‘Life-changing’ versatile standing system set to help children aged 5-14
Postural support specialist Jiraffe has announced a new product that will help change the lives of children across the UK and around the world. Jiraffe…
OTs’ and users’ feedback help create ‘major step change’ for hoisting in comfort
An innovative new sling range with patented designs and enhanced benefits for users and carers has been launched by moving and handling specialist Care &…
Portable mobile lifting chair is a safe solution to manual handling after a fall
Independent living specialist AAT has introduced an innovative way for carers to easily, safely and single-handedly lift care home residents after they have had a…
New entry-level paediatric stander launches with comfortable and adjustable design
The new Sta by Smirthwaite is an entry-level stander for disabled children that is easy to use, comfortable and stylish whilst being strong and supportive.…
Fast and safe falls assistance device for carers and users now available in North England and Scotland
Healthcare aids specialist Yorkshire Care Equipment is now supplying the Raizer II – an innovative lifting device for someone who has fallen - to care…
New active stand aid looks to play key supportive role in patient rehabilitation and independence
Joerns Healthcare has revealed its new Oxford Up manual stand aid and seated transfer device, which is designed to support safe and efficient patient transfers…
New platform looks to revolutionise spinal surgery through reduced manual handling related injuries for carers
According to a study published in the journal Medicine, roughly 80 percent of the world’s population suffers from lower back pain caused by spinal disorders.…
Mobile hoist solution looks to offer safe, secure and comfortable patient transfers
The newly-launched Birdie Evo family of mobile hoists from Invacare have been designed to offer a high feature-set of options alongside new technologies to provide…
Stand assist lifter for elderly and disabled people encourages standing rehabilitation
The newly launched Invacare ISA is an innovative ergonomic Stand Assist Lifter, which is designed to support elderly and disabled people who cannot transfer from…
Guest Article: Designing and implementing manual handling systems to support a physical curriculum
In this article, James Rhodes, Marketing Manager at Hillrom (Liko), who is in charge of early mobilisation and falls prevention, discusses the factors that need…