CareFlex Specialist Seating

CareFlex Specialist Seating: specialist seating for postural and pressure management

CareFlex Specialist Seating is a British company that has been operating in the field of specialist seating since 1995. Its activity focuses on the design and manufacture of products for postural and pressure management, with a range that the company itself describes as bespoke and high quality, aimed at improving the lives of users.

Product range

The company's catalogue includes the following specialist seating models:

• Air Comfort Deluxe
• AlphaCare® II
• EasiTilt®
• HydroCare®
• HydroTilt®
• HydroTilt® XL
• MultiAdjust (with the MultiAdjust Plus and MultiAdjust Advance variants)
• HydroFlex®
• SmartSeat Pro® II

In addition, the company markets moving and handling products and has a specific line called CareFlex Rise & Recline, comprising the models The Saltram, The Modbury, The Ashburton, The Kingsbridge and The Dartington.

Technology and tailored solutions

CareFlex has developed WaterCell Technology®, applied to its products. The company also offers a range of fabrics and Tailored Solutions, and carries out Product Testing as part of its development process.

Resources and training

The company maintains an Info Centre with blogs, case studies, clinical evaluations and resources on health conditions, posture and postural management. It also organises free training days on specialist seating, as well as study days, training and webinars, and participates in exhibitions and industry events. Its informative materials include user guides, a pocket book on specialist seating and a Relatives Guide to Specialist Seating.

Assessment and demonstration process

CareFlex offers product demonstrations and free seating assessments, both remote and face-to-face, carried out by qualified technical assessors. The process begins with a request by phone or online form; afterwards, a member of the team confirms the details and, if necessary, a trusted partner arranges a demonstration and assessment; finally, a qualified assessor visits the client to discuss their needs and ensure the product is suitable. The company supports the user from assessment through to chair set-up and checking their comfort.

Updates and analysis

The company has presented an enhanced version of its AlphaCare® II model, aimed specifically at people with Huntington's disease and dementia, with improvements in support, durability and comfort. It has also published a Comprehensive Cost Analysis for Specialist Seating Provision aimed at the health and social care sector.

Presence and contact

CareFlex Specialist Seating operates from the United Kingdom and serves customers nationwide. The company has a team of local assessors who carry out visits and assessments. For enquiries, it has the phone numbers 0800 018 6440 and 01626 836 440, as well as the email address info@careflex.co.uk.