Honest advice
We service equipment from all the major manufacturers, so we know which products stand up to daily use and which don't.
Equipment supply
Hospital and care equipment supply for care homes and hospitals
Profiling beds, examination couches, wheelchairs, hoists, stand aids and more, supplied by the same team that services them, so your equipment is looked after from the day it arrives.
- Beds, couches, wheelchairs and patient handling
- Leading manufacturers' ranges
- Single items or whole-site orders
- Servicing and after-sales support built in
- 40+ years' experienceServicing for the NHS and private sector
- All makes and modelsMulti-brand engineers, authentic parts
- Full electronic reportsAn audit trail for every asset, every visit
- DBS-checked engineersUniformed, ID-carrying and fully trained
Why buy from Shepherd
One supplier from purchase to servicing
Buying from the team that services your equipment means better advice before you buy and better support afterwards.
Serviced from day one
New equipment is tagged and added to your servicing schedule straight away, with no gap in your records.
Whole-site packages
From a single replacement bed to fitting out a new unit, we'll quote for the equipment and ongoing servicing together.
Equipment supplied by the people who service it
Shepherd has been servicing hospital and care equipment for over 40 years. We see first-hand which products last and which cost more to keep running. That's the experience behind the equipment we supply to care homes, hospitals and other care settings.
Our range
Hospital and profiling beds
Fully adjustable electric beds for hospital wards and long-term care, including the Eleganza 1 and Eleganza 2 ranges, with features such as easy mobilisation, soft-drop side rails, a 30° automatic stop and a 250 kg safe working load. Mattresses are available to suit each bed and care need.
Examination couches and plinths
Two-section examination couches and electric gynae plinths with anti-bacterial upholstery, adjustable height and tilt, a 260 kg safe working load and a wide choice of colours and accessories.
Wheelchairs
Manual wheelchairs from the Invacare range, including the Ben NG and Action 3NG in self-propelled and attendant-propelled versions, and REA passive chairs, which are highly adjustable for a better fit for each individual.
Patient handling
Hoists and stand aids for safer transfers, including the Robin ceiling hoist, the Oxford Major mobile hoist, the Oxford Mermaid bath hoist and the ISA mechanised stand aid, with slings to match.
And more
Commodes, evacuation chairs and other care equipment are also available. If you don't see what you need, ask us.
Supply and servicing together
Every item we supply can be barcoded and added to your servicing schedule straight away. Hoists and stand aids get their LOLER inspections from day one and beds join your bed servicing plan, all on the same contract and the same reports.
Equipment supply in Hampshire and across the UK
From our base in Lee-on-the-Solent we supply care homes, nursing homes, hospitals and hospices across Portsmouth, Southampton, Fareham, Gosport, Winchester, Basingstoke and the Isle of Wight, as well as West Sussex and Dorset, and deliver to organisations across the UK. Need something short term instead? See equipment hire.
Get a quote
Tell us what you need, whether it's a single replacement bed or a full fit-out. We'll recommend the right products and quote for the equipment and ongoing servicing together.
How it works
From first call to compliant equipment
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Free on-site survey
We visit, audit your equipment and asset numbers, and look for savings against your current supplier.
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Clear, itemised quote
A quote for exactly the equipment and service frequency you need. No hidden costs and no minimum number of assets.
- 3
Scheduled visits
Quarterly, six-monthly or annual visits. Engineers carry spare parts so most faults are fixed first time.
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Reports and asset records
Every item barcoded and logged, with a full electronic report after each visit, ready for audits and inspections.
Also from Shepherd
One supplier for all your equipment
Bed Servicing & Repairs
Profiling and hospital bed servicing, bed rail checks and repairs for care homes and hospitals. All makes, first-visit fixes. From £23 + VAT per bed.
Find out moreLOLER Hoist Inspections
Six-monthly LOLER thorough examinations for patient hoists, stand aids and slings, with a written report for each item. From £45 + VAT per hoist. UK-wide.
Find out moreServicing & Maintenance Contracts
Medical equipment servicing contracts for care homes and hospitals, covering beds, hoists, baths, chairs and trolleys. No minimums, UK-wide.
Find out moreFAQs
Equipment supply FAQs
Which manufacturers do you supply?
We supply equipment from leading manufacturers, including the Eleganza range of hospital beds, Invacare and REA wheelchairs, and Oxford and Robin patient-handling equipment. More options and models are available, so tell us what you need.
Can you supply a whole care home or ward?
Yes. We can quote for everything from a single replacement item to fitting out a new unit or home, with delivery, installation and ongoing servicing included in one package.
Do you service the equipment you supply?
Yes. Equipment we supply can be tagged and added to your servicing schedule straight away, so LOLER inspections and planned maintenance are covered from day one.
Can you advise on the right equipment?
Yes. Because we service equipment from all the major manufacturers, we can give you practical advice on reliability, running costs and suitability for your residents or patients.
Keep every bed, hoist and chair safe, compliant and working
Book a free on-site survey or talk to our team about servicing, LOLER inspections, repairs and equipment supply.