Case Studies - Dan

CONSOLOR HELPS DAN ACHIEVE HIS GOALS

Despite living with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, 19 year old Daniel Saunders is in his third year of Oakmead College, Bournemouth, studying Forensic Science and Travel and Tourism. The challenges he’s faced at college have been eased greatly by his bespoke, moulded Consolor seating system, which he’s had for just over a year.

The seat has made a huge difference to his daily routine, giving Dan enormous independence and enabling him to really apply himself at college and create better opportunities for the future. “My Consolor seat allows me to do so much more, especially at college. I’m able to be there all day and really get on with my work without having to get out regularly and stretch, because my seat supports me in a very comfortable way.”

Sue Howarth, Dan’s TA/PA, commented: “The Consolor seating system is helping Dan enormously at college. Before, when he was in his older chair, I would have to adjust him to make him comfortable but now I don’t have to do that and we can just get on and do the work. He’s so much happier, able to take more in and focuses better, all because he’s more comfortable.”

It’s not just at college that Dan’s seat has given a new lease of life; he also finds it easier to enjoy the things he loves doing when he’s not busy studying: “Outside of college I can go out with my mates, go shopping, and even go out for a walk with the dogs. It has totally opened my world. I chose Consolor because Joint Owner Kieran came highly recommended by a friend, which gave me great confidence in Consolor and the work Kieran does. I was buying a private chair and when I bought the seat Kieran moulded it and he’s now done the same with my NHS chair. I had looked at different makes but others I’ve used are more expensive, so I wanted to try something new, and working with Consolor was so easy because Kieran could come to my house. As a company Consolor has been extremely helpful and I now consider Kieran a friend.”

The freedom that his Consolor seat has given Dan is evident in his enthusiasm for the future; after finishing college he plans to take a gap year and then go on to start up his own business or do a foundation degree.

Dan’s mother Sarah is also delighted with the difference that his Consolor seat has made: “The seat, which is moulded to Dan’s shape, has absolutely changed his life, making it so much easier for him to do the things he wants to. The Consolor team are brilliant at everything they do and they are great with the adult or child they’re dealing with, as well as the parents. With Consolor it’s not just a case of supplying the product and that’s it; Kieran still helps us now! The Consolor seat is so much better quality than any seat Dan has had before and the service we get from Kieran is second to none. I would definitely recommend Consolor to anyone looking for a specialist seating solution.”

One of the UK’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of seating systems, Consolor was born through a desire to provide the best possible products with a service to match. Kieran commented: “Consolor believes that the safety, comfort and quality of life of its clients are the most important factors in the provision of all products and services. What makes working with people like Dan so rewarding is seeing how much they appreciate their Consolor product and the way that it enhances their independence and enjoyment of all aspects of life.”

Consolor supplies to the NHS as well as the private sector and its product range consists of a number of high quality off-the-shelf products in addition to fully bespoke options. You can be sure that Consolor will always find the best possible solution to suit any requirement so for more information visit www.consolor.co.uk or contact Kieran and the team on 01202 827650