Archive for August, 2010

HANDICAPPED BATHING

Thursday, August 12th, 2010
HANDICAPPED BATHING facilities need no longer look as if they were designed in 1920 offering little by means of dignity and lacking in practical sense.
The INDEPENDENCE SHOWER can offer the HANDICAPPED BATHER an enjoyable SHOWERING experience rather than a daily chore.
Its elegant looks would grace any home or indeed enhance BATHING EQUIPMENT IN HOSPITALS or CARE HOME BATHROOMS.
The SHOWERS sturdy construction and quality build will ensure years of use and is backed by a manufactures guarantee of 10 years.
The installation of the SHOWER could not be simpler and can be fitted within a day.
Most importantly the user will experience a new found freedom gliding in and out of the SHOWER being able to turn through 360 degrees safely making HANDICAPPED BATHING a totally different daily activity.
Please visit our web site on www.independence-shower.co.uk

SHOWERS FOR HOSPITALS

Monday, August 9th, 2010

SHOWERS FOR HOSPITALS can be difficult to use and offer very little dignity to the user.The INDEPENDENCE SHOWER has been especially developed to combat problems that could be experienced with SHOWERS FOR HOSPITALS or BATHING facilities.
Firstly the swivel seat that will suit wheelchair users or those that are semi ambulant simply articulates over the threshold of the SHOWER and then allows the patient to tun through 350 degrees so that they enjoy the total showering procedure and when complete they just glide out.
The major benefits to the users are the sense of Independence and dignity that is essential. The sensation and feeling of exhilaration that a full SHOWER produces.
The advantages for the HOSPITAL management are numerous.
1. EASY TO INSTALL
2. TOTALLY LEAKPROOF
3. MAINTAINENCE FREE
4. PATIENT SATISFACTION
5. NO HIDING PLACE FOR GERMS OR BACTERIA
6. IN MANY CASES ELEVIATES THE NEED FOR ASSISTED BATHING FREEING STAFF FOR OTHER DUTIES
7. NO WATER PROBLEMS OR SMELLS
8. 10 YEAR GUARANTEE
9. Piece of mind that this SHOWERING SYSTEM has been installed as the SHOWER in the UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NOTTINGHAM and others apart from numerous CARE HOMES and private homes.
Please visit our web site on www.independence-showers.co.uk

BATHING EQUIPMENT FOR HOSPITALS

Monday, August 9th, 2010
BATHING EQUIPMENT FOR HOSPITALS is a market that INDEPENDENCE SHOWERS has gathered expertise in.
The company has recently supplied the UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NOTTINGHAM with 3 units for installation.
The criteria for BATHING EQUIPMENT FOR HOSPITALS must be as follows
1.Does the SHOWER meet the patients needs. This SHOWER more than caters for most Disabled and semi ambulant bathing requirements with its swivel seat that articulates out side the shower so that wheel chair patients or others can be allowed to glide into the shower over the threshold and then turn through 350 degrees to enjoy total bathing experience. When the showering is complete they simply glide out .With the threshold in place there are no water or damp problems that are associated with level access showers.
2.Simple Installation. This SHOWER can be installed with 1to 2 working days.
3.The shower is beautifully designed to ensure that patient dignity is assured.
4. The construction of the SHOWER is such that germs and such have no where to hide and its wipe clean surface makes it almost maintenance free.
5. This BATHING EQUIPMENT FOR HOSPITALS is totally leak proof.
6. The quality of this bathing equipment is of the highest standard and therefore is cover by a manufactures 10 year guarantee.
For more information please visit our web site on www.independence-showers.co.uk

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Thursday, August 5th, 2010

990 Independence Showers

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010

990 Model

The lower height of the 990 is designed to allow the cubicle to fit into a space where a feature such as a window is located where a full height cubicle could not be placed.

The 1000 x 1000mm base offers all the space of the other independence showers and maintains all the functionality you would expect.

 

Being Total Self Contained

The Independence Shower is reassuringly watertight and a dream to maintain and clean.

Providing easy access for a helping hand if you require assistance. The 990 is supplied with bi-folding ‘Half Height’ doors.

 

Installation

The installation is quick and easy and can take as little as 1-2 working days.

The seat can be installed or removed in seconds – it is that easy and that flexible providing a superb facility for both able and less able persons.

 

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Technical Specification

For more information on The Independence Shower Model 990 please click on the follow link:
Technical specification click here

1200 Independence Showers

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010

1200L Model

With its 1200 x 850mm base the 1200L is designed to fit into the footprint of a bath for easy installation into most bathrooms or any other designated room.

Being totally self contained The Independence Shower is reassuringly watertight and a dream to maintain and clean.

 

Quick and Easy Installation

The seat can be installed or removed in seconds – it is that easy and that flexible providing a superb facility for both able and less able persons.

