Description
The Recliners Health Care Express 2 Porter Chair is a specialist healthcare chair designed to provide postural support, pressure management and comfortable transportation in a practical, fast-delivery package. As part of our express healthcare chair range, it is typically delivered, installed and demonstrated within 10-14 days.
The chair combines a manual gas strut tilt in space mechanism with independent backrest recline and legrest elevation. This allows users to achieve a comfortable and supportive seating position while helping carers reposition them safely and efficiently.
Designed for Postural Support & Pressure Management
The Health Care Express 2 has been developed for people who spend long periods seated and require additional support throughout the day. The tilt in space action helps redistribute pressure while maintaining body alignment, reducing the need for frequent repositioning.
Independent backrest and legrest adjustment provide further flexibility, allowing the chair to be adapted to the needs of the individual user. Whether used at home, in a care home or within a clinical environment, the chair offers a supportive and comfortable seating solution.
Health Care Express 2 Specifications
The Health Care Express 2 is supplied in a standard configuration that has been carefully selected to suit a wide range of users.
All measurements shown are internal chair dimensions in inches.
| Mechanism |
Seat Height |
Seat Width |
Seat Depth |
Back Height |
Arm Height |
| Manual Gas Strut Tilt in Space |
17 – 21″ |
18″ |
19″ |
29″ |
9″ |
Tilt in Space Positioning
The manual gas strut tilt in space mechanism allows the entire seating position to tilt while maintaining supportive body positioning. This can help improve comfort, assist with pressure redistribution and provide a more stable seated posture.
Unlike a standard chair, the Health Care Express 2 has been designed specifically to support users who require more specialist seating. The independent backrest and legrest adjustments make it easier to achieve a comfortable position throughout the day.
Lateral Back Support
A supportive lateral back cushion comes as standard. This helps provide additional trunk support and positioning while remaining comfortable for long periods of use.
The back cushion works alongside the tilt in space mechanism to create a seating system that supports posture, comfort and day-to-day pressure management.
Pressure Care Seating
The Health Care Express 2 includes medium-risk pressure care as standard. The interchangeable seat module allows alternative pressure-relieving cushions to be fitted if requirements change over time.
This flexibility makes the chair suitable for a wide range of healthcare applications while helping protect future seating investment.
Designed for Home & Healthcare Environments
The Health Care Express 2 is suitable for use in both domestic and professional care settings. Locking castors provide stability when stationary while also allowing the chair to be manoeuvred when required.
The height-adjustable and angle-adjustable footplate helps accommodate different users, while the removable seating components allow easier access for cleaning and maintenance.
Healthcare Upholstery
The chair is upholstered using healthcare-grade materials selected for durability, hygiene and comfort. The vapour permeable inner fabric helps maximise the performance of the pressure-relieving cushion, while the waterproof outer upholstery is easy to clean and suitable for demanding care environments.
Together, these fabrics create a seating surface that is comfortable, practical and designed for long-term use.
Looking for Other Porter Chairs?
The Health Care Express 2 forms part of our wider range of Express Porter Chairs, offering fast delivery for situations where seating is required urgently.
If you require additional sizes, upholstery options or more extensive configuration choices, the Recliners Melody Porter Chair provides a more bespoke solution while retaining many of the same positioning and support benefits.
About Recliners
Recliners are one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of specialist healthcare seating. Based in South Wales, they have decades of experience designing and manufacturing porter chairs, riser recliners and postural seating solutions for both home and professional care environments.
Their products are trusted throughout the healthcare sector for their quality, durability and user-focused design.
Delivery & Installation
The Health Care Express 2 forms part of our express healthcare chair range and is typically delivered within 10-14 days.
Our experienced team will deliver the chair, position it in the room of your choice and provide a comprehensive demonstration before leaving. This ensures users, carers and healthcare professionals are confident operating the chair from day one.
