The AlphaCare is Careflex's all-new comfortable yet robust seating system, developed with a key emphasis on safety and stability. The chair has been designed for individuals with postural instabilit... read more
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Description
CareFlex AlphaCare Specialist Seating Chair
The CareFlex AlphaCare II is a robust specialist seating chair designed for adults who require enhanced safety, stability, postural support and pressure care. Developed particularly for individuals with postural instability and significant or severe movements, the AlphaCare II is suitable for people living with conditions including Huntington’s disease, dementia and other neurological or neuromuscular conditions.
The enhanced AlphaCare II combines linked seat and back recline, a supportive contoured backrest, pressure-redistributing Reflexion® foam, curved armrests and an ergonomic removable block leg rest. Together, these features create a secure and supportive seating environment while promoting pelvic positioning, midline posture, comfort and engagement.
Available with a choice of seat widths, including a 380 mm option for smaller users, and an extensive selection of positioning accessories, the AlphaCare II can be configured around individual postural and support requirements.
Specialist Seating for Safety and Stability
The AlphaCare II has been developed with a particular emphasis on safety and stability.
It is intended for adults who may experience:
- Postural instability
- Limited postural control
- Significant or severe movements
- Neurological conditions
- Neuromuscular conditions
- Cognitive impairment
- Huntington’s disease
- Dementia
- Reduced sitting ability
- Weakness
- Abnormal muscle tone
- Fatigue
- Semi-ambulant or non-ambulant mobility
The chair can be used across domestic, health and social care environments, subject to an appropriate individual seating assessment.
Linked Seat and Back Recline
A key feature of the CareFlex AlphaCare II is its linked seat and back recline system.
As the backrest reclines, the seat angle changes with it. This linked movement is designed to promote:
- Postural stability
- Optimum pelvic positioning
- Comfort
- Security within the chair
Rather than simply reclining the backrest independently, the linked action helps maintain a more supportive relationship between the user and the seating system.
Contoured Back Support
The AlphaCare II incorporates a contoured backrest designed to encourage a midline sitting position. The additional shaping can provide useful trunk support and lateral feedback for users with mild to moderate postural care requirements.
Maintaining an appropriate midline position may help support:
- Postural stability
- Physiological function
- Interaction
- Engagement in activities
- Comfort
The contoured back may be particularly beneficial for individuals whose sitting ability is affected by weakness, abnormal muscle tone or fatigue.
Pressure-Redistributing Reflexion Foam
Pressure management is integrated into the AlphaCare II through the use of Reflexion foam within the seat and leg rest. The foam is designed to support the pressure-care requirements of people with limited movement while maintaining comfort.
Specialist seating should form part of a wider pressure-care programme based on an individual assessment. Appropriate repositioning, skin monitoring and other pressure-management measures may still be required.
Designed for Huntington's Disease
The AlphaCare II is particularly relevant for individuals living with Huntington’s disease who experience significant involuntary movements and difficulty maintaining a stable sitting position.
Its combination of:
- Robust construction
- Linked seat and back recline
- Curved supportive armrests
- Contoured back support
- Supported lower limbs
- Pressure-redistributing foam
- Optional positioning accessories
provides a specialist seating platform that can be configured around the individual's requirements.
Suitable for People Living with Dementia
The AlphaCare II may also provide an effective specialist seating solution for individuals living with dementia, particularly where cognitive impairment is accompanied by postural instability, reduced sitting control or significant movement. Its supportive design aims to create a secure and comfortable seating environment without sacrificing access for care and transfers.
Supportive Curved Armrests
The enhanced AlphaCare II features redesigned curved armrests. The front of each armrest has a gentle curve intended to provide reliable lateral support while improving durability.
The revised shape also reduces areas that may be vulnerable to repeated picking or rubbing, which can be particularly useful in demanding care environments.
Ergonomic Block Leg Rest
An ergonomic block leg rest provides full lower-limb support.
Supporting the lower limbs can promote:
- Comfort
- Relaxation
- Security
- Energy conservation
The block design creates a broad supportive surface rather than relying on conventional individual wheelchair-style leg supports.
CareFlex EasySecure Leg Rest
The block leg rest uses the CareFlex EasySecure system. A quick-release control positioned near the push handle allows a carer to release the leg rest conveniently.
The leg rest can then be removed when required for:
- Transfers
- Standing
- Activities
- Personal care
- Access to the chair
This combines substantial lower-limb support while seated with practical access when the support is no longer required.
Sliding Footplate
A sliding footplate is available to support the feet when the block leg rest is not being used. It is particularly useful while the user is being portered from one area to another.
The enhanced AlphaCare II can also be specified with a padded sliding footplate for additional foot comfort and support.
Designed for Portering
The AlphaCare II is designed to allow carers to move an occupant between locations when appropriate.
A comfortable push handle provides a practical position for the carer, while the sliding footplate can support the user's feet during portering. Braked castors provide stability when the chair needs to remain stationary.
Appropriate moving-and-handling procedures should always be followed.
Braked Castors
The standard AlphaCare II incorporates fully braked castors at the rear of the chair and at the front of the block leg rest. An additional braked castor option is available for the front of the chair where required. Castor configuration should be selected according to the intended environment, user requirements and assessment.
