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Specialist Chairs for Skin and Integumentary Issues
Specialist seating designed to support pressure care, comfort and skin protection
Skin and integumentary conditions can significantly affect comfort, mobility and tolerance for sitting throughout the day. For individuals living with pressure sores, fragile skin, oedema or lymphoedema, appropriate seating plays an important role in pressure management, positioning and protecting vulnerable areas of the body. Specialist seating can help improve comfort, reduce daily strain and support safer, more effective care for both users and carers.
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How specialist seating helps skin and integumentary issues
Skin and integumentary conditions can affect skin integrity, comfort and tolerance for sitting, particularly where there is risk of pressure damage. Specialist seating helps support pressure redistribution, reduce friction and improve positioning. This can help protect vulnerable skin and support safer, more comfortable daily sitting.
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Supports pressure care
Pressure-relieving cushions and seating surfaces help reduce pressure build-up in vulnerable areas during prolonged sitting.
Protects fragile skin
Supportive materials and positioning features help minimise friction and shear that may contribute to skin damage or discomfort.
Improves comfort
Specialist seating helps users remain more comfortable throughout the day by supporting posture, stability and repositioning needs.
Assists with repositioning
Adjustable seating functions help users and carers manage repositioning more safely and effectively during daily care routines.
Assists managing swelling
Leg elevation and supportive positioning can help improve comfort for individuals living with oedema or lymphoedema.
Support long-term needs
Adjustable seating solutions can adapt over time as skin integrity, mobility or care requirements change.
Finding a Specialist Chair That Suits Your Needs
Channel Healthcare offers specialist seating designed to support people living with skin and integumentary conditions. From supportive pressure-relieving chairs to more advanced seating solutions, browse our range below or use our Chair Selector Tool to find the most suitable option.
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Cura Legacy Bariatric
Functionality and security with the widest range of support adjustments on the market.
Perfect for:
- Back/Spine Issues
- Posture Issues
- Leg/Hip Issues
- Difficulty with Movement
- Arm/Shoulder Issues
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Adelphi Bariatric Chair
Robust and adaptable, the Adelphi Bariatric combines a winged back design for optimal postural support with soft, pressure-relieving cushioning, for semi-ambulant users who need genuine specialist support.
Perfect for:
- Back/Spine Issues
- Posture Issues
- Leg/Hip Issues
- Difficulty with Movement
- Arm/Shoulder Issues
Adelphi Riser
True versatility with interchangeable backrest and seat cushion styles that evolve alongside changing user needs, for home and specialist care settings.
Perfect for:
- Back/Spine Issues
- Posture Issues
- Leg/Hip Issues
- Difficulty with Movement
- Arm/Shoulder Issues
Tri-Chair Two Specialist Chair
The latest in specialist seating design, with enhanced back and trunk support for comfort, postural management and pressure care in one clinically robust chair.
Perfect for:
- Back/Spine Issues
- Posture Issues
- Leg/Hip Issues
- Difficulty with Movement
- Arm/Shoulder Issues
Tri-Chair Three Specialist Chair
Highly adjustable for the most complex and evolving needs, offering exceptional postural support and high-level pressure care management.
Perfect for:
- Back/Spine Issues
- Posture Issues
- Leg/Hip Issues
- Difficulty with Movement
- Arm/Shoulder Issues
Integral Care Chair
Customisable comfort, support and style - Lilley’s lateral back provides optimal postural support with motorised options for effortless sit-to-stand transitions.
Perfect for:
- Difficulty with Movement
- Pressure/Skin Fragility Issues
- Risk of Falls
Concerto Healthcare Chair
Intelligently designed cushion inserts integrate adaptable air and gel solutions with versatile back options, elevating both posture and pressure care in a single clinically robust chair. Suitable for any environment, including home, nursing and residential, and hospital.
Perfect for:
- Back/Spine Issues
- Continence Issues
- Posture Issues
- Pain
- Obesity
Tri-Chair 7 Specialist Chair
Inspired by Channel’s collaboration with Rob Burrow CBE, the Tri-Chair 7 delivers exceptional durability, adaptability and effortless manoeuvrability for semi-ambulant and non-ambulant users.
