The Cumbria venue, set in 15 acres, aims to show people what they CAN do offering “adventures for all abilities” including abseiling, canoeing and climbing.
Inevitably, that poses challenges for the Bendrigg team in making sure that guests can participate as much as possible, in optimum safety and comfort.
The answer has been AAT’s Stabilo Comfortable Plus and Comfortable Plus Duo infinitely variable vacuum posture cushions.
With its mouldable seat, back, head and lateral supports, the Comfortable Plus Duo cushion can stabilise and support exactly as each guest needs.
Its vacuum technology means it stays in the precise shape, without pressure, and can be quickly and easily re-shaped in seconds by the Bendrigg team.
The Comfortable Plus works the same way, supporting back, head and sides.
The Comfortable Plus and Comfortable Plus Duo are key elements of AAT’s range of vacuum posture cushions, that enable precise, pressure-free posture stabilisation, correction and support. Innovatively, each cushion can be adjusted as needed, at home by the care-giver, at no cost.
Once the user is initially comfortably positioned, a vacuum pump removes internal air to create a semi-permanent support perfectly moulded to the child or adult. The system means comfort can be maintained all the time, without delay, despite daily variations in need, whether a minute adjustment in shape/firmness to a total re-mould.
“The Comfortable Plus/ Duo are invaluable pieces of kit for us. They are massively valuable assets in their ability to transform our guests’ experiences.”
Volunteer Co-Ordinator Kat McCallum
For one young man, the Comfortable Plus Duo seat was shaped enabling him to spend a whole weekend climbing, abseiling and canoeing.
“The support and comfort from the Stabilo was amazing, We thought he would tolerate the harnesses and canoe seat for just moments but he was able to join in the whole session because he was so comfortable. And we didn’t have to worry about pressure sores.”
says the boy's key worker
A little girl who could only tolerate being in her chair usually for a couple of hours before becoming too uncomfortable enjoyed a whole session canoeing using the Stabilo. She enjoyed it so much and was so comfortable she cried when she had to stop.
Further details of the Comfortable Plus range, and other AAT posture cushions, including the ability to Live Chat and book a free, no obligation assessment, can be found here:
https://www.aatgb.com/posture-cushions/.
Find out more about the Bendrigg Trust: https://futurecarecapital.org.uk/latest/number-with-hidden-disabilities-soars
So comfortable... Oliver fell asleep during the demonstration! Mum Lisa was looking for a flexible solution whereby they could seat Oliver on a sofa and to use as a sleep system for when they are on holiday. One of Oliver's carers had seen the chilli bean at "Kidz South" and asked their private OT to make inquiries.The Grande mattress with memory foam insert can be used as a sleep system. We first tried it on the sofa and put Oliver on it, he immediately feel asleep! Mum, the carers, and OT Sue all commented on how relaxed and comfortable Oliver looked. Everyone was truly amazed how something that felt so soft and comfortable was so supportive!Oliver slept through the entire presentation! 🙂 Find out more about AAT's Sleep System
