2010 Exhibitor Profiles
Stand 1 - The Switchover Help Scheme 
The Switchover Help Scheme is run by the BBC, under an agreement with the Government. We help older and disabled people who may find it difficult to switch to digital TV. We can install what they need in their home, we'll explain digital TV to them clearly and simply and we'll make sure they are happy with how it all works.
We can help people convert one of their TV sets to digital if they:
- are aged 75 or over, or
- get or could get Disability Living Allowance, Attendance Allowance, Constant Attendance Allowance or mobility supplement; or
- have lived in a care home for six months or more, or are registered blind or partially sighted
Stand 2 - Contour Showers
When it comes to adaptation solutions to assist the elderly or less able, the choice available from Contour Showers is unrivalled. Our ‘eco-friendly’ Eco-dec
range of recyclable wet floor formers have a carbon footprint 70% lower than any similar product, clearly demonstrating our environmental commitment.
The majority of our range of shower tray’s and shower enclosures are recyclable and designed towards reducing whole life costs and enhancing the independent lifestyle. With over 50 years’ experience, this positions Contour as one of the leading UK manufacturers of easy access showering solutions, helping the elderly and less able to lead an independent lifestyle.
Contour Showers, Siddorn Street, Winsford, Cheshire CW7 2BA
Tel: 01606 592586 Fax: 01606 861260
Email: sales@contour-showers.co.uk
Website: www.contour-showers.co.uk
Stand 2B - Chiltern Invadex
Chiltern Invadex - a familiar name with a new outlook!
We are sure most of you have heard names like Sandwell, Westdale, Easi Dec which are part of our Shower Range and Wispa which is part of our Manual Handling Range. Please collect your free CD from stand personnel, Illustrating our complete current range. If we can be of any service in resolving issues involving showering and manual handling, please contact our Sales Representative, David Leach on 07976 941755 or e.mail david.leach@aidapt.co.uk. David is based in Scotland and carries most product samples, or email sales@chilterninvadex.co.uk for further information
Stand 3 - Employers in Voluntary Employment
EVH - Supporting Social Employers (EVH) is an Employers Federation, formed in 1978, with its early roots in social housing organisations. In the last decade it has moved well beyond social housing and now supports Committees and Boards in their role as "employer" in over 180 not for profit organisations of all types, shapes and sizes throughout Scotland. Our simple fee structure provides unlimited support and on-site assistance to members, and this pragmatic approach helps explain our 100% member loyalty. Why not give a us a three month, no obligation try for free!
Stand 4 - Advanced Stairlifts
Advanced stairlifts are an established and reliable supplier of stairlifts, through floor lifts and other access products from a wide range of quality manufacturers. We offer solutions to local authority care & repair teams throughout Scotland from our three offices based in Inverkeithing – Fife, East Kilbride & Inverness. We are members of the following associations: BHTA, Carbon Offset & Constructionline.
Advanced Stairlifts Lifting You Up When You Are Down
Telephone: Head Office: 01383 411400 - Inverkeithing East Kilbride: 01355 573999
Inverness: 01463 235583 www.advancedstairlifts.co.uk info@advancedstairlifts.co.uk
Stand 5 - City Building Glasgow (LLP)
Building to a Higher Standard
City Building (Glasgow) LLP is one of Scotland’s largest construction companies, employing over 2,200 skilled employees and providing construction and maintenance solutions to commercial and public sector organisations across the country.
The company has a unique social ethos, providing training and employment to a diverse range of people from the communities it serves.
City Building also has one of Britain's largest apprenticeship programmes
and is proud employer of one of Europe's largest skilled disabled workforces at our manufacturing facility, Royal Strathclyde Blindcraft Industries (RSBi).
For further information or to discuss your requirements please call 0141 287 3023 or email ronnie.regan@citybuildingglasgow.co.uk
Stand 6 - Solon Security 
Solon is the UK's leading supplier of quality Crime Prevention and Community Safety products. Our products are designed to keep people safe, support them and reduce their fear of crime. We offer a variety of products including personal alarms, door entry systems, locks and key safes.
We work in partnership with the Police, Councils & Charities and already supply Care & Repair agencies across the UK.
We are a wholesale distributor and our prices are extremely competitive. We offer extra discounts for volume orders, ongoing schemes and contracts.
Visit us today at stand 6 or call us on 01352 762266
Email:sales@solonsecurity.co.uk
Web: www.solonsecurity.co.uk
Stand 7 - Supra UK
Supra UK is the leading provider of key management solutions for the home healthcare market. Established in 1995, Supra has supplied over 1.7 million GE KeySafeTM products into the UK and Europe and offers a National Installation service.
The GE KeySafe provides immediate access for trusted services and authorised visitors. It works hand in hand with Telecare providers to allow immediate access for the Emergency Services and opens the ‘Golden Hour’ to save time and save lives.
Contact the Supra team to discuss how Supra’s products, training and services can help you and your clients.
Tel: 01905 770333 Email:sales@keysafe.co.uk www.keysafe.co.uk
Stand 8 - Eurocare Showers
Contact Details: Eurocare Showers Ltd, Unit 19, Doncaster Industry Park, Watch House Lane, Bentley, Doncaster, DN5 9LZ
Tel:01302 788684, Fax:01302 780010
Sales Contact (Scotland): Iain Johnston:0778663353
Sales & Marketing Manager (Head Office): Joanna Talbot
Web:www.eurocare-showers.com
Email:sales@eurocare-showers.com
Stand 9 - Laidlaw Scott
Laidlaw Scott Ltd are the countries foremost experts in the provision of disabled adaptations and undertaking DDA work for RSL’s and local authorities. Drawing on over 15 years worth of experience, our specialised teams provide a high quality service which is tailored to meet the needs of each individual client.
