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Florien Elite Specialist Chair

Dynamic specialist seating designed to improve positioning, comfort and safer transfers

The Florien Elite Specialist Chair is a versatile seating solution designed for people with complex posture, mobility and pressure care needs. Combining tilt-in-space positioning with back angle recline, the chair helps support comfort, stability and safer repositioning throughout the day. Adjustable seat dimensions, dynamic armrests and a choice of supportive backrests allow the Florien Elite to adapt to a wide range of users and care environments. Designed for both non-weight bearing users and carers, it supports safer transfers while helping maintain comfort during prolonged sitting.

  • Improves postural positioning - Tilt-in-space and reclining functionality help maintain stable, supportive seating positions.
  • Enhances transfer access - Swivel-back dynamic armrests support easier side transfers and hoist access.
  • Adapts to individual users - Adjustable seat width and seat length help achieve more personalised seating support.
  • Supports pressure management - Pressure-relieving seating options help redistribute weight and improve sitting comfort.
  • Promotes all-day comfort - Supportive positioning and adaptable cushioning help reduce strain during prolonged sitting.
  • Assists carers safely - Flexible positioning and transfer features help support safer daily care routines.

Built for adaptable positioning, pressure management and safer transfers in complex care environments.

Sizing
Made to measure
Custom Height. Width. Depth.

Product specification

  • Manual gas-spring assisted Tilt-in-Space functionality
  • Manual gas-spring assisted back angle recline with a positional lock
  • Available with the clinically proven Intelligent Air integral cushion
  • Mechlock evaluating legrest as standard or articulating legrest upgrade
  • Non-removable swivel-back armrests
  • Multi-positional integral headrest
  • Fully adjustable seat width
From
£2,900

Why choose a chair?

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Flexible positioning support: Tilt-in-space and back angle recline functionality help support posture, comfort and pressure management across a wide range of seating needs.
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Designed for easier transfers: Dynamic upholstered armrests float across the seat and swivel backwards, helping improve side transfer access and hoist positioning.
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Adaptable seating configuration: Adjustable seat width, seat length and multiple backrest options allow the chair to support different body shapes, positioning requirements and care environments.
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Advanced pressure care options: A range of pressure-relieving cushion options, including Intelligent Air technology, helps support skin integrity and sitting comfort.
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Practical for long-term care: Modular components and adaptable accessories allow the Florien Elite to evolve alongside changing mobility and care requirements.

Why choose a chair?

safety icon
Flexible positioning support: Tilt-in-space and back angle recline functionality help support posture, comfort and pressure management across a wide range of seating needs.
safety icon
Designed for easier transfers: Dynamic upholstered armrests float across the seat and swivel backwards, helping improve side transfer access and hoist positioning.
safety icon
Adaptable seating configuration: Adjustable seat width, seat length and multiple backrest options allow the chair to support different body shapes, positioning requirements and care environments.
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Advanced pressure care options: A range of pressure-relieving cushion options, including Intelligent Air technology, helps support skin integrity and sitting comfort.
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Practical for long-term care: Modular components and adaptable accessories allow the Florien Elite to evolve alongside changing mobility and care requirements.

Your chair, bespoke to you

Working in close collaboration with Occupational Therapists, Channel Healthcare ensures that seating isn’t just off-the-shelf. Every seating consultation with a Channel Healthcare seating consultant combines clinical insight with emotional understanding. Every chair in the range is built (or adjusted) with your body, your health, and your lifestyle in mind.

Finding the right fit

Seating specialist helping client choose a chair

A Clinically Informed Approach

Establishing the best seating solution for your needs starts with understanding your lived experience: how long you sit, how you shift, how you use the chair.
Seating specialist showing fabric options to client

Listen and Assess

It’s not just asking “what do you need?”, it’s about understanding the user’s day-to-day: how long they sit, what positions they favour, what causes discomfort, what health issues matter.
Pressure mapping software being shown to client

Pressure Mapping & Posture

Using specialist tools, we can see where pressure builds up and which seating adjustments will relieve it.
seating specialist measuring chair

Tailored Recommendations

Based on that assessment, we can then suggest the  seating solutions that would be the best fit. That could be riser recliners, tilt-in-space or bespoke chairs - always with an eye to both comfort and clinical benefit.
Seating specialist measuring client for chair

