Beds & Mattresses: Explaining your options

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Tom Rogers
Written by Tom Rogers
George Powney
Reviewed by George Powney
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Finding the perfect bed and mattress combination can significantly impact your sleep quality and overall well-being. With a myriad of options available, navigating the world of beds and mattresses can feel overwhelming. In this brief guide, we’ll explore a sample of options, to help you understand the variety available to you, so you can make an informed decision tailored to your unique sleep needs and preferences.

Mattresses

Restwell Reflex High Density Foam Mattress

The Restwell Reflex High Density Foam Mattress is designed for those seeking a softer feel without compromising on support. Crafted from luxurious 100% Reflex Foam, ribbed for optimal body harmony, it delivers outstanding elasticity and weight distribution for supreme comfort. Unlike memory foam, it doesn’t conform to your contours, ensuring a cooler sleeping experience.

Plus, its filler-free construction guarantees exceptional performance, shape retention, and durability, while promoting excellent ventilation for a fresh feel night after night. Wrapped in a premium hypoallergenic damask cover, this mattress safeguards against dust mites and allergies while providing a luxurious and supportive sleep surface.

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Restwell Reflex Foam Mattress

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The Restwell reflex high density foam is for those who prefer a softer feel than a pocket sprung mattress. 6 sizes available. Free Uk delivery

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    £208.33
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    £250.00 Incl. VAT
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    Sidhil Acclaim VE Mattress

    The Sidhil Acclaim VE Mattress is designed for high-risk support and pressure relief. Engineered with castellated viscoelastic foam, this non-turning mattress is specifically designed to complement electric profiling beds, catering to patient’s high-risk pressure care needs. Its viscoelastic top layer offers optimal pressure relief with a zoned surface for added comfort. The ‘U’ foam construction of the side walls and base provides stability, strength, and contouring capabilities, ensuring a supportive sleep surface.

    With a maximum user weight of 220kg (35st), it’s built to accommodate a wide range of users. The premium two-way stretch vapour-permeable cover features either premium stitched or fully welded seams, along with a waterfall flap which protects and covers the user-friendly zip to help keep your mattress clean and secure from any accidental spills. Plus, the base of the cover is crafted from heavy-duty nylon for durability. Designed for high-risk patients, this mattress meets FR Crib 5 standards, offering peace of mind and comfort.

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    Acclaim VE Foam Mattress

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    The Sidhil Acclaim Visco-Elastic foam mattress is designed for use on profiling beds and provides a no-turn support for patients. Free UK delivery

      £387.50
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      £465.00 Incl. VAT
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      Bed Bases

      Accora FloorBed 2

      Introducing the Accora FloorBed 2, the epitome of innovation in low-height beds! With its remarkable 7.1cm lowering capability, it stands as the lowest bed in its class on the market today. This bed offers all the functionalities of a standard profiling bed, including electric backrest with auto-regression, knee break, tilt, and reverse tilt positioning.

      Rising impressively to a height of 80cm, it ensures a safer working height for taller carers. Featuring a low head and footboard, it minimizes the risk of injury from falls and reduces the need for bed rails, promoting safety and comfort for users. Plus, the price includes delivery and installation, making it a hassle-free investment.

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      Accora FloorBed 2

      Lowering to an impressive height of just 7.1cm the Accora FloorBed 2 is the lowest bed in its class. It also has a maximum nursing height of 80cm. Fully profling and includes delivery and installation.

      • Lowers to just 7.1cm
      • Maximum height of 80cm making it ideal for taller carers
      • Significantly reduces risk of injury if user rolls out of bed
      £1,958.33
      with VAT Relief
      £2,350.00 Incl. VAT
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      Signature Low Footboard Profiling Bed

      Discover the Signature Low Footboard Profiling Bed, blending comfort and practicality for the care or nursing home environment! This high-quality profiling bed offers full adjustability, ensuring the perfect fit for a restful night’s sleep. Featuring a low footboard, it provides an unobstructed view of the television while ensuring quick and easy access for caregivers during lower body care tasks. Easily raise the bed to waist height to prevent overstretching and injury for caregivers, or lower it to floor height for effortless user access.

