World Toilet Day 2019 – Leaving No One Behind
November 19th is World Toilet Day 2019. World Toilet Day is drawing attention to those people being left behind without sanitation and the social, economic and environmental consequences of inaction. A toilet is not just a toilet. It’s a life-saver, dignity-protector and opportunity-maker. We must expand access to safe toilets and leave no one behind. Because whoever you are, wherever you are, sanitation is your human right. For full details on the campaign see World Toilet Day 2019 Expanding safe and accessible toilets to leave no one behind is not [...]
Complimentary Clinical Seating Assessments at MMS Medical
MMS Medical are delighted to be able to offer a complimentary comprehensive seating and mobility assessment for clients with complex needs. Daniel Caffrey (MSc.OT), MMS Medical's Clinical Seating Specialist and in-house Occupational Therapist, is available to assess for and provide tailored solutions to meet the needs of people. With over 15 years experience in specialised seating, Daniel conducts the seating assessments in MMS Medical's newly refurbished, dedicated specialist seating clinic room. With the clients comfort and care at the centre of all our assessments, the Private Assessment Room provides a [...]
Marlay Park Changing Places Facility Shortlisted For Excellence In Local Government Awards 2019
The Changing Places Facility in Marlay Park, Dublin has been shortlisted for an Excellence in Government Awards 2019 in the Disability Provisions Category. MMS Medical were delighted to work with Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council on the Marlay Park Changing Places which opened in May 2019. 13.5% of the Irish Population has a disability (www.cso.ie) and while many accessible toilets meet their needs there is a large proportion of people and their carers who cannot visit public places due to the lack of suitable toilet facilities. The Changing Places campaign in [...]
MMS Medical delighted to attend the opening of Enable Ireland’s New facility in Curraheen, Cork
MMS Medical were delighted to be invited to attend the opening of the new €7.5million state of the art purpose built Enable Ireland Childrens Service Centre in Cork. MMS Medical have partnered with Enable Ireland since the company was founded over 30 years ago. Originally known as the Cork Spastic Clinic in Ballintemple and later the Lavanagh Centre on the same site. The new facility in Curraheen will provide vital therapy and support services to over 800 Children in the Cork region.  The new Enable Ireland Lavanagh Centre [...]
MMS Medical delighted to welcome Daniel Caffrey to the team
MMS Medical is delighted to welcome Daniel Caffrey to the team. Daniel is a registered Occupational Therapist and clinical seating specialist. He has over 15 years’ experience in assessing and prescribing for custom moulded seating and mobility solutions for clients with complex postural needs. Highly respected in the industry, Daniel brings a wealth of experience to the growing MMS Medical team. Working with our expert products partners Anatomic Sitt, Daniel will deliver the best custom moulded seating options and continue to develop our Specialist Seating Clinic.  Daniel oversees the [...]
MMS Medical continue to support Chernobyl Children International
When 15-year-old Nikita arrived into Shannon Airport last Tuesday, it was evident to his loving host family, Sheelagh and Richard Hogan, that his care needs had increased and his independent mobility was laboured in comparison to last summer. Nikita had travelled from Belarus as part of the Chernobyl Children International Rest & Recouperation Programme, which brings children to host families in Ireland every summer. Concerned about his mobility and in order to give him the most comfortable time in Ireland, the Hogan’s made contact with MMS Medical for the temporary [...]
Explore with Batec Handbikes this Summer
With a Batec Handbike you can explore so many more places this summer. The Batec Range of Handbikes is ideal to turn your wheelchair into a three wheeler style tricycle simply and easily. The range of Batec Handbikes is practical and versatile. MMS Medical exclusively offer the range of handbikes to suit all requirements – Batec Manual, Batec Electric, Batec Hybrid, Batec Mini, Batec Rapid and the special edition Batec Urban Handbike.   CITY BREAKS, NATIONAL TRAILS OR [...]
Discover the latest MMS Medical solutions at the Nursing & Eldercare Show June 5th 2019
Guerin Media are bringing Irelands Second Nursing Homes and Eldercare Show to the The Trackside Pavilion in Punchestown Racecourse on Wednesday June 5th 2019. The Nursing Homes and Eldercare Show is Ireland’s only Free to attend event dedicated to providing solutions and networking opportunities to support those connected to or responsible for the care of our elderly. The majority of us may never need residential or nursing home care but some of us will have to consider our own care options or the available care options for a family member [...]
Handicare 2000 Curved Stairlift Installation in Waterford
MMS Medical recently installed the Handicare 2000, curved stairlift in Waterford to ensure that our client could stay in their own house which meant the world to them. The visually impaired user was anxious to stay at home but the stairs was becoming a problem. The family contacted MMS Medical and an assessment was arranged at a suitable time for the client. Following the at home assessment, the Handicare 2000 curved stairlift was selected, with the option of a Simplicity Powered Swivel Seat to enhance ease of access. Our Engineer [...]