Examples of the type of works we undertake includes::
- Level & Easy Access Showers
- Over Bath Showers
- Wet Floors
- Specialist Mobility Equipment
- Rise and Fall Kitchen Work Surfaces
- Specialised Flooring
- Access ramps
- Disabled Door Entry Systems
- Extensions to existing properties
For more information Contact Chris Farmer on: 0141 848 6262, chris@laidlawscott.com or visit our website at: www.laidlawscott.com
Stand 10 - Wetrooms
1000mm Waterproof T & G Shower Paneling
- Half the price & half the weight of wood-core shower panels
- 1 metre wide, 2.4m tongue & grooved
- 10.5mm thick, heavy duty recylcable PVC
- PVC and Aluminium moulding in various finishes
- 17 gloss finishes
High Glosss decorative ceiling & wall panels
- Gold or silver decor strips
- 25cm wide, 2.7metre long tongue & grooved
- 19 gloss finishes
Both Wetrooms PVC Waterproof Panel
- Class 1 Fire rated - suitable for commercial & domestic use
- 100% waterproof PVC core
- Light & easy to fit. No wet trades required
- Suitable for both wet and dry areas
- Non-porous, hygienic, mould free
- Virtually maintenance free wipe clean surface
Tel: 0141 641 0071 E: info@wetroomsdist.co.uk
Stand 11 - Older People Services Development Project
Trust, Hanover (Scotland) & Bield Housing Associations’ joint “Equal Opportunities Programme” aims to break down barriers faced by Scotland’s Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities through proactive outreach work and special projects.
The key objectives of the Older People Services Development Project is to encourage and maximise benefits and services uptake by older people from Black & Minority Ethnic communities, by offering free, multilingual and culturally sensitive advice and information.
Neeru Bhatnagar / Anthony L K Chu
Older People Services Co-ordinator
Tel: 0131 444 4952/41
Email: neerub@trustha.org.uk / lchu@trustha.org.uk
Multilingual “The Easy Guide to Benefits for the 60+” is available on www.EqualityScotland.com
Stand 12 - Kingkraft
Kingkraft have been manufacturing specialist bathing equipment since 1984. The company is now established as one of the foremost suppliers in the assisted bathing market, for high dependency and independent bathing. Our product portfolio includes the Easibath, Contour, Multibath and Lifestyle and all offer a variety of flexibility for accessing the bath thus allowing for an improved bathing process. In addition, Kingkraft also offer a number of products for the more mobile individual, to assist them in continuing to live independently. For example, Kingkraft supply and install the Guldmann Track Hoist System and the Aquaclean Shower Toilet.
Contact Details
Company: Kingkraft Ltd
Address: 26D Orgreave Crescent, Dore House Industrial Estate, Sheffield S13 9NQ
Tel: 0114 2690 697
Fax: 0114 2695 145
Stand 13 - 14, Badge & Breakout Sponsor - Impey
Impey is the UK’s leading provider of specialist showering solutions, including level access showers, seats, shower trays, supports rails, enclosures, drainage solutions and more. Our drive is to provide the very best solutions and help deliver Lifetime Homes and independence.
Our wide range of quality products is backed by unmatched technical expertise, while our prices are competitive and our service second to none. Increasing numbers of Local Authorities, Housing Associations, Specifiers, and OT’s are turning to Impey as the preferred choice, as they realise that we deliver on our promises.
At this years’ Care & Repair event in Dunblane Impey will be presenting its new solution for level-access shower floors - Level-Dec Advance. The product is a huge leap forward for installers and developers – visit us on stands 13 & 14 and you will see within 50 seconds how Level-Dec Advance promises to save time, effort and money.
We will also be focusing on what Impey can do to help its customers that are working towards the Lifetime Homes standard and planning for the future.
For more information please visit Impey on stands 13 & 14.
www.impey-uk.com
info@impey-uk.com
Tel: 01460 256080
Stand 15 - AKW Medi-Care LTD 
AKW are leaders in the design, manufacture and supply of high quality and attractive level and easy access shower trays, wet room floor formers, shower screens and pumps. AKW offer complete bathroom solutions with the recently launched sanitary ware range of washbasins and raised height toilets. Now also available are AKW’s range of mobility ramps to make access into and around buildings and homes easier.
Pointon Way | Hampton Lovett | Droitwich Spa |WR9 0LR
Telephone: +44 (0)1905 823 278 | Fax: +44(0)1905 823 297
Website: www.akwmedicare.co.uk
Stand 16 - McGill
McGill provide a dedicated and professional, complete service solution to older or disabled householders’ needs. Working across Scotland with over 29 years experience, we self deliver all trades and provide nurse/warden call systems incorporating the latest assisted living technology, door entry systems, security systems, Stage 3 adaptations, fire sprinkler systems as well as full and partial rewires, kitchen and bathroom upgrades and planned and reactive maintenance agreements. We pride ourselves on providing practical, high standard solutions on time and on budget.
Contact:
McGill, Harrison Road, Dundee, DD2 3SN (Head Office)
www.mcgill.co.uk
t: 01382 833833
e: info@mcgill.co.uk
Stand 17 - May Isle Ramps
May-Isle a family run Scottish based company with over 25 years experience of providing the highest quality service to all our customers and their clients.
We offer a the complete access ramp service carrying out site surveys and where required building and planning applications, associated landscaping work and low threshold doorways for all our modular and permanent ramping systems.
Manufactured using galvanised steel they are extremely strong and robust, all our ramp products are compliant with current building regulations and can be used as either a temporary or permanent solution to ALL your access needs.
Honest, reliable, friendly service and best advice.