Fine Tuning

Once your chair is delivered, the team will re-check your posture, make small adjustments, and help you to understand how to use its features best (tilt, recline, pressure cushions) to stay well supported.
Seating specialist helping client choose a chair

A Clinically Informed Approach

Establishing the best seating solution for your needs starts with understanding your lived experience: how long you sit, how you shift, how you use the chair.
Seating specialist showing fabric options to client

Listen and Assess

It’s not just asking “what do you need?”, it’s about understanding the user’s day-to-day: how long they sit, what positions they favour, what causes discomfort, what health issues matter.
Pressure mapping software being shown to client

Pressure Mapping & Posture

Using specialist tools, we can see where pressure builds up and which seating adjustments will relieve it.
seating specialist measuring chair

Tailored Recommendations

Based on that assessment, we can then suggest the  seating solutions that would be the best fit. That could be riser recliners, tilt-in-space or bespoke chairs - always with an eye to both comfort and clinical benefit.
Seating specialist measuring client for chair

Fine Tuning

Once your chair is delivered, the team will re-check your posture, make small adjustments, and help you to understand how to use its features best (tilt, recline, pressure cushions) to stay well supported.

Request a Brochure

Finding the right seating solution is a deeply personal journey, and at Channel Healthcare, we believe you shouldn't have to navigate it alone.

Our brochure brings everything you need together in one place - from our full range of needs-led seating solutions (matched to you using our OT-designed Chair Selector Tool) to expert advice from our team and our network of Occupational Therapists.

Our process

Your home is your sanctuary. We understand that having someone in your space can be an unsettling experience, but that’s where we’re different. We’re warm, friendly and we don’t believe in the hard sell - we believe in finding a solution that meets your needs. It’s as simple as that.

And, for extra peace of mind, not only is every one of our seating specialists DBS checked, but we expect every member of our team to adhere to our strict Channel Code of Conduct. Giving peace of mind that you’ll receive the very best service, every time.

STEP 1

Let's Talk

We will call to discuss what you need, why you need it and explore how we can best support you.

STEP 2

Book a visit

One of our seating consultants will book in for a home visit, usually within 7 days of your initial call.

STEP 3

Home Consultation

Our seating consultant will bring a demo chair for you to try. From there, we’ll establish how we can design a chair that fits you.

STEP 4

Custom Sizing

The main event! We will measure you in the chair to make sure your new chair will fit you absolutely perfectly.

STEP 5

No Pressure Quote

We’ll leave a quote with you to think over. No pressure. No deadlines. And, if you do decide to buy, we’ll send your order directly to the factory as soon as you’re ready.

1

Get in touch

We will call to discuss what you need, why you need it and explore how we can best support you.

2

Book a visit

One of our seating consultants will book in for a home visit, usually within 7 days of your initial call.

3

Visit from the team

Our seating consultant will bring a demo chair for you to try. From there, we’ll establish how we can design a chair that fits you.

4

The main event

The main event! We will measure you in the chair to make sure your new chair will fit you absolutely perfectly.

5

Receive a quote

We’ll leave a quote with you to think over. No pressure. No deadlines. And, if you do decide to buy, we’ll send your order directly to the factory as soon as you’re ready.

Delivery - the Channel Healthcare way

Home assessment visit—care professional at a client’s door

An appointment time that suits you

No frustrating conversations with a courier - we’ll ensure  your chair arrives on a day that suits you.
seating specialist getting chair out of van

Our delivery team

Depending on the size, your chair will be delivered by trained operatives, letting you relax while we get everything set up

Unpacking your chair

Not only will we unpack your chair, but we’ll get rid of the packaging too - fuss free delivery without a trip to the recycling centre!
seating specialist measuring chair

We'll build it

If needed, we’ll assemble your chair and make sure it’s placed exactly where you want it.
Seating specialist helping woman in chair

The handover

Our team will give you a full demonstration of how your chair works to make sure you’re all set up and ready to go.
Home assessment visit—care professional at a client’s door

An appointment time that suits you

No frustrating conversations with a courier - we’ll ensure  your chair arrives on a day that suits you.
seating specialist getting chair out of van

