Skipton-based mobility firm Fenetic Wellbeing has donated a mobility seat to the Acute Therapy Department at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust to support patient recovery and safe discharge.

According to a spokesperson for Fenetic Wellbeing, the Airedale NHS Foundation Trust “often faces the challenge of finding suitable seating to support recovery across its ward base.”

The donated Rise and Tilt Integra seat, specifically chosen by the rehabilitation team on the acute ward, will help patients with limited sitting balance, or poor sitting tolerance, to sit out of bed.

Thomas Appelbee, co-founder of Fenetic Wellbeing, said: “At Fenetic, we are focused on providing accessible and affordable solutions to support safe and independent living.

“We are really proud to make this donation to Airedale NHS Foundation Trust and contribute to improving patient recovery and experience.

“We hope this donation plays a role in supporting the ward and hospital in continuing to provide care, encouraging early recovery, and helping patients return home.”

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust treats more than 32,000 inpatients and 155,000 outpatients annually.

Freya Sledding, chief allied health professional at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, said: “The sooner we can get people up, dressed, and out of bed, the quicker the patient’s recovery and, ultimately, their discharge home.

“We only have a small number of suitable chairs available across the wards, so this donation will greatly improve patient experience, support staff with moving and handling, help discharges home, and prevent deconditioning.

“On behalf of the acute therapy and ward staff across Airedale Hospital, I am delighted to accept this donation that will support effective patient care and early rehabilitation.

“The chair will be well utilised and will make such a difference to the care we are able to provide.”

Jodie Hearnshaw, charity manager at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, added: “On behalf of Airedale Hospital & Community Charity I would like to thank Fenetic Wellbeing for the extremely kind donation of the chair.

“Together we can help to ensure that our patients receive the healthcare they deserve.”

More information about Fenetic Wellbeing is available at www.feneticwellbeing.com