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We bring you a mix of the most innovative and helpful products on the market today

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ELECTRIC HEATED PONCHO

This toasty heated poncho could be the perfect companion as the cold weather sets in. If you feel the cold and struggle to keep warm, this poncho will make light work of keeping you snug on the coldest of days. The soft flannel fleece has fasteners to keep it in place and has nine heat settings and nine time settings to ensure you have your own personalised heat source.

Prices from £89.99 Lakeland.co.uk

WELLNESS LAMP

The short, dark days of winter can have a very negative impact on many of us. This compact lamp is designed to shine it’s welcome light to improve wellbeing and lift mood at any point during the day. Cleverly designed with smart features that allow the brightness and colour to be adjusted and you can even set a timer. The LED-lighting is energy efficient and the light can be charged via a USB port.

Prices from £38 Dunelm.co.uk

BAMBOO BATH TRAY

Discover the perfect addition to a soak in the tub, by introducing this incredibly handy natural bamboo bath tray. It will sit right across your bath and safely house everything you could possibly need while relaxing in the tub. Designed with holding sections for a tablet, phone, book, candle and even a glass of wine. You may never need to get out of the bath again.

Prices from £21.99 Amazon.co.uk

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WHEAT WARMER S-MAX SELLA STAIRCLIMBER

ADJUSTABLE WALKING STICK

Blue Badge Company wheat warmers are a soothing and warming solution to aid aches and pains in your body. The beauty of wheat warmers is that once they have been warmed in the microwave – which only takes two minutes - they will mould to any part of your body to help with any pain or stiffness. The covers are machine washable and they are 100% natural.

Prices from £15 Argos.co.uk

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No. ~6 This stairclimber is a fast, multi-functional, safe solution for tackling stairs. The stair climber can power up and down the most challenging of stairways, lasting 300 steps from just one charge of the battery pack. It has an integral seat or can be attached to almost any wheelchair, and accessories are available for optimal support, safety and comfort. Folds away when not in use. Contact AAT for a free, no obligation assessment.

Prices available on request 01978 821875 AATgb.com/s-max-sella

This sturdy, aluminium walking stick boasts bright colours and a beautiful natural wooden handle that provides a comfortable grip. It is lightweight and easily adjustable to ensure you find your optimal height for support. The purple spotty design will ensure users stand out from the crowd and it is great value for money too.

Prices from £15.82 03330 160 000 CompleteCareShop.co.uk

THE CARIBBEAN BED

Discover the life-changing impact this multi-positional turning bed can offer

Carmela Chillery-Watson, lives with LMNA-CMD. This is a condition that affects skeletal muscles, it is a form of muscular dystrophy, and causes weak muscle tone and muscle wasting. Over time it can limit the ability to walk along with the use of other limbs.

Since Carmela’s diagnosis at the age of three, both Carmela and her family have worked endlessly to help fund vital research into potential treatments and finding a cure. Carmela’s recent fundraising challenges have included a 100 day fitness walk, and we were delighted to deliver Carmela a new bespoke Caribbean bed to mark her success in completing this challenge. Speaking to Carmela about her Caribbean bed she said: “I’m one very lucky girl! I have been surprised today with an awesome specialised bed from Centrobed. It arrived whilst I was out with daddy and fantastic that it came on the final day of my 100 day fitness challenge for Muscular Dystrophy UK. “The delivery boys were wonderful and even gave up their Sunday to drive from Kent to Wiltshire to surprise me. Thank you to everyone at Centrobed for gifting me the most awesome bed, such generosity and kindness, you are amazing. As my disease progressively weakens my body, this awesome Caribbean will help me in so many ways to help stay as independent as possible, help my carers and nurses, and my mum and dad.

“As I’ve got weaker, I can’t sit up in bed with ease, turning over is getting harder and I overheat at night. I normally rely on my mum when I need help, but my Caribbean has various settings to relieve my mum, but also maintain some independence. The bed raises each side of the mattress so it can turn me, which can either be done manually, or on a 2hrly automatic setting. The Caribbean costs from £8,000 (excluding accessories)

“Each leg can also be elevated individually which is great for me when I have some joint and muscle pain, or pins and needles. “I chose a wonder woman theme in pink and white and a short rail as I am still able to slide out the bed independently. However, because I overheat easily, I requested breathable mesh bumpers.”

A cost-effective solution

The Caribbean is a multi-positional turning bed that gives you the ability to turn left or right whilst staying in the seated position, reducing the risk of pressure ulcers and paraesthesia. Height-adjustable to ease caregivers whilst assisting with hygiene/changing and reduces unnecessary strain on carers backs.

The Caribbean can be automatically controlled by adding an ‘auto box’ tailored for individuals. This is programmed to turn throughout the day and night, relieving pressure and reducing pain. With all the standard features expected such as profiling, Hi/ Lo, and compatibility for environmental control with the addition of independent leg movements. One of the biggest factors for funding is justifying the cost saving on any ‘special order’. Our bed is designed to help improve the family’s quality of life and reduce the expense on the community.

eg: using 2 carers twice a day at a rate of £15ph the annual cost would be £21,900.00. In most cases our bed has given the ability for the client to assist the caregiver by repositioning themselves, reducing the need for the second carer.

Our aim is to increase independence, reduce the cost of caring ultimately improving quality of life for everyone.

To find out more scan the QR code, visit Centrobed.com or call 01233 635 353.