Recovering after a hospital stay can be challenging, whether returning home or transitioning to a care home. Having the right seating in place can make a world of difference, providing the needed comfort, support, and mobility assistance.
In this article, we explore the best chairs for after-hospital discharge, focusing on options that are fast to deliver, affordable to hire, and flexible to suit varying recovery needs.
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Why Proper Seating Matters After Hospital Discharge
A well-suited chair can help speed up the transition from hospital to home, aiding in recovery, reducing strain, and enhancing safety. The right chair should:
- Provide adequate support to prevent pressure sores and discomfort.
- Assist with mobility, reducing fall risks.
- Adapt to the user’s unique needs, ensuring optimal postural alignment.
Quick and Convenient Chair Hire Solutions
Arranging hire for hospital discharge seating needs to be as streamlined and flexible as possible, to put the right seating for post-surgery recovery in place for the patient.
These are some of the key features to look for, which we provide as part of our seating hire service.
Fast Delivery for Short-Notice Discharges
Hospital discharges can sometimes happen unexpectedly, leaving little time to prepare. Short-term chair hire ensures rapid delivery when time is of the essence, allowing patients to return home quickly with the appropriate seating in place.
Affordable Short-Term Hire
Investing in specialist seating can be costly, but short-term hire minimises financial outlay. Whether you need a chair for home use or in a care home, rental allows access to essential seating without the high upfront cost. Chair rental can be classified as a revenue expense rather than capital purchase, easing strain on financial budgets.
Find out more here about our hire rates for hospital discharges.
Flexible Rental Periods
Recovery times vary, and seating needs can change. Flexible hire options allow for short-term use, with easy on-and-off hire arrangements. If a longer hire period is needed, a tapered discount scheme helps to reduce costs.
Should a permanent seating solution be required, we can offer discounted purchase options, swapping the hire chair for a new one at a reduced price.
Expert Delivery and Setup
Choosing the right chair is only part of the process. Our expert delivery team ensures proper setup, demonstrating how to use the chair, and making any necessary adjustments. This takes the stress out of the whole process, and ensures the patient and caregivers fully understand how to use the chair.
Hygienic and Safe
Every chair provided is backed up by stringent decontamination processes, ensuring clean and safe equipment for each user.
Types of Chairs for Post-Hospital Recovery
Hospital patients will have different medical needs post-discharge depending on the nature of their illness, for example whether they are recovering from a neurological condition or just needing extra mobility assistance due to frailty.
Our range of riser recliners, care chairs and powerchairs cover a broad spectrum of requirements for post-hospital care.
Riser Recliner Chairs
These chairs are ideal for individuals with mobility challenges, such as post-surgery patients or those recovering from a fall or injury.
Benefits:
- Reduces falls risk by assisting users into a sitting and standing position.
- Supports rehabilitation by enabling independent movement.
- Adjustable seat dimensions (width, height, and depth) cater to different body sizes.
- Reclining feature offers pressure relief and enhanced comfort.
Our Lento riser recliner has easy manual width, height and depth adjustment, to tailor the seat dimensions to any patient.
Care Chairs
Care chairs are ideal for neuro and stroke rehabilitation, as well as individuals with complex postural support needs.
Benefits:
- Provides enhanced support for individuals with neurological conditions.
- Designed with multiple accessories to address specific positioning requirements.
- Adjustable features ensure a tailored fit for the user’s comfort and posture.
- Suitable for care home environments where high levels of support are required.
Our Little Lento care chair is our scaled-down paediatric model for children and small adults, fully size-adjustable up to 5’ 2”.
Permobil Powerchairs
Patients with acute mobility and postural needs might require high-spec powerchairs, such as individuals with cerebral palsy or long-term paralysis. Permobil powerchairs can be built for outdoor and indoor use to provide freedom and independence.
Benefits:
- Fully customisable to meet postural and functional needs.
- Offers greater independence and mobility for users with complex conditions.
- Designed for long-term use, making them a strong investment for permanent seating solutions.
Permobil F5 Corpus Electric Wheelchair
Summary
Choosing the right chair after hospital discharge is crucial for recovery, comfort, and safety. Whether you need a riser recliner, care chair, or high-spec powerchair like Permobil, hiring offers a fast, affordable, and flexible solution. Combined with our seating expertise and on-site support, the transition from hospital to home can be seamless and stress-free!
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can I hire a chair for a short period?
Yes, we offer short-term rental with a minimum period of 4 weeks, with the flexibility to match your recovery needs.
Is renting a chair more cost-effective than buying?
For short-term use, renting is significantly more affordable. If long-term seating is needed following the hire, we offer discounted purchase options.
What happens if I need the chair for longer than expected?
We can provide flexible hire extensions and discounted rates for longer hire periods.
Are the chairs cleaned and safe for use?
Yes, all chairs undergo thorough decontamination to ensure hygiene and safety.
Can I get assistance with setting up the chair?
Our expert team deliver, set up, and guide users on how to operate the chair for maximum comfort and safety.
Ralph has many years' experience in the healthcare sector. In a previous life he worked in finance, and his spreadsheet skills come in handy for all the analysis and research he does as he investigates topics and solutions for some of the world's most complex healthcare conditions and challenges. Aside from writing in-depth articles and organising webinars and interviews with top healthcare professionals, Ralph also administrates Vivid's "Healthcare Pioneers Board", a large group of healthcare specialists with multiple disciplines, who are working together to improve care for years to come.
