Sponsors and Exhibitors for 2024

Sponsors & Exhibitors

Please see below list of confirmed partners, sponsors and exhibitors for 2024!

If you are interested in exhibiting or sponsoring at this year's NBE please contact Jenny Lowrey at sponsorship@nationalbackexchange.org 

 

Main Partner: Seating Matters Logo

Seating Matters is the leading global manufacturer of clinical, therapeutic seating, specialising in providing postural support for those individuals with disabilities and low mobility. Born out of patient understanding, and clinical know-how, Seating Matters chairs are engineered and built to support the body where it needs it most.

Seating Matters exists to improve and enhance patient quality of life through a dedication to clinical excellence, reducing risks such as pressure injuries and their consequential impact on medical outcomes and overall patient well-being.  Found in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and households worldwide, these life-changing chairs are emblematic of our global reach and impact.

Seating Matters care passionately about improving lives through innovative healthcare seating.  Seating Matters strive to improve lives by revolutionising healthcare seating, not only through our exceptional products but also through strategic global partnerships. Their overarching goal is to positively impact millions of lives each year, ensuring that innovative solutions contribute significantly to the well-being of individuals across diverse healthcare settings.

seatingmatters.com

alison.townley@seatingmatters.com

 

Platinum Sponsor: Linet

 

LINET UK, part of the LINET Group is a global leader specializing in cutting edge hospital beds and related products. Our commitment to innovation enhances patient care and streamlines hospital workflow. Beyond capital sales, we offer a robust rental fleet and national service support, ensuring flexible access and ongoing reliability for healthcare providers.

linet.com

info@linet.uk.com

 

Gold Sponsor: Five Mobility Logo

 

Five Mobility is an independent supplier of Bariatric and Specialist equipment, including Medical Beds and Support Surfaces, Specialist Seating Solutions, Toileting Aids and Patient Hoisting Equipment for Acute and Community Care environments.

We are available 24/7/365 to support safe, effective and compassionate care through emergency equipment hire and long-term solutions.

fivemobility.co.uk

info@fivemobility.co.uk

 

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Etac is a world-leading developer of innovative assistive devices and patient handling equipment. Since 1973, we have been committed to improving quality of life for the individual, family members and caregivers. Through our specialised product brands, we offer state-of-the-art solutions for a wide range of daily needs and care settings, for all stages of life.

etac.com

enquiries.uk@etac.com

 

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Recipient of the Queen's Award for Innovation, GBUKBanana stands as a leading global innovator in patient care technology. Specialising in products that enhance the safety, dignity, efficiency and  care of both patients and healthcare professionals, we bring innovative, evidence-based solutions to address industry challenges. We really know the challenges in the industry and come up with alternative, evidence-based solutions using our products.

gbukgroup.com

info@gbukbanana.com

 

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Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare collectively have over 130 years of UK healthcare manufacturing experience, providing innovative products to improve the quality of people’s lives. Our solutions include medical beds, pressure area care, patient handling, bathroom safety, daily living aids and an extensive range of mobility products.

drivedevilbiss.co.uk

info@drivedevilbiss.co.uk

 


EXHIBITORS: 

 

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As a global supplier of healthcare textile solutions, MIP supplies a range of textile products including Moving & Handling products which feature our Cromptons Healthcare Slide Sheets, Transfer Sheets and Swift In-Bed Repositioning System.

mipuk.co.uk

 

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3ET UK manufacturer and supplier of emergency evacuation equipment and training, exporting worldwide. Established in 2016, with a reputation for providing expert advice and exceptional quality products manufactured within the UK. 3ET supply every solution for your evacuation needs from Baby to Bariatric. Ergonomically designed to protect both the person being evacuated and the individual carrying out the evacuation. Decades of experience in fire and rescue working with emergency services sector (NHS, Ambulance Service, Care Homes, Schools, Local Authorities) to name a few. Highly knowledgeable giving us the edge on understanding your situation and what you need. Providing on-site product training, bespoke for you.
 

www.3et.co.uk

 

 

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A1 Risk Solutions is an independent organisation who provides training, complex risk assessments, case management support, online packages, webinars, virtual clinics, WhatsApp support groups and assist organisations embed change. Assisting organisations upskill their staff with Moving and Handling training: Train-the-Trainer, Passport, Single-Handed-Care to Diploma level. Working across; NHS, local authorities, education, schools and care home sectors. 

a1risksolutions.co.uk

 

