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Electric Beds for Snoring and Sleep Apnoea: How...
Do you often find yourself tossing and turning at night, struggling to find a comfortable position for a good night's sleep? Snoring and sleep apnoea can significantly disrupt your sleep...
Electric Beds for Snoring and Sleep Apnoea: How They Can Help
Do you often find yourself tossing and turning at night, struggling to find a comfortable position for a good night's sleep? Snoring and sleep apnoea can significantly disrupt your sleep...
Finding Relief: How Adjustable Beds Can Help Al...
Acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), is a common digestive disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It occurs when the lower oesophageal sphincter (LES) doesn't close...
Finding Relief: How Adjustable Beds Can Help Alleviate Acid Reflux
Acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), is a common digestive disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It occurs when the lower oesophageal sphincter (LES) doesn't close...
The Pros and Cons of Investing in an Electric B...
An electric bed is a type of bed that is designed to be adjustable using a motorized mechanism. Standard beds do not offer the same support and comfort as an...
The Pros and Cons of Investing in an Electric Bed for Your Home
An electric bed is a type of bed that is designed to be adjustable using a motorized mechanism. Standard beds do not offer the same support and comfort as an...
The Top 5 Benefits of Using an Electric Bed for...
Electric beds are a great solution for people with health concerns, or those looking to improve their sleep quality. Electric beds are becoming increasingly popular due to their wealth of benefits. Unlike a traditional...
The Top 5 Benefits of Using an Electric Bed for Health and Wellness
Electric beds are a great solution for people with health concerns, or those looking to improve their sleep quality. Electric beds are becoming increasingly popular due to their wealth of benefits. Unlike a traditional...
Good Night’s Sleep for People Recovering from S...
After undergoing surgery, it is common to experience trouble getting to sleep. Pain, inflammation, and medication can all result in poor quality of sleep, which may lead to insomnia in the...
Good Night’s Sleep for People Recovering from Surgery
After undergoing surgery, it is common to experience trouble getting to sleep. Pain, inflammation, and medication can all result in poor quality of sleep, which may lead to insomnia in the...
Good Night’s Sleep for People with Insomnia
One-third of people in the UK are said to experience insomnia at some point in their lives. Insomnia is a sleep disorder that can make it difficult to fall asleep, stay...
Good Night’s Sleep for People with Insomnia
One-third of people in the UK are said to experience insomnia at some point in their lives. Insomnia is a sleep disorder that can make it difficult to fall asleep, stay...
Getting a Good Night’s Sleep for Long-term illn...
Making sure you’re getting a good night’s sleep is important if you or your loved one has a long-term illness. A long-term illness (also known as a chronic condition), is...
Getting a Good Night’s Sleep for Long-term illnesses
Making sure you’re getting a good night’s sleep is important if you or your loved one has a long-term illness. A long-term illness (also known as a chronic condition), is...
Getting a Good Night’s Sleep with Circulation I...
Experiencing circulation issues can impact your everyday life, especially when it comes to getting a good night’s sleep. Poor circulation can cause pain, numbness, tingling or a cold sensation throughout the...
Getting a Good Night’s Sleep with Circulation Issues
Experiencing circulation issues can impact your everyday life, especially when it comes to getting a good night’s sleep. Poor circulation can cause pain, numbness, tingling or a cold sensation throughout the...
Beds for Overweight People – Complete Guide
Choosing a bariatric bed for a larger person requires careful consideration of factors such as weight capacity, support and comfort. It’s important that a bed for someone who is overweight...
Beds for Overweight People – Complete Guide
Choosing a bariatric bed for a larger person requires careful consideration of factors such as weight capacity, support and comfort. It’s important that a bed for someone who is overweight...
Beds for the Disabled – Complete Guide
When finding a bed for someone with a disability it’s important it meets the specific needs of the individual. Electric beds can greatly improve the quality of life for disabled...
Beds for the Disabled – Complete Guide
When finding a bed for someone with a disability it’s important it meets the specific needs of the individual. Electric beds can greatly improve the quality of life for disabled...
Beds for the Elderly - Complete Guide
Getting quality sleep is important at any age but even more so when you get older. Your sleep pattern can change and so can your health and mobility over the...
Beds for the Elderly - Complete Guide
Getting quality sleep is important at any age but even more so when you get older. Your sleep pattern can change and so can your health and mobility over the...
The Differences Between Luxury and Standard
Adjustable beds themselves are worth the investment, and this is down to the wealth of benefits they have. Sleeping on an adjustable bed helps get a better quality of sleep...
The Differences Between Luxury and Standard
Adjustable beds themselves are worth the investment, and this is down to the wealth of benefits they have. Sleeping on an adjustable bed helps get a better quality of sleep...
