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Offering 10% off service packages in May and June 2024
There are many benefits to opting for a service package on healthcare equipment, rather than simply purchasing the equipment outright. Here's a breakdown of just some of the advantages for hospitals and other healthcare facilities: ✅ Cost effectiveness. Maintenance and...
Versatile multifunctional care chairs; the TX range
Multifunctional chairs offer a range of advantages for both patients and staff on a hospital ward, contributing to improved care, efficiency, and financial benefits. The TX multifunctional hospital chair range are perfect for providing support for patients in lots of...
The best clinical chair for your ward in 2024
There are several advantages to obtaining the correct clinical chair within the NHS, impacting both patient care and hospital efficiency. Here's a breakdown of the benefits: IMPROVED PATIENT OUTCOMES Comfort and pain management The right clinical care chair can provide...
What are the running costs of an early mobilisation care chair?
Rest easy, the early mobilisation chairs we stock and manufacture and are used in HDU, ICU/ITU, neuro or ED are built to last!  CLEANING Most of the early mobilisation chairs are easy to clean. The Mobilise® CH5 clinical chair has easy-to-remove...
Hiring equipment; eight key benefits
Hospitals hire (or rent) medical equipment for several reasons, all of which boil down to better patient care, efficient use of resources, and financial benefits. Here are some key advantages: 1. Cost Effective Medical equipment, especially multifunctional seating and hospital...
The Mobilise® CH5 gives you (shoulder) wings!
High (shoulder) wings and laterals on a hospital chair can provide several benefits for patients, depending on their specific needs.  We offer shoulder wings and laterals on our early mobilisation chairs, such as the Mobilise ® CH5 and the Sertain...
The options for additional or replacement bed parts
We offer a range of different hospital profile beds here at Caremed Alrick.  The ultra low profile beds are provided by our sister company in Australia and further detail can be found here. We also offer a wide range of beds, mattresses...
Does your early mobilisation equipment work seamlessly together?
Early mobilisation has a catalogue of benefits to both patients, staff and hospitals as a whole.  Research has shown that it improves a patient’s general wellbeing, enables patients to leave hospital earlier than patients who aren’t and these patients are less likely to be...
Standing aids; their uses and options available
Patients in hospital may need to use a standing aid for various reasons: Post-surgical recovery.  After many surgeries, patients may require temporary assistance with standing to prevent complications like blood clots.  Same if they need to be moved to the bathroom...
The best care chair choices
Care chairs can encompass a wide range of different chairs and the right one is completely dependent on your patients needs or your ward requirements. In this article we will explore the options for hospitals.  For needs in a home...
Pressure care options
Pressure care cushions work by distributing body weight more evenly, reducing pressure on specific areas and promoting better circulation. Some key benefits of using pressure care cushions: REDUCED RISK OF PRESSURE ULCERS: The primary benefit of pressure care cushions is...
What are you looking for in a neuro chair?
While the most important features for a neurological chair will depend on the specific needs of the patient and their condition, but we believe these are the 5 top contenders for essential options in a neurological setting for a chair:...
Hospital chairs; the options
There are many different types of hospital chairs, each designed with specific purposes and user needs in mind. Here are some of the most common: GENERAL-PURPOSE HOSPITAL CHAIRS: These are the most basic type of hospital chair, typically used for...
The advantages of a recovery chair post-surgery
A recovery chair is a real advantage post-surgery, offering a range of advantages that can make a patients’ healing process swifter and more comfortable. Here are some of the key benefits: Enhanced comfort and pain management: Ergonomic design: Recovery chairs...
Aiding efficiency in the Emergency Department
The ED is a fast-paced and critical environment where efficiency is paramount to delivering timely and effective care to patients. Utilising the right equipment plays a crucial role in streamlining workflow, reducing wait times, and improving patient outcomes. Equipment can...
Clinical chairs in healthcare – the range available
Clinical chairs is a broad term that encompasses a variety of seating options used in different healthcare settings. We’ve broken these down into categories based on their specific functions and uses: 1. Examination chairs: GENERAL EXAMINATION CHAIRS: These are adjustable...
TX care and recovery chair accessories
 The TX multifunctional care & recovery chairs have been designed with the patient and their wellbeing in mind. The ergonomic design of each is made with sculpted polyurethane foam which encourages even distribution of weight during use. We offer 5...
Sitting out patients – the advantages
Sitting a patient out in the hospital, rather than them being confined to a bed, offers a multitude of benefits, impacting both their physical and mental wellbeing, as well as overall recovery and speed at which that can take place:...
Multifunctional hospital chairs; choosing the right one for your patients
Multifunctional hospital chairs offer a multitude of benefits for both patients and healthcare staff, making them valuable assets in a hospital setting. Here's a breakdown of their advantages: Improved Comfort and Positioning Multifunctional chairs allow for various adjustments like reclining,...
Early mobilisation and enhanced mobility with sit-to-stand transfer aids
Transfer aids such as the Sara Stedy and the Move Assist play a crucial role in hospital settings, having a positive impact on both patient safety and well-being, alongside a manual handling aid for HCP’s. Here are some of the...
The benefits of ultra-low profile beds
Ultra low profile beds have a number of benefits that make them ideal for use in care homes. Here are some of the key reasons why ultra low profile beds are so important in care homes: Reducing the risk of...