Cumbria County Council appoints new contractor for service and repair of specialised equipment
Sumed International (UK), a supplier of medical equipment, has been appointed as contractor for Cumbria County Council for the service and repair of specialised equipment.…
Newlife pleads for emergency government grant as specialist equipment runs low
Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children has written to chancellor Rishi Sunak in an open letter to appeal for financial support after it says it…
North London hospital becomes “digitally advanced” with help of new hoists for bariatric patients
Healthcare equipment supplier Innova Care Concepts has recently completed and handed over some overhead hoist systems at the newly re-developed £200 million Chase Farm Hospital…
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…
Carers left in financial hardship from forking out for expensive equipment, new report reveals
New research from Carers UK shows unpaid carers are “bankrupting their future to pay for the present”, with alarming figures revealing that carers are having…
Innovative hoistable clothing range looks to change the industry
A new, innovative hoistable clothing range called Klip2Lift has launched. Available in two options, the range aims to be safer and easier to use than…
The demise of Loop Fixings on Patient Slings?
"A solution to minimise this safety issue had to be found." Following what Silvalea describes as overwhelming success at the 2016 OT Show, the company…
Toilet lifter technology raises independence and changes life
Andrew Watkins, aged 42, from Portadown, cannot stand from a seated position without assistance, in his case as a result of muscle wasting disorder, Spinal…
Invacare release new Assessment Guidelines
Invacare’s Assessment Guidelines for Hoist and Slings is a useful resource for those new to assessing or those who want to refresh their knowledge. This…
Service Engineer – Meadow Mobility
We are looking for a service engineer to join our team. The role will include servicing and repair of mobility wheelchairs, scooters, stairlifts and hoists.…