Buy equipment for children with special needs from the experts at John Preston Healthcare Group. We supply a wide range of buggies, standing frames, positioning aids and other special needs equipment across the UK and Ireland with FREE delivery.

Have a look at our newest range from Akces-Med, a leading manufacturer in specialised medical equipment.

Download the Akces Med Paediatric Equipment brochure 2017 here

Akces-Med products are specifically designed to provide support for all children and young people with special needs, accommodating the most demanding postural requirements.

All of their products can be customised to individual requirements and preferences including a range of materials, colours and optional accessories.

See the range of Akces-Med

Racer Evo Special Needs Stroller

The Racer Evo stroller comes equipped with swivel front wheels making it easy to use and navigate uneven ground.

It is easily lifted and folded - great to take with you on the go!

This special needs buggy is very comfortable for the child with soft seat cushions made with breathable fabric.

Key Features:

• Profiled, shaped headrest
• Height adjustable headrest
• Easy to fold and unfold
• Adjustable backrest tilt angle
• Includes secure vest to secure the user in place - made of washable fabric
• Side pelottes offer control of correct position of user at sides
• Safety rail offers added security
• Abduction block between legs offers a number of configurations included as standard
• Soft side covers for calves
• Height adjustable footrest with 5 point harness

Available in a range of colours, fabrics and sizes suited to individual preferences and requirements.

CAT II invento standing frame

CAT II invento standing frame offers excellent support for your child to stand in both prone and supine position.

Key Features:

• It comes with an adjustable tilt angle (90°) so you can change the position of lying down to standing very easily.
• Equipped with a safety lock preventing any accidental position change.
• Extremely user friendly - changing the position can be done by the release of a button.
• This standing frame includes 3D adjustment to enable smooth foot setting in all directions.
• Available in a range of fabrics and colours that best suit your child's needs and tastes.
• Includes frame, castors and breaks.
• Footplate / foot stabilization.
• Gas spring.
• Knee support.

JUMBO Positioning Chair

JUMBO is a stable and secure positioning chair designed to ensure your child has the correct posture and upright seating position.

Key Features:

• Includes safety vest with the innovative "hold & pull" system designed to ensure you child is quickly and precisely secured in the chair.
• Made from eco-friendly materials.
• Standard option comes in a breathable, hypoallergenic fabric in the colour 'Grass'. Optional choice of fabrics (medical, waterproof) and colours (red, blue, latte etc) available on request depending on your child's needs and preferences.
• Frame with castors and breaks included.
• Foot rest with stabilizing belts.
• Seat with cushion.
• Abduction block.
• Backrest and backrest cushion.
• Independently adjustable pelvic and chest supports.

NOOK Rehabilitation Chair

NOOK rehabilitation chair enables children and young people to adopt the correct sitting position - enforcing the correct alignment of hips.

It is designed and engineered with a stable structure and includes a pelvic belt to ensure you child is completely secure and in control of the correct posture.

Key Features:

• Lightweight and small in size - making it easy to take with you on the go.
• Comes equipped with breathable fabric and in colour Grass. Optional colours and fabrics available on request.
• Available in 3 sizes - ideal for ages 6 months to 12 years.
• Wide range of optional accessories available.
• Base.
• Seat.
• Removable abductor.
• Pelvic support adjustable / pelvic belt.
• Chest support adjustable / chest belt.
• Castors with brakes (size 3 only).

ACTIVALL Standing Frame

The ACTIVALL is an indoor standing frame that offers excellent support for both children and adults, whether taking their first steps or regaining fitness.

Key Features:

• Lightweight yet very stable - offering the user great independence.
• Easily assembled.
• Includes frame with castors equipped with brakes.
• Lower limbs separator.
• Adjustable pelvic and chest support.
• Pelvic harness.
• Hand grip.

ACTIVALL CROSS Standing Frame

The ACTIVALL CROSS standing frame offers the user excellent independence as it is designed for both indoor and outdoor use!

Getting outside is extremely beneficial for your child's fitness, mind and development.

Key Features:

• Comes equipped with a shopping basket and a handbrake.
• Includes a frame with castors which enables assembly of a standard Activall’s version (for indoor use).
• Lower limbs separator.
• Adjustable pelvic support.
• Pelvic harness.
• Hand grip.
• Adjustable chest support.
• Front wheels with brakes.
• Rear swivel wheels.

Available in Sizes 2 - 5.

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