Transfer Aid Compatible
The AlphaCare II has been designed to be compatible with transfer aids, providing additional flexibility where an individual requires assistance when transferring into or out of the chair. The specific transfer method and equipment should be established through an appropriate moving-and-handling assessment.
Optional 380 mm Seat Width
The enhanced AlphaCare II introduces a 380 mm seat width option for smaller adults. This is available alongside the established 440 mm seat width. Selecting an appropriate seat width is particularly important in specialist seating. A chair that is excessively wide may provide insufficient lateral support, while a chair that is too narrow may create discomfort or pressure.
An individual seating assessment is therefore recommended.
Lower Seat Height Option
A new castor option allows the enhanced AlphaCare II to achieve a lower seat height of approximately 485 mm alongside the established approximately 510 mm seat height
This can provide additional flexibility when configuring the chair around the user's lower-leg dimensions and transfer requirements.
Durable Upholstery Options
The enhanced AlphaCare II is available with a new highly durable fabric option designed for particularly demanding applications.
The heavy-duty material is:
- REACH compliant
- Phthalate free
- Anti-microbial
- Easy to clean
- Abrasion resistant
- Tested to 1 million Martindale rubs
This makes it particularly relevant for high-use health and social care environments.
The AlphaCare seat is made to order, for more information or to request a demonstration and assessment, click the link and one of our product specialists will be in touch. We work with therapists and healthcare professionals and can complete joint assessments on site or at your client's home.
Key features
- Available in 2 seat widths: 440mm or 380mm
- Linked seat and back recline
- Pressure redistributing Reflexion® foam
- Contoured backrest
- EasySecure block leg rest with quick release lever at push handle
- Comfort push handle
- Two fully braked castors to rear of the chair and to the front of the leg rest
- Transfer aid compatible
- Two year frame warranty
- Choice of upholstery fabric options, including vapour permeable and heavy duty vinyl
- 30+ colour options* depending on fabric choice
- Wide range of comfort and accessories available
Optional Extras
- Sliding footplate
- Range of head supports including those with additional SecureFit straps
- Groin harness
- Padded pelvic belt
- CareFlex WaterCell Technology® upgrade
- Additional braked castors to the front of the chair
Client groups
- Neurological and neuromuscular conditions, including Huntington’s disease
- Cognitive impairments that impact on safety, posture and pressure care
- Individuals with postural instability and limited control
- Individuals with significant and severe movements
- Semi-ambulant and non-ambulant users
Specification
- Overall Height 1015*mm/1040mm *when fitted with 75mm castors
- Seat Height 485*/510mm *when fitted with 75mm castors
- Overall Width 710mm
- Overall Length 1390mm With Block Leg Rest Attached
- Chair Length 890mm
- Leg Rest Length 490mm
- Clearance Height 125*/150mm *when fitted with 75mm castors
- Seat Width 380mm or 440mm
- Seat Depth 470mm
- Back Height 790mm
- Seat Angle 20° (Starting Position) - 35° (At Full Recline)
- Range 15°
- Back Angle: 120° - 150° (Standard)
- 110° - 140° (Factory Option)
- 130° - 160° (Factory Option)
- Range 30°
- Hip Angle: 100° - 115° (Standard)
- 90° - 105° (Factory Option)
- 110° - 125° (Factory Option)
- Range 15° (Determined by the Back Angle Selection)
- Leg Rest Angle 130° - 145° Range 15° (Dependent on Seat Angle)
- Max Recline Clearance: 400mm
- Leg Rest Depth: 500mm
- Push Bar Height 945mm*/970mm *when fitted with 75mm castors
- Footplate Width
- Large 490mm
- Small 340mm
- Weights
- Chair 60kg
- Block Leg Rest 18kg
- Maximum User Weight: 100kg*/160kg when fitted with 75mm castors
FAQs
Who Is the CareFlex AlphaCare II For?
The AlphaCare II may be appropriate for adults with:
- Huntington’s disease
- Dementia
- Neurological conditions
- Neuromuscular conditions
- Cognitive impairment
- Postural instability
- Limited postural control
- Significant involuntary movement
- Severe movement patterns
- Weakness
- Abnormal muscle tone
- Fatigue affecting sitting ability
- Semi-ambulant mobility
- Non-ambulant mobility
It is designed for people requiring a supportive and robust seating environment rather than a conventional domestic armchair.
Why Choose the CareFlex AlphaCare II?
The CareFlex AlphaCare II has been specifically developed around the needs of adults requiring greater security, stability and postural support.
Its linked seat and back recline system changes the seat angle as the backrest reclines, helping maintain pelvic positioning and postural stability. The contoured backrest provides additional lateral feedback to encourage a midline posture, while supportive curved armrests create a secure seating environment.
Pressure care is supported by Reflexion® foam, while the ergonomic block leg rest supports the lower limbs to promote comfort and energy conservation.
For transfers and everyday care, the EasySecure quick-release system makes the block leg rest straightforward to remove. A sliding footplate can support the feet during portering.
