This September, Prism Healthcare Group returns to REHACARE, the international trade fair for rehabilitation and care, taking place in Düsseldorf, Germany, from 23 to 26 September 2026. Visitors will find the team at Stand J39-1 in Hall 5, ready to talk through the challenges facing dealers and care providers across Europe and beyond.
This year’s stand will showcase a selection of hero products from across Prism Healthcare Group’s portfolio, including the Boston Junior paediatric seat from Repose Furniture and an Oxford Up from the group’s patient transfer collection. While these products will take centre stage, they represent just a small part of the group’s extensive range of solutions supporting paediatric, community, long-term, acute and home care environments.
At REHACARE 2026, Prism Healthcare Group will bring together expertise and products from five of its specialist healthcare brands: Prism Medical, Smirthwaite, Repose, Harvest and Oxford. Together, they span paediatric, home, long-term and acute care, with expertise across patient handling and mobility, specialist seating, pressure area care and bespoke paediatric equipment.
That breadth is exactly why REHACARE matters to the group. The event gives the team an important opportunity to connect with international dealers, understand the needs of their markets and explore how Prism Healthcare can help its partners grow, boost independence for the people they serve and raise standards of safe, dignified care.
“REHACARE gives us an important opportunity to bring the Prism Healthcare Group story together on one stand,” said Rachel Davis, Group Head of Marketing for Prism Healthcare. “Visitors will be able to explore selected products and expertise from across Prism Medical, Harvest, Oxford, Repose and Smirthwaite. More importantly, it gives us the chance to listen to our international partners, understand the challenges within their markets and explore how our combined capabilities can support caregivers and improve outcomes for the people they serve. Together, we transform lives.”
David Weaver and John Mason, Prism Healthcare’s International Sales Managers, will be on stand throughout the four days, on hand for detailed conversations about tailoring solutions to specific markets and requirements.
Anyone attending REHACARE 2026 is welcome to drop by Stand J39-1 in Hall 5 to see the products up close and talk through what Prism Healthcare Group could offer their business.
To arrange a meeting with our team during the event, please contact one of the sales managers below. If your enquiry falls outside these areas, we would still be delighted to hear from you and will ensure you are connected with the most appropriate member of our team.
Paediatric solutions
David Weaver
International Sales Manager
david.weaver@smirthwaite.co.uk
Long-term care solutions
John Mason
International Sales Manager
john.mason@prismhealthcare.co.uk
As part of Prism Healthcare’s ongoing global commitment to education and excellence, our APAC Installations and Technical Training Tour recently delivered in-person technical training on ceiling track hoists, supporting installers and partners with safe installation and moving and handling best practice.
Supporting global distribution partners through in-person technical training
Led by Eric Kroegel and Stuart Phelan, the technical training on ceiling track hoists combined hands-on demonstrations with technical insight drawn from real-world ceiling track hoist installation and servicing environments. Beyond technical delivery, the visit reflected Prism Healthcare’s core behaviours -working collaboratively, sharing expertise openly, and prioritising safety and end-user wellbeing.
With a growing global footprint, Prism Healthcare continues to invest in face-to-face installations and technical training to ensure consistent standards wherever our solutions are used. These sessions support confidence, compliance, and best practice across diverse healthcare settings.
By connecting global expertise with local engagement, we help improve outcomes not just for installers and clinical teams, but for the individuals whose lives are positively impacted by safe, reliable patient handling solutions.
👉 If you’d like to learn more about Prism Healthcare’s global training initiatives or discuss how we can support your organisation, contact your local Prism Healthcare team. You can also explore Prism Medical UK’s on-demand training webinar series for further technical insight.
Together, we transform lives – through people, partnership, and purpose
We have today announced a strategic investment in Mackworth USA, which reinforces our commitment to expanding our footprint within the US healthcare market.
The investment will accelerate our ambitions in one of the fastest-growing healthcare markets globally. Forging these closer relations with Mackworth USA and its pioneering digital service platform will also enable us to provide market differentiation and strengthen our position across North America.
The move underscores our strong commitment to continued growth and supporting US manufacturing, while simultaneously creating expanded opportunities for our UK facilities to develop and innovate.
