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Deck the halls…

Looking after relatives at Christmas: Grandmother and grandfather, both dressed in burgundy, holding a baby girl with a flower and a young boy in a hoodie. Sat outside next to a garden umbrella.

(But not too much…)

Looking after relatives with mobility requirements over Christmas

Christmas. Love it or hate it, we think it has a huge plus side. Sure, it’s a time of cheesy music and over-indulgence, but it also comes with a sprinkling of something rather special: it’s a time that people reconnect.  Families come together.  If you have relatives with mobility requirements we

It may be fleeting, but most people get a chance to spend some quality time with family or friends over the Christmas period, even it is just by text message, phone or face-time call. Perhaps you’re lucky enough to visit others this year, or perhaps people are visiting you. There’s plenty of time for that emergency bathroom clean-up and the purchase of yet more white towels, but if you’re having parents or elderly relatives to stay, there are a few other things you’ll need to consider too.

Depending on the mobility of your relative, you may need to make small adjustments to your home. Simply follow our three-step program of preparation and make sure these lovely visits go without a hitch.  Looking after relatives at Christmas needn’t be hard work if you remember these three steps.

Step one: Sitting

This is something we do a lot of at Christmas, so make sure there is a comfortable chair they can sit in — that they can also get up from easily. Something not too low to the ground, and with a supportive cushion. This goes for both the living room and the dining table.  Allocate them a dining position with plenty of space to move the chair out from the table if at all possible. If you have mobility issues it’s next to impossible to squeeze into a tight corner when also struggling to sit. Look into hiring a fireside chair with a lumbar-support cushion, or even a rise and recline chair if necessary.

Step two: Moving around

It’s lovely to have the house festooned with Christmas cheer, but make sure you’ve not inadvertently created a stressful obstacle course. Keep hallways and doorways free of clutter especially at floor-level. Make sure banisters, sideboards and other furniture that may be used as support when moving around are accessible and not covered with fairy lights or precarious decorations. A range of walking frames can be hired if needed.

Step three: Sleeping

You may be limited on space, but no-one wants to feel like they are a prisoner in their bed or bedroom. Putting an elderly relative on a low sofa-bed may mean they will struggle to get out of it which can be stressful for nighttime toilet trips as well as simply getting up in the morning. Ensure the route to and from the bathroom is clear and there is support if needed for the toilet and shower/bath. Items such as bath-lifts can be easily fitted to most baths, and support rails are also simple to install.

Having elderly visitors can be daunting, but with a little planning, you can ensure they feel as comfortable and welcome in your home as they do in their usual residence. It’s worth the time and effort so you can all get on with enjoying precious time together at this hectic time of year.

After all, the only dramas at Christmas should be on the TV, and the only accidents should be mistaking an orange cream for a toffee penny. But don’t even joke about that…

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About Hospital and Homecare Beds

Hospital and Homecare Beds

Can you hire a hospital bed?

The simple answer is Yes! There are a wide range of hospital beds and homecare beds available for hire. By hiring you can keep the bed for as long as you need it, without the large capital cost of purchasing or the servicing and maintaining a bed. The cost of short rental is much less than purchasing one, plus when you no longer need the bed, you can simply return it so you don’t have to worry about storing it either.

Can you hire a hospital bed for home?

Hospital bed rental offers a great solution for those wanting a hospital bed and mattress, without the commitment of owning and maintaining one. Important things to check when hiring a hospital bed for home is the access. It will be important to select a model that can be dismantled, if necessary, to bring it into your home or up/down any stairs. When renting a homecare hospital bed from Mobility Hire our team of delivery drivers will deliver and assemble the bed in your chosen location. Taking away any of the stress or worry from yourself.

How much does it cost to hire a hospital bed?

Hiring a hospital bed is a much more affordable way of enjoying the benefits they bring, without the large initial out lay and ongoing maintenance costs that purchasing a profiling bed has. Our hospital beds can be hired on a week by week basis for as long as you want, with pricing as low as £22 per week. We also hire a range of accessories to customise the hospital bed depending on the user’s requirements such as mattresses, bed loops, side rails, overhead trapeze, bed bumpers, bed extensions and overbed table.

What is the best hospital bed for home use?

When choosing a hospital bed for use at home it is important to think about what the person using the bed requires:

Do hospital and homecare beds need side rails fitted to the bed so that they are safe and secure in it?

Most rental models have side rails as an optional extra, it is worth checking with a member of our team if you are not sure.

Do they need to have removable head and foot boards so that they can watch tv, interact socially with people and for care duties to be carried out?

