Platform Lift RB 150 provides a stylish and sleek accessibility solution in Galway.
MMS Medical were contracted to supply and install a Barduva RB150 outdoor platform lift on a premises in Galway. The modern lightweight design provides internal or external vertical travel up to 3 meters. The RB 150 platform lift can accommodate changes in level from 600 mm up to 3000 mm in commercial and domestic environments and is an appropriate alternative solution to a fully enclosed platform lift. A full site survey was carried out by the MMS Medical engineering team who then discussed the platform lift [...]
Changing Places Ireland – The Business Case
We would all agree that installing a Changing Place facility is the right thing to do but what about the business case for Changing Places in Ireland? Tourist Attractions, Public Buildings, Sports Arenas, Parks all have budgets & business targets to meet the same as any business so why should they move a Changing Place to the top of their agenda? With the current business environment being so competitive and that unique selling point becoming more important as the differentiator between their business and that of their competitor – Access [...]
Accessibility for all with the Barduva Platform Lift installation in Waterford.
MMS Medical were contracted by Tom O’Brien Construction company to supply and install a Barduva SB200 platform lift in an office building renovation on O’Connell Street in Waterford in 2018. The offices were extensively refurbished by the building contractors and to ensure the building was accessible for both workers and visitors a platform lift was installed to improve accessibility for the building. Jim and Peter carried out a full site survey and discussed the platform lift options and specification with the on-site team. When selecting the correct platform lift for [...]
MMS Medical wins TGA Dealer of the Quarter thanks to WHILL Model C success
The launch of the TGA WHILL Model C has proved a hit with our clients and its successful launch has secured another award for the MMS Medical Team. "We are delighted to have won TGA Dealer of the Quarter for our selling success with WHILL Model C. We are finding the market very receptive to this product as it ideally fills a niche between basic wheelchairs and sophisticated powerchairs. Customers are continually giving us feedback that the WHILL Model C is a preferred solution as it does not resemble a [...]
MMS Medical launch OpeMeds Survey Plan Software
MMS Medical is the first OpeMed Irish dealer to launch the latest Ceiling Hoist Layout Software “Survey Plan”. MMS Medical has implemented this state-of-the art-technology to all our field and office based sales and customer support teams, enabling us to more efficiently provide Ceiling Hoist solutions to Homecare, Schools, Nursing Homes, Care Homes and hospitals across the Republic of Ireland. SurveyPlan from OpeMed is a revolutionary app that allows our MMS Product Specialists to design Ceiling Hoist layouts immediately on site. Interested parties - the OT, family, architect or [...]
A Quantum Change for Darren
Darren Noonan had been waiting seven months for a new wheelchair, but had been unable to secure funding. Darren has Spina Bifida and needs regular kidney dialysis – his old wheelchair was literally falling apart and his life became limited to time spent going from his bed to the couch and back again. Darren needed a new power chair as his current one was outdated. Darren's mother, Kathleen explained their circumstances on RTE Radio One's Liveline with Joe Duffy. Darren also joined her on air to outline his concerns about [...]
Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
One of five people will have a stoke at some time in their life. Most are over 65’s but stroke can strike at any age. If you, a friend or a family member has suffered a stroke then you will be all to well aware of the need for timely intervention by medical and health professionals. With years of research and increasing public awareness , we now know that strokes are very treatable and if the right actions are taken quickly, a patient may not have long term effects. [...]
Are you sitting comfortably? Daniel is now in his C1 petite Waterfall Back Riser Recliner.
Daniels’ family contacted MMS Medical to enquire about a riser recliner. Daniel is in now in a care home and the family were looking for a seating option that would provide both postural support and comfort as he is seated for long periods of time during the day. With reduced mobility he was sitting in a wheelchair watching tv or during daily activities. Both his occupational therapist and the family felt this was not the best option and at times was not providing the best support, particularly when Daniel would [...]
Standing with Wheelchairs – what are the benefits and advantages?
Standing and walking has become our default way of unassisted moving about for much of our lives. If we can longer achieve this basic functionality, due to disease, injury or just ageing, it has both physical and psychological consequences. Our partners Permobil have carried out extensive research to show the benefits of a standing wheelchair. The years of R&D have resulted in the latest Permobil F5 Corpus Vertical Stander power chair. Here we share some of the key insights from the Permobil research and the benefits to users of a [...]