Posture & Mobility

Posture & Mobility - Wheelchair and Seating Solutions

Professional Clinical Assessments

• Posture & Mobility - Profile

  Our posture and mobility team are able to offer formal Assessments for adults with all levels of disability, and particularly those who require both manual and powered mobility equipment and seating.

  We aim to improve the physical, mental and social function of people with disabilities by the provision of appropriate assistive devices, in order to reduce possible environmental barriers.

  We aim to promote both independence and function and still meet budgetary constraints present in today’s financial climate.

• Posture & Mobility - What we do

  Our team will carry out comprehensive assessments for mobility scooters, manual and powered wheelchairs.

  This can include the addition of complex switches, head controls, sip and puff and alternative controls.

  Carry out postural assessments recommending equipment solutions including modular seating systems, custom seating, specialist armchairs plus advice on night time positioning.

  Assessments for pressure relief cushions and advice on time and pressure management.

  Complete equipment management solutions.

  Training and advice for clients, families/carers and support staff in the use of equipment in order to manage physical/postural issues.

  Professional, clinical assessments including Incident reporting via MHRA, for all clinical, professional and legal concerns.

  Advice and comprehensive recommendations via telephone email or personal visit.

• Posture & Mobility - Client Centred

  The Posture & Mobility Team aims to extend services beyond the hospital environment into the wider community.

  This may involve domiciliary/home assessments, visits to special schools, day centres and other community facilities both regional and national.

  Our professional recommendations and solutions are client centred and take into account individual needs and requirements.

  We co-operate with a wide range of NHS related groups and social and community services to provide rapid response and a unique complex support programme.

• Posture & Mobility - Meeting Needs

  Our service is designed to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities.

  Our Team focus on improving the physical, mental and social function of people with disabilities by the provision of appropriate assistive devices, in order to reduce environmental barriers.

  The service offers comprehensive patient assessments for assistive devices and the design of bespoke devices that are often not commercially available, conducting a full risk analysis on the device to ensure the equipment is fit for purpose.

  We work with key, approved and branded manufacturers and suppliers to meet all the challenges of modern mobility provision.

• Posture & Mobility - Demonstrations

  A key point in any Posture & Mobility Assessment can be a ‘demonstration’.

  That’s why we offer a ‘Demonstration’s on your door step!!’  including in the comfort of your own home.

  Why do I need a home assessment?

  Everyone has individual needs.

  Therefore it is really important you receive a professional assessment which enables you to purchase exactly what you require.

  Assessments can also help with accessing finance and key insurances.

• Posture & Mobility - Links

  Posture and Mobility Links:

  Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine  –  Society for physicists, clinical and biomedical engineers and technologists working in medicine and biology

  Posture and Mobility Group  – Est. 1992, and now an organisation with over 1000 members including professionals in rehabilitation and focusing on the provision of wheelchairs and special seating.

Wheelchair and Seating Solutions

Providing specialist assessments for wheelchairs, seating and postural management.