Opera Beds, the UK’s leading specialists in beautifully designed adjustable and profiling beds, will unveil two brand-new products at this year’s Naidex, inviting attendees to test the designs and shape the final versions ahead of launch.
Taking place on 25th-26th March at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham, the milestone 50th edition of Naidex will see Opera Beds introduce a new Junior Adjustable Bed, aimed at petite and junior users, and a multi-way Omni Bedside Table.
Both products have been designed and manufactured in-house to solve specific, real-world challenges within the assistive technology market – from creating a more appropriate and child-friendly solution for younger users to improving everyday usability and functionality at the bedside. The launch also marks a new era for Opera Beds, as the company unveils its refreshed identity and branding across its stand and marketing materials. Visitors will see firsthand how it combines premium aesthetics with human-centred innovation, shaped in collaboration with clinical consultants who deeply understand what people want and need.
The Junior Adjustable Bed has been developed in response to years of requests from families and carers seeking a more age-appropriate adjustable bed solution.
Andrew Whittle, Product Development Manager at Opera Beds, says: “The Junior Adjustable Bed has been created specifically for children and young people who need additional support, while still ensuring their bed looks and feels appropriate for their age. The junior market desperately needs a bed that’s functional, comfortable, and safe for young people without compromising on aesthetics.
“For many families, the bed is a central part of daily care routines and can make a real difference to everyday life. Drawing on more than 20 years of product expertise and innovation, we’ve designed a bed that feels homely, rather than clinical, combining style and advanced technology.”
The fully upholstered bed features Aquaclean technology, allowing spills and stains to be cleaned with just water. It’s suitable for young people with mobility-limiting or respiratory conditions such as cystic fibrosis and cerebral palsy, as well as for shorter-term needs, including injury or post-surgery recovery.
Stylish, integrated safety side rails rise with the mattress as the bed adjusts, helping to protect children from falling while maintaining full functionality when the bed is profiled. A new wireless control system also makes it easy to adjust both the mattress and the elevation kit, enabling caregivers to assist children in and out of bed and change bedding without excessive bending.
Opera Beds maintains close links with clinical experts to help shape future direction, aligned to real-life care needs. One partner is Barbara Franks, BSc (Hons), occupational therapist, whose expertise has recently supported the development of the website’s upcoming bed selector tool, designed to guide individuals to the most suitable product.
Opera Beds will also introduce the Omni Bedside Table, an innovative, new solution to the common challenge of heavy, awkward overbed tables. Crafted from oak and designed to integrate with profiling care and adjustable beds, the table moves with the bed while remaining stable for everyday use.
Andrew says, “After more than a year of development, we’ve landed on a versatile surface that can adjust in height and tilt to accommodate activities like eating, reading or using a laptop. It can also be folded away or removed completely, providing a far more practical alternative to traditional bedside tables.”
He adds, “Naidex will serve as a live test-market environment, meaning visitors can interact with both products first-hand and shape future refinement. Both innovations have been developed with real-world needs in mind, while integrating intelligent features that support mobility and everyday living.”
Visitors at Naidex will also be able to explore Opera Beds’ best-selling Profiling beds, Rotating Chair beds, Adjustable beds, and mattresses. Barbara Franks will also be present to advise attendees and give her expert guidance. Other advisors will also be available for personal consultations, either booked in advance or arranged on the day.
Visitors to the stand will also be able to pick up the company’s newly launched brochure, giving them an in-depth look at Opera Beds’ latest innovations and product range.
Opera Beds will begin taking pre-orders for both new products at Naidex, with the final products expected to be available in the summer.
Visitors can register for free tickets via the official Naidex website or book a consultation slot with Opera Beds in advance to experience the innovations firsthand.
For further information on the event, visit here: https://operabeds.com/pages/visit-naidex
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