Not all hospital bed models can be used without head and foot boards fitted, our homecare hospital bed can be used with all its functions without having to have the head or footboard fitted.

Do you want the bed to be set up on the ground floor or does it need to go up a flight of stairs?

If this is the case you will need to look at a model that can be dismantled into separate pieces so it can be carried up stairs and then reassembled in your desired location.

Does the user require a wider bed than a standard single?

For the larger user or those requiring a bit more space in bed than a standard 3ft single, we offer a range of bariatric beds. These bariatric hospital beds offer a wider mattress platform of up to 4ft.

What size sheets are used on a hospital bed?

Standard hospital beds are normally a standard 3ft single bed size. For these hospital beds you can use standard 3ft single bedding and sheets. Most of the bariatric hospital beds are 4ft wide, in which case you might be better to use bedding and sheets that are designed to be used on a double bed instead.

Why would someone need a homecare hospital bed?

Hospital and homecare beds are incredibly useful tools for helping to keep relatives comfortable and safe at home or in a care environment.

For those who need a bit of help getting in and out of bed, due to reduced balance and mobility, the adjustable height of hospital beds makes this safer and easier.

Hospital beds have electrically powered functions which can elevate and recline the person laying in the bed. By adjusting the mattress position of the hospital bed, you can create a safe and comfortable sleeping space.

Hospital beds also support good care techniques and make carrying out care tasks stress and strain free. The adjustable height supports carers by offering healthy back positions to stop them bending and straining.

Can I put a regular mattress on hospital and homecare bed?

Most standard bed mattresses aren’t suitable for use with a hospital bed. Hospital beds require a mattress that can bend and move with the adjustable mechanism of the bed.

Our hospital and homecare beds mattresses are made from combustion modified high resilient foam within a sewn, vapour permeable and waterproof cover. This allows the mattress to bend and flex with the movement of the hospital bed while still offering the user different levels of support, depending on the selected mattress. We also offer a range of dynamic air mattress replacement systems for hire, to be used on hospital beds, for users who require higher pressure relief.

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Welcoming a new partnership – Permobil

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Here at Mobility Hire, we are delighted to welcome a new partnership with the prestigious brand; Permobil. This exciting new partnership will see a selected range of their products available for short-term and long-term hire, alongside their fantastic complete range available for purchase.

Permobil develop, manufacture and market a range of powered wheelchairs, seating and positioning equipment along side communication systems for people with disabilities. Their products are market leaders in quality, performance, safety and function. The personal approach they take to wheelchairs and seating systems, means that every product that is created and developed has been inspired by the lives of real people with disabilities. They strive to solve the challenges of mobility, comfort and safety faced by customers every day.

Permobil’s rich history and knowledge base helps them to pave the way and go against convention to find new ways to use technology in improving people’s lives. The combination of the 3 companies that make up Permobil; Permobil, TiLite and ROHO, come together to create a combined strength in a complex rehab industry.

 

Permobil was founded by Dr. Per Uddén on the belief and passion that every person with disabilities should have the right to have their handicap compensated for, as much as possible to the same technical standard we all use in our everyday lives. With this creativity and technology came about their innovative range of current powerchairs.

 

 

 

TiLite is a leading manufacturer and designer of innovative and individually customised manual wheels. Their range of rigid and folding frame manual wheelchairs are made from state-of-the-art materials, like aluminium and titanium. They use cutting edge technology to craft wheelchairs that are customised to each users’ exact specifications.

 

 

ROHO is a world leader in seating and positioning systems that prevent and treat pressure injuries, including deep tissue injury while providing skin and soft tissue protection. Their patented air-cell technology lets the cushion move as you do, this prevents pressure sores and helps to ensure long-term comfort and safety of the user. Unlike foam products, these air-filled cells provide the ability to adjust to and support an individual’s changes and movements they make throughout each day.

 

This exciting partnership opens up a new range of products and services that will be available to our Mobility Hire customers. Helping to solve and accommodate mobility issues in the home and out-and-about. For more information on any of these brands please give our helpful team a call on 0800 111 6234, and they will be happy to assist you.

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The Invacare Aquatec Orca Bathlift

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Invacare Aquatec Orca Bathlift

An Invacare bath lift to hire offering safey and reassurance when bathing

 

The Invacare Aquatec Orca Bathlift has been designed to allow for easy, comfortable bathing for people who have difficulty, and require some extra help with getting in and out of the bath. Its sturdy textured seating platform allows you to simply sit down and lower yourself in to your warm, relaxing bath plus it incorporates increased leg room. Once you have finished bathing the Orca bath lift raises you back up to the edge of the bath for safe transfer back to your feet. The hinged side flaps are flush with the main seat surface ensure a safe comfortable transfer without trapping your skin.

