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 [...]
HSE 9233 Manual & Power Wheelchairs CBUG Quick Guide
 At MMS Medical we know it can be difficult for medical professionals to sift through pages and pages of information to find out whats on a HSE contract so we've made it easier to see what MMS Medical has available in manual and power wheelchairs with the introduction of our e-brochure for HSE 9233 CBUG Quick Guide. The MMS Medical HSE 9233 Wheelchair Contract Book and User Guide gives a concise and clear summary of the products in each category. Easy to follow layouts, highlighting key features for each [...]
Hanging out with my friends and hugs with my mum made easy with my Permobil K450 MX
Our Senior Product Specialist, Ian Mold, delivered a Chilli Red Permobil K450 MX powerchair to a very special young client. Delighted with the options and the advantages the new chair provides to our client ensures that " I can hang out with my friends and rise up to hug my mum " " I get great job satisfaction when I know that a new chair has given greater independence to a user and in particular to a younger user. Not only do we take the functionality, support and comfort factors [...]
Cool & Chic Styling for Kirton Duo Minor Comfort Chair
Our product Specialist, Colm Walsh, recently delivered this fantastic Kirton Duo Minor Comfort Chair to a wonderful young client. The customised colour combination of Bubblegum Pink and Graphite Grey give the chair a cool and chic look which fits in perfectly with decor in the girls home. Combining the core sitting principles of correct seat height, seat depth, seat width, arm height and back height this seating option from MMS Medical provides a comfortable and supportive seating solution.The girl sits in a moulded seat for the majority of the day [...]
Changing Places Ireland Campaign Manifesto – General Election 2020
With canvassing well underway by all political parties in the General Election 2020, the Changing Places Campaigners are using this opportunity to highlight the Changing Places Campaign. Equipped with the Changing Places Ireland Manifesto, members are drawing attention to the need for more Changing Places to be installed around the country to allow people with a disabilities to be part of their communities. 13.5% of the Irish Population has a disability (www.cso.ie) and while many accessible toilets meet their needs there is a large proportion of people and their carers [...]