What hscc does

The Hoist and Shower Chair Company Limited (HSCC) is a UK-based, family-owned specialist contractor founded in January 2002 and headquartered in Brighouse, West Yorkshire. The company installs, services, and maintains patient lifting, ceiling track hoist, and assisted bathing equipment for healthcare, education, and local-authority clients. Beyond its core lifting and bathing scope, HSCC provides LOLER thorough examinations, EICR electrical inspections, and disabled adaptations including Changing Places facilities.

HSCC operates as an approved contractor for Arjo, one of the principal manufacturers of patient handling equipment, and holds a portfolio of compliance accreditations including ISO 9001, ISO 10535:2021, CHAS, SafeContractor, NAPIT, and GDPR. Its installed base reportedly exceeds 2,000 hoist units under service, with individual project capacity demonstrated through installations such as a 350-unit ceiling track hoist programme and a 120-hoist deployment at Sheffield's Northern General Hospital.

Revenue mechanics combine recurring LOLER inspection and maintenance contracts on the installed base with project-based installation work won via competitive tender. Geographically, the business retains a North of England operational base while undertaking projects nationwide, including landmark sites such as Stonehenge Visitor Centre, Wolverhampton Civic Centre, and Swiss Cottage Tower in London.

Name

hscc

Legal name

The Hoist and Shower Chair Company Limited

Website

https://hsccltd.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Short description

HSCC is a UK family-owned specialist contractor that installs, services, and inspects patient lifting, ceiling track hoists, and assisted bathing equipment for NHS trusts, local authorities, education providers, and commercial contractors across Britain.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Patient Lifting Equipment Installation and Maintenance Services

NAICS

Other Building Equipment Contractors (23829)

akta.pro primary industry

Patient Lifts, Transfer & Safe Handling Equipment (Hoists, Slings, Transfer Boards) (HLAHAMAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hospital Bed, Lift & Transfer Equipment (Beds, Hoyer Lifts, Slings) (HSABAKAF)

Keywords

• Patient lifting equipment
• Ceiling track hoists
• Changing Places facilities
• LOLER testing services
• Accessible bathing installations

Headquarters

HQ city

Brighouse

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Equipment Supply and Installation: Supply and installation of patient lifting equipment including ceiling track hoists, shower chairs, and bathing equipment. Projects range from single installations to large-scale deployments of 100+ units.
2. Servicing and Maintenance: Ongoing servicing, maintenance, and LOLER testing of installed equipment. The company services over 2000 hoist units, providing recurring revenue from maintenance contracts.
3. Electrical Installation Services: Full registration for commercial and domestic electrical installations as part of comprehensive installation service.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

HSCC installs, services, and maintains patient lifting, hoist, and accessible bathing equipment for commercial and public sector facilities across the UK. Its primary deliverables are ceiling track hoist installations (over 2,000 units serviced to date), Changing Places facility equipment packages including height-adjustable shower and changing benches, LOLER testing and inspection, and NAPIT-registered electrical installation services.

Product overview

HSCC (Hoist & Shower Chair Company Limited) is an independent family-owned company that provides installation, service, and maintenance of patient lifting and bathing equipment. The company operates as a service-oriented business rather than a product manufacturer, offering a portfolio of complementary services: Ceiling Track Hoist Installation (the core offering, including installation, LOLER testing, and inspection of over 2000 units), Changing Places Facilities Equipment (complete packages for accessible toilet facilities with hoist systems, adjustable bathing equipment, and privacy screens), and Electrical Installation Services (full registration for commercial and domestic electrical work). HSCC works as an approved contractor for Arjo and serves local authorities, healthcare facilities, commercial buildings, and public spaces across the UK.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ceiling Track Hoist Installation Supply and installation of ceiling track hoist systems providing room coverage for patient lifting in healthcare, commercial, and public sector settings. HSCC has installed 350 ceiling track hoists on a single recent project and has serviced, LOLER tested, and inspected over 2,000 hoist units. The service is targeted at local authorities, NHS trusts, commercial property developers, construction contractors, and educational institutions across the UK.
• Changing Places Facilities Equipment Complete equipment packages for Changing Places toilet facilities, including room coverage hoist systems, height-adjustable shower and changing benches, and retractable privacy screens. Delivered with full service from planning through execution and ongoing maintenance for public sector, civic, and tourism venues.
• Hoist Servicing, LOLER Testing and Inspection Comprehensive servicing, LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations) testing, and inspection of hoist equipment, with provision of method statements, risk assessments, and CDM documentation to maintain regulatory compliance for healthcare, public, and commercial clients.
• Electrical Installation Services NAPIT-registered commercial and domestic electrical installation services provided as part of HSCC's comprehensive installation offering, ensuring compliance with electrical regulations alongside hoist and bathing equipment deployment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 350 ceiling track hoists installed in single recent project
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ArjocoreTechnology or IntegrationHSCC is an approved contractor for Arjo, maintaining comprehensive stock of their equipment and parts. This partnership provides access to proprietary patient lifting and bathing equipment, manufacturer support, and legitimizes HSCC's technical capabilities through association with a major industry manufacturer.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Prism Medical UK: UK specialist in ceiling track hoists, patient handling, and accessibility equipment supply and installation. Directly comparable to HSCC in product line (Arjo/Prism-installed hoists), customer base (NHS, local authorities), and service model (installation + LOLER maintenance).
• Joerns Healthcare: International patient handling and lifting solutions provider with UK operations supplying and installing ceiling hoists and transfer equipment to healthcare and care home clients. Highly comparable business model: equipment supply, installation, and ongoing service.
• Harvest Healthcare: UK manufacturer and supplier of patient handling equipment including hoists and shower chairs, serving care homes, hospitals, and local authorities. Comparable scope on the product/equipment side, with overlap in healthcare and accessibility end-markets.
• Possum Limited: UK-based provider of assistive technology, accessibility equipment, and patient lifting solutions for healthcare and home-care settings. Overlaps with HSCC in patient lift supply, installation, and ongoing service to NHS and local authority customers.

Broad incumbents

• Arjo UK: Global OEM of patient lifting and bathing equipment whose products HSCC installs and services. Although HSCC is an Arjo approved contractor, Arjo itself also supplies, installs, and services hoists directly — making it both a key partner and a broader incumbent competitor.
• Invacare UK: Major global manufacturer of mobility and patient handling equipment with UK operations serving hospitals, care homes, and accessibility projects. Comparable at the equipment and customer layer, though Invacare is a larger OEM rather than a specialist installer.
• Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare (Sidhil): Large UK and international manufacturer and distributor of medical equipment including patient lifts and bathroom aids. Overlaps with HSCC in product category and end-user segments (NHS, care homes, local authorities), but operates as a broader OEM/distributor.
• Sunrise Medical: Global manufacturer of mobility products (wheelchairs, hoists, accessibility equipment) with UK operations supplying healthcare and accessibility markets. Adjacent category and shared customers, though Sunrise's portfolio extends well beyond the hoist installation niche.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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