Best Care Chairs for Hospices

When looking at specialist seating and care chairs for any environment, the products can typically be split into two categories - rise/recline type chairs and mobile tilt-in-space chairs.

Historically a rise/recline chair provides legrest elevation, backrest recline and of course a rise function to assist with standing.  These products are often static and remain in-situ, be it in a communal area or next to the patient's bed.  All of our rise/recline chairs can be upholstered in healthcare grade vinyl with integral pressure relief in the seat cushions and a choice of backrest styles.  

A mobile tilt-in-space chair (such as the Hydrotilt or MultiAdjust) is often used for those who are unable to stand or transfer without assistance, and are therefore reliant on being hoisted.  These products provide excellent comfort, support and pressure relief.  The tilt-in-space, recline and legrest functions can be electrically operated via a handset to allow the user to independently adjust the chair themselves.

For many years there wasn't a product available that bridged the gap between these two types of chair until the arrival of our MobileMulti chair. - https://www.remtec-uk.com/products/specialist-seating/mobile-multi    This fantastic product has certainly proven itself as the most popular in hospice care, as it combines the comfort and homely feel of a rise/recline chair with the ability to move it around the hospice whilst being used by the patient.  Some important features as follows:

• Excellent Maneuverability with 4 swivel and brake castors and push handle, allowing the user to visit other areas of the hospice and meet family and friends outside of the bedroom
• Full postural support with a range of interchangeable backrests
• Range of removable and interchangeable seat cushion options providing 'high risk' pressure relief
• Dual motor action providing independent tilt-in-space recline, legrest elevation and rise functions
• Adjustable seat depth
• Removable back, seat and legrest covers for maintenance, infection control and cleaning
• Battery back-up ensuring the chair remains fully operational when not near a power source
• Works with the SaraStedy and other transfer aids

If you are looking for a mobile tilt-in-space chair that doesnt have a rise function then the Hydrotilt (https://www.remtec-uk.com/products/specialist-seating/hydrotilt) is an excellent choice.  Still providing a homely feel with its wooden handgrips and well thought-out styling, the Hydrotilt offers excellent comfort and security and the functions can be electrically operated to give the user some independance. 

Of course the aesthetics are important too and all of our products can be upholstered in a wide range of healthcare vinyls/fabrics to match your carefuly chosen decor that encourages the peace and restfulnes that hospices provide.

Please dont hesitate to get in touch to discuss your requirements and see how we can help.