to take with you These are made of a length of material which has either been stitched to form a continuous roller or is folded in a similar way so that the slippery material on the surfaces inside will easily slide against each other.The Sit-u-Up is designed for use by those who experience difficulties when sitting up in bed. It’s a great solution for those that require extra support and comfort when rising into a seated position, as it’s beneficial to both the patient and the NHS caregiver. Special features three-section variable posture beds slightly raise the user’s knees, forming a knee break that may prevent him/her from sliding down the bed;

The Mangar Handy Pillowlift sits comfortably on top of a mattress, with an additional cover for comfort mattress elevators usually have a hinged frame which is placed between, and strapped to, the bed base and the mattress. Depending on the model chosen, the mattress is raised by air from a powered compressor inflating an air bag enclosed in the frame, or by a hydraulic piston attached to the frame; Many adjustable height beds do not stop automatically if there is an object underneath and there is a risk of entrapment.In most cases, you can cancel within 14 days. If you agree the service will start within this time you may be charged for what you’ve used.

Serious injuries have occurred from the use of bed rails. The prescribing, selecting, fitting and maintenance of bed rails needs considerable care to avoid injury. The Medical Devices Agency (now within the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) issued a bulletin in July 2001 - Advice on the safe use of bed rails. New for old replacement if the damage exceeds 60% of the replacement value during the first 3 years, assuming product is new What Are Your Consumer Rights? The Consumer Rights Act 2015 says goods must be as described, fit for purpose and of satisfactory quality. During the expected lifespan of your product you’re entitled to the following:Important Note: It does NOT include a frail elderly person who is otherwise able-bodied or any person who is only temporarily disabled or incapacitated, such as with a broken limb. Those experiencing difficulties when moving from lying down into a seated position may want to consider using the Mangar Handy Pillowlift. The inflatable pillow lift is designed with single handed care in mind to comfortably raise the user up in bed all at the touch of the button. However, a unique model is available which serves as a safety rail, can be used independently and also helps raise the person’s legs. An air filled platform first moves through 90° to bring the platform to the horizontal, lifting his/her legs. The user then moves the legs across into bed. The platform can be raised a further 90° to form a barrier to prevent him/her falling out of bed. However, other items are regarded as daily living equipment, i.e. that which enables a person to get on with daily living, and may make them more independent.

because most inclinators do not have a knee break there is a risk the person may slip down the bed as soon as he/she sits up or later after a period of sitting. Three- or four-sectioned variable posture beds have the option to raise the person's knees to help prevent this happening; if the person also uses a mobile hoist for transfers, ensure that the lifting pole base does not prevent the hoist from being correctly positioned under the bed, and that the overhead arm does not obstruct the lifting boom of the hoist;

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Both domestic and hospital versions of variable posture beds are available. The domestic ones tend to be smaller with a wooden or padded headboard and generally look more homely. The hospital versions are larger, usually with a metal frame, more resilient and often have a choice of nursing functions. if the height of the bed has been raised (e.g. by adding an extra mattress for pressure relief) can the hoist still lift the person so that his/her bottom clears the mattress surface? Any goods will also be fit for a particular purpose. When a consumer indicates that goods are required for a particular purpose, or where it is obvious that goods are intended for a particular purpose and a trader supplies them to meet that requirement, the goods should be fit for that specified purpose, match the description, sample or model. When a consumer relies on a description, sample or display model the goods supplied must conform to it. If the goods do not conform, an offence may have been committed.All goods must be installed correctly, where installation has been agreed as part of the contract Consumer Rights Act 2015 – Consumer Rights Summary 1: Goods bought in our showroom / shop: