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Meet the people behind our guides, from our rise and recline chair expert to our medical advisor, sharing practical advice on mobility and comfort.

Brent Milne
Rise and Recline Chair Expert
Brent Milne is our in-house Rise and Recline Chair Expert, bringing over a decade of hands-on experience in the Health and Social Care sector, specialising in bespoke seating solutions and mobility furniture. With a background spanning manufacturing, design, and quality control - including qualification as an ISO9001:2015 Auditor - Brent combines deep technical knowledge with a passion for creating products that genuinely improve comfort, mobility, and quality of life. Having worked extensively with rise and recline mechanisms, chair ergonomics, pressure care needs, and personalised seating configurations, Brent has developed a sharp understanding of how to match chair design with real-world user requirements. His experience allows him to break down complex technical features into clear, practical guidance for customers and professionals alike. Driven by a genuine dedication to improving daily living for those who rely on specialist seating, Brent plays a key role in shaping, testing, and refining our chair ranges. His detailed approach ensures every product meets high standards of comfort, safety, and reliability. Brent’s insights, product knowledge, and commitment to excellence help our customers make confident, informed choices - and support continuous innovation across our mobility furniture range.
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Professor Stephen Black
Consultant vascular surgeon
Professor Stephen Black is one of the leading consultant vascular surgeons in London, Manchester, Ashtead and Thames Valley, specialising in varicose veins, varicose veins surgery, non-surgical treatment of varicose veins, endovascular surgery, endovenous laser ablation (EVLA). Additionally he is expert in complex venous conditions such as pelvic congestion syndrome, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and May-Thurner syndrome. He is presently practising at the UK Vein Clinic. Professor Black is currently surgical lead at St Thomas' Hospital, one of the largest centres of expertise in vascular medicine across the world. As professor of venous surgery, he has developed an international reputation for his expertise in complex venous medicine and contributes to the European guidelines and standards for venous surgery.
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The Muick Sandy Team
The Muick Sandy Team brings together years of combined expertise in rise and recline chairs and mobility scooters - our two core product ranges designed to support comfort, independence, and safe everyday living. With backgrounds spanning manufacturing, product design, quality assurance, and customer support, our team understands both the technical details and the real-world needs behind every chair and scooter we provide. From evaluating rise and recline mechanisms, pressure care requirements, and chair ergonomics, to assessing scooter stability, battery performance, and user-friendly controls, we take a hands-on approach to ensuring every product meets high standards of safety, comfort, and reliability. Whether we’re testing new models, refining designs, or producing helpful guides for customers, our focus is always on clear information and trustworthy advice. The Muick Sandy Team works behind the scenes on all articles, resources, and product insights - helping customers make confident decisions and supporting continuous innovation across our chair and scooter range.
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