Innovative new mattress aims to reduce burden of pressure ulcers for clinicians, caregivers and patients
Hill-Rom UK, in coordination with Select Medical, is launching the Flexi by Pure Air advanced crossover mattress to help reduce the issue of pressure ulcers…
New Research & Development Director appointed to focus on innovative products and services
Paul Rabin, Research & Development Director at Herida Healthcare Due to significant growth and to honour its long-term commitment to research and development for its…
Huddersfield University partners with Innova to improve pressure care
Innova Care Concepts has teamed up with Huddersfield University to research and improve the effectiveness of pressure care equipment in healthcare. The studies have included…
The OT’s Perspective: How to assess clients for beds, mattresses and pressure care
Stuart Barrow, Promoting Independence Sleep is HUGELY important, and on a daily basis, thousands of occupational therapists will be working with their clients to help…
New free training course to educate healthcare professionals and clinicians about Air Cell Cushions and pressure care
Joanne McConnell, OT and Category Sales Manager for Mobility and Pressure Care at Etac R82 Etac R82 has just released dates for its latest free…
Assistive Tech Showcase: Pressure care, beds and mattresses
The latest exciting products to enter the market in pressure care, beds and mattresses. (From Sept, 2017) Adjustable bed engineered for comfort Choosing the right…
New chair to relieve pressure from healthcare and nursing environments
A new specialist compact chair has launched for healthcare and nursing care applications providing unique pressure relieving features. Wilcare’s new Oxford compact chair features a…
Pressure ulcers at an all-time low
Hospital-acquired pressure ulcers, also known as bed sores, on the East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust’s inpatient wards are now at an all-time low. In…
Tackling pressure ulcers could save NHS billions?
A new pressure ulcer guide examining the importance of prevention and possible cash releasing savings for the NHS has been published by the BHTA. With…
Could Treat-Eezi spell the end for pressure ulcers?
For over 20 years, the healthcare industry has relied on Alternating Air Beds, either as an overlay or a deep profiling bed system, as a…