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Enhancing levels of comfort and support for residents

Putting the right equipment in place – specifically care chairs – can help make residents feel more comfortable and supported in your care. Tristan Hulbert, managing director of Yorkshire Care Equipment, discusses care chairs and how to ensure they meet residents’ needs

Providing chairs that suit the needs of individual residents can make all the difference. Choosing the right care chair can help to improve quality of life and increase levels of independence. However, with so many different models to choose from, how do you decide which one is best for your facility and for each individual? 

Providing chairs that suit the needs of individual residents can make all the difference. Choosing the right care chair can help to improve quality of life and increase levels of independence. However, with so many different models to choose from, how do you decide which one is best for your facility and for each individual? 

Care chairs are more advanced than riser recliner chairs, providing more support to both users and carers. With additional positioning options and postural support, care chairs are designed to help those who have limited trunk strength and mobility. 

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Care Show London

ExCel, London
24 April 2024 - 25 April 2024

Future of Care Leaders Conference

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Tuesday 30th April 2024

Care Roadshows - Liverpool

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Care Home Awards

Royal Garden Hotel, London, W8 4PT
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