Jason Leek, CEO of Prism Healthcare Group, says: “This investment paves the way for us to accelerate our future growth plans. It renews and strengthens our presence as a major force within the rapidly expanding US market.
“Investing in Mackworth USA will bolster our international footprint and reinforce our ability to serve customers, distributors and healthcare systems across North America.”
Charley Wallace, CEO of Mackworth USA, says: “This is an powerful moment for Mackworth. It will enable us to support manufacturing growth in the US and provide the group platform with the opportunity to innovate, expand and continue delivering exceptional products.
“I am delighted to lead Mackworth USA into this new phase of growth within the Prism Healthcare Group.”
This latest investment represents an important step in our journey to become a leading global healthcare solutions provider. With an expanded US presence, enhanced digital capabilities and a continued focus on innovation and manufacturing excellence, we are well positioned to support healthcare systems and improve lives at scale.
Prism Healthcare, a leading integrated solutions provider dedicated to transforming lives in the paediatric, home, and long-term care sectors, is proud to announce its participation as an exhibitor at REHACARE 2025, the international trade fair for rehabilitation and care. The event will take place in Düsseldorf, Germany, from September 17 – 20, 2025.
As a unified group, Prism Healthcare will feature its comprehensive portfolio of integrated solutions from its renowned brands—Prism Medical, Smirthwaite, Repose, Harvest, and Oxford. Situated at Stand G27-1 within the UK Pavilion, the group will demonstrate its unwavering commitment to improving lives across a wide range of care environments, including paediatric, home, long-term, and acute care settings.
From advanced patient handling and mobility solutions to specialist seating, pressure area care, and bespoke paediatric equipment, the group’s combined expertise provides exceptional support for distributors, healthcare professionals, and individuals with diverse needs. At REHACARE 2025, we are eager to understand how we can best collaborate with our international dealers to support their growth. We look forward to engaging in meaningful conversations and exploring how we can help our partners achieve success, boost independence, enhance quality of life, and promote safe and dignified care.
“We are incredibly excited to present the full breadth of Prism Healthcare Group’s capabilities at REHACARE 2025,” said Rebecca Pearson, EMEA International Sales Manager for Prism Healthcare. “This exhibition is an important platform for us to connect with our international partners and customers, demonstrating how our integrated solutions, spanning across Prism Medical, Harvest, Oxford, Repose and Smirthwaite, can collectively address complex care challenges. We believe in empowering individuals and caregivers alike through our innovative and holistic approach.”
REHACARE is renowned as a premier event for innovation and exchange within the rehabilitation and care sectors. The Prism Healthcare team will be on hand to provide expert advice and engage in insightful discussions about tailoring solutions to specific requirements.
We invite all attendees to visit Prism Healthcare Group in Hall 5, at Stand G27-1, to discover how our combined strength and comprehensive offerings can make a significant difference in enhancing care quality worldwide.
To arrange a dedicated meeting with a Prism Healthcare Group representative during the event, please contact:
Rebecca Pearson
EMEA International Sales Manager
rebecca.pearson@prismhealthcare.co.uk
+447810 868643
We are delighted to announce that on 30th October 2024 Joerns Healthcare’s UK business, including the ‘Oxford’ range of products, became part of the Prism Healthcare Group. With a heritage dating back to the 1950s, Oxford is one of the leading brands in the patient handling and rehabilitation product markets.
The Oxford brand specialises in clinical hoisting equipment, slings and bathing equipment. The Oxford product ranges represent a strategic addition to the Prism Healthcare Group, which is dedicated to transforming lives in the home, long-term care, acute care and paediatric settings. Prism will take on board the full Oxford product set, including the ‘Professional’ and ‘Classic’ ranges as well as complementary bathing products, slings and other products supplied by Joerns UK. Within its core UK market, Joerns UK is a supplier to the community equipment market via loan store operators and independent local authorities, as well as to NHS Trusts, care homes and dealers.
The acquisition of Joerns UK is expected to strengthen Prism’s position as one of the UK’s leading providers of safe patient handling, pressure area care and specialist seating equipment for individuals with limited mobility.
Chris Morgan, Managing Director of Joerns UK, will take on an expanded role within the enlarged Prism group. He will lead Prism’s UK Homecare and Acute Care businesses, including leading the Joerns UK team within the enlarged UK group.
