Abacus Healthcare UK

15/10/2025

This week, we're at the DFG Champions Roadshow London, discussing positive bathing outcomes for all home occupiers with disabilities.

📍Clayton Hotel Chiswick, London W4 5RY
🕘 9:00am - 15:30pm.

Delegates can meet our Abacus team, including National Sales Manager, Ryan Wilkes, to explore our efficient and effective provision of grant-funded assisted bathing solutions.

💡 Ask us about our full Abacus support package - from client assessment and hands-on product demonstrations, to complete bathroom and wet room solutions, installation and after-sales servicing.

📞 If you would like further details, please get in touch with our Abacus Product Assessment Managers, Marc Jones and Steve Keetley on 01527 400 024.

Foundations

14/10/2025

Our Libra baths come with powered transfer seats - and you can add a built-in leg lift for extra comfort and support.

The powered seat gently lifts, rotates and lowers the bather into the bath, while the leg lift helps those who need support getting their legs over the bath side - meaning carers don’t have to lift manually.

Once in the bath, the Libra offers a spacious, supportive and relaxing environment - ideal for both hygiene and therapy.💧

The Libra is available as both a fixed height and variable height model. Find out more here: https://www.abacushealthcare.co.uk/assistive-bath/libra/

ℹ️ Abacus is regarded as first choice for most occupational therapists, families and bathers seeking inclusive bathroom solutions that are effective, dependable and sustainable. Contact Abacus: 01527 400024

The new seated bathing system from Abacus – offering ultimate comfort, flexibility and reliability for use in domestic or commercial settings.

08/10/2025

Abacus Product Assessment Manager Steve Keetley is at the DFG Champions Roadshow Sheffield today, sharing insights on our DFG-funded assisted bathing provision.

📍 Mercure Sheffield St Paul's Hotel & Spa, Sheffield City Centre. S1 2JE

🕘 9:00am - 15:30pm

The Foundations DFG Roadshows provides a great opportunity for housing and healthcare professionals to connect with fellow professionals and suppliers in the home adaptation sector.

If you're attending today, you can discuss specific client requirements with Steve, collect free literature and case studies, and explore how to book a visit from an educational Abacus vehicle for client assessments, bath demonstrations and CPD workshops.

★ Couldn’t make it to Sheffield? Catch us at the next DFG Roadshow - London Chiswick, 14th and 15th October.

07/10/2025

An oversized height-adjustable bath, the Aries 2000 allows Ava with cerebral palsy to bathe, play and spend quality time with her twin sister.

Previously, a standard bath meant mum Sam had to manually lift Ava which had become unsafe for them.

Now, with a supportive bath chair and a ceiling track hoist, bath time is a pleasure for the family. And from a clinical point of view, the Aries - with AirSpa and chromotherapy lighting - helps to relax Ava, her spasms are less pronounced and achieving sleep is easier.

Sam says: "Ava can have a therapeutic experience without having to go somewhere, which means she can avoid the stress of being out. Home is her haven and having an accessible Abacus bath has reassured Ava even more.”

For information regarding our specialist baths, or to book a bath demonstration, contact our Product Assessment Managers on 01527 400 024.

Explore the Aries 2000 in detail → https://www.abacushealthcare.co.uk/assistive-bath/aries-2000-bath-with-biocote-protection/

The highly spacious Aries 2000 is longer, wider and deeper so a larger range of children and adults can benefit from safer assisted bathing.

01/10/2025

A brilliant Lunch and Learn with the Children's Occupational Therapy Team from Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust - with engaging discussion and practical time with our Abacus specialist baths.

Special thanks to Occupational Therapist Louise Sharp for leading an insightful session on client-centred practice in relation to bathing assessments and recommendations.

Attendees were able to trial our powered bathing solutions within one of our demonstration & training vehicles, guided by Abacus Product Assessment Manager, Steve Keetley - a valuable hands-on experience.

Thank you to everyone involved for making it such a collaborative session.

ℹ️ To arrange Abacus Academy education in conjunction with The Occupational Therapy Service, free of charge and at a convenient location, visit: https://www.abacushealthcare.co.uk/abacus-academy/book-cpd-training/

30/09/2025

We’re extremely proud that our specialist bathing solution - the Gemini MX - has been shortlisted for the BHTA Product of the Year Award 2025 🎉🏆

This latest Abacus innovation builds on the renowned Gemini range of hi-lo, power-assisted baths, designed specifically for young people with disabilities.

With major upgrades - including a game-changing ergonomic mattress - the Gemini MX sets a new benchmark for performance, addressing safety, handling and clinical needs in one fully inclusive solution.

🤞Best of luck to all the nominees - we look forward to celebrating alongside you at the British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA) Industry Awards on Thursday 4th December at Cutlers' Hall, Sheffield.

24/09/2025

At the Liverpool DFG Champions Roadshow today, we’re joining housing and healthcare professionals to discuss effective DFG-funded bathroom adaptations.

The Foundations DFG Champions Roadshow series bring together dedicated professionals who support thousands of people every year in adapting their homes.

Our Abacus Product Assessment Team are here all day to talk through client cases and to explore the most suitable bathing solutions for residents living with disabilities.