Split Adjustable Beds and Their Benefits
Split adjustable beds (also known as dual or twin adjustable beds) are designed for two people and have two adjustable bases/actions and mattresses making up the one bed. This means that each...
Split Adjustable Beds and Their Benefits
Split adjustable beds (also known as dual or twin adjustable beds) are designed for two people and have two adjustable bases/actions and mattresses making up the one bed. This means that each...
How Much Does a Hospital Bed Cost?
Hospital-type beds are used in a variety of applications from hospitals themselves to community care homes and private use at home. They can cost anything from £800 right up to...
How Much Does a Hospital Bed Cost?
Hospital-type beds are used in a variety of applications from hospitals themselves to community care homes and private use at home. They can cost anything from £800 right up to...
How Zero Gravity Can Help Your Sleep
Developed by NASA, the Zero Gravity position was created to keep astronauts comfortable and protect their bodies, in particular the spine, from the significant forces they experience during space travel....
How Zero Gravity Can Help Your Sleep
Developed by NASA, the Zero Gravity position was created to keep astronauts comfortable and protect their bodies, in particular the spine, from the significant forces they experience during space travel....
The Opera Range: A Guide to Our Beds
Here at Opera we offer a range of beds and accessories to suit different care and lifestyle needs. So how are the beds different? Or do our electric beds all...
The Opera Range: A Guide to Our Beds
Here at Opera we offer a range of beds and accessories to suit different care and lifestyle needs. So how are the beds different? Or do our electric beds all...
Can I Use My Own Mattress on an Opera Adjustabl...
If you already have an adjustable mattress, it may be suitable for an Opera adjustable bed. It’s always worth checking with the supplier just in case. However, if your current...
Can I Use My Own Mattress on an Opera Adjustable Bed?
If you already have an adjustable mattress, it may be suitable for an Opera adjustable bed. It’s always worth checking with the supplier just in case. However, if your current...
How to Care for Your New Mattress
The care routine for your adjustable mattress will be similar to that of a regular mattress, but with some extra considerations. Your routine will also depend on whether you have...
How to Care for Your New Mattress
The care routine for your adjustable mattress will be similar to that of a regular mattress, but with some extra considerations. Your routine will also depend on whether you have...
Staying Together: Choosing a Bed When Your Part...
Should you or your spouse/partner require a care bed, it can be an upheaval after years of sleeping together in a regular double bed. Here are some options you should...
Staying Together: Choosing a Bed When Your Partner Needs Care
Should you or your spouse/partner require a care bed, it can be an upheaval after years of sleeping together in a regular double bed. Here are some options you should...
Side Rails for Beds: Do I Need Them?
Side rails play an essential role in keeping vulnerable people safe when in bed. Bed safety rails can prevent a person with dementia or cognitive dysfunction from attempting to get out of...
Side Rails for Beds: Do I Need Them?
Side rails play an essential role in keeping vulnerable people safe when in bed. Bed safety rails can prevent a person with dementia or cognitive dysfunction from attempting to get out of...
Should I Sleep with My Legs Elevated?
Sleeping with your legs lifted or elevated has many benefits. You may choose to sleep in this position to ease an existing issue or prevent future problems with your body....
Should I Sleep with My Legs Elevated?
Sleeping with your legs lifted or elevated has many benefits. You may choose to sleep in this position to ease an existing issue or prevent future problems with your body....
What to Expect When You’re Discharged from Hosp...
Knowing what to expect when being discharged from an NHS hospital can make the experience a lot easier for you or your loved one. The discharge process differs slightly between hospitals and depends on...
What to Expect When You’re Discharged from Hospital
Knowing what to expect when being discharged from an NHS hospital can make the experience a lot easier for you or your loved one. The discharge process differs slightly between hospitals and depends on...
Helpful Tips If You’re Debating a Care Home for...
Deciding whether a care home is the right choice for loved one isn’t easy. It’s a big life-changing decision and – understandably – one that is charged with a lot...
Helpful Tips If You’re Debating a Care Home for a Loved One
Deciding whether a care home is the right choice for loved one isn’t easy. It’s a big life-changing decision and – understandably – one that is charged with a lot...
Can My Bed Cause Lower Back Pain?
Yes, the bed you sleep on can be causing you lower back pain. On average we spend 8 hours a day in our beds. That’s 56 hours a week. A...
Can My Bed Cause Lower Back Pain?
Yes, the bed you sleep on can be causing you lower back pain. On average we spend 8 hours a day in our beds. That’s 56 hours a week. A...
SSKIN: 5 Steps to Prevent Pressure Ulcers
Even though there have been improvements in pressure ulcer/bed sore prevention across many UK care facilities, pressure ulcers continue to affect approximately 20% of all patients in hospitals, nursing homes and residential...