Our delivery team

Depending on the size, your chair will be delivered by trained operatives, letting you relax while we get everything set up

Unpacking your chair

Not only will we unpack your chair, but we’ll get rid of the packaging too - fuss free delivery without a trip to the recycling centre!
seating specialist measuring chair

We'll build it

If needed, we’ll assemble your chair and make sure it’s placed exactly where you want it.
Seating specialist helping woman in chair

The handover

Our team will give you a full demonstration of how your chair works to make sure you’re all set up and ready to go.
Seating specialist helping woman in chair

Your Next Step to Better Seating

With three decades of industry experience, our team of knowledgeable seating consultants understand that everyone’s experience is unique.

Whether you’re adapting to a new way of life, living with a long-term condition or caring for someone who needs extra support, we’re here to listen. We collaborate with individuals, families, occupational therapists and local authorities to create bespoke, needs-led solutions, no matter how complex – without pressure or hard sales tactics.

Investing in the right seat now isn’t just about comfort -  it’s about caring for your future self. Let’s get you sitting right, feeling better and supported every step of the way.

Product FAQ's

Is the chair suitable for healthcare and care home environments?

Yes. The chair is designed for long-term healthcare use, with adaptable features suitable for care homes, clinical settings and domestic care environments.

What backrest options are available?

The Florien Elite is available with either a waterfall or contoured backrest to support different comfort and positioning requirements.

Can the chair support side transfers?

Yes. Swivel-back armrests help create easier access for side transfers and hoist-assisted movement.

Is the Florien Elite suitable for people with posture issues?

Yes. Adjustable positioning, supportive backrest options and adaptable seating dimensions help support complex postural needs.

Are the armrests adjustable?

Yes. The dynamic upholstered armrests adjust across the seat width and swivel backwards to support transfers and hoist access.

Can the chair help with pressure care needs?

Yes. Pressure-relieving cushion options, including Intelligent Air technology, help support skin integrity and reduce pressure build-up.

Does the Florien Elite recline?

Yes. The chair includes back angle recline functionality with positional locking for more adaptable seating support.

What is tilt-in-Space functionality?

Tilt-in-space changes the seating angle while maintaining body alignment, helping improve pressure distribution, posture and comfort.

Can the Florien Elite support people with neurological conditions?

Yes. The chair’s positioning and postural support features can help people living with conditions such as stroke, Parkinson’s disease, MND or Multiple Sclerosis.

Who is the Florien Elite Specialist Chair suitable for?

The chair is suitable for people with complex mobility, posture and pressure care needs, including non-weight bearing users and people requiring additional positioning support.

Ready to find the right fit?

MS
MND
Parkinson's Disease
Pressure Sores
Spina Bifida
Scoliosis
Kyphosis
Lordosis
Acquired Brain Injury
Contractures
Fibromyalgia
Stroke
Back & Spine Issues
Posture Issues
Leg & Hip Issues
Difficulty with Movement
Arm & Shoulder Issues
Support & Body Repositioning Requirements
Circulation Issues
Pressure & Skin Fragility Issues
Continence Issues
Risk of Falls
MS
MND
Parkinson's Disease
Pressure Sores
Spina Bifida
Scoliosis
Kyphosis
Lordosis
Acquired Brain Injury
Contractures
Fibromyalgia
Stroke
Back & Spine Issues
Posture Issues
Leg & Hip Issues
Difficulty with Movement
Arm & Shoulder Issues
Support & Body Repositioning Requirements
Circulation Issues
Pressure & Skin Fragility Issues
Continence Issues
Risk of Falls
Back/Spine Issues
Posture Issues
Leg/Hip Issues
Difficulty with Movement
Arm/Shoulder Issues
Support/Body Repositioning Requirements
Circulation Issues
Pressure/Skin Fragility Issues
Neurological Issues
Pain
Continence Issues
Risk of Falls
Back/Spine Issues
Posture Issues
Leg/Hip Issues
Difficulty with Movement
Arm/Shoulder Issues
Support/Body Repositioning Requirements
Circulation Issues
Pressure/Skin Fragility Issues
Neurological Issues
Pain
Continence Issues
Risk of Falls
Up to 15 stone
Between 15 and 25 stone
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