Tuesday, 2 November 2010

Low Priced Rise Recliner Chairs

www.bmsupplies.co.uk 01704 553 773

As part of our November Special Offers we've decided to go all out on our range of rise recliners so that we can bring a little extra comfort to these winter evenings.
Our Serena from Days healthcare is one of our more popular products and at prices like these you can see why!

Available with a Waterfall or button back and a selection of colours the Serena will warmth and comfort to any room.



Helping you remain independent
The classically styled Serena armchair is fitted with a reliable push button electric riser. This simple to use riser will gently raise you to your feet and lower you back into your chair, helping you to remain safe and independent. The riser action will also reduce the stress which would normally occur on your joints and knees when you get up and down.

Ensuring you relax in luxury

When you’re ready to put your feet up and relax, at a touch of a button the Serena will simply recline you into your favourite position. When you want to sit up again the chair will move you back into an upright position.

Giving you great choice

With a choice of three backs (Standard, Waterfall or Button), the Serena offers a style for every taste. The Serena is also available in a choice of colours (Cinnamon, Mocha, Oatmeal) to complement any home.
  • Available in a range of colours
  • Available in a choice of styles
  • Quiet motor which enables the user to achieve multiple comfortable positions.
  • A great number of relaxing positions can be achieved with a simple push of the handset button
  • The Serena will raise you to a standing position when required
  • Two side storage pockets provide discrete and organised storage for items such as television guides, ensuring they're never out of reach
  • A handset holder is stitched to the chair to prevent loss or damage and make sure it's always on hand
  • Washable head and arm covers are provided as standard, to provide extra protection against wear and dirt
  • The battery backup systems allows the chair to be raised and lowered at least 3 times in the event of a power failure.
  • Batteries are supplied free of charge
  • CE marked and flame retardant in accordance with BS 7176 : 2007 - Medium Hazard - Furniture Regulations (Crib 5).
  • Two year limited warranty (wooden frame and electrical components only)

Maximum User Weight ....160kg (25st)
Overall Width ....95cm (37.5")
Overall Depth Upright ....90cm (35.5")
Overall Depth Reclined ....172cm (67.75")
Overall Height ....120cm (47.25")
Seat Width ....53cm (20.75")
Seat Depth ....50cm (19.75")
Seat Height ....47cm (18.5")
CE marked and flame retardant in accordance with BS 7176 : 2007 - Medium Hazard - Furniture Regulations (Crib 5).


For any information or further advice on mobility products, please feel free to contact us on 01704 553 773 or email orders@bmsupplies.co.uk



Monday, 1 November 2010

Claiming VAT back on mobility products

VAT Exemption Scheme on Mobility Products
If you have a long-term illness or you're disabled, you don't have to pay VAT on certain goods and services that you buy in the UK. In general the equipment covered by this scheme are things that are of practical help to you because of your illness or disability.
Look out for the VAT Exempt logo on products when browsing the site. Products that qualify for VAT relief are shown with two prices: one with VAT included and one without.
If you are in any doubt as to whether you are eligible to receive goods or services zero-rated for VAT you should consult Notice 701/7 VAT reliefs for disable people or the HMRC National Advice Service on 0845 010 9000.

What counts as a long-term illness or disabled?
For VAT purposes, you have a long-term illness or you're disabled if you meet any of the following conditions:
  • you have a physical or mental impairment which has a long-terms and substantial adverse effect upon
  • your ability to carry out everyday activities
  • you have a condition that the medical profession treats as a chronic sickness, such as diabetes
  • you are terminally ill
So, you don't qualify if you are elderly but otherwise able-bodied, or if you're only temporarily disabled or incapacitated.

You don't have to physically buy the goods in person. If your parent, guardian or wife or husband buys the goods and services for you, then you won't be charged VAT.

What counts as personal or domestic use?
Personal or domestic use means that the goods or services are supplied for your own private use, rather than for business purposes.
Also, the goods or services must be just for your own use - not for use by anyone else, or chronically sick or disabled people in general.However, if you and your partner are both chronically sick or disabled and you buy goods or services for both of you to use, then you won't have to pay VAT.

How does the ordering process work with VAT Exempt products?
When you first add a VAT Exempt product to your basket it will still include the VAT within the price, however, you will be able to change this once you reach your basket.On the basket page each VAT Exempt product will contain a panel asking you to select if you want to claim the VAT relief on that product.

Selecting the VAT exemption scheme will require you to complete a declaration. There will be a step during the checkout process asking you to do this. You will need to state the user of the equipment being purchased and the disability or illness from which they suffer.
Please note there are penalties for making false declarations!