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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 0845 409 2000

Or email:  major.projects@dev.prismmedical.co.uk

 

 

 

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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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Freeway Mobile Hoists Now Supported by a Lifetime Warranty

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Posted on by Alistair Knight

Freeway. For Life.

Exclusively designed and manufactured in the UK, Freeway mobile hoists have continued to provide high quality solutions for all hoisting requirements. With ergonomic design features and lifting options which ensure the safety of both the client and carer, Freeway mobile hoists have become the equipment of choice for organisations looking for the best in quality and reliability.

Freeway Mobile Hoists for Life Warranty

Support. For Life  

To further our commitment in providing enhanced service and quality assurance, all Freeway S-Series and M-Series Mobile Hoists and SA-160 Stand Aids now come with a lifetime warranty (excluding batteries) when purchased with a Prism service package*

Cost Saving Benefits. For Life

The superior quality of Freeway mobile hoists and stand aids ensure they’re designed for heavy duty repetitive usage. The lifetime warranty not only prolongs their long term continued safe and robust use, but guarantees a lifetime cost saving** for your business.

Find out more

For more information on our Lifetime Warranty offer, contact us here

 

Terms and conditions

  • The Lifetime Warranty is available on new purchases of Freeway M-Series and S-Series Mobile Hoists and Freeway SA-160 Stand Aids from 1st December 2015
  • **The Lifetime Warranty applies to the lifetime of the first product actuator only (minimum of 40,000 lift cycles)
  • If 40,000 lift cycles are reached and the actuator subsequently fails, a replacement actuator would need to be purchased. From this moment in time, the Lifetime Warranty would no longer be valid
  • *A service package from Prism Medical UK must be purchased to be eligible for the Lifetime Warranty
  • The service package must be taken at the time of purchase of the hoist and must continue to be in place for the entire length of ownership of the hoist to make any warranty claims
  • The warranty is valid only on product failure as a result of faulty parts (not external influences)
  • Product batteries are not included as part of the Lifetime Warranty
  • Accidental, deliberate, or cosmetic damage not included

 

 

 

 

 

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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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Prism Medical UK Announces Acquisition of Mackworth Healthcare

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Moving, handling and bathing specialist Prism Medical UK is delighted to announce the acquisition of Mackworth Healthcare Ltd, a manufacturer and supplier of slings, hoists and shower chairs.

Bridgend based Mackworth has been manufacturing healthcare products for more than 30 years, serving both UK and global markets. The Mackworth and Prism product portfolios are complementary and it is expected the combined offering will generate considerable benefits for customers.  Neil Smith will continue in his role as Managing Director of Mackworth, specifically focusing on the growth and development of sales in their current product range.

Prism has witnessed remarkable growth in recent times, both organically and through last year’s acquisitions of occupational training company HME Ltd. and The Mobility Equipment Company.  These acquisitions support Prism’s intention to become the pre-eminent supplier of moving, handling and bathing equipment to the community and care sectors.

Commenting on the acquisition, Prism CEO Stuart Meldrum said: “Our aim is to deliver superior solutions with exceptional service.  With this in mind, I feel the strategic acquisition of Mackworth will certainly offer our customers a much broader product solution; and a significant uplift in our service provision is expected for customers of both organisations.”

Neil Smith, Mackworth MD added: “Mackworth has come a long way in a relatively short period of time, for which we can be immensely proud.  In joining the Prism group, I am excited to say we have a real opportunity to accelerate the growth of the Mackworth brand.”

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Another Week, Another DIY SOS: The Big Build

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Posted on by Anna Grzybowska

For the second week running Prism has featured on DIY SOS: The Big Build, BBC One’s home improvement show which aims to help deserving families with the help of local tradesmen and suppliers. The show was aired on 10th June at 8:00PM.

Prism worked alongside Nick Knowles and his team to help build a self-contained apartment for Mark Burrows, aged 35, who was left paralysed after an unprovoked attack in 2012.

Prism supplied a complete ceiling track hoist system which was used as part of a life changing transformation to the home of the family in Wigan.

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Prism Medical UK Donates to Matt Hampson’s ‘Get Busy Living Centre’

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Posted on by Anna Grzybowska

Prism Medical UK has generously donated £1,000 to the Matt Hampson Foundation in support of their plans to build a new rehabilitation centre.

The Matt Hampson Foundation provides advice, support, relief and treatment for anyone suffering serious injury or disability which has arisen from any cause, but in particular from participation in sport.

The ‘Get Busy Living Centre’ will be the first of its kind for the foundation, enabling beneficiaries to receive rehabilitation through physiotherapy, and social interaction to share experiences, motivating and inspiring each other to move on with their lives.

The build is currently in its initial stages, and work will be expected to start once planning permission has been granted on an existing building that the foundation have acquired. The Prism donation will help towards furnishing the building with state of the art rehabilitation equipment.

Commenting on the donation, Matt Hampson, Founder of the Foundation said: “Donations like this from Prism Medical UK will enable us to make this dream of a new rehab centre a reality.”

Greg Smith, Marketing Manager, Prism Medical UK added: “Having worked closely with Matt for a number of years, we have witnessed first-hand the amount of sheer graft, determination and dedication in getting the Foundation to the place it is now in. It is a humbling experience to be able to work with such an inspirational person and although representing a mere fraction of the funds required, we hope our contribution can provide a little assistance for the new centre and ultimately the beneficiaries”

Click here for more information about the ‘Get Busy Living Centre’

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