Wheelchairs

In our fast-paced world, flexibility and accessibility are crucial, especially when it comes to managing health and appointments. Imagine arriving on time for a critical hospital visit, only to face delays in obtaining a suitable wheelchair. This frustrating scenario is all too common for many individuals, highlighting the invaluable role of having a lightweight wheelchair at hand.

Lightweight and Portable

The EXCEL G3 Self-Propelled Wheelchair stands out as a beacon of convenience and reliability. Designed with practicality in mind, it offers:

- Easy Folding Mechanism: This feature allows the wheelchair to fold effortlessly, making it compact enough to fit into the boot of a car or neatly under the stairs at home. Its lightweight build ensures that handling and transporting it are hassle-free, whether for a quick doctor’s appointment or a day out.

Customisable Comfort

Comfort is paramount, especially for extended

Looking for a wheelchair that combines comfort, adjustability, and convenience at an unbeatable price? Look no further! Our Excel 9.9 Self-Propelled Wheelchair is now on sale, marked down from €299 to just €199. Don't miss out on this incredible deal!

Comfort and Support:
The Excel 9.9 Self-Propelled Wheelchair is designed with the user's comfort in mind. Its multi-adjustable features ensure both the user and attendant experience optimal comfort throughout their journey. The tensionable backrest with a curved design provides excellent lumbar support, while the seat's S-curve design prevents sliding and promotes good posture.

Convenience and Portability:
What sets the Excel 9.9 Self-Propelled Wheelchair apart is its unmatched foldability and lightweight frame. Constructed with a foldable aluminum frame and removable footrests, this wheelchair can be easily folded and transported wherever you go. Whether you're travelling near or far,

What better way to treat yourself or a loved one than with unbeatable deals on top-notch products from Beechfield Healthcare? This Black Friday, we've curated a fantastic selection that combines comfort, functionality, and affordability. From state-of-the-art riser recliners to a premium-quality bed and mattress combo, and sleek wheelchairs for enhanced mobility – our Black Friday sale has something for everyone.

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- Original Price: €699

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This coming Thursday, November 17th, hospitals and many other healthcare facilities will take time out to promote and educate the wider healthcare community and general public on how to prevent and treat pressure ulcers.

Pressure ulcers, when they are allowed to develop, are a notoriously difficult affliction to treat and heal.

Though the Worldwide Pressure Ulcer day leads with Stop Pressure ulcers, the real message is all about prevention.

The basics of (pressure ulcer) prevention is all about education. The more people that know about pressure ulcers and how to prevent them, then the less people that will present with them. If you know nothing about pressure ulcers, this short video is well worth a watch: - those most likely to suffer from pressure ulcers - steps you can take to prevent pressure ulcers

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The Beechfield In-Home Demonstration Service is the ideal way to try out one of our mobility solutions from the comfort of your own home. If your Occupational Therapist of Physiotherapist recommends a mobility product, you can arrange for one of our experts to visit you in your home to show you how the product works.

The visual support provided by an in-home demonstration is an important consideration. When looking to purchase a specific mobility product, you will benefit greatly from seeing it in person. Scrolling through a website can only provide a superficial understanding, whereas the opportunity to see the product in you home is far more supportive. The ability to see, feel and sometimes smell the product is generally more appealing than simply reading a report recommending a particular mobility aid. This is especially true if you are a more visual or hands-on learner, as you often need to see the product in action to fully grasp its value

Mobility aids provide an excellent service to their users and make it accessible for them to travel across the road or even across the globe.

When people have a love for travel, it shouldn’t have to suffer just because they are struggling with mobility or increasing age. Mobility aids help to give them back their confidence and allow them to continue to travel with friends or families. We are very lucky to live in such a beautiful country with many historic and scenic attractions that are suitable for all ages and all levels of movement.

When you’re travelling around Ireland with a mobility aid, there are a few simple factors that should be considered.

Destination: Most of Ireland is reachable if you are travelling by car or public transport, and the

Comfort is key priority for wheelchair users and we are on your side when it comes to providing it. Choosing the correct chair is a very important decision and you need to ensure that the one you are picking is going to be the perfect fit for you and your needs. You will want a wheelchair that is going to provide you with the finest comfort and also pressure relief. When picking your wheelchair, there will be a certain amount of factors that will determine what type of chair you go with. These factors include your reason for using the chair, diagnosis, body type and your transportable needs. Other factors may include the use of the wheelchair inside or outside the home, your strength and if you need a self-propelled, transit or amputee. While all of these factors need to be considered, there are options to give you extra accessories like adjustable height for the seats, cushions, head rests, bags and holders for your walking aid which can be handy of you only use your wheelchair for fatigue.

Pressure sores, also known as pressure ulcers or bed sores, are sores within the skin that cause damage to the skin and underlying tissue. The damage is caused by constant pressure or friction being applied to a part of the body. The extra pressure causes a disruption to the blood flow and without the blood supply, the area becomes starved of oxygen and nutrients.  This injury quickly develops for people who have reduced mobility such as wheelchair users or people who are confined to a bed or chair.

If you are a wheelchair user, confined to a bed or chair or have reduced mobility, your risk of getting pressure sores are higher. The areas where pressure ulcers will appear are areas where the body has less fat, so in bony areas like elbows, hip bones, tail bone, shoulder blades, or the back of your arms and legs. Some of the symptoms you should look out for are red, purple or blue torn skin, swelling, parts of the skin that feels warmer/colder than other areas or unusual texture.

The event saw athletes competing in 13 sports and Motor Activities Training, including Athletics, Aquatics, Badminton, Basketball, Bocce, Bowling, Equestrian, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Kayaking, Pitch & Putt and Table Tennis.

Over 2,500 volunteers were on hand to judge competitions, guide athletes to various events and provide catering, entertainment, transportation and medical back-up and Beechfield Healthcare was delighted to be a part of the event, supplying all wheelchairs and shower commodes for the competitors of the Special Olympics in DCU & National indoor Arena.

Both athletes and volunteers travelled back to the four corners of Ireland with great memories of this year’s event with President Michael D Higgins praising their attitude and achievements when he said the athletes involved “have refused to be defined or limited, by any narrow stereotypes that might still linger in any corner of our society”, adding that they