Help and advice

The fit and comfort of a chair is a personal thing. There are essential measurements but it is important to try a chair before purchase to check it feels comfortable and is functional for the activities you want to carry out in it. If you require assistance to rise from a chair or recline fully you may want to consider a riser recliner.

Assist UK is the national network for advice on independent living equipment and has a network of Disabled Living Centres. You could contact Assist UK

Some powered models have a key or handset that can be removed when the chair is not in use, and some have sensors which stop the movement of the chair to prevent entrapment of pets or children.

Many of the products listed are CE marked as a 'medical device' which means they should be used only in accordance with the manufacturer's intended purpose. The manufacturer's of these chairs intend them to be used for sitting, they are not sold as sleeping systems. Consequently it is not advisable for these riser recliners to be used for sleeping unless a decision is made as part of a risk assessment by an Occupational therapist or a Physiotherapist. There are chair beds available which are designed for sitting and sleeping. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is the government agency responsible for ensuring CE marked products are fit for purpose and safe.

For further information you may wish to read our:
- Choosing a chair and chair accessories fact sheet or our ...
- Choosing pressure relief equipment factsheet or our...
- Choosing equipment for the heavier person factsheet