Perfect for:
- Back/Spine Issues
- Circulation Issues
- Difficulty with Movement
- Head/Neck Issues
- Neurological Issues
Connie Riser Recliner
Traditional elegance meets advanced support - Connie’s Tilt-in-Space functionality and waterfall back cushions offer a comfortable, supportive transition from sitting to standing.
Perfect for:
- Back/Spine Issues
- Leg/Hip Issues
- Difficulty with Movement
- Arm/Shoulder Issues
- Head/Neck Issues
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Platinum Bespoke Riser Recliner
Built exclusively for you, with endless customisation options, a wide range of accessories and matching sofas, the ultimate in personalised seating.
Perfect for:
- Back/Spine Issues
- Posture Issues
- Leg/Hip Issues
- Difficulty with Movement
- Arm/Shoulder Issues
Why buy a riser recliner?
Improved independence
Get in and out of your chair comfortably and independently.
Enhanced comfort
Easily adjust your position to relieve pressure and improve circulation, in a chair that’s been built for you.
Tailored support
From the perfect size to a range of features designed to make life more comfortable, your chair will be designed just for you.
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.
Let's Talk
We will call to discuss what you need, why you need it and explore how we can best support you.
Book a visit
One of our seating consultants will book in for a home visit, usually within 7 days of your initial call.
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.
Custom Sizing
The main event! We will measure you in the chair to make sure your new chair will fit you absolutely perfectly.
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.
Quality You Can Trust, Made in Britain
When it comes to uncompromising quality standards and top quality materials, we believe that British is best. That’s why we’re passionate about keeping as much of our process as possible right here in the British Isles.
That means that everything from our riser recliners to the components that make our seating and mobility solutions the go-to choice, are made in Britain.
Hand-built at our factories and warehouses in the UK, using market-leading British engineered steel components, every frame, every stitch and every innovative feature is hand-crafted by our team of expert craftspeople. For the highest quality, maximum comfort and a solution built for each user’s needs - every time.
Introducing our Chair Selector Tool
At Channel Healthcare, we understand that choosing the right chair is a hugely personal decision. But we also understand that it can be an overwhelming decision too.
That’s why we developed our innovative Chair Selector Tool. Designed in collaboration with Occupational Therapists, our Chair Selector Tool eases the feeling of overwhelm by helping to narrow down our extensive range of products, matching you with the products that can best support you or your loved one.
Supportive seating can make repositioning, transfers and day-to-day care tasks safer and more manageable. Adjustable movement and positioning features may also help reduce physical strain for carers supporting people with complex seating needs.
Healthcare professionals often assess skin integrity, pressure risk, posture, mobility, transfer ability and seating tolerance when recommending appropriate seating solutions. Adjustable seating can help support both current and long-term care requirements.
Many individuals with skin integrity concerns also experience reduced mobility or difficulty repositioning independently. Specialist seating can help provide greater stability, support transfers and assist carers during daily movement and repositioning tasks.
Pressure-relieving cushions are designed to distribute weight more evenly across the seating surface. This helps reduce concentrated pressure on vulnerable areas while improving overall sitting comfort.
Remaining in one position for extended periods can increase pressure on certain parts of the body, particularly for individuals with reduced mobility. Adjustable seating helps support safer and more effective repositioning throughout the day.
Yes. Individuals affected by oedema or lymphoedema may benefit from supportive seating with positioning and leg elevation options that help improve comfort and reduce the discomfort associated with swelling during prolonged sitting.
Fragile skin may be more susceptible to friction, shear and discomfort during movement or repositioning. Specialist seating can help provide supportive surfaces and stable positioning that reduce unnecessary strain on sensitive areas.
For people living with pressure sores or at risk of pressure damage, pressure-relieving seating surfaces and supportive positioning can help improve comfort and reduce prolonged stress on vulnerable areas of the body.
Specialist seating is designed to help reduce pressure build-up, improve positioning and support comfort for people who may be vulnerable to skin damage or prolonged sitting. Appropriate seating can play an important role in protecting skin integrity and supporting day-to-day wellbeing.
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