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The Yorkshire Lions gain promotion to Division 2

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Posted on by Anna Grzybowska

We are delighted to announce that the Yorkshire Lions Wheelchair Rugby Team have been promoted to Division 2 after an astounding performance in the Super Series North, which took place 16/17th April, in Stoke-On-Trent. This mighty effort earned the Yorkshire Lions 2nd place in Division 3 and an immediate promotion.

It is a sparkling achievement as this was their first season in the national league and testament to the sheer effort and determination they have put into training and competition. Credit has to be given to coach Allan Smith who built the foundations of a team and to new Head Coach, Paul McDerby, who has shaped them into a winning team over the past few months.

Our very own Neil Foulds played a starring role in this achievement, bagging over 100 goals over the course of the season.

The Yorkshire Lions beat The Solent Hammerheads 53:14 and then mauled the Stoke Mandeville Maulers 62:24.

This set them up for the final against arch rivals Liverpool Lions and whilst they were defeated, it left them 2nd overall.

The Yorkshire Lions earned an invitation to play in the National Wheelchair Rugby Championships this coming weekend 23rd/24th April, at the English Institute of Sport in Sheffield.

Prism Medical UK would like to congratulate The Yorkshire Lions on their promotion and wish them the best of luck at the Nationals.

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Prism helps promote the Forget Me Not Colour Run

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Posted on by Anna Grzybowska

Prism Medical UK is delighted to announce that they will be helping promote the Forget Me Not Hospice and participating in their first ever Colour Run.

Working with Forget Me Not Hospice for over five years, Prism supply and fit ceiling track hoists into the hospice. Prism has also been supporting the Hospice since the recent unfortunate events of a fire that shut down the Forget Me Not Hospice for over a week, causing the hospice to lose £140,000.

The organisers of the event encourage anyone and everyone to take part in the 5km course that can be done at one’s own pace – participants can run, walk or dance through the rainbow in aid of Forget Me Not Hospice.

All money raised at the event will allow Forget Me Not Hospice to keep reaching and caring for the children with life shortening conditions and their families throughout Calderdale, Kirklees, Wakefield and Bradford.

The Colour Run will take place on 21st May 2016 at Farnley Estates, Huddersfield.  Registration for the Colour Run is £15 per adult and £7.50 per child, with family tickets also available (2 x adult 2 x children) priced at £40.

Register for the Colour Run here

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Yorkshire Lions Win Once Again

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Posted on by Anna Grzybowska

The Yorkshire Lions Wheelchair Rugby Team faced their Second Division 3 Super Series North set of competitive games on the 5th March.

Victory was achieved against the Caledonian Crushers, beating them 73:11, with our very own Neil Foulds bagging over 30 goals.

The Yorkshire Lions fought bravely against the Liverpool Lions, but unfortunately lost the game to the experienced outfit.

The scorelines show that even in the last month the Yorkshire Lions have progressed by ‘pegging back’ Liverpool Lions to a smaller margin and scoring more than last time. The Yorkshire Lions also won against the Caledonian Crushers by a more significant margin.

The Final Super Series Division 3 will take place on the 16-17th March in Stoke-on-Trent.

The North and South pools of Division 3 all come together and all play each other in order to complete the results for Division 3 this year.

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The Freeway Falls Recovery Sling

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Posted on by Alistair Knight

Moving, handling and bathing specialist Prism Medical UK has announced the launch of a new and pioneering Falls Recovery Sling.

The Freeway Falls Recovery Sling allows carers to safely transfer a person who needs assistance immediately after a fall.

Manufactured from low friction material, the sling allows secure moving and sliding of an individual, so they can be comfortably transferred from the floor to a bed or chair.

The Freeway Falls Recovery Sling is incredibly strong and has a maximum weight capacity of 200kg. (31.5 stone). The versatile design makes it suitable for both adults and children.

How the Freeway Falls Recovery Sling works:

The Freeway Falls Recovery Sling allows for the fallen person to be rolled onto the sling whilst in a lying position.

Once moved onto to the sling, the carer can easily slide the person to a more open area if required, for the suitable positioning of a hoist.

The person can then be safely hoisted up off the floor and transferred with comfort and ease into a chair or bed.