Chris Morgan comments:
“I am delighted to have the opportunity to join the Prism Healthcare Group in this exciting new era and to continue the positive development of our company. I love working with the fantastic people in this industry and am delighted that the Prism group will support us to continue our successful growth. This will be for the shared benefit of our customers, our team and our supply chain partners.”
Jason Leek, CEO Prism Healthcare Group, adds:
“The Oxford range of products is an exciting addition to the Prism Healthcare Group. This acquisition strengthens our product offering, supports our expansion into the acute market and, most importantly, allows us to provide our customers a broader offer. I am very excited that we can expand the value-add offering for our customers as well as enhancing our relationships with our suppliers. I am delighted to welcome Chris Morgan and the Joerns team to the group and look forward to working together”.30
Join us at the NEC Birmingham on November 27th and 28th to explore our comprehensive range of healthcare solutions and expertise.
Prism Healthcare, a leading integrated solutions provider dedicated to transforming lives in the paediatric, home, and long-term care sectors, is proud to exhibit at the OT Show next month. Prism Healthcare will showcase diverse life-transforming products from its group brands: Harvest Healthcare, Prism Medical UK, Repose Furniture, and Smirthwaite.
Comprehensive Range of Products and Services:
As a collection of companies, Prism Healthcare will showcase its comprehensive products and services designed to enhance care quality, improve well-being, and transform lives. Visitors to the Prism Healthcare stand (G40, Hall 6) can expect to explore various products, including solutions for safe patient handling, pressure area care, paediatric care, premium speciality seating and more. HME Limited, the handling and movement experts, will provide free on-stand education sessions and clinics.
Launching at the OT Show:
Recent additions to our healthcare range include Repose Furniture’s ProForm seating range, Prism Medical UK’s Prism CPR reversible hoist, and Smirthwaite’s Orbit 4-in-1 stander.
ProForm:
The ProForm chairs address clinical and flexible seating needs; they are easily adjustable and flexible to be tailored to an individual’s requirements. Crafted in the UK, the ProForm range was created with sustainability and cost of ownership in mind, available with various accessories and parts to ensure extended product life.
Prism CPR:
The Prism CPR reversible hoist is for caregivers and healthcare facilities seeking a versatile, cost-effective patient mobility solution. Prism CPR is a dual-function ceiling track hoist that seamlessly transitions between fixed and portable tracks, offering unparalleled flexibility from a single unit.
Orbit:
Orbit is an innovative 4-in-1 stander that supports various postural positions, including abduction. It allows for standing in four positions: prone, supine, upright, and abduction (30° for each leg). Its complete interchangeability of sizes and accessories ensures the perfect fit for every user. Orbit is a simple, easy-to-use, cost-effective stander suitable for school and home environments.
Interactive Workshops and Clinics:
In addition to product showcases, we proudly present a series of interactive workshops and clinics in collaboration with HME Limited, the Moving and Handling Experts.
The workshops will provide attendees with valuable insights into patient transfers between bed and chair, including a sling measurement and self-assessment refresher.
These workshops are not just informative, but also interactive and fluid, encouraging active participation, questions, and real-world challenges. Whether you are a seasoned professional or new to the field, these workshops promise valuable takeaways to enhance your practice and a chance to engage with your peers.
Our clinics offer an opportunity for one-on-one discussions with our expert team. This is the perfect setting to address complex cases and gain expert advice.
Our workshops and clinics will run at the following times:
Mastering Patient Transfers: Shower Chair to Bed
This session will cover sling measurement, choosing the appropriate sling, fitting the sling to a client in a shower chair, hoisting from the shower chair to a bed, and sling removal.
- 27th November, 10.30-11.15
- 28th November, 13.00-13.45
Mastering Patient Transfers: Bed to Chair
This session will cover sling measurement, choosing the appropriate sling, fitting the sling to a client on a bed, hoisting from the bed to a chair, and sling removal.
- 27th November, 13.30-14.15
- 28th November, 10.00-10.45
Ask The Expert Clinic
- 27th November, 11.15-12.00 and 14.15-15.00
- 28th November, 10.45-11.30 and 13.45-14.30
Join Us at Stand G40:
Prism Healthcare and our partners look forward to welcoming you at stand G40 during the OT Show 2024. We invite you to explore our comprehensive range of healthcare solutions, gain insights from industry experts, and participate in engaging workshops and clinics.
