Service providers can simultaneously elevate their offering and improve safety for carers and their charges.
Clos-o-Mat, already established as Britain’s leading supplier of accessible washrooms for the thousands of people who need the help of a carer, now has a range of easy-to-use lifting/transfer equipment to optimise their safety and dignity. As importantly, all the equipment is available with full technical back-up, and service & maintenance support.
“In effect, almost 10 carers every day are injured through ‘people handling’(1),” says Kelvin Grimes, Clos-o-Mat’s project manager for its out of home facilities. “With our increasing numbers of elderly and obese people, the figure is only set to increase. Yet for a comparatively nominal investment, which can be offset as capital equipment, a hoist could be fitted. It would take up no additional space in the WC compartment, and would improve safety of all involved.
“Importantly, properly publicised, it would increase business: up to 20% of a typical business’ customer base is disabled; people make a conscious decision to visit- or not- places based on their knowledge/opinion of the toilet facilities provided; they, via social media, do discuss where is especially accessible/disabled-friendly. And our research highlights that for the majority of carers who need to physically manouevre their loved one, a hoist is their first choice in away from home personal care assistive technology, ”
Clos-o-Mat’s ceiling track (X/Y) hoists can carry up to 200kg (31stone), and can, at the push of a button, be moved to wherever needed in the room, precisely positioning the person where the carer requires. The hoists are designed to support the user as needed, and be simple for the carer to transfer.
Clos-o-Mat not only supplies the ceiling track hoist systems, but can provide comprehensive support, including design, installation, plus after-sales service and maintenance.
Full details of Clos-o-Mat raft of ceiling track hoist solutions and support services are available from its national team of sales managers, or online @ www.clos-o-mat.com, under the accessible bathrooms button.
1Health & Safety Executive