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Additional benefits and features:

  • The sling is machine washable, with space saving storage and integral carry bag.
  • To allow for easy use by qualified carers, the Freeway Recovery Sling comes with a step by step pictorial guide.

 

More information on the Freeway Falls Recovery Sling can be found here

Or call our friendly team on 0845 409 2000

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Prism Medical UK helps DIY SOS: The Big Build transform a family home

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Posted on by Anna Grzybowska

Prism Medical UK were once again involved in an episode of DIY SOS: The Big Build, broadcast on 17th February at 9:00PM on BBC1.

Alongside Nick Knowles and his team, Prism helped remodel a home for a family in Birmingham.

Charlotte and Chris have twins who were born prematurely and have global development delay, which has slowed down their progress of walking and talking.

The family home wasn’t adjusted to the needs of the twins, so their progress and development was being impaired.

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.

Prism were delighted to donate and install four full Freeway TransactiveXtra ceiling track hoist systems for the twins, which will enhance the quality of their lives. Prism also provided a custom made walking harness to enable walking rehabilitation.

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 enhance the quality of people’s lives, so we were very privileged to help out a family in need, and support the DIY SOS team throughout the build. Helping out Charlotte, Chris and their twins and seeing their lives transformed is a rewarding and fulfilling experience, not only for those involved in the project, but for everyone at Prism Medical UK’.

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Prism Medical UK Awarded RIBA Approved CPD Seminar.

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Posted on by Alistair Knight

 

Prism Medical UK RIBA Approved CPD Seminar

Prism Medical UK is delighted to announce that they are now accredited by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) to deliver the CPD seminar, ‘Overhead Ceiling Hoist Systems. Creating The Right Environment’

RIBA Approved CPD SeminarThis seminar looks at the way the working and living environments for care givers and end users in care homes, hospitals and domestic situations can be influenced by considering overhead ceiling hoist systems, implemented through effectively designed layouts.

Utilising animation and video footage, the seminar explores different ceiling track layouts, outlining pros and cons for each scenario, and ultimately provides a thorough understanding of how to approach and apply different solutions.

Andrew Harris, Major Projects and Long Term Care Manager, Prism Medical UK stated:

‘The Major Projects Team work with architects, construction companies and contractors throughout the UK on a multitude of building projects, from new hospital builds to care homes refurbishments. With RIBA approved CPD material, this provides an even greater opportunity to work with building and design professionals to help enhance their skills and ensure they gain up-to-date knowledge in the application and use of ceiling track hoist systems.’

Book a seminar

The Overhead Ceiling Hoist Systems. Creating The RIght Environment seminar is free of charge and can be delivered directly to any architects or construction professionals within the UK, at an office or location of choice. Alternatively, Prism has a purpose built training room at their Wakefield headquarters.

For information and bookings call 01924 840100

Or email:  [email protected]

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The Yorkshire Lions win their first competitive game

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Posted on by Anna Grzybowska

The Yorkshire Lions Wheelchair Rugby Team had a strong start to their Super Series North games, at Leigh Sports Village. In their first ever set of competitive games, the Yorkshire Lions performed magnificently and did themselves proud, winning their first game against the Caledonian Crushers 53:25.

Next up was clash of the Lions, Liverpool vs. Yorkshire. The purple lions fought bravely, but unfortunately lost the game to the Liverpool Lions 66:36.

The first round of the Super Series North took place on 6th February and the next round will take place on Saturday 5th March at Leigh Sports Village.

Prism Medical UK is the proud shirt sponsor of the Yorkshire Lions for the 2015/16 season.

The sponsorship has been running for the team’s inaugural season, covering all competitive and friendly fixtures in which the club participates.

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The New Freeway Easi-Change Range

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Posted on by Alistair Knight

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Moving, handling and bathing specialist Prism Medical UK has launched a new range of Freeway Easi-Change branded shower stretchers and changing benches.

The Freeway Easi-Change range features quality wall mounted, adjustable and fixed height showering and changing solutions.

Freeway Easi-Lift Electric Shower Stretcher
Freeway Easi-Lift Electric Shower Stretcher

A major benefit of the Freeway Easi-Change range is that no floor fixings are required, so they are suitable for a range of environments.

The Freeway Easi-Change range includes electric and manual options to meet all needs.

