Who We Help

Supporting Children, Families and Professionals for Life

At Smirthwaite, we understand that every child is unique. That’s why we work closely with the people who support children and young people with additional needs every day, from Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists to schools, families and healthcare providers. Whether you’re assessing, recommending, purchasing or using equipment, we’re here to help you find the right solution.

Parents & Carers

Not sure what equipment your child needs? We can help.

If you’re new to this, the jargon and the sheer number of options can feel like a lot. You don’t need to figure it out alone.

Whatever your child’s diagnosis or needs, we can talk you through what’s available, how it works day to day, and what other families in similar situations have found helpful. We’ll also help you understand available support, including VAT exemption, so you can make an informed choice.

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Occupational Therapists

Specialist paediatric seating and postural equipment for OT assessment and prescription

You need equipment that stands up to scrutiny: clinically justified, properly specified and backed by evidence you can put in a report. Our range covers postural seating, standing frames, changing and toileting equipment designed around recognised positioning principles, with technical specifications and sizing guides available for our products.
Browse by clinical need, from postural management and hip positioning to trunk support, and access product information to support your assessment.

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Physiotherapists

Standing frames and postural equipment to support movement and functional development

Your focus is progression: weight-bearing, active movement and functional positioning that supports development. Our standing frames and seating systems offer adjustment to grow with a child and adapt as therapeutic goals change.
We provide practical product and fitting information to support standing programmes and equipment selection.

→ Explore standing frames and therapy equipment

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Schools & SENCOs

Classroom seating and postural equipment for SEN and inclusive education

Getting equipment right in a classroom is different to getting it right in a clinic. It needs to support the child, work within the classroom and be straightforward for staff to use day to day. Our seating and standing equipment is designed with those practical needs in mind.

We work with SENCOs and teaching teams to find equipment that supports participation in lessons, not just posture in isolation.

→ Browse classroom and SEN seating solutions

 

NHS & Community Services

Paediatric equipment for NHS teams and community services

Our products are developed with clinical input and backed by a company with over 40 years of experience working with NHS teams and community paediatric services across the UK.

We provide product information, sizing guidance, servicing support and documentation to help teams assess, specify and maintain equipment.

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Local Authorities & Loan Stores

Durable equipment built for community equipment services

Equipment in a loan store needs to withstand multiple users, transport and years of use. Our products are built with robust construction and straightforward maintenance in mind.

We can support procurement teams with product information and guidance relevant to community equipment services.

→ Request procurement information

Equipment Care Managers

Servicing and maintenance guidance for specialist equipment

Keeping equipment safe, clean and available for the next user is easier when products are designed with maintenance in mind.

Find servicing information, maintenance guidance and support resources to help keep equipment in safe, usable condition throughout its working life.

→ Access servicing and maintenance guidance

 

Distributors & Partners

Partner with Smirthwaite: paediatric equipment for international markets

We’ve worked with distributors across Europe and beyond for decades, supplying specialist paediatric seating, standing and care equipment backed by product training, marketing assets and technical support.

If you’re looking to add a well-established paediatric equipment brand to your portfolio, we’d like to talk.

→ Get in touch about being a partner

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Why Choose Smirthwaite

For over 40 years, Smirthwaite has been designing and manufacturing specialist equipment that helps children and young people participate more fully in everyday life. Our commitment to quality, innovation and collaboration means we don’t just create products. We create solutions that support families, clinicians, educators and care providers.

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Take a look at our range of special needs chairs and call us today with any questions – our friendly customer support team are here to help.

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