Safe, secure seating for people who move involuntarily or need extra stability

For someone living with strong or involuntary movements, an ordinary chair can feel unsafe, and caring for them can be a worry. The Repose Harlem Porter is designed to give a real sense of comfort, safety and security, with a deep padded seat, plenty of adjustment and a very stable base.

It's also an excellent choice for people who are frail and need a supportive chair they can be wheeled about in. The back reclines independently, the seat angle and depth can be set to suit the user, and a central castor under the sliding footplate adds stability where it's needed most.

✅ Key Features & Benefits

• Designed for severe or involuntary movement
  Every part of the chair is engineered to keep the user secure and comfortable, giving carers and families peace of mind.

• Sliding footplate with central castor
  An extra castor under the footplate keeps the chair steady, even when the user moves suddenly or shifts their weight.

• Deep padded seat
  Cushions the body and helps the user settle well back into the chair.

• Interchangeable back and pressure-care cushions
  Choose the support and pressure care that suit the person, and change them if needs change.

• Independent back recline
  Sit up for meals and activities, then recline to rest.

• Seat angle and depth adjustment
  Set the seat so the user is held well back and supported along the thighs, reducing the tendency to slide forward.

• Heavy-duty lockable castors and push handle
  Easy for a carer to push and steer, with rubber grips and castors that lock firmly.

• D-rings fitted as standard
  Ready for a lap strap and pad if extra security is advised.

Who it suits best

• People with conditions causing severe or involuntary movement
• Frail users who need a secure, supportive chair
• Carers who need to move the user safely between rooms
• Users up to 20 stone (127 kg)

Worth knowing before you buy

The Harlem Porter doesn't tilt in space or rise to help the user stand. If regular repositioning for pressure care is the main need, a tilt-in-space porter chair may be better; if the user can still get up with a little help, consider a riser recliner. Because it's used for complex needs, we always recommend an assessment so the cushions and options are set up correctly.

Questions customers ask us

What sizes does it come in?
Seat widths of 43.2, 48.3 and 53.3 cm and seat heights of 41, 46 and 51 cm, with a seat depth of 43.2 cm that can be adjusted.

What extras can be added?
A leg support block and connecting straps, a lap strap and pad, full-length arm covers and a choice of headrests.

Can we see one first?
Yes. We don't keep every model in stock, so please call ahead and we'll check — if it isn't in the showroom, we can usually arrange a demo model. You can also book a free home assessment.