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From Distributor to Manufacturer: Caremed’s Commitment to Healthcare
We at Caremed Alrick are specialist healthcare equipment manufacturers and distributors who serve the acute care, long term care, and mental health, older adults facilities within the UK. Acute Care Caremed is dedicated to supporting the acute care sector by providing...
hospital equipment · multipurpose chair · multipurpose stretcher ·
Save time, space and transfers with a procedure chair
With time and space being at a premium in busy hospital departments, every minute and millimetre counts. Multi-purpose stretchers and trolleys Within fast-track areas of the hospital such as Emergency Department (or Accident and Emergency depending on nomenclature), Day Surgery,...
Modsel – ideally suited as both a procedure & triage chair

Our new Modsel recliner multipurpose chair is being trialled within both day surgery and ED departments.  Why?  Because it has features that benefit both environments.
bariatric chairs · care chair · day surgery · ED chair · lease equipment · multifunctional chairs · seating solutions · stretcher ·
Stretcher & chair in one - Modsel
As part of the NHS recovery plan, day surgeries and elective surgeries are taking on greater importance in the foreseeable future.  Our new Modsel range is the ideal solution. This range of convertible / multifunctional chairs -  that can also perform...
Checking the condition of your Sertain Chairs + Trade-in option
Sertain chairs, although manufactured overseas, stand as pillars of comfort and support. However, ensuring their longevity requires regular maintenance and care. We emphasise the importance of checking the condition of your Sertain chairs and the support programmes available to uphold their...
Transitioning to the CH5 Mobilise Chair® with Layflat®
Why It's Time to Upgrade! Healthcare is always evolving, with new products designed to improve patient comfort, make life easier for staff, and support sustainability. If you’ve been using the Sertain™ chair, now’s the perfect time to upgrade to the...
Hiring bariatric equipment from Caremed
From bariatric hospital beds, to portering chairs, trolley’s and ward chairs, we offer a wide range of bariatric equipment here at Caremed.  Why hire bariatric equipment? NO UPFRONT INVESTMENT. Bariatric equipment can be very expensive to purchase. Hiring allows wards/departments...
Offering 10% off service packages in May and June 2024
There are many benefits to opting for a service package on healthcare equipment, rather than simply purchasing the equipment outright. Here's a breakdown of just some of the advantages for hospitals and other healthcare facilities: ✅ Cost effectiveness. Maintenance and...
Versatile multifunctional care chairs; the TX range
Multifunctional chairs offer a range of advantages for both patients and staff on a hospital ward, contributing to improved care, efficiency, and financial benefits. The TX multifunctional hospital chair range are perfect for providing support for patients in lots of...
The best clinical chair for your ward in 2024
There are several advantages to obtaining the correct clinical chair within the NHS, impacting both patient care and hospital efficiency. Here's a breakdown of the benefits: IMPROVED PATIENT OUTCOMES Comfort and pain management The right clinical care chair can provide...
What are the running costs of an early mobilisation care chair?
Rest easy, the early mobilisation chairs we stock and manufacture and are used in HDU, ICU/ITU, neuro or ED are built to last!  CLEANING Most of the early mobilisation chairs are easy to clean. The Mobilise® CH5 clinical chair has easy-to-remove...
Hiring equipment; eight key benefits
Hospitals hire (or rent) medical equipment for several reasons, all of which boil down to better patient care, efficient use of resources, and financial benefits. Here are some key advantages:        1. Cost EffectiveMedical equipment, especially multifunctional seating...
The Mobilise® CH5 gives you (shoulder) wings!
High (shoulder) wings and laterals on a hospital chair can provide several benefits for patients, depending on their specific needs.  We offer shoulder wings and laterals on our early mobilisation chairs, such as the Mobilise ® CH5 and the Sertain...
The options for additional or replacement bed parts
We offer a range of different hospital profile beds here at Caremed Alrick.  The ultra low profile beds are provided by our sister company in Australia and further detail can be found here. We also offer a wide range of beds, mattresses...
Does your early mobilisation equipment work seamlessly together?
Early mobilisation has a catalogue of benefits to both patients, staff and hospitals as a whole.  Research has shown that it improves a patient’s general wellbeing, enables patients to leave hospital earlier than patients who aren’t and these patients are less likely to be...
Standing aids; their uses and options available
Patients in hospital may need to use a standing aid for various reasons: Post-surgical recovery.  After many surgeries, patients may require temporary assistance with standing to prevent complications like blood clots.  Same if they need to be moved to the bathroom...
The best care chair choices
Care chairs can encompass a wide range of different chairs and the right one is completely dependent on your patients needs or your ward requirements. In this article we will explore the options for hospitals.  For needs in a home...
Pressure care options
Pressure care cushions work by distributing body weight more evenly, reducing pressure on specific areas and promoting better circulation. Some key benefits of using pressure care cushions: REDUCED RISK OF PRESSURE ULCERS: The primary benefit of pressure care cushions is...
What are you looking for in a neuro chair?
While the most important features for a neurological chair will depend on the specific needs of the patient and their condition, but we believe these are the 5 top contenders for essential options in a neurological setting for a chair:...
Hospital chairs; the options
There are many different types of hospital chairs, each designed with specific purposes and user needs in mind. Here are some of the most common: GENERAL-PURPOSE HOSPITAL CHAIRS: These are the most basic type of hospital chair, typically used for...
The advantages of a recovery chair post-surgery
A recovery chair is a real advantage post-surgery, offering a range of advantages that can make a patients’ healing process swifter and more comfortable. Here are some of the key benefits: Enhanced comfort and pain management: Ergonomic design: Recovery chairs...