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Acime design, manufacture and supply treatment chairs, trolleys, stretchers, examination couches and transfer chairs for the transport and care of patients in hospitals and private clinics throughout Europe. High quality workmanship, a wide range of options and vibrant upholstery colours make Acime’s products really stand out from the crowd.

acime.co.uk

 

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Accora provide affordable clinical seating and specialist profiling beds for acute and homecare environments. Designed to adapt to a wide variety of needs and help individuals stay safe, comfortable, and independent.

accora.care

 

 

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Aidacare’s vision is to be the UK's leading Healthcare Distributor in our chosen areas of focus providing unparalleled customer service and product excellence as a path to optimal healthcare equipment solutions. Aidacare's brands are considered market leading in Australia by therapists and we are excited to introduce them to the UK.

Aidacare.co.uk

 

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At Arjo, we are committed to improving the everyday lives of people affected by reduced mobility and age-related health challenges. With products and solutions that ensure ergonomic patient handling, personal hygiene, disinfection, and the effective prevention of pressure ulcers and venous thromboembolism, we help professionals across care environments to continually raise the standard of safe and dignified care.

arjo.co.uk

 

baxter

 

Every day, millions of patients, caregivers and providers around the world rely on Baxter’s leading portfolio of diagnostic, critical care, nutrition, kidney care, hospital and surgical products and solutions. For 90 years, we’ve been making an impact at the critical intersection where innovations that save and sustain lives meet the healthcare providers that make it happen. With products, therapies and digital health solutions available in more than 100 countries, Baxter’s employees worldwide are now building upon the company’s rich heritage of medical breakthroughs to advance the next generation of transformative healthcare innovations.

www.baxter.com/

 

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Moving and handling manufacturer Care & Independence is dedicated to improving lives through high-performance solutions for the less abled. Product diversity offers both choice and answers to complex individual needs. Free joint assessments and product training is provided to support healthcare professionals make informed decisions for those in their care.

careandindependence.com

 

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At CoreCare Global our mission statement is ‘to enhance quality of life’. We can help you to understand the clinical intricacies of meeting complex care needs in both acute and community care environments, whilst also providing you with market leading healthcare seating, care beds, mobility equipment and installed hoisting systems.

corecareglobal.com

 

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Guldmann is a Danish-based company that works with the development, manufacture, and sales of welfare technology for people with reduced capabilities, and work tools for those who help and care for them. We are providers of ‘time to care’.

guldmann.com/uk

 

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Safe Patient Handling is the skill of manoeuvring patients safely for all concerned, whether they be healthcare professionals or the patient/Safe Patient Handling is the skill of manoeuvring patients safely for all concerned, whether they be healthcare professionals or the patient/client. For 25 years, Hospital Direct has been at the forefront of Patient Handling Solutions, developing one of the largest self-manufactured ranges of Moving and Handling Aids in the world. Supplying this range across multiple countries around the globe.client. For 25 years, Hospital Direct has been at the forefront of Patient Handling Solutions, developing one of the largest self-manufactured ranges of Moving and Handling Aids in the world. Supplying this range across multiple countries around the globe.
 

www.hospitaldirect.co.uk

 

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Howard Wright are a designer and manufacturer of low-height electric profiling medical beds & trolleys, including the class-leading M9 Trauma. We have a simple purpose “to make care safer and easier”. Our practical, innovative, and intuitive solutions are designed to directly addresses the needs of our end users.

howardwrightcares.co.uk

 

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Interweave Healthcare’s dedicated team is always happy to discuss our Slide Sheet range that has recently been independently evaluated on a national framework as best for quality and value.

This is backed by issue free purchasing, whether this is done directly, via the NHS Supply Chain or through our website

interweavetextiles.com

 

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We are committed to improving patient and care-giver experiences, placing the well-being of others at the centre of everything we do. Joerns Healthcare offer an array of patient handling solutions designed to support better patient care while keeping care-givers productive and free from injury. Joerns strives to bring innovation to patient lifts and support services in the home care, extended care and acute markets. We have an extensive network of authorised dealers and distributors who can supply, service and maintain your fleet of patient lifts.