Comfort and support with this reclining back Invacare Aquatec Orca bath lift

This rental bath lift has a reclining backrest of up to 40o to allow you to find a comfortable, supported position when bathing. The Aquatec Orca bath lift features an ergonomic hand control with coloured buttons and emergency stop feature to allow for simple, controlled operation even for those with dexterity issues. It also has an impressive maximum user capacity of up to 140kg (22st) as standard.

A rental bath lift offering transport and storage solutions

Transportation and storage are made simple with this bath lift thanks to is folding backrest, when pushed forward the backrest folds down and automatically unlocks. The backrest and base parts can easily be removed from your bath and they fit neatly together in to a compact size.

This bath lift is available with a transport bag and belt as additional extras. Please see “accessories” for the costs of these items.

 

 

Hire The Aquatec OrcaNG Bathlift – From £20 Per Week

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The worlds lightest wheelchair power drive

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Sunrise Empulse R20 Folding Power Pack

Lightweight foldable pushing aid for manual wheelchairs

The Sunrise empulse R20 folding power pack is a push device for manual wheelchairs making it even easier to move forward, whether that be uphill, downhill or longer distances. The R20 supports the attendant pushing the wheelchair in lots of everyday situations where you may have previously struggled. Not only is the R20 power pack the only foldable option on the market, attached to or separated from the wheelchair, it is also extremely lightweight. At only 5kg and complete with a handy back pack it makes this an incredibly practical and easy choice when wanting something for transportation. Powered by a 5.8Ah lithium ion battery the R20 offers the user a range of up to 15km and a recharging time of 4.5-5hrs.

The Empluse Folding Power Pack has integrated freewheel allowing a self-drive option for ease of use

Another advantage of the empulse R20 is that it still allows the person sitting in the wheelchair to have a self-drive option on self-propelling wheelchairs. Thanks to the integrated freewheel you can drive the wheelchair without having to remove the pushing aid; you simply lift the drive wheel off the ground with the hook provided, allowing you maximum independence when required. Ideal for users up to a maximum weight of 170kg (26.7st).

Compatible with a huge range of manual wheelchairs

 

This wheelchair powerpack offers high compatibility when combined with most manual wheelchairs. It is easy to fit to any wheelchair, provided it has a box frame and a tube diameter of 22-28mm then the R20 can be fitted and used. Once the docking pins have been fitted to the wheelchair you can then click fix the R20 on to your wheelchair quickly and simply, without the need for tools. It also offers low impact to the weight of the wheelchair as only the small docking pins remain on the wheelchair. It is ideal for tilt in space & reclining wheelchairs as it does not impact or get in the way of the tilt or recline functions.

Easy to use controls and maintenance free

 

The empulse R20 folding power pack offers ease of use with its one button on/off controls and light up display to show the battery capacity remaining and the speed range setting. The control unit is also adjustable so that you can find a position that is comfortable, visible and easily accessible. The single motorised wheel has a solid, robust, long lasting tyre and runs from a powerful 250w brushless motor making it maintenance free.

Hire Sunrise Empulse R20 Folding Powerpack – From £70 Per Week

Purchase Sunrise Empulse R20 Folding Powerpack – For £1,299.00 excl. VAT

 

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Same day or next day delivery

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Mobility Hire Delivery

Due to the increasing demand for faster delivery due to unexpected events or hospital discharge etc, we now offer specific fast deliveries direct to you.

We offer a same day service delivering and installing within a 4 hour period, though if considerably further then this may be a little longer, but we will be there as fast as possible.

The cost for this based is upon distance and is charged at £1.85 per mile over the the standard delivery rate, where only one person is required to make the delivery. To calculate, just run the distance from your postcode to ours, which is GL20 8GY. For 2 man delivery, you would need to make this £2.75 per mile

Special day delivery service

Appreciating that you may require your product delivered and collected on a date when we are not due to be in your delivery area, we will offer the service on the date you have requested. However to do this will require an added cost to redirect the delivery vehicle.

Weekends and bank holiday delivery service

Weekend and bank holiday delivery/collection is offered. However it is at a cost rate as shown for the same day service.