The Freeway Easi-Change range includes:

 

Freeway Easi-Lift Changing Bench
Freeway Easi-Lift Changing Bench

 

• Freeway Fixed Height Shower Stretcher
• Freeway Adjustable Height Shower Stretcher
• Freeway Easi-Lift Electric Shower Stretcher
• Freeway Easi-Lift Changing Bench
• Freeway Hi-Riser Changing Table
• Freeway Hi-Riser Shower Stretcher

 

 

Features and benefits:

No floor fixings required
Adjustable, electric and manual height solutions
Range of sizes to meet all needs
Fold away options to save on space
Range of colours
Wipe clean surfaces

Two Year Warranty*

All Freeway Easi-Change products come with a two year Manufacturer’s warranty as standard.

Technical Information:

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To request a Freeway Easi-Change brochure contact us here

 

*Excludes batteries

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Prism Medical UK Announces Acquisition of Smirthwaite

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Posted on by philipcarre

Smirthwaite logoMoving, handling and bathing specialist Prism Medical UK has today announced the acquisition of Smirthwaite Ltd. (trading as ‘Smirthwaite’), a manufacturer and supplier of a wide range of specialised equipment for children and young people with special needs.

Devon based Smirthwaite has been designing, manufacturing and selling equipment for almost 30 years, serving both the UK and global markets.  Smirthwaite has prided itself with developing products that provide numerous clinical benefits and promote social inclusion, independence and ease of use.  Smirthwaite will operate as an independent business for the foreseeable future with Richard Snape continuing in his role as Managing Director of Smirthwaite along with the senior management team.

Prism’s growth continues at a remarkable pace and the acquisition of Smirthwaite is expected to increase group turnover to c. £40 million, consolidating Prism’s expanding share of the moving, handling and bathing space.

Commenting on the acquisition, Prism CEO Stuart Meldrum said: “For some time Prism has wanted to extend its offering into paediatric products so that we can serve more of the people in society who need our help. In Smirthwaite we have acquired an excellent company that has demonstrated significant growth in recent years, and has developed a range of products which are highly regarded by its customers. Our aim is to deliver superior solutions with exceptional service and the acquisition of Smirthwaite will further underpin this objective.”

Richard Snape, Smirthwaite MD added: “I am truly excited with the opportunities this acquisition has undoubtedly presented. Smirthwaite has huge potential for increased growth as a leading brand and solution provider for children and young people with special needs. There is now further impetus for this growth with the addition of the expertise and capabilities of the Prism group.”

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Prism Medical UK Sponsors Yorkshire Lions Wheelchair Rugby Team

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Posted on by Anna Grzybowska

Prism Medical UK is to be the shirt sponsor of the Yorkshire Lions Wheelchair Rugby Team for the 2015/16 season.

The sponsorship will run for the team’s inaugural season, covering all competitive and friendly fixtures in which the club participates. Yorkshire Lions are a newly created team participating in national competitions co-ordinated by Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby.

Wheelchair rugby is a mixed team sport for male and female tetraplegics or anyone with an upper limb impairment. Created by athletes with a disability, the sport has gained popularity over the past three years as a result of the successful 2012 Paralympic Games in London. As one of the only full-contact disability sports, wheelchair rugby soon earned its nickname ‘murderball’ due to the no-holds-barred nature of the game.

The partnership with Prism proves to be a good fit due to the nature of the solutions offered by both organisations, the mutual growth trajectory expected in the next 12 months and the companies’ local proximity to ‘The Lions’ base at the Yorkshire Regional Spinal Injuries Centre in Pinderfields Hospital.

Commenting on the sponsorship, Kevan Baker, Yorkshire Lions Wheelchair Rugby Team Manager said: “The whole Yorkshire Lions squad are very pleased to have our first sponsor on board. Prism Medical UK has an excellent name and brand and many of our wider spinal injured members use their specialist equipment, so we are rightly proud to be associated with them.  Wheelchair Rugby is not a cheap sport so the sponsorship funding will support the team in their drive for success.”

Greg Smith, Marketing Manager, Prism Medical UK added: “I couldn’t be more delighted that we were given the opportunity to sponsor the Yorkshire Lions. I am amazed by the amount of time, dedication and hard work that goes into giving wheelchair users a fantastic outlet to demonstrate their sporting ability. The costs to run the team are not insignificant and we hope the sponsorship will help to cover a proportion of this outlay.”

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