The 1200L has been engineered with the seat position mounted to the left hand side of the cubicle.

 

1200R Shower Unit

Designed to meet your depending needs without compromising on comfort, elegance and performance.

The 1200R is the right hand version of 1200L. To ensure that the perfect seating and entry position can be found.

 

Door Options

Both the 1200L and 1200R can be supplied with either ‘Stable’ glass doors, ‘Solid’ glass doors, or bi-folding ‘Half Height’ doors.

 

Step by step

 

Technical Specification

For more information on The Independence Shower Model 1200 please click on the follow link:
Technical specification click here

1000 Independence Showers

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010

1000 Model

Stylish and practical the 1000 shower is a high performance shower that installs effortlessly and is engineered to last. The 1000 x 1000mm dimensions ensure ample room inside the shower for all.

Being totally self contained The Independence Shower is reassuringly watertight and a dream to maintain and clean.

 

Quick and Easy Installation

The seat can be installed or removed in seconds – it is that easy and that flexible providing a superb facility for both able and less able persons.

 

Multi-access showers

Depending on the configuration of your bathroom this cubicle can be set-up to allow access from either the left or right hand side.

This model can be supplied with either ‘Stable’ glass doors, ‘Solid’ glass doors or bi-folding ‘Half Height doors’.

 

Step by step

 

Technical Specification

For more information on The Independence Shower Model 1000 please click on the follow link:
Technical specification click here

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Wednesday, August 4th, 2010

SHOWERS FOR RESIDENTIAL HOMES

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010

SHOWERS FOR RESIDENTIAL HOMES can be difficult to use and offer very little dignity to the user.The INDEPENDENCE SHOWER has been especially developed to combat problems that could be experienced with SHOWERS FOR RESIDENTIAL HOMES or their BATHING facilities.
Firstly the swivel seat that will suit wheelchair users or those that are semi ambulant simply articulates over the threshold of the SHOWER and then allows the patient to tun through 350 degrees so that they enjoy the total showering procedure and when complete they just glide out.
The major benefits to the users are the sense of Independence and dignity that is essential. The sensation and feeling of exhilaration that a full SHOWER produces.
The advantages for the RESIDENTIAL HOMES management are numerous.
1. EASY TO INSTALL
2. TOTALLY LEAKPROOF
3. MAINTAINENCE FREE
4. PATIENT SATISFACTION
5. NO HIDING PLACE FOR GERMS OR BACTERIA
6. IN MANY CASES ELEVIATES THE NEED FOR ASSISTED BATHING FREEING STAFF FOR OTHER DUTIES
7. NO WATER PROBLEMS OR SMELLS
8. 10 YEAR GUARANTEE
9. Piece of mind that this SHOWERING SYSTEM has been installed as the HOSPITAL SHOWER in the UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NOTTINGHAM and others apart from numerous CARE HOMES and private homes.
Please visit our web site on www.independence-showers.co.uk

1000 Technical Specification

Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010

Shower Cubicles

Comprised of a reinforced polymer construction with integrated steel frame reinforcement.

Step Height: 140mm
Total Cubicle Height: 2010mm
Base (length x width): 1000 x 1000mm
Internal Space: 950 x 950mm
Waste Location: 700 x 700mm from walls
Seat

The framing is made from stainless steel and has a safe working load of 127kgs (20 stone).

Front edge width: 450mm
Maximum width: 480mm
Back height: 360mm
Seat height (from floor): 540mm
note: A stainless steel riser can be supplied to increase the height of the seat by 75mm.

Seat Arm Mechanism

The seat arm is comprised completely of stainless steel and has a safe working load of 127kgs (20 stone).

Arm Length: 390mm
Height (from base): 400mm
Door/Enclosure Options

We have a list of door options that we have made to order to fit our shower cubicles.

Optional Extras

We have a list of door options that we have made to order to fit our shower cubicles.

  • Chrome Grab Handles
  • Footrest Systems
  • Seat Riser
  • Half Height Doors

The half height doors include a shower curtain and curtain rail. This option allows for improved access for a carer. 1000 x 1000mm Cubicles: These doors are twin ‘bi-fold’ half height doors, which have a height (from floor level) of 895mm and require an external clearance of 400mm to open doors completely.

Full Height Glass Doors

The solid or stable door style is manufactured from the highest quality 8mm toughened glass with brushed aluminium frames. The doors simply creates an attractive feature to enhance the look of any bathroom.

The Solid Door

1000 x 1000mm cubicles: Single 8mm glass door with a solid 8mm glass side panel, they are 1850mm in height and require an external clearance of 800mm to open the door.

The Stable Door

The stable door option is split at waist height giving the benefit of providing easy access for a carer. Included is an easy access integrated chrome towel rail on the lower door.

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