BES Healthcare - Assistive Technology

03/09/2026

🌱 BHTA Awards 2026: Innovation in Sustainability – Shortlist Announced!

We’re excited to reveal the finalists for the Innovation in Sustainability Award at the BHTA Awards 2026! 🏆

This award recognises organisations that are finding smarter, more sustainable ways to work — helping drive positive change across the healthcare and assistive technology sector.

Congratulations to this year’s shortlisted finalists:

🌿 Monarch Mobility
🌿 Ross Care
🌿 BES Healthcare - Assistive Technology
🌿 Hospital Direct

A fantastic shortlist showcasing the innovation, commitment and forward thinking helping to shape a more sustainable future for our industry. 👏

Who will take home the Innovation in Sustainability Award?

Find out more about the BHTA Awards 2026: https://www.bhta.com/british-healthcare-trades-industry-awards-2026/

01/09/2026

The availability of lightweight batteries has meant that more power assisted devices are now possible for manual wheelchair users.

27/08/2026

Do you work with pressure care mattresses as a healthcare professional, equipment provider or manufacturer?

We would like to invite you to complete their short Pressure Mattress Evaluation Questionnaire.

Your feedback will help improve understanding around the selection of pressure care solutions by supporting the development of a more holistic assessment framework.

As a thank you for completing the questionnaire, you'll receive:
• A quality BES Healthcare pen
• An exclusive "CHOOSE NEST" T-shirt (FOC in the post)
• The opportunity to trial a NEST mattress within your service free of charge

The questionnaire takes just a few minutes to complete, and your feedback will be invaluable.

The purpose of this questionnaire is to explore how healthcare professionals prioritise different factors when evaluating pressure mattresses, supporting the development of a more holistic assessment framework.

13/08/2026

Check out the latest episode of Wheel Chat on Youtube, Apple and Spotify, where BES director and co-founder Dr Barend ter Haar discusses: Why Wheelchair Belts Should Not Be Mounted Like Car Seatbelts.

This episode answers a deceptively simple clinical question: how do we use standards to make better wheelchair seating decisions, especially when the common default is not necessarily the best clinical option?

The practical takeaways are clear: wheelchair belts are positioning devices, not car seatbelts; cushion choice should consider tissue viability, positioning and function; and pressure injury prevention is far easier than treatment.

S2 EP2 of Wheel Chat with Barend ter Haar can be found here:

🎧 Spotify - https://short.do/bJWb5y
🎧 Apple Podcasts - https://short.do/sDckq9
👀 YouTube - https://short.do/x3TChp

Why Wheelchair Belts Should Not Be Mounted Like Car Seatbelts | S2 ...

14/07/2026

During this heatwave, staying cool and comfortable is more important than ever.

The Respira Back from Symmetric Designs is designed with advanced ventilation to help dissipate heat and moisture, creating a cooler, more comfortable seating experience. Its breathable design supports a healthier microclimate, helping you stay comfortable even on the hottest days.

For even greater cooling, the optional FAN BOX accessory actively circulates air through the back support, helping to reduce heat build-up and keep you feeling fresher throughout the day.

Get in touch with BES for more information at [email protected]

Respira Back Supports are the newest innovation from Symmetric Desi...

08/07/2026

Are you a parent or carer of a disabled or seriously ill child? Newlife would love to hear from you.

Newlife is carrying out a short survey to better understand families’ experiences of play, equipment and support to help shape future services.

It takes around 10 minutes to complete and participants will be entered into a prize draw to win one of four £50 shopping vouchers.

Take part here: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/NewlifeFamilySurveyS/ open until 10th July.

30/06/2026

This week we're at NAEP - National Association fo Equipment Providers with the NEST Mattress - combining exceptional patient comfort, effective infection prevention, long-lasting durability and sustainable design in one innovative solution. Catch us at Stand 26!

16/06/2026

Tomorrow at 2pm we present our webinar: Beyond Paediatric and Adult: A Person-Centred Approach to Equipment Prescription.

Sign up to join us or to watch the recording later:
otcpd.kartra.com/page/JoinWebinar

09/06/2026

Exciting news! 🎉 The innovative Epic Seating System is now available on the Rea Azalea, offering even greater flexibility when prescribing seating solutions for individuals with complex postural needs.

This combination brings together the proven tilt-in-space functionality of the Rea Azalea with the highly adjustable, clinically focused support of Epic Seating – helping clinicians achieve personalised positioning, comfort and pressure management for a wider range of users.

For more information about the Epic Seating range and compatible mobility bases, get in touch with our team at [email protected]

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08/06/2026

Next Wednesday Dr Barend ter Haar presents an OT CPD virtual webinar.

Beyond Paediatric and Adult: A Person-Centred Approach to Equipment Prescription | Wed 17 June | 2:00pm

Topics include:

· Selecting equipment based on size, function, cognition and dexterity rather than age labels
· When "adult" equipment may be appropriate for young people – and vice versa
· Managing equipment needs during growth, adolescence and service transitions
· Matching equipment features to the abilities of users and carers

Please register here if you can join us or would like to watch the recorded presentation after the event:

Training That's Just for OT's