Connoisseur Overbed Table - Height Adjustable Two-Tier Table in Oak or Walnut Finish.
- Two-Tier Vinyl Tray Design for Dual-Surface Utility - the Connoisseur provides two independent tray surfaces within the same footprint: the upper tray provides the primary working surface at the adjusted height for the current activity, while the lower tray provides a secondary storage surface for items the resident wants accessible but not on the working surface - medications, remotes, telephone, or personal effects; this dual-surface arrangement reduces the number of separate items on the upper working tray, maintaining a clearer space for the primary activity and reducing the risk of items being accidentally knocked from a crowded single tray.
- 760-1150mm Height with Automatic Safe-Lock - the height range of 760-1150mm provides generous adjustment across all standard profiling bed heights; height adjustment is achieved through the hand-operated steel column, and the automatic safe-lock engages once the desired height is set to prevent inadvertent lowering during use; the safe-lock eliminates the risk of the table dropping under the weight of a meal tray or items placed on the surface, which is a safety concern with manually-tensioned height systems that may slip under load.
- Oak or Walnut Finish for Domestic Aesthetic - the two finish options allow the table to integrate with the room's interior design language; the oak or walnut veneer finish gives the table the visual character of domestic furniture rather than clinical equipment, which is particularly relevant in care home environments where residents living long-term benefit from a room aesthetic that feels homelike; the vinyl-wrapped trays provide the cleanable, hygienic contact surface required in care settings while the frame delivers the domestic visual finish.
- U-Shaped Base - 830x410mm - Four 50mm Castors - NCL-HMT107OK - the U-shaped base (830x410mm tubular steel) glides under the bed from the foot or side, approaching the resident without obstruction from chair or bed frame legs; four 50mm castors provide smooth mobility across standard care home flooring; the overall tray surface covers 440x890mm; the base dimensions must be confirmed to clear the floor-level items including fall mats and cable runs adjacent to the bed before positioning.
Connoisseur Overbed Table - Two-Tier Vinyl Trays - 760-1150mm - Oak or Walnut - Automatic Safe-Lock
The Connoisseur Overbed Table provides a two-tier vinyl tray surface (440 x 890mm total) in a domestically finished frame with oak or walnut veneer. The 760-1150mm height range with automatic safe-lock provides stable positioning under full tray load. The U-shaped base (830 x 410mm; 40 x 40mm tubular steel) with four 50mm castors glides under beds and chairs with minimal obstruction. The dual-surface arrangement maintains a clear working tray alongside a secondary storage tray within a single table footprint. NCL-HMT107OK.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tray Configuration | Two-tier vinyl-wrapped trays |
| Overall Tray Surface | 440 x 890mm |
| Height Range | 760 - 1150mm |
| Height Mechanism | Hand-operated steel column; automatic safe-lock |
| Base | U-shaped; 830 x 410mm; 40 x 40mm tubular steel |
| Castors | 4 x 50mm |
| Finish Options | Oak or Walnut |
| Reference | NCL-HMT107OK |
Regulatory Compliance
The Connoisseur Overbed Table is general care furniture. The automatic safe-lock must be confirmed engaged after each height adjustment before the trays are loaded. The vinyl tray surfaces must be decontaminated between residents and following meal service using NHS IPC-approved cleaning solutions compatible with vinyl; the finish material confirmation must be obtained from the manufacturer if a specific disinfectant formulation is proposed. The U-shaped base routing under the bed must be assessed against the floor-level accessories in use alongside the bed - fall mats, pump cables, and tubing - to confirm the base does not obstruct or displace these. Equipment records must note the product code for CQC Regulation 12 compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the automatic safe-lock mechanism work, and what does it prevent?
The automatic safe-lock engages once the column is adjusted to the desired height and released; it holds the column at the set position without requiring the user or carer to maintain continuous pressure on a release lever. This prevents the table from lowering under the weight of items placed on the trays - a failure mode of older friction-based height systems where the column may slip gradually or suddenly under load. On a two-tier table where both trays may be carrying items simultaneously (meal tray plus personal items), the combined load on the column is higher than on a single-tray table, making the automatic lock particularly important for safety. The height adjustment requires deliberate engagement of the hand-operated control to release the lock before the column can be moved; this two-step process means the table cannot be lowered accidentally by a resident who grasps the table edge for support, as the release mechanism requires intentional operation that a casual grip would not activate.
What is the clinical or functional benefit of two trays versus one, particularly for residents with limited upper limb reach?
For residents with reduced upper limb reach, strength, or coordination, a two-tier table reduces the number of reach-and-return movements required during a meal or activity session. With a single tray, every item the resident wants during the session must be placed on the one working surface, which becomes crowded and requires the resident to navigate around items; each item retrieval may involve reaching across or around other items, increasing the effort and fall-risk of each interaction with the table. The lower tray of the Connoisseur allows the resident to keep secondary items (reading glasses, remote, water glass, medication blister pack) at a separate, consistently accessible location below the main working tray; the resident's hand movements between the two surfaces are vertical rather than horizontal, which is typically a lower-effort reach pattern for residents with limited upper limb range. The carer setting up the table can position the most frequently needed items on the lower tray so that the upper tray is used only for the primary activity, reducing the number of objects the resident needs to navigate around during use.
NCL-HMT107OK
- Two-Tier Vinyl Tray Design for Dual-Surface Utility - the Connoisseur provides two independent tray surfaces within the same footprint: the upper tray provides the primary working surface at the adjusted height for the current activity, while the lower tray provides a secondary storage surface for items the resident wants accessible but not on the working surface - medications, remotes, telephone, or personal effects; this dual-surface arrangement reduces the number of separate items on the upper working tray, maintaining a clearer space for the primary activity and reducing the risk of items being accidentally knocked from a crowded single tray.
- 760-1150mm Height with Automatic Safe-Lock - the height range of 760-1150mm provides generous adjustment across all standard profiling bed heights; height adjustment is achieved through the hand-operated steel column, and the automatic safe-lock engages once the desired height is set to prevent inadvertent lowering during use; the safe-lock eliminates the risk of the table dropping under the weight of a meal tray or items placed on the surface, which is a safety concern with manually-tensioned height systems that may slip under load.
- Oak or Walnut Finish for Domestic Aesthetic - the two finish options allow the table to integrate with the room's interior design language; the oak or walnut veneer finish gives the table the visual character of domestic furniture rather than clinical equipment, which is particularly relevant in care home environments where residents living long-term benefit from a room aesthetic that feels homelike; the vinyl-wrapped trays provide the cleanable, hygienic contact surface required in care settings while the frame delivers the domestic visual finish.
- U-Shaped Base - 830x410mm - Four 50mm Castors - NCL-HMT107OK - the U-shaped base (830x410mm tubular steel) glides under the bed from the foot or side, approaching the resident without obstruction from chair or bed frame legs; four 50mm castors provide smooth mobility across standard care home flooring; the overall tray surface covers 440x890mm; the base dimensions must be confirmed to clear the floor-level items including fall mats and cable runs adjacent to the bed before positioning.