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Mobility Hire NEWS

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Mobility Hire News

New range of rise recliner chairs

Ever increasing demands for quality along with the NHS requirements has meant a significant investment in a new range of riser recliner chairs. All our new chairs have the following features

  • Rise and Recline plus Tilt in Space actions that supports the user in such a way that pressure in distributed more evenly, thus reducing pressure points.
  • Memory foam cushioning for pressure care and comfort with prolonged use
  • Vapour Permeable 4 way stretch cushion covering that is easy clean
  • Anti microbial ultraleather fabric to all other areas of the chair allowing simple wipe down and cleaning with an anti microbial spray.
  • Battery backup to ensure you will be able to work the chair should there be a powercut.
  • Crib5 fire retardency in the construction and fabric

Whether you are requiring one just for a week or two, perhaps even longer, even trying one before purchase, we offer all these options. Benefit from a truly medically designed chair to provide excellent care and comfort, importantly, the support when standing.

New premises and large display area

Excellent news from us at Mobility Hire: with increasing demands the company has moved to new premises of 15,000 sq ft in Tewkesbury. This modern building presents the opportunity of improving and increasing our services to you. No matter whether you need help for a week or longer we will be able to assist you faster.

Included in the premises is over 1,500 sq.ft. of display and assessment area to aid those who can travel to us, the opportunity to view, try and discuss the wide range of products on display, and at the same time arrange a try before purchase hire, thus ensuring that the product chosen meets the users needs and desires.

Urgent deliveries

We have been regularly asked if it was possible to have items such as beds, rise recline chairs, powerchairs delivered on the same day of order. There are times and situations that can lead to an urgent need to have delivery extremely quickly. While this is not a standard service, we are now able to offer this as a premium service allowing delivery to be achieved in most parts of the country within 4 hours of order, but we will give you a timing quote when enquiring. These will always be subject to traffic etc, but we will definitely get your goods to you.

SAME DAY DELIVERY is the latest provision we are offering to help with urgent planning. To find more information about our same day option, click here.

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In Partnership with Mercado Medic

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We are delighted to announce a new partnership with Mercado Medic!

Mercado Medic were founded in 1971 with the aim to accommodate disability in the work place and an arising need to help people to gain more independence. Boasting a range of manual and powerchair for people with functional disabilities, focusing on postural management and ergonomics. These chairs are manufactured in Sweden to the absolute highest quality using environmentally friendly methods where possible.

This partnership opens up a new product range to our customers, helping to accommodate disability in the home, workplace and schools.

Please contact our friendly team on 0800 111 6234 for more information.

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Professional seating and rehab seating assessments

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Professional Seating and Rehab Seating Assessments

We do not provide free assessment services for short term hire. You are more than welcome to visit our large well equipped showroom for an assessment of your needs.

If you live too far away to visit, or cannot physically get to us then we do offer a professional assessments in the home, however this service is chargeable. If this is to be part of a long term hire or a purchase, then the professional fee will be fully refunded on completion of the purchase of a product or validation of a long term hire contract.

Seating Assessments: What happens?

Our assessors will first off discuss with you what your needs are to gain an understanding of what products would meet your requirements. This will ensure that the assessor will bring with them on the day a range of suitable products configured to meet the requirements discussed. They will arrive with a range of vehicles complete with a selection of cushions, backs and controls etc to ensure that you will benefit from a detailed, practical assessment, and be given the opportunity to hire a fully set up and configured product similar to that you are considering to purchase or long term hire. Only by using the product over a period of time, can you genuinely be sure of the quality of the assessment and the functionality and suitability of what you are considering purchasing or hiring.

The professional fee for the assessment is £195 plus a non refundable mileage charge of £1.00 per mile. This service carries no obligation for you to purchase or hire a product from us. However, this assessment service will give you the confidence that we are very capable of supplying the correct product for your needs and setting it up to suit your individual requirements. We also have the technical expertise to provide you with the ongoing support you need.

Call us on 0800 111 6234 for an initial discussion or to book an appointment

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Mobility Hire Privacy Policy

Mobility Hire Privacy Policy

Horizon Mobility Limited is committed to safeguarding the privacy of our customers and visitors to the website www.mobilityhire.com, whilst also providing the highest possible standard of service and compliance with all relevant Data Protection laws. When an order is placed on the website or a customer accesses account information a secure environment is provided by using a secure server. The secure server uses Secure Socket Layering technology (SSL) software which encrypts all information you input before sending it to us. Encrypting it prevents other internet uses from gaining access to this information. We follow strict security procedures in the storage and disclosure of information which is given to us to prevent unauthorised access. This Privacy Policy details what personal information we collect and how we treat any personal data which we collect from you.

Who We Are

We are Horizon Mobility Ltd, registered in the UK, company number 05928981. Located in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire. We hire out and sell a wide range of mobility products on the internet for delivery all over the UK. The website, www.mobilityhire.com, is owned and operated by us.

