The British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA) has welcomed Newlyn Healthcare Specialist Equipment as a new member. The company provides specialist healthcare equipment designed to support healthcare professionals and improve patient care across a range of settings.

The BHTA recently caught up with Ronnie McDonald, Managing Director at Newlyn Healthcare Specialist Equipment, to learn more about the company’s work in specialist equipment provision, its focus on patient wellbeing, and why it chose to become part of the BHTA.

Building specialist equipment expertise over 22 years

Ronnie has spent more than two decades with Newlyn Healthcare Specialist Equipment, building extensive knowledge of the healthcare sector and the needs of the professionals working within it.

“I have been with Newlyn Healthcare Specialist Equipment for 22 years, and my journey into the healthcare sector began with a strong interest in improving patient outcomes through the provision of high-quality specialist equipment,” Ronnie explained.

That long-standing experience continues to shape his focus on practical, reliable support for healthcare providers.

“Over time, I have developed a deep understanding of the challenges faced by healthcare providers, which continues to drive my passion for delivering reliable and effective solutions,” he added.

Supporting patient care through clinically effective products

Newlyn Healthcare Specialist Equipment supplies a wide range of specialist products across different care environments. Its product offering includes 24-hour postural management, specialist seating, sleep systems, pressure care, profiling beds, moving and handling equipment, showering and bathing products, and both powered and manual wheelchairs.

“Our ethos centres on delivering high-quality, clinically effective products backed by excellent service and support,” Ronnie commented. “We work closely with NHS trusts, care homes, and community healthcare providers to ensure that the equipment we supply meets the highest standards and genuinely enhances patient wellbeing.”

A recent development for the business has been the creation of a system for re-assigning both paediatric and adult specialist seating, helping local authorities reduce costs and lower their carbon footprint.

Facing supply chain pressures and staying informed on healthcare regulation

Healthcare suppliers are operating in a changing environment, with businesses needing to manage operational pressures while keeping pace with regulatory and clinical developments.

“Like many organisations in the healthcare sector, we face ongoing challenges around supply chain pressures, changes in regulations, and the need to continually adapt to evolving clinical requirements,” Ronnie highlighted.

“The support provided by organisations such as the BHTA is invaluable in helping us stay informed, compliant, and connected within the industry,” he continued.

Why BHTA membership supports credibility and best practice

Newlyn Healthcare Specialist Equipment chose to join the BHTA because of the association’s standing within the healthcare industry and its role in promoting high standards across the sector.

“We chose to become a member of the BHTA as it is a trusted and respected voice within the healthcare industry,” Ronnie explained. “We recognise the value of aligning ourselves with an organisation that promotes best practices, quality standards, and ethical trading.”

BHTA membership also gives the company access to valuable guidance, resources, and opportunities to engage with wider industry developments.

“Being part of the BHTA strengthens our credibility and allows us to contribute to a wider network of like-minded organisations,” he emphasised.

Expanding the product range and strengthening partnerships

Looking ahead, Newlyn Healthcare Specialist Equipment is focused on the next stage of its development.

“Newlyn Healthcare Specialist Equipment is focused on expanding our product range, strengthening partnerships, and continuing to invest in innovation,” Ronnie said. “We are particularly keen to explore new solutions that enhance patient comfort, safety, and independence.”

The company is also planning to attend relevant industry events throughout the year to build its presence across the sector. Ronnie said BHTA events and webinars focused on industry trends, compliance, and innovation are of particular interest, as they offer useful opportunities to stay informed and connected.

To find out more about how the BHTA can support your business and how to become a BHTA member, visit this page.

The British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA) has welcomed Younique Healthcare as a new member, a retailer that specialises in assessment-led mobility and access solutions, from specification to installation and aftercare.

The BHTA spoke to directors Andy Haines and Lee Cadman to learn more about Younique Healthcare’s assessment-led approach, service pathway, plans for growth, and why it joined the association.

About Younique Healthcare’s co-founders

Co-founded by Andy Haines and Lee Cadman, Younique Healthcare is led by two directors with complementary strengths and a shared emphasis on tailored solutions where comfort, posture, and real-world usability matter.

Andy, Director for Commercial and Product Development, is a healthcare mobility specialist recognised for pairing commercial leadership with practical clinical problem-solving. His work spans independent assessments, complex seating set-ups, and collaboration with charities and partner organisations to match people with the right equipment and support, as well as a wider business development and product focus within the UK medical devices and mobility space.

Lee, Director for Retail and Services, brings a customer-first, operations-led approach, with a hands-on focus on personalised assessments, high-quality equipment, and consistent follow-through, helping to turn complex needs into workable, dignified day-to-day outcomes. Beyond Younique Healthcare, Lee is involved in community-facing mental health and disability work through The Black Country Blokes C.I.C., which won the King’s Award in 2025.

What is Younique Healthcare? 

Established in 2018, Younique Healthcare supports disabled people, families, clinicians, and care settings with assessment-led supply, installation, and aftercare, aiming for safe, practical outcomes that improve independence, comfort, and day-to-day function.

Its services cover wheelchairs and specialist seating, moving and handling equipment, access solutions (including modular ramps and threshold options), and LOLER inspections and certification.

Younique Healthcare operates an assessment-led pathway, which involves understanding needs and risks, such as the environment, user ability, carers, transfers, skin integrity, and safety; confirming measurements and constraints; proposing suitable options; supplying, installing, and commissioning solutions; and then handover, user guidance, and aftercare/support.

Andy describes the company’s ethos as “inclusive by design”, balancing independence, safety, and value, while avoiding “one-size-fits-all” provision. Lee adds that this is underpinned by clear assessment and record-keeping, installation standards, and aftercare.

Younique Healthcare, which is Disability Confident-registered, works with individuals, families, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, case managers, care homes, supported living providers, care agencies, and local authority/public sector-style referrals, where applicable.

“We are a disabled family operating within the market that we serve and that serves us,” Andy added.

Some of Younique Healthcare’s supply partners include BHTA members like Permobil, Sunrise Medical, Etac, and BES Healthcare.

Future plans

Looking ahead, Younique Healthcare says it is navigating economic pressures and ongoing supply chain constraints, while exploring opportunities to develop its own product ranges. The team is also planning either a new shop or a consolidation into a larger Midlands premises.

Younique Healthcare is also planning to open another shop or consolidate into one bigger premises in the Midlands.

The decision to join the BHTA

The directors say joining the BHTA builds on their existing awareness of the association and supports a wider programme of training and development. “We felt the time was right to nail our colours to the mast”, Lee commented.

To find out more about how the BHTA can support your business and how to become a BHTA member, visit this page.