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CHuC (the Ceiling Hoist users Club) has been set up by Equal Ability CIC to promote the interests of those disabled people who need to use hoists and particularly those who need, or prefer, ceiling track hoists (also caller tracker and tracking hoists). The lack of ceiling track hoists in away from home accommodation (hotels, guest houses and self-catering accommodation) severely limits many disabled people’s ability to go away for leisure, business, or important social events. ...more

NEW - CHuC interactive blog page

You may have noticed a new menu button which goes to our new interactive blog page. We aim to bring you the latest news about hoists, accommodation or news about what CHuC is doing in the background. You can comment on any of the blogs or suggest new topics for discussion.

There is no need to register to use the blog but all postings are moderated to prevent spam and comments which are inappropriate. It is just in a test phase at the moment so please be patient if it doesn't work as expected - but please feel free to leave any feedback.

 

 

IN MEMORY OF

Sue Maynard Campbell MBE BAHons Solicitor

1952 - 2008

Managing Director of Equal Ability CIC

The inspiration behind CHuC

 

 

 

Sue Maynard Campbell passed away in St James's Hospital, Leeds, on 21 May 2008.  Read more here

Sue was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at RADAR's People of the Year Human Rights Awards 2008 held on 1 December 2008.  More here...

 A sad farewell 

 We have to say goodbye to Carleigh Chadwick, Accessibility Manager at IHG UK and Ireland. Carleigh is returning to her native Zimbabwe to be closer to her family and we wish her well. Carleigh leaves behind a huge legacy as she was instrumental in getting all the hoists installed in the IHG hotels. We have enjoyed working with you Carleigh and will miss you. 

 

NEW - Integra of Norway introduce the Integralift™

To be introduced at Naidex 2010 on 20th-22nd April at the NEC in Birmingham this unique hoist is an ideal alternative where there are problems putting track on the ceiling or where the aesthetics are important such as a hotel room. When not in use it looks just like a normal cupboard and Integra can also supply matching furniture. The unit comes in various finishes and colours to match almost any decor. Integra will be on Stand E142 at Naidex 2010

Click here for more information

 

 

 

NEW - 1 bedroom flat available in Islington, N London

We now have details of a flat in Islington with a ceiling track hoist and a double bedroom. It is available by the day or week. Click HERE for more details.

Now available in North Devon ....

Luxury 2 bedroomed bungalow with disabled access, offering overhead hoist, wetroom, level throughout, spa whirlpool bathroom, and more. Situated in the picturesce village of Braunton North Devon, this is a self catering holiday bungalow that can sleep up to 6. Care can be provided if required through our domiciliary care service, rated excellent, and would be charged seperately.

More details here

 

And now available in Wales .....

Come to West Wales for some beauty spa treatments with overhead Track Hoists to their Pool, Jaccuzi and in their Changing Rooms!

Helping Hands Homecare have Spa facilities and a Beautician, Personal Trainer and Aqua Therapy in Cross Hands,LLanelli,Carms. Please Tel: 01554 755093 for their Brochure and more info! website

NEW - The Express by Holiday Inn London City in Old Street now has an accessible room with a ceiling track hoist. It also features a roll in shower with a ceiling track for the hoist. You can see the photos here

 

 

 

 

 

NEW - The International Hotel in Telford now has an accessible bedroom with a ceiling track hoist and a roll in shower. You can see some photos here.

 

 

 

 

 

NEW - Hoist Reviews

We want comments and experiences from ceiling hoist users. Does your hoist do everything you expected - was the service you received from the supplier good or bad? We want your honest comments and experiences of different models of ceiling track hoists so that we can build up a picture of good and bad points and the quality of service provided by hoist manufacturers and suppliers. See our reviews page here

CHuC does make a difference!

SK said “I have just returned from a weekend in London which for the first time actually was an enjoyable and stress-free experience.

This was due entirely to the work of Sue and the organisation who managed to get a overhead hoists installed at the Holiday Inn Kensington to name but one location.

I cannot explain the joy I have had from being invited to a party in London for my Best friend's 30th birthday and actually saying yes I can attend. So often I have to decline offers as I'm always held back by my inability to transfer independently without a hoist. The hassle of trying to organise equipment and use it in inaccessible rooms has been well documented on the CHuC website.