The enhanced AlphaCare II also provides greater flexibility than its predecessor, with a 380 mm seat width for smaller users, a lower 485 mm seat-height option, durable upholstery, chest-harness compatibility and an optional padded tray.
Together, these features make the AlphaCare II particularly relevant for people with significant movement, postural instability and conditions such as Huntington’s disease and dementia.
What is the CareFlex AlphaCare II?
The AlphaCare II is a specialist supportive seating chair designed for adults requiring enhanced postural stability, safety, pressure care and comfort.
Who is the AlphaCare II designed for?
It is particularly designed for adults with postural instability, limited postural control and significant or severe movements.
Is the AlphaCare II suitable for Huntington's disease?
Yes. Huntington’s disease is specifically identified as one of the conditions for which the AlphaCare II may provide an appropriate specialist seating solution.
Its robust construction, supportive seating and emphasis on stability are particularly relevant where significant involuntary movements are present.
Is the AlphaCare II suitable for dementia?
Yes. The AlphaCare II is also designed for consideration for people living with dementia, particularly where cognitive impairment is accompanied by postural instability or significant movement.
What other conditions may the AlphaCare II be suitable for?
It may be appropriate for adults with neurological or neuromuscular conditions, cognitive impairment, postural instability, limited control, weakness, abnormal muscle tone or fatigue.
Suitability depends on individual assessment rather than diagnosis alone.
Does the AlphaCare II recline?
Yes. The chair has a linked seat and back recline function.
What is linked seat and back recline?
As the backrest reclines, the seat angle also adjusts. This linked movement is designed to encourage postural stability and appropriate pelvic positioning while improving comfort and security.
Does the AlphaCare II have tilt-in-space?
No, the AlphaCare II has linked seat and back angle recline.
What type of backrest does it have?
The AlphaCare II has a contoured back support designed to encourage a midline position and provide additional trunk support and lateral feedback.
Does it provide pressure care?
The seat and leg rest incorporate Reflexion® pressure-redistributing foam.
Specialist seating should form part of an appropriate wider pressure-care plan where required.
What is Reflexion foam?
Reflexion® is CareFlex's pressure-redistributing foam used within the seating system to support comfort and pressure management for users with limited mobility.
Does it have a leg rest?
Yes. The AlphaCare II has a supportive ergonomic block leg rest.
Can the block leg rest be removed?
Yes. The EasySecure system allows the block leg rest to be quickly released and removed when required for transfers or activities.
How is the leg rest released?
A quick-release control is positioned near the push handle, allowing the carer to release the leg rest without needing to access a mechanism close to the user's feet.
Is a footplate available?
Yes. A sliding footplate is available, including a padded option.
It can support the user's feet when the block leg rest is not being used and during portering.
Can the AlphaCare II be moved with someone seated in it?
The chair is designed for portering within an appropriate environment. Its push handle, castors and sliding footplate help carers move an occupant when required.
Appropriate moving-and-handling procedures must always be followed.
Do the castors have brakes?
The standard chair incorporates braked castors, with an additional front braked-castor option available.
Can the AlphaCare II be used with transfer aids?
Yes. The chair is designed to be compatible with appropriate transfer aids.
The transfer method should be established through an individual moving-and-handling assessment.
What seat widths are available?
The enhanced AlphaCare II is available with approximately 380 mm and 440 mm seat-width options.
The 380 mm option was introduced to provide a more appropriate fit for smaller users.
What seat heights are available?
The established seat height is approximately 510 mm, with a castor option allowing a lower approximately 485 mm seat height.
Is a chest harness available?
Yes. A chest harness is available as an optional positioning support.
It should be selected and fitted as part of an appropriate seating assessment.
Is a pelvic belt available?
Yes. A padded pelvic belt is available to help maintain pelvic positioning.
Is a groin harness available?
Yes. A groin harness can provide increased pelvic control and help reduce forward sliding where clinically appropriate.
Are headrests available?
Yes. There is a broad selection of head-support options, including foam, soft, profiled, SecureFit, InLine and neck headrests.
Is a tray available?
Yes. A tray option is available, including a padded tray for additional comfort and support.
Does the AlphaCare II have durable upholstery?
A heavy-duty upholstery option is available for demanding environments. The material is designed to be anti-microbial, easy to clean and highly abrasion resistant.
What colours are available?
A wide selection of standard and vibrant colours is available, together with additional colour choices in the heavy-duty fabric range.
Is the AlphaCare II only for care homes?
No. It can be used across appropriate domestic, healthcare and social care environments.
Is the AlphaCare II suitable for smaller adults?
Yes. The enhanced model includes a 380 mm seat-width option specifically intended to provide a better fit for smaller users.
Is the AlphaCare II suitable for non-ambulant users?
Yes. It may be appropriate for both semi-ambulant and non-ambulant adults, depending on their individual needs.
What warranty does the AlphaCare II have?
The AlphaCare II is supplied with a two-year warranty.
Should the AlphaCare II be professionally assessed?
Yes. Specialist seating should be individually configured according to the user's body dimensions, posture, movement patterns, pressure-care requirements and functional needs.
An individual seating assessment is strongly recommended before ordering.