Any questions relating to data protection should be directed to the below address where possible:

Mobility House, Formal Industrial Park, Northway Lane, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 8GY

The Data We Collect & Why

When you make contact with us for a quotation or to place an order, we need to collect certain personal information to process this. The personal information we hold includes but may not be limited to Title, name, address, contact details such as telephone number and email address, payment details, correspondence with us, previous orders and other similar information. For Here to Help customers we will also need to collect your National Insurance number and applicable benefit entitlement.

We also collect special category data on health and medical conditions to enable us to supply you with zero-rated VAT on certain products if applicable.

Your card details are never stored onsite or in any human readable format, our computers use your card details to take payment automatically. When your online order arrives with us, we encrypt your card data using AES, a worldwide industry standard. No employees have access to any sensitive customer information. Your full card details cannot be read by any staff when purchasing online, they can only see the last four digits of your card you have used.

It is our policy that your information is private and confidential. Accordingly, the personal information you provide to us is stored in a secure location and is accessible only by designated staff.

Our legal bases for collecting and processing your data are:

  • The pursuits of our legitimate interests including providing, improving and promoting our services.
  • For contracts, including enquiries pursuant to a contract.
  • Complying with our legal obligations.
  • Analysing our website’s performance and solving any problems.

Cookies

Our website uses “cookies”, these are small files which ask permission to be stored on your device. They help the website to remember specific information about your visit and respond to you as an individual. Our cookies do not contain any sensitive personal information such as your name, address or payment details. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can decline cookies by modifying your browser settings. This may prevent you from taking full advantage and accessing all the content on a website.

We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • Function – Some cookies are essential for the website to operate correctly and as you would expect. If you opt to disable these cookies then you may not be able to access all of the content on our website.
  • Performance – Some cookies help to improve the speed and security of the website.
  • Ease of Use – Cookies can remember your settings during and between visits. These allow you to shop online and to view your account including saving you having to log in every time you visit our site.
  • Improvement – We utilise cookies to monitor our websites performance and to analyse how you use it. This ensures our ability to provide a quality experience and customise what we are offering you. They also allow us to identify any problems there might be and eliminate errors messages.
  • Third Party Cookies – Like most websites, our website uses third party cookies to deliver the best shopping experience we can. Including third party functionality on some pages, for example embedding a YouTube video to show you how a product works. We also use Google Analytics to collect anonymous data about how visitors use the site. None of the cookies from trusted third parties store sensitive personal information.

Storage & Security

We are committed to ensuring your data is secure. We take reasonable precautions and where possible to follow industry best practices to prevent unauthorised access or disclosure. These include physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure any information we collect online.

When an order is placed on our website or a customer accesses account information a secure environment is provided by using a secure server. The server uses Secure Socket Layering technology (SSL) software which encrypts all information you input before sending it to us. Encrypting it prevents other internet uses from gaining access to this information.

Your card details are never stored onsite or in any human readable format, our computers use your card details to take payment automatically. When your online order arrives with us, we encrypt your card data using AES, a worldwide industry standard. No employees have access to any sensitive customer information. Your full card details cannot be read by any staff when purchasing online, they can only see the last four digits of your card you have used.

Different retention periods apply for different types of data. We normally hold personal data for 10 years from the end of your contract or your last contract with us. This allows us to serve our customers in the best possible manner, process any product recalls and for VAT recording requirements.

 Mobility Hire Privacy Policy and Information Sharing

To provide our services it is sometimes necessary for us to share some of your information with our partners. Our partners include online payment processors, insures, credit providers and couriers. When we have a legal obligation to do so or to exercise our legal rights, we will also share information with government bodies and law enforcement agencies.

We do not share any of your data with third-parties for marketing purposes.

Links

When you click on any links on our website, they may direct you away from our website. In these instances, we are not responsible for the privacy policy of other sites and encourage you to exercise caution and to check their privacy policy.

Your Rights

Your rights include:

  • You have the right to ask us what personal data we hold about you
  • You have the right to ask up to update or amend any out of date or incorrect data
  • You have the right to ask us to delete the data we hold about you
  • You have the right, in certain circumstances, to ask us to restrict the processing of data, this means we would secure and retain the data for your benefit but not otherwise use it

If at any time you wish to exercise these rights above please contact us on 0800 111 6234, email us at [email protected] or write to us at the below address:

Horizon Mobility Ltd, Mobility House, Formal Industrial Park, Northway Lane, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 8GY.

We reserve the right to change this privacy policy at any time. Any changes or clarifications will, upon posting to the website, take immediate effect.