SSKIN: 5 Steps to Prevent Pressure Ulcers
Even though there have been improvements in pressure ulcer/bed sore prevention across many UK care facilities, pressure ulcers continue to affect approximately 20% of all patients in hospitals, nursing homes and residential...
Multiple Sclerosis: How an Adjustable Bed Can Help
What is Multiple Sclerosis? Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune condition that leads to a neurological disease which can affect the brain and spinal cord. With MS, the body’s immune...
Multiple Sclerosis: How an Adjustable Bed Can Help
What is Multiple Sclerosis? Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune condition that leads to a neurological disease which can affect the brain and spinal cord. With MS, the body’s immune...
Good Night’s Sleep for People with Arthritis
If you suffer from arthritis, Opera's adjustable electric beds could help you deal with your condition. Over 80% of people with arthritis struggle to sleep due to pain in the...
Good Night’s Sleep for People with Arthritis
If you suffer from arthritis, Opera's adjustable electric beds could help you deal with your condition. Over 80% of people with arthritis struggle to sleep due to pain in the...
How Do Adjustable Beds Work? A Quick Guide
Electric adjustable beds provide you with a lot more flexibility than a traditional bed, allowing you to easily raise or lower the back and leg sections to achieve your perfect...
How Do Adjustable Beds Work? A Quick Guide
Electric adjustable beds provide you with a lot more flexibility than a traditional bed, allowing you to easily raise or lower the back and leg sections to achieve your perfect...
Funding and Financing Your New Adjustable Bed
Did you know that there are alternative payment options for when you’re buying an adjustable bed with Opera? These options can offer you flexible payments, which allow you to spread...
Funding and Financing Your New Adjustable Bed
Did you know that there are alternative payment options for when you’re buying an adjustable bed with Opera? These options can offer you flexible payments, which allow you to spread...
Choosing the Right Adjustable Bed for You
Choosing the best adjustable bed to suit your needs and lifestyle is essential, but with so many options out there, it can be an overwhelming experience. We’ve rounded up a...
Choosing the Right Adjustable Bed for You
Choosing the best adjustable bed to suit your needs and lifestyle is essential, but with so many options out there, it can be an overwhelming experience. We’ve rounded up a...
What Is a Bariatric Care Bed?
Bariatric beds are designed for larger, heavier users, so are generally bigger than a typical bed. A typical single bed is usually 3ft/90cm wide whereas a bariatric bed is usually...
What Is a Bariatric Care Bed?
Bariatric beds are designed for larger, heavier users, so are generally bigger than a typical bed. A typical single bed is usually 3ft/90cm wide whereas a bariatric bed is usually...
What Size are Hospital Beds?
Hospital beds come in a variety of lengths and widths but generally the bed will be 3 ft wide and 6 ft 6 long. Read this short article to learn...
What Size are Hospital Beds?
Hospital beds come in a variety of lengths and widths but generally the bed will be 3 ft wide and 6 ft 6 long. Read this short article to learn...
Huntington's Disease and Suitable Care Beds
Huntington's disease is a severe health condition which affects the functionality of the brain. Learn more about the disease and how a care bed could help.
Huntington's Disease and Suitable Care Beds
Huntington's disease is a severe health condition which affects the functionality of the brain. Learn more about the disease and how a care bed could help.
Do You Need Help Getting Out of Bed?
As we get older, we start to face more and more challenges throughout our daily lives. Once simple tasks such as getting ourselves out of bed in the morning can...
Do You Need Help Getting Out of Bed?
As we get older, we start to face more and more challenges throughout our daily lives. Once simple tasks such as getting ourselves out of bed in the morning can...
Signature Comfort: The Profiling Bed with Style
We're excited to announce the launch of our Signature Comfort Profiling Bed, a stylish new bed that seamlessly combines the functionality of a care bed with modern, homely design.
Signature Comfort: The Profiling Bed with Style
We're excited to announce the launch of our Signature Comfort Profiling Bed, a stylish new bed that seamlessly combines the functionality of a care bed with modern, homely design.
The Complete Guide to Pressure Ulcers
A pressure sore or commonly know as a bedsore is an injury which starts on the surface of the skin and then can progress further into the tissue...
The Complete Guide to Pressure Ulcers
A pressure sore or commonly know as a bedsore is an injury which starts on the surface of the skin and then can progress further into the tissue...
Video: Opera® Profiling Bed Transportation System
This video shows one our engineers using the bed transportation system to move an assembled profiling bed with ease whilst using a very safe procedure.
Video: Opera® Profiling Bed Transportation System
This video shows one our engineers using the bed transportation system to move an assembled profiling bed with ease whilst using a very safe procedure.
Dementia: Facts, Guidance and how our beds can ...
Dementia is caused by diseases of the brain and leads to serious impairment of cognitive function (memory loss, poor coordination, emotional instability etc.). In this guide we explore how it...
