The National CJD NHS Nursing Service: A Bespoke Managed Seating Service

Vivid Care is delighted to have been appointed as the delivery and logistics partner for the National CJD NHS Nursing Service, supplying and managing a fleet of specialist Lento Mobile chairs for people with Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) across the UK. This bespoke managed service includes nationwide delivery, setup, maintenance, decontamination, and collection of the chairs.  Together, we are now working every day to provide more comfort and care to those with CJD.

About the National CJD NHS Nursing Service

The National CJD (Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease) Nursing Service is a UK-wide support network funded by NHS England and hosted by NHS Lothian. It provides specialist care and support to individuals affected by CJD and their families. With a dedicated team of nurses, the service operates across the UK, offering expert clinical advice, emotional support, and practical help to patients and caregivers dealing with this rare and distressing disease.

What is CJD (Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease)?

CJD is a rare, rapidly progressive, and unfortunately an invariably fatal neurodegenerative disease.  It is caused by prion proteins affecting the brain. Symptoms can include dementia, motor dysfunction, involuntary movements, and behavioural changes. Patients often experience a significant decline in mobility, cognition, and physical strength over a short period.

Due to the complex and evolving nature of symptoms, postural support, comfort, and safe mobility are critical elements of care. Individuals with CJD often require specialist equipment and seating that adapts to their changing needs, while also offering high levels of comfort during what is often end-of-life care.

Seating plays a vital role in maintaining dignity, supporting posture, relieving pressure, and aiding with safe patient handling. The right chair not only improves quality of life for the patient but also makes life easier for carers and healthcare professionals.

A National Bespoke Managed Seating Service

To support this essential service, Vivid Care has been appointed as the official delivery and logistics partner for a fleet of specialist chairs supplied to the National CJD NHS Nursing Service.

This partnership goes beyond product supply – we provide a bespoke managed service tailored to the unique and sensitive nature of CJD care. Our service includes:

• Nationwide storage and logistics

• Timely delivery and setup of chairs 

• Collection when the equipment is no longer needed

• Full decontamination of the chairs

• Responsive repair and maintenance service

This flexible and scalable solution ensures that each chair is delivered where and when it’s needed – no delays, no hassle. It’s an approach that provides continuity of care, while minimising the administrative burden on the clinical team.

Why Vivid Care?

The National CJD Service selected Vivid Care as their delivery partner because of our proven ability to operate nationally and provide rapid response support across the UK. Our expertise in managing complex seating needs, combined with our commitment to comfort, safety, and infection control, made us the ideal choice.

We understand the emotional and physical toll of CJD, both on the patient and their loved ones. Our team is trained to work with sensitivity, speed, and professionalism – ensuring that each chair is placed correctly, fully set up, and ready to support the individual and their care team immediately.

The Lento Mobile Rise & Recline Chair: A Perfect Fit

The chair chosen by the National CJD Service is the Lento Mobile Rise & Recline Chair – a highly adjustable and versatile seating solution designed for complex care needs.

Key Features of the Lento Mobile Include:

• Powered rise, recline, and leg rest functions

• Tilt-in-space for pressure relief and posture

• Adjustable seat width, depth, and height, and also adjustable arms (without the need of tools)

• Easy-clean surfaces and removeable cushion covers that can be machine washed, for infection control

• Designed to be mobile for easy portering or repositioning within the home or care setting

Its adjustability means the chair can be tailored for each user, and quickly reconfigured when it is redeployed for a new patient. The level of comfort it provides is essential for patients who may spend extended periods in the chair, and the mobile base makes it practical for carers too.

Delivering Comfort, Support, and Dignity

This service is an example of how bespoke equipment support can enhance specialist care in a compassionate and dignified way. By managing every aspect of the seating provision, from logistics to maintenance, Vivid Care ensures the National CJD NHS Nursing Service can focus on what they do best – supporting patients and their families through an incredibly difficult time.

“The service from Vivid Care has been seamless. The team are responsive, compassionate, and extremely efficient – which makes a big difference when we are trying to support patients with such rapidly progressing needs. The Lento chairs are incredibly comfortable and adaptable.”