Prism Medical UK supports life-changing home renovation for BBC’s DIY SOS show
Mobility equipment provider Prism Medical UK helped with a life-changing home renovation for the BBC’s well-loved DIY SOS television programme recently.
The episode of DIY SOS first aired on Friday 17th October at 8pm and brought tradespeople and suppliers together to transform the lives of a family in need.
In September 2023, seven-year-old Rafi fell seriously ill and was rushed to hospital, where he was diagnosed with haemolytic uremic syndrome – a rare condition caused by E. coli toxins.
The illness resulted in kidney failure and severe damage to his brain stem. Despite all odds, Rafi began to breathe independently. Gradually, his organs started to recover, and after months in hospital, he was finally able to return home.
While the family was overjoyed to have Rafi back, their home was no longer suitable for his complex needs. Without significant adaptations, Rafi risked needing to return to hospital care.
Prism Medical UK donated a ceiling track system, comprising a Transactive Xtra 130 ceiling hoist, a double H-system and a Transition Gate to link the systems. It was the first time such a system had been completed on a DIY SOS build. Alongside Nick Knowles and a team of volunteers, Prism Medical’s expert engineers helped transform this family home, allowing the family to continue living together.
A spokesperson for Prism Medical commented: “Thank you to the DIY SOS team for trusting us with this project, and to all the other volunteers and contributors who collaborated on this life-changing effort.”
The firm gave a special thanks to its colleagues directly involved in the design and installation, including Dave McNamara, Major Projects Specialist, who conducted the site survey and proposal. Stuart Patterson and Chris Long were credited with installing and testing the ceiling track system.
The episode is now available to stream on iPlayer.
In othe news homelift specialist Stiltz Lifts helped to fit a life-changing lift into a tiny terrace in Swansea for BBC’s DIY SOS television programme, which also aired recently.