Dementia: Facts, Guidance and how our beds can help
Dementia is caused by diseases of the brain and leads to serious impairment of cognitive function (memory loss, poor coordination, emotional instability etc.). In this guide we explore how it...
Help a Loved One with Dementia Remain Independent
Caring for a loved one with dementia that is living alone presents many challenges for us as caregivers. It is essential you put the necessary arrangements in place to ensure...
Help a Loved One with Dementia Remain Independent
Caring for a loved one with dementia that is living alone presents many challenges for us as caregivers. It is essential you put the necessary arrangements in place to ensure...
Electric Blankets and Adjustable Beds
Yes, the use of an electric blanket is totally acceptable with our adjustable beds...
Electric Blankets and Adjustable Beds
Yes, the use of an electric blanket is totally acceptable with our adjustable beds...
The orthopaedic benefits of an electric bed
Electric beds provide you with several orthopaedic benefits thanks to their adjustable lying surface. The electric backrest and legrest allow you to properly position your neck, back...
The orthopaedic benefits of an electric bed
Electric beds provide you with several orthopaedic benefits thanks to their adjustable lying surface. The electric backrest and legrest allow you to properly position your neck, back...
Alexa Promotes Independence for the Elderly and...
Hampshire County Council is the first local authority to use voice recognition technology to support elderly and disabled residents receiving care at home. Working with Amazon, the council is trialling...
Alexa Promotes Independence for the Elderly and Disabled
Hampshire County Council is the first local authority to use voice recognition technology to support elderly and disabled residents receiving care at home. Working with Amazon, the council is trialling...
Coming Out of Hospital? How to Get a Bed for Home
Are you or a loved one due to come out of hospital soon? You’ve probably been given a list of assistive equipment by your care team, including a hospital bed...
Coming Out of Hospital? How to Get a Bed for Home
Are you or a loved one due to come out of hospital soon? You’ve probably been given a list of assistive equipment by your care team, including a hospital bed...
Buying Guide: Opera® Adjustable Beds
In this guide, we look at the Opera range of electric adjustable beds and make you aware of the key considerations to bear in mind when choosing and purchasing a...
Buying Guide: Opera® Adjustable Beds
In this guide, we look at the Opera range of electric adjustable beds and make you aware of the key considerations to bear in mind when choosing and purchasing a...
Buying Guide: Rotating Chair Beds
In this helpful guide we look at Rotating/Turning Chair Beds and provide detailed advice on how to choose the best bed for your needs.
Buying Guide: Rotating Chair Beds
In this helpful guide we look at Rotating/Turning Chair Beds and provide detailed advice on how to choose the best bed for your needs.
Installation Guide: Opera® Profiling Beds
Opera® profiling beds have been designed to ensure installation in care homes and private homes is as simple as possible. Check out this Installation Guide for a simple, step by...
Installation Guide: Opera® Profiling Beds
Opera® profiling beds have been designed to ensure installation in care homes and private homes is as simple as possible. Check out this Installation Guide for a simple, step by...
Care Mattresses – Complete Guide
Pressure care mattresses can be useful for people with additional health needs, particularly if they're at risk of getting pressure sores. Pressure sores (commonly referred to as bed sores) usually...
Care Mattresses – Complete Guide
Pressure care mattresses can be useful for people with additional health needs, particularly if they're at risk of getting pressure sores. Pressure sores (commonly referred to as bed sores) usually...
Where to Hire a Hospital Bed for Short-Term Care
Whether its coming home from hospital to recover from surgery or a trip away that is only possible with assistive equipment, there are many reasons why a hospital bed may only be...
Where to Hire a Hospital Bed for Short-Term Care
Whether its coming home from hospital to recover from surgery or a trip away that is only possible with assistive equipment, there are many reasons why a hospital bed may only be...
How Paying for Elderly Care Works Across the UK
The social care system in the UK addresses many aspects of care for the elderly. Types of care include help to live independently at home with assistance in simple tasks...
How Paying for Elderly Care Works Across the UK
The social care system in the UK addresses many aspects of care for the elderly. Types of care include help to live independently at home with assistance in simple tasks...
Buying Guide: Opera® Profiling Beds
In this buying guide, we explore the different types of profiling beds in the Opera® range and highlight all of the key considerations when buying a bed for use in a care...
Buying Guide: Opera® Profiling Beds
In this buying guide, we explore the different types of profiling beds in the Opera® range and highlight all of the key considerations when buying a bed for use in a care...
Trendelenburg and Anti-Trendelenburg Explained
The Trendelenburg position is a feature integrated into most profiling and adjustable beds. The position places the person’s head down and elevates the feet, so their whole body is sloping down...
Trendelenburg and Anti-Trendelenburg Explained
The Trendelenburg position is a feature integrated into most profiling and adjustable beds. The position places the person’s head down and elevates the feet, so their whole body is sloping down...
