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Saniflo launches Sanimatic electrically controlled rise and fall WC for disabled and older citizens
As the population of the UK increases the number of registered disabled and older citizens rises, leading to an increased demand for products that will enable people to continue to live in their family homes whilst enjoying the assistance of products of inclusive design. The population of the UK is ageing. Over the last 25 years the percentage of the population aged 65 and over increased from 15 per cent in 1983 to 16 per cent in 2008, an inc... [more]
Shower manufacturers must drive choice and confidence through product innovation
The UK showering market has enjoyed many years of growth, but it is not immune to a slowdown in the economy as a result of the blame-all/excuse-all credit crunch. The value of the market currently stands at around £250m. By volume, Electric showers and Mixer showers make up the vast majority of sales with electric showers contributing around 55% and mixers around 40%. Power showers account for around 6% units per annum. Paradoxically for ma... [more]
Performa T555 thermostatic bath and shower mixer eliminates any possibility of scalding
The impact of severe scalds on vulnerable groups like children and the elderly can be devastating, resulting in long-term disability and disfigurement and often years of hospital treatment. The cost of these injuries can be considerable. Pegler Yorkshire's Performa T555 heralds the arrival of the next generation of dual-control thermostatic bath and shower mixers from Pegler Yorkshire. Social landlords need a solution that delivers cost-effec... [more]
Tahi shower with Twin-Jet technology combines luxury design and performance
Deva has added to it water saving Satinjet™ range with the launch of the modular Tahi to offer the ultimate in luxury eco showering. Tahi's architectural design incorporates the Twin-Jet™ Technology and requires just nine litres of water per minute to deliver a fantastic drenching, resulting in customer satisfaction and substantial, long term savings on water and energy of up to 40 per cent with each shower taken. The Twin-Jet™ Technology ... [more]
Hudson Reed launches s I-Flow remote control digital shower system
I-Flow is to showering what the remote control is to the TV. Hudson Reed's I-Flow is a new remote control digital shower system that can set water flow and temperature from up to 10 metres away. The I-Flow remote control operates the shower so water is at the perfect temperature before showering. For ease of use, this has separate, clearly marked buttons for each function and a large readout screen. These start and stop the shower; raise or lo... [more]
Other Special needs, elderly and disabled news and reviews
$5K grant helps Helemano Plantation (Honolulu Advertiser)
A $5,000 grant from Hawaiian Telcom will help Wahiawa-based ORI serve the elderly and developmentally disabled on O'ahu. Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, ORI's mission is to promote quality of life for adults with special needs through its day and residential supportive services at the Helemano Plantation community complex.
Berkeley Calendar (Berkeley Voice - Albany Journal)
Black Repetory Group — A show to benefit the ARTSPARK Festival, 4 p.m. March 14, $20, Black Repetory Theater, 3201 Adeline St., for tickets call 510-915-4313.
Oak Park & River Forest Community Calendar (Oak Park Leaves)
Oak Leaves and Forest Leaves welcome items for the Community Calendar, as well as items for Business Briefs, Campus News, Community Briefs, School Digest and Newsmakers. Items must be received minimum of 10 days prior to publication; earlier is better. E-mail oakpark@pioneerlocal.com; fax (708) 383-3678; or mail to Pioneer Press, 1010 W. Lake St., Oak Park, IL 60301.
Volunteers sought to repair Dexter homes (The Dexter Leader)
A group of local volunteers are looking to spread a little joy in the lives of their neighbors this year.
Two percent VAT increase a sucker-punch (Mmegi)
"Madam Speaker, although achievements have been made including in areas such as education, health and infrastructure development, conditions of poverty still persist," said the Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Kenneth Matambo when reading the budget speech.
Community Calendar (Proviso Herald)
The Proviso Herald welcomes items for the Community Calendar as well as for columns including Business Briefs, Campus s, Community Briefs, School Digest and smakers. Items must be received a minimum of 10 days prior to publication; earlier is better. E-mail to oakpark@pioneerlocal.com; fax to (708) 383-3678; or mail to Pioneer Press, 1010 Lake St., Suite 104, Oak Park ...
State Medicaid chief to review cost-cutting proposals (The Lonoke Democrat)
LITTLE ROCK — Suggestions received by the state on how to reduce future Medicaid costs by up to $400 million are being placed on the Internet for public viewing, and the state Medicaid director said Wednesday he hopes to finalize a recommendation to the governor this spring.
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Business news (Suburban Journals)
BUSINESS Express Medical Transporters, a for-profit, non-emergency transport company based in Missouri, recently opened its first Illinois location in Collinsville. Stephen McGoff and his son, Paul, are the entrepreneurs behind Metro East EMT, which serves all of Madison, St. Clair and Monroe counties.
Two initiatives to give more support to people with disabilities (Channel NewsAsia via Yahoo! Asia News)
SINGAPORE : The government will launch two initiatives to provide more support for people with disabilities, as well as their families.
