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Moving, handling and bathing specialist Prism Medical UK has announced the launch of two products which form part of the moving and handling product portfolio.

Introducing the Freeway Raiser and Freeway Bed Management System. Both products are designed and manufactured in the UK to the highest standard and quality, synonymous with our Freeway brand. Their robust quality and ergonomic design features makes them perfect for use in the community or nursing environments.
The Freeway Raiser is a sit to stand platform, which is designed to provide an active, safe and comfortable transfer of the user. It is ideal for short distance transfers, such as to/from bed to chair.

Its versatility allows use with wheelchairs, toilet and shower chairs.

Key Benefits and features
• Maximum user weight: 160 kg (25 stone)
• Lightweight and easy to manouvre
• Padded leg support for added comfort
• Multiple grip options for both user and carer
• Raiser Strap and Safety Belt available to enable a carer to assist
• a user to their feet
• Independent locking rear brakes
• Unique handle mechanism provides further security and safety of belt fastening

The Freeway Bed Management System provides an easy to use, low friction solution for patients who require frequent repositioning.
The Freeway Bed Management System consists of two separate units – a nylon, water resistant under sheet with wide non-slip sides, and a fully breathable, water proof, quilted polyester soft-shell top sheet.

It provides ease of use by carers, and forms an ideal bed solution as part of a single handed care package.
Also available is the Freeway Support Wedge which provides a firm support for a patient in bed and helps them remain in a required position.

Key Benefits and Features
• Provides comfort for patients
• Minimal effort from carers
• Ideal for use by a single carer
• Works easily with four section profiling beds
• Can be used on a pressure care mattress
• Can also be used with a hoist to assist turning
• Dimensions: 140 × 200 cm
• Maximum user weight: 200 kg

Prism Medical UK, Sales Director, Tom Reaney added: “The Freeway Raiser Freeway Bed Management System are further examples of our ongoing commitment to our customers, in striving to provide the very best in quality, safety and comfort.
Carrying the quality which is synonymous with the Freeway brand, we’re confident that these pioneering products will
become an integral part of the moving and handling equipment required in care homes, hospitals, specialist schools
and the home”.

For more information call 01924 840 100

Or visit www.prismmedical.co.uk

Prism Medical UK were once again involved in an episode of DIY SOS: The Big Build, broadcast on 29th September at 8:00pm on BBC1.

Alongside Nick Knowles and his team, Prism helped to totally transform the family home of Rachel and Andy Smith, from Derby.

Rachel and Andy’s son Isaac suffered severe brain damage during childbirth. As a result, Isaac has life limiting cerebral palsy, and is totally blind.

The family home and garden wasn’t adjusted to Isaac’s needs, causing a real strain for all the family.

The DIY SOS team, alongside many volunteers and with the help of Prism Medical UK made a whole range of building adjustments and changes to help improve their living space, indoors and outdoors.

Prism were delighted to donate and install a Freeway TransactiveXtra ceiling track hoist system in Isaac’s bedroom and wet room. The family garden also took a dramatic transformation through a sensory landscape design and the construction of therapy hut, complete with hot tub. Prism also installed a ceiling track hoist system in the therapy hut. Both systems will really contribute to Isaac’s care, comfort and quality of life.

Brian Ruttle, Group Technical Support Manger, Prism Medical UK, was able to assist and advise the DIY SOS team on the installation and capabilities of the ceiling track hoist system, and stated:

‘Our goal at Prism is to help people transform their lives, through the moving, handling and bathing solutions we manufacture and supply, and we are very privileged to have been involved and support the DIY SOS team throughout the build. Knowing we have made a difference to help Rachel and Andy, give Isaac the best possible life, is such rewarding experience, not only for those involved in the project, but for everyone at Prism Medical UK’.