This weekend was different there was no hassle whatsoever and I am still buzzing now to be honest.”

 

Tranquility Florida - A 6 bedroom villa with ceiling track hoist in Orlando, Florida. Further details are available on our accommodation page

 

 

Holiday Inn Bloomsbury scoops yet another award

The Holiday Inn Bloosmsbury get an award for the second year running in the Accessible Tourism category. This year they won the Bronze award at the Visit London Awards 2008 held on 27th November at the Royal Albert Hall.  Amongst the other venues shortlisted were Emirates Stadium, Artsline, National Theatre (Gold), The O2 (Silver) and One Great George Street. Well done Bloomsbury and IHG.

IHG provide sponsorship for CHuC website

Sue Maynard Campbell MBE, Managing Director of Equal Ability CIC says:

"CHuC is delighted to have received sponsorship from IHG.  Their support in this way has enabled us to get our distinctive new logo designed, which we hope will become known around the world.  More importantly it has enabled us to employ someone part-time to undertake research and development work.  This will build links with disability organisations around the world to increase ceiling hoist users’ knowledge of hoist availability and raise their expectations of having this fundamental need met in away from home accommodation.  It will also help us to research the further availability of accommodation with hoists, particularly outside the UK, and build our website information database.  By raising the profile and gathering information on the need we can persuade those who could install hoists, to do so.  We are therefore really grateful to IHG for their generosity.  Thank you IHG!!"

Christopher Rawstron (IHG Vice President Operations UK and Ireland):

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) understands that every customer has different needs and we aim to make our hotel facilities available and accessible to all of our guests equally here in the UK. By providing ceiling track hoist facilities in the following key locations, our hotels are now better positioned to meet the specialised needs of the many disabled guests who require this facility either for overnight accommodation, or as part of a conference or event, and we are confident this development will significantly increase our customer base:

• Crowne Plaza London – Heathrow
• Holiday Inn London – Kensington Forum
• Holiday Inn London – Bloomsbury
• Holiday Inn Birmingham M6, Jct. 7
• Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre

IHG, which operates InterContinental, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn and Express by Holiday Inn brands in the UK, is delighted to be working with Equal Ability CIC and the Ceiling Hoist Users Club (CHuC) to promote the importance of ceiling track hoists in hotels, and to raise the level of awareness among user groups about hotels where these special facilities already exist

 

 

 

IHG win yet another prestigious award for accessibility.

At the Visit London Awards 2007 held on 29 November at indigO2 at O2 they claimed the Gold Award for Accessible Tourism.

The photo shows Sue Maynard Campbell MBE (left) MD of Equal Ability CIC and Carleigh Chadwick (right) Accessibility Manager UK and Ireland for InterContinental Hotels Group receiving the award. One of the reasons for winning the award was due to IHG's decision to install ceiling track hoists in two of their flagship Holiday Inn hotels in London and the Crowne Plaza at Heathrow.

Click on photo for a larger version

 

Welcome to Wales - now you can stay at the Cardiff Holiday Inn which has an accessible room with a ceiling track hoist.

The Holiday Inn Cardiff is situated between the Millennium Stadium and Cardiff Castle and they announced today (19 Nov 07) the installation of their first ceiling track hoist. Click HERE for more.

 

 

Want to stay in the Midlands? Now you can with the Holiday Inn, Birmingham - Great Barr.

The Holiday Inn, Great Barr, located close to M6 J7 announced today (18 Oct 07) that their first ceiling track hoist had been installed and is ready for use. Click HERE for more

 

 

View the IHG Press Release here

Ceiling hoists are now available in these London and Heathrow hotels

There are separate tracks in the bedroom and bathroom with a transportable hoist which can be easily moved from one track to the other.

Holiday Inn - Bloomsbury - Have confirmed that the second hoist has been fitted and tested and is now ready for use - well done Holiday Inns!

 

The Holiday Inn Bloomsbury was given a Gold Award for Best Disabled Facilities by the Meetings & Incentive Travel Awards 2007.

Holiday Inn - Kensington Forum

 

 

Crowne Plaza Hotel - Heathrow

 

 

 

Click this link for a special offer at these Hotels.

Hoists in London Hotels Project

For information on other accommodation with ceiling track hoists available in the UK and beyond visit our accommodation page...