MMS Medical Launches Virtual 3-Step Stairlift Assessment and Quotation
MMS Medical has introduced its Simple 3-Step Virtual Stairlift Assessments and Quotations in response to the current Covid_19 Government restrictions and guidelines. With many elderly and vulnerable people advised to self-isolate, we have have quickly responded to the ongoing need for helping those concerned to get the equipment they need. MMS Medical has been installing stairlifts nationwide for over 30 years. Our experienced Stairlift Team can carry out a virtual assessment of your stairlift requirements simply and quickly from photos of your stairs. This type of assessment is designed to [...]
Easter Business Hours
Like so many others, our business has been disrupted. The health and safety of our staff, clients and customers is a priority at this time. MMS Medical continues to operate in line with Government and HSE guidelines. We miss the daily banter with our work colleagues as many now work remotely, we miss partnering with our Occupational Therapy & Professional Healthcare friends and most of all we miss our clients. As a family company we know the difficulties families are facing right now. As we support those who are most [...]
Matthew getting familiar with his new Quantum Q6 during quarantine.
The last few weeks have been challenging for all of us, not only in Ireland but around the world. However its the good news stories have kept us all going as we navigate these unchartered waters. Here at MMS Medical, we miss the personal interaction with our work colleagues, we miss assisting our healthcare professional colleagues around the country but most of all we miss meeting our clients. Our business is based on personal relationships developed over time and getting to know the person and their requirements so we can [...]
Wheelchair and Assistive Technology Users Precautions for COVID-19
Information provided by Peter Axelson MSME, ATP, RET Manual wheelchair user and leader of Beneficial Designs. Credit for this article: Spinal Injuries Ireland  If you push a manual wheelchair or use other types of assistive technology (AT), there are unique precautions you should take related to hand washing. COVID-19 can survive on the surfaces of your wheelchair or AT which you come in frequent contact with, such as the handrims. Any virus that might be on your hands is transferred to your handrims as you push your wheelchair. Clean [...]
Thank You for 25 years Peter O’Herlihy
The MMS Medical team would like to extend their best wishes to Peter O'Herlihy, General Manager and Director, on his retirement from MMS Medical. Peter has had a long and distinguished career at MMS Medical. He has been involved in a number of roles over his 25 years in the company, management of the Service Department with subsequent appointment as General Manager and Director as well as Sales Manager for the range of home and commercial platform lifts at MMS Medical. Peter has remained at MMS Medical beyond his retirement [...]
Permobil Explorer Mini – Independence Through Exploration
MMS Medical has been involved in Go Baby Go program in Ireland since its launch. The primary objective of the Go Baby Go program is to provide modified toy cars to children with special needs to use as a powered mobility devices for fun, function and exploration. Research shows that allowing kids the chance to play and explore their environment with cars, like the adapted play cars, help shape their skills and experiences later in life. The Go Baby Go program began in 2012 with founder Dr. Cole Galloway, PT, [...]
MMS Medical Continuity Plan: COVID-19
The COVID-19 situation continues to evolve at pace in Ireland, MMS Medical are following Government Guidelines on the operation of its business during these challenging times. As a key supplier to the HSE, hospitals, nursing homes, charities, community care centres, we are acutely aware of the need to continue to supply, where possible, our products to these facilities. MMS Medical is taking all the necessary precautions to ensure the health and safety of our health care professional colleagues, those who use our product and our own employees. We seek to [...]
Happy St. Patrick’s Day
Happy St. Patrick's Day to all our staff, clients, European product partners and dedicated healthcare professional colleagues. While we are in uncertain times MMS Medical continues to provide the necessary support and assistance to all. You may email us on info@mmsmedical.ie or call us on 021 4618000
Bariatric Solutions Assist Obese Patients in Daily Life
March 4th 2020 is World Obesity Day. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) Obesity and overweight has nearly tripled since 1975 and have increased almost five times in children and adolescents, affecting people of all ages from all social groups in both developed and developing countries. Obesity is a major risk factors for various noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension and stroke, and various forms of cancer. Obesity not simply about individual choice, but about genetic, psychological, medical, economic and environmental factors. On the [...]