![]() ![]() Now the Molift system is in constant use, both Philip and Sandra are experiencing significant benefits. The building work was completed within two weeks whilst Philip resided in respite care, with the fitting of the Molift system taking two days. We can all achieve far easier, comfortable transfers." - Sally "I can glide both hoists in all directions around each room. Philip is going out more, to places such as the local garden centre, so this kit is providing access at home and opportunities outside as well.” We can all achieve far easier, comfortable transfers. We had to keep adjusting his chair’s position when lowering him whereas now with our Molifts, I can glide both hoists in all directions around each room. The challenges we faced did not encourage use of Philip’s powerchair. Sally continues: “Lowering Philip so he sat comfortably in his recliner or wheelchair used to be so difficult. Before the Molift system, we did have a single hoist rail mounted diagonally across each room however this did not give us the range of positioning we needed.” Therefore we needed a flexible hoist otherwise Philip would have been restricted to his bed. Unfortunately, after a period confined to his bed due to illness, Philip’s legs are now unable to provide support – resulting in a need for complete manual handling. However, this was becoming more challenging with Philip requiring extra manual assistance. Now with very little effort the hoist motor glides into any position" states Philipīefore the Molift ceiling track system was installed, moving Philip around the house had become very challenging as Sally his main carer explains: “Up until spring of this year I could semi-lift Philip with the support of a standing aid to transfer him from bed, chair or toilet. "Before the system was installed precise positioning so that I was posturally correct in a chair would take so long. Hence two separate transist rails were installed with standard height doors in between – resulting in a domestic look. The Bryants chose this system as they did not want a single rail spanning both rooms which would have required floor-to-ceiling height connecting doors. Philip can be seamlessly moved between rooms using a sling that is lifted, lowered and transferred between two Molift Air 200 units using a coupling system. A key alteration has been the construction of double-width interconnecting doors between the sitting room and bedroom so that continuous transfers can be provided.Each room has a ceiling-mounted Molift Traverse System, also known as a H system, which comprises of three rails – two perpendicular rails and a sliding rail supporting the hoist so that it can be positioned anywhere in the room. With the assistance of a Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG), Philip and Sandra’s bungalow has undergone adaptations to provide greater access and flexibility. His literary and fundraising activities are assisted safely and efficiently by his hoists which transfer Philip from bedroom-to-sitting room, where he works. Philip gives all his book proceeds to The Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire MS Therapy Centre and has raised funds internationally in relation to World MS Day. ![]() ![]() He has movement in his left hand so can operate a computer – hence writing is possible for a few hours a day. Philip is an articulate individual with a passion for literature who has recently published his first novel. Without his hoist from Molift, part of the Etac Group, Philip would be bedridden with a severely compromised lifestyle. As Philip requires an attendant-controlled wheelchair for mobility and assistance to access a bed, chair and toilet, the availability of a reliable and aesthetically pleasing ceiling track hoist is absolutely essential. Today, as Sandra also has MS and limited strength, independence at home is restricted for Philip – hence the Bryants are supported by two part-time carers. In 1987 Philip was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and over the years his mobility has become severely restricted – resulting in relocation back to the UK in 2009. During this time, he regularly returned to the UK to visit his three daughters and subsequently met Sandra who he married on Christmas Eve 2001 in the Botanical Gardens overlooking Sydney harbour. Originally from Kettering, Philip is a retired business director who spent many years of his career working in Australia and New Zealand. Philip Bryant, 70, and his wife Sandra, have discovered the indispensable support of a Molift room-to-room ceiling track hoist system at their home in Burton Latimer, Northamptonshire.
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