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- ↑ "Furniture Industry Research Association publishes standard for bariatric beds". Building Better Healthcare. 22 October 2019. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
- ↑ FIRA Membership http://www.fira.co.uk/membership/types-of-membership (Accessed: 27 November 2011)