📍 24th September, The Liner Hotel, Liverpool (L3 5QB)
🕘 9:00am – 3:30pm

23/09/2025

Here, Fie Tolstrup Nielsen, Therapist at Fenrishus Care Centre, discusses the positive impact the Gemini MX bath has on the children she supports.

Based in Aarhus, Denmark, Fenrishus provides specialist care for children and young people with multiple and complex disabilities, as well as life-limiting conditions.

When the centre wanted a specialist bath that would relax children and enhance movement, engagement and therapy, the award-winning Gemini MX was chosen as the ideal bathing proposition.

With powered dual-lift functionality, an integrated changing, drying and bathing platform, plus a dynamic mattress for enhanced comfort - the MX ensures the overall bathing process is positive, safer and more fulfilling.

Fie says: "The Abacus bath is a space where the children can just be; with no expectation. We can have a special moment together; we really connect in a nice environment. I think it’s brilliant that the water comes up to the kids rather than them being submerged in it. They have time to adapt from a dry to a wet environment so remain calm and reassured."

🎥 You can listen to Fie discuss the Gemini MX in more detail, here: https://youtu.be/AeFQ_sTweWU

18/09/2025

Looking for a future-proof, powered bathing solution that supports a wide range of needs?

The spacious and height-adjustable Aries 2000 is designed for use with both ceiling track and mobile hoists, making it ideal for bathers who require higher levels of support.

Why the Aries 2000?
✅ Longer, wider and deeper - suitable for more children and adults
✅ Safe edge technology - eliminates risk of entrapment
✅ Increased lifting strength for safe transfers
✅ Thermostatic & autofill options
✅ BioCote® antimicrobial protection for enhanced hygiene
✅ Available with a range of taps and shower units, LED lighting, Bluetooth sound system and Air Spa options

The Aries 2000 from Abacus delivers long-term value, support and safer bathing. Find out more, here: https://www.abacushealthcare.co.uk/assistive-bath/aries-2000-bath-with-biocote-protection/

To speak to an Abacus Product Assessment Manager, contact Abacus on 01527 400024

The highly spacious Aries 2000 is longer, wider and deeper so a larger range of children and adults can benefit from safer assisted bathing.

16/09/2025

Abacus to present four new assisted bathing CPD seminars at OT Show 2025.

📍The OT Show, NEC, 26–27 November

In association with The Occupational Therapy Service, Abacus is delighted to be offering the following educational sessions at the Showcase Theatre and on stand D25, presented by Louise Sharp, Occupational Therapist:

1. Inclusive bath-time play for disabled children - Showcase Theatre

2. Addressing the growing pressure on unpaid carers during bathing - Stand D25

3. Bathing and seizure safety: Why specialist baths matter for people with epilepsy - Stand D25

4. Understanding the theory behind chromotherapy and bathing - Stand D25

- take a look at all the details, here 👉https://www.abacushealthcare.co.uk/news/abacus-to-present-four-new-assisted-bathing-cpd-seminars-at-ot-show-2025/

Occupational Therapy Show

11/09/2025

Don’t miss our next free Abacus Academy CPD webinar. Reserve your spot today!

https://www.abacushealthcare.co.uk/abacus-academy/designing-for-dignity-and-flexibility-bathing-solutions-in-multi-use-care-environments/

★ Designing for Dignity and Flexibility: Bathing Solutions in Multi-Use Care Environments ★

With Lucy Leonard, OT and Director of The Occupational Therapy Service.
• Tuesday 23rd September 2025, 12 noon – 1pm.
• Thursday 25th September 2025, 3 – 4pm.

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

✔️ Explain the clinical importance of bathing as an occupation and its role in physical comfort, sensory regulation, and quality of life.
✔️ Identify key considerations when assessing for a bathing solution in a multi-use or shared care environment, including infection control, adjustability, and transfer safety.
✔️ Compare different types of bathing equipment and describe how design features can reduce caregiver strain, minimise transfers, and maximise client independence.
✔️ Analyse a case study (Gemini MX bath) to understand how specific features might meet the needs of diverse users, including children, adults, and those with complex needs.
✔️ Apply an evidence-based approach to specifying bathing solutions, taking into account funding routes, installation constraints, and long-term adaptability.

Join us for an engaging Abacus Academy session with specialist insights on 23rd and 25th September.

10/09/2025

We’re thrilled to be back at the DFG Champions Roadshows, kicking off today in Southampton.

Visit our stand and speak with Steve Keetley, Abacus Product Assessment Manager, to learn more about our proven track record in grant-funded assisted bathing.

Steve will share how we work closely with families, Occupational Therapists, Disabled Facilities Grant teams, HIAs and housing professionals to ensure bathers of all ages and abilities are supported safely, appropriately, and sustainably.

With over 25 years of experience in the mobility and healthcare sector, Steve brings a wealth of expertise to every project, ensuring a truly holistic approach.

Also at the Abacus stand:
✅ Free literature and client case studies to take away
✅ Book a visit from our educational Abacus vehicle for client assessments, bath demonstrations and CPD workshops
✅ Information on our upcoming CPD webinar and Abacus Academy education

We look forward to seeing you today!

📍10th September, Novotel Southampton

Foundations