Take advantage of this opportunity to participate in an event dedicated to promoting occupational therapy and achieving excellence in healthcare. Mark your calendars for November 27th and 28th – we can’t wait to see you at the NEC Birmingham. Together, we can transform lives and make a lasting impact on the world of healthcare.
If you’re attending the show, we invite you to stop by stand G40 and say hello! We look forward to meeting you and discussing how our solutions can meet your healthcare needs.
In 2016, around 13% of adults worldwide were affected by obesity, as defined by the World Health Organization (WHO, 2021), characterising an abnormal excess of body fat posing health risks. Epidemiological studies indicate a steady rise in obesity prevalence in recent decades, reaching epidemic levels (Großschädl & Stronegger, 2019; NCD-RisC, 2017), with projections indicating a continued increase (Thomas et al., 2014).
The prevalence of obesity among residents in nursing homes is also on the rise, potentially impacting required nursing care, facility provisions, and morbidity rates. A US study revealed a significant increase in obesity prevalence among newly admitted nursing home residents, rising from 16.9% to 25.8% over ten years (Cai, Rahman et al., 2013). Additionally, residents with moderate or severe obesity had a 15.0% higher likelihood of developing pressure ulcers compared to non-obese residents in the same facility, highlighting associated health risks.
Unfortunately, increased body mass often leads to reduced mobility, complicating care tasks such as repositioning and increasing the risk of secondary health issues, all contributing to pressure ulcer development risk factors.
Ensuring accessible care for all is paramount, particularly in private and non-purpose-built nursing homes. Considering these statistics, it’s evident that plus-sized patients require specialised care with the appropriate equipment. However, this presents its own challenges for both care homes and community equipment providers.
Sourcing the required equipment can be challenging. This leads to many care providers lacking the necessary equipment to support bariatric individuals, especially in larger quantities. This impacts timely care delivery, care home admissions, and patient discharge from hospitals.
Residences may also face infrastructure limitations hindering care for plus sized individuals further complicating care provision. Acute care environments recommend spacious rooms for plus sized patients, posing a further challenge for many long-term care settings (Muir, 2009).
At Prism Healthcare Group, we are dedicated to easing the burden of sourcing and fitting bariatric equipment, allowing caregivers to concentrate on delivering high-quality care. Our Prism Plus line features an extensive range of bariatric products designed to streamline selection, backed by knowledgeable customer service and sales teams ready to address any challenges.
Our products are designed to enhance the quality of life for residents and caregivers, ensuring equitable access to care and support.
Please visit our Prism Plus pages for more information on our plus-size offering.
References
Großschädl, F., Schoberer, D., Eglseer, D., Lohrmann, C., Everink, I., Gordon, A. L., Schols, J. M. G. A., & Bauer, S. (2023). Obesity and its associated factors in older nursing home residents in three European countries—Secondary data analyses from the “International Prevalence Measurement of Care Quality”. International Journal of Older People Nursing, 18, e12530.
Cai, S., M. Rahman and O. Intrator (2013). “Obesity and pressure ulcers among nursing home residents.” Medical care 51(6): 478-486.
Muir, M. (2009) “Space Planning for the Bariatric Patient.” Bariatric Times.
Join us from January 29th at the Dubai World Trade Centre to explore our comprehensive healthcare offering.
Prism Healthcare is excited to announce its presence at Arab Health 2024. Our expert team will be available to engage in insightful discussions about our extensive healthcare solutions tailored for paediatric, home, and long-term care.
As a leading player in the healthcare sector, Prism Healthcare is committed to providing affordable and clinically effective products that empower healthcare professionals and enhance the quality of life for individuals in their homes or long-term care facilities.
Our Comprehensive Portfolio
Prism Healthcare’s diverse portfolio encompasses equipment for safe patient handling, bathing, accessibility, speciality seating, and pressure area care. Recent additions to our healthcare range include the Asiento, Freeway Flow and Cadence Bed.
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- Asiento has been created to achieve improved postural support and symmetry. It is designed for children, teenagers and adults with moderate to complex needs and offers many benefits, including improved interaction, breathing and eating.
