Evac+Power 1000H evacuation chair unveiled by Evac+Chair

A trusted leader in the domain of emergency evacuation solutions, Evac+Chair has a keen focus on the care sector. Indeed, the company’s potentially life-saving evacuation chairs are widely used in care homes, hospitals and healthcare facilities to ensure the safe and dignified evacuation of vulnerable individuals in an emergency scenario.

The lightweight frame enhances manoeuvrability and simplifies storage, making it both powerful and practical. Equipped with an integrated 36 V lithium-ion battery, the 1000H delivers smooth and controlled stairway ascent and descent, providing up to 90 minutes (or 150 flights of stairs) of continuous use on a full charge. This enables carers to efficiently evacuate multiple residents quickly and safely at a time when every second counts.

Commitment to safety

Claire Blakemore, managing director of Evac+Chair, confirmed: “We are delighted to launch the Evac+Power 1000H. The product evidences our commitment to making evacuation safer, faster and more inclusive.”

Blakemore continued: “Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, as amended by the Fire Safety Act 2021, the ‘Responsible Person’, such as a care home manager, is legally required to carry out fire risk assessments and implement safe evacuation procedures. This obligation is particularly crucial for ensuring the safe evacuation of individuals with mobility challenges, which is where our new Evac+Power 1000H comes into its own.”

Further, Blakemore noted: “While a fire episode might be the first scenario that springs to mind where an Evac+Chair could be used, they can also be deployed in a wide range of scenarios such as during health emergencies, lift failures and natural disasters.”

In addition, Blakemore stated: “In a care home environment, a lift failure or outage can leave residents, particularly so those with limited mobility, unable to access communal areas, in turn negatively affecting their well-being. Prompt action is essential to protect their dignity and quality of life and ensure safe evacuation in the event of an emergency.”

Blakemore concluded: “As more care home facilities integrate evacuation chairs, we’re confident that carers nationwide will be impressed by the exceptional performance and advanced capabilities delivered by our 1000H model.”

Inclusive mobility

Part of the Allvida Group since 2020, Evac+Chair continues to innovate in the field of life safety and inclusive mobility, developing solutions that respond to the needs of what’s now an increasingly diverse and urbanised population.

With a presence in over 70 countries worldwide, Evac+Chair operates to the highest quality management standards (affirmed by its adherence to ISO 9001 and ISO 13485).

*Further information is available online at www.evacchair.co.uk