Joerns.co.uk

 

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Lisclare have been supplying nursing equipment throughout the UK and Ireland for over 25 years. We use our experience to bring the best, market leading equipment and expert advice to our customers. Our product specialists in nursing beds, pressure area care, and moving and handling are ready to help you.

lisclare.com

 

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Medstrom is an independent UK manufacturer of hospital beds and is the second largest provider of ‘Total bed management’ services to the NHS, with over 25% of the UK’s acute care beds and mattresses fleet under its management. 

www.medstrom.com

 

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Montcalm International specialise in Falls prevention/rehab beds and have been doing so since 2003. All of our beds are manufactured to the highest of standards in Canada , allowing us to filter the latest specs into the UK which are aimed at the ever so big US market, where innovation rules. 

montcalmcare.co.uk

 

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Njord Medtech® is set on a mission to solve unmet needs in radiology and patient handling for sustainable healthcare. By applying an innovation-centric approach targeting hospital stakeholders we strive to create a satisfying and value-driven healthcare system for the many. ‍In a short-term perspective Njord targets to increase value throughput at Radiology departments with a patented motorized device - Atle® 180.Together with our partners and healthcare professionals we continuously explore and evaluate need areas for which new technologies and products can be applied to solve the problems of today and tomorrow.
 

www.njordmedtech.com

 

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Founded in 1970, Roma Medical  is considered to be one of the UK's leading manufacturers and suppliers of mobility and rehabilitation products, which are sold through a network of distributors throughout the UK and over 25 countries worldwide. They supply and manufacture an extensive range of bathing, showering, toileting, homecare aids and appliances to many, including the NHS.
 

romamedical.co.uk

 

Select Healthcare UK Ltd Stand 19

 

Select Healthcare UK LTD is proud to present the Locomotor Range of moving and handling equipment. Working in partnership with specialists throughout the UK, this extensive and evolving range of vital manual handling equipment has been carefully designed to meet your needs
 

Select Healthcare (UK) Ltd

 

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Since 1993, Silvalea has been at the forefront of the patient sling market, designing and manufacturing a wide portfolio of transfer solutions. Our specialty is our complex patient transfer slings and in-situ slings, as well as providing a range of everyday standard slings, transfer accessories, and stand-assist transfer products. 

silvalea.com

 

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Our range of assistive equipment includes leading brands such as Mangar Lifting Cushions and Pure Air Dynamic Mattresses. We consult with a network of clinical specialists in both falls management and pressure area care from around the world, helping us to excel in standards of patient comfort and care.
We are committed to building long term relationships with our customers by offering good quality products, which are recognised for their longevity and value.

www.winncare.uk

 

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We are a specialist UK-based supplier of evacuation equipment, moving and handling devices and mobility aids for use in hospitals, care homes, hospices, schools, and any other public or private building. Our innovative products are designed with the safety of individuals in mind, as well as the postural comfort of the carer. We offer a demonstration and training service across the UK and Republic of Ireland, through a skilled network of consultants

www.spectrumhealthcare.co.uk

Simply Moving and Sleeping

Simply the largest GULDMANN REGISTERED dealer in the UK specialising in Guldmann
hoisting and Ropox bathroom adaptations. Supplying local authorities, NHS, schools and the
private sector across the North - working closely with healthcare professionals to provide
person-centred solutions. Simply reliable advice, assessments, quotes, installation, training
and after sales equipment servicing.

 

Welcome | Simply Moving and Sleeping | Specialists in Disability Equipment

Simply Moving and Sleeping

Against a backdrop of significant pressure in the NHS, how can moving and handling advisors continue to improve patient & staff safety, while maintaining patient flow? We believe a key factor lies in championing product innovation, backed by dependable support & training.
Here at Felgains, we provide a range of patient stretchers, trolleys, and chairs, and are committed to supporting moving & handling teams to improve patient safety & flow.
 

Home - Felgains | Enabling Better Care, Improving Lives

Simply Moving and Sleeping

NAHFO (National Association of Healthcare Fire Officers) is the organisation that acts as a national voice for all those associated with healthcare fire safety. Working closely with other organisations to promote the highest standards of fire safety within our healthcare environments. 
NAHFO has been established for over 30 years and in this time its members helped to shape the guidance and legislation used in healthcare today.

NAHFO works very closely with other UK fire safety organisations and is considered as an authority in healthcare fire safety it’s made up of 13 regional Branches with a National Executive Committee that oversees the running of the organisation. The membership includes NHS Trust Fire Safety Officers and Advisors, NHS Fire Safety Managers, Local Authority Fire and Rescue Service Officers, private healthcare fire officers and others who have a direct responsibility for fire safety within or associated to healthcare settings.

Home - National Association of Healthcare Fire Officers (nahfo.org)