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When funding is an issue but equipment is essential
There are lots of HCP’s who need equipment for their department urgently, but do not have the budget to buy it outright, particularly when it comes to equipment over a certain £amount. But there are solutions, and we’ve listed three...
Fall sensors; alert and prevent falls
Fall sensors are devices that can detect when a person has fallen or