Blatchford
Blatchford is a multi-award-winning manufacturer of some of the world’s most advanced prosthetic technology. They combine clinical expertise and pioneering innovation to redefine mobility and their evidence-based approach prioritises the wellbeing and long-term health of users.
Founded in 1890, there is a long history of firsts and continue to be widely recognised for their commitment to innovation in the industry. Blatchford is proud to have created the very first commercially available hydraulic ankle, the first microprocessor-controlled hydraulic ankle and the world’s first fully integrated limb system.
Their pioneering technology has also been the recipient of many prestigious awards including the Queen’s Award, the MacRobert Award, the German Design Award and the Medical Design Excellence Award. Blatchford’s holistic approach to product design, centres around the whole person and not just their mobility limitation. This ensures that they develop solutions that not only help people to get the most out of every day, but to do so in a way that cares for their long-term health and wellbeing. Through extensive collaboration, they also work to provide evidence and inform best practice in the industry to give healthcare providers the confidence to prescribe and find solutions that deliver results.