- The Freeway Flow tilting shower cradle is the natural progression for individuals who require more support and stability than a traditional shower chair can provide. Available in various widths, the cradle is designed to fit most showers and comes with a range of features that make it both comfortable and hygienic.
- The Cadence Bed Range is a high-end profiling bed designed for the ever-evolving needs of the care home market. Its standout feature is the ability to be fully customised to meet each home’s unique needs and preferences.
A Holistic Approach to Care
Beyond being a leading manufacturer and supplier, Prism Healthcare takes pride in its holistic approach to care. Exceptional care requires more than just products, and with a rich history in the care industry, Prism Healthcare offers supplementary services such as assessment, training, installation, and service and repair in a commitment to supporting the broader care community.
Meet Prism Healthcare at Arab Health 2024
Arab Health 2024 provides a unique opportunity to connect with Prism Healthcare’s dedicated team. Visit the UK pavilion and stop by Stand H2.D34 to catch up, exchange ideas, and discuss any specific requirements or projects where Prism Healthcare may be able to offer valuable assistance.
Meet Our Booth Team
- Lee Reeves, Group Development Director
- Becky Pearson, EMEA Sales Manager
- Chris Hackett, Product Specialist
Prism Healthcare looks forward to engaging with fellow healthcare professionals, sharing insights, and exploring collaborative opportunities at Arab Health 2024. Transforming lives through specialised care is not just a goal for Prism Healthcare—it’s a commitment that drives the company’s mission to positively impact healthcare communities worldwide.
We were thrilled to be part of the Occupational Therapy Show at Birmingham’s NEC on November 22nd and 23rd, 2023, where Prism Healthcare Group offered a standout presence, showcasing innovation and fostering collaboration.
Group companies Harvest Healthcare, Repose Furniture, Smirthwaite and Prism Medical UK welcomed attendees to stand D40 and proudly showcased some of the group’s latest product offerings. The Freeway Flow Shower Cradle, Asiento Postural Chair, and Cadence Bed Range were among the featured innovations, highlighting the group’s commitment to advancing patient care.
A significant highlight was the collaboration with John Callas, Occupational Therapist and Managing Director of Athena Handling Ltd. Together, we hosted a series of Occupational Therapy-led workshops that resonated well with the audience, showcasing the power of collaboration in the healthcare space.
Looking ahead, Prism Healthcare Group is excited to exhibit at Arab Health on 29th January at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Join us in the UK Healthcare Pavillion, Hall 2, on stand D34, to learn how we can help you.
Please visit our website to learn more about the Prism Healthcare Group of companies or for details on how to contact individual businesses.
Thank you to everyone who visited us. We are excited to reconnect with you at the OT Show 2024.
Highlights of the OT Show
We were delighted to exhibit at Kidz to Adultz North in Manchester on Wednesday where we showcased new product innovations including the bespoke Asiento postural support chair featuring Levitex pressure care relief technology, and our Moving and Handling equipment range.
Our friendly team were on hand offering advice, expertise, and specialist information throughout the event. It was a busy and productive day networking; and great to see so many interested and engaged Occupational Therapists on our stand expressing interest in our Asiento, Supro and Mobile Hoist, in particular. We thoroughly enjoyed the interesting discussions with visitors to our stand and value the feedback. We’re passionate about the products we make and strive to provide our customers with the highest quality products – the interaction and exchange with therapists, children and their families at these trade fairs is valuable for us as we receive direct feedback on our products which we can use for further enhancements.
Kidz to Adultz events are dedicated to children and young adults with disabilities and additional needs, their parents, carers and the professionals who support them.
The Smirthwaite team are looking forward to showcasing our products at the Occupational Therapy Show on the Prism Healthcare (stand D40, Hall 6) which takes place at the Birmingham NEC from 23-24 November 2023. As we return to the OT Show for the first time as a Group under Prism Healthcare, we have adopted a cleaner look and feel to how we display our innovative range of products. We will have a significantly larger area than we’ve had previously. A larger floor space will allow us to demonstrate the breadth of our portfolio, encompassing products for the paediatric, home and long-term care sectors, as well as showing several product demonstrations.
To learn more about Smirthwaite, visit: https://www.smirthwaite.co.uk/ and to see more information on the Occupational Therapy Show visit: https://www.theotshow.com/welcome