      For unparalleled comfort, the bed boasts adjustable backrest and footrest functions, allowing users to find their ideal support and relieve pressure from their feet. With its straightforward remote control, operating the bed is a breeze, with each function clearly labelled for easy access. Choose from oak or walnut finish to seamlessly integrate into any bedroom, while the high-quality design exudes warmth and homeliness, resembling a regular bed to avoid drawing unwanted attention.

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      Sleep well in the Signature Low Footboard Profiling Bed. The bed can be raised to waist height and lowered to floor level. The frame features an adjustable leg rest and a low footboard ideal for those that require lower body care. Available in an oak or walnut finish.

      • Low footboard
      • Adjustable leg rest
      • Straightforward remote
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      £1,995.00
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      £2,394.00 Incl. VAT
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      Combinations

      Woburn Community Profiling Bed and Mattress

      Meet the Woburn Community Profiling Bed and Mattress Combination, where quality meets affordability for peace of mind! Crafted with top-quality materials and design, this bed offers stability, support, and ease without the hefty price tag. Ideal for various environments, especially community settings, it’s designed for effortless dismantling and rebuilding, ensuring versatility and convenience. With wooden head and footboards, it’s easy to clean, promoting a sanitary environment to reduce infection risks.

      Equipped with full-length rails for added user security, it provides ample room for hoists and stand aids. Carers can raise the bed to 810mm, reducing the need for bending and stretching, while securely attached cables eliminate trip hazards. Plus, this model offers a choice of delivery options, making it even more convenient. Supplied with the Community Plus High Risk Mattress, it’s the perfect solution for community use.

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      Woburn Community Bed and Mattress Combination

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      The Woburn Community Profiling Bed is easy to assemble and dismantle making it perfect for use in the community. The frame is built using the highest quality materials to create a strong and stable base. Each bed is split into 4 profiling sections which allows the users adjust the bed to their comfort. Supplied with Community Plus High Risk Mattress.

      • Ideal for community use
      • Top quality materials
      • Full length rails
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      £875.00
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      was £1,198.00 £1,050.00 Incl. VAT
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      Restwell Richmond Electric Adjustable Bed and Mattress Combination

      Introducing the Restwell Richmond Electric Adjustable Bed and Mattress Combination. Whether you’re reading, watching TV, or simply lounging with your feet up, this bed base caters to your every need. With its innovative design, it adjusts to support the five key areas – knees, hips, back, neck, and head – ensuring optimal comfort and support.

      Featuring 42 flexible slats that conform to pressure points, it provides greater comfort and support, while the full divan base adds a modern touch to any bedroom. Available in two different widths and three mattress types – Reflex Foam, Pocket Sprung, and Memory Foam – it’s designed to fit your preferences perfectly. Plus, it’s ideal for individuals with various medical conditions, making ideal for those seeking personalized comfort and relief.

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      The Restwell Richmond Electric Adjustable Bed Base is available with a choice of three mattress types to suit different users. The bed incorporates 42 flexible slats which conform and adjust according to pressure and is available in 3'0 and 4'6 widths. Headboard not included.

      • Easy to use 6 button multi-position handset
      • Adjustable multi slat bed mattress support system
      • Choice of Reflex Foam, Pocket Sprung or Memory Foam Mattress
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      £579.17
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      £695.00 Incl. VAT
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      Tom Rogers
      Written by
      Tom Rogers
      Tom Rogers is Manage At Home’s content marketing specialist with over 6 years of experience in writing for mobility and independence publications.
      George Powney
      Reviewed by
      George Powney
      George has 10x years' experience as an Occupational Therapist working across NHS and Adult Social Care. George supports our Southwest Region of the UK with his specialist knowledge of Moving and Handling equipment to support individuals with their daily tasks.
      Disclaimer – Please be advised that any adjustable bed may restrict future accessory choices such as bed levers/bed rails. We would always advise any accessories are checked with the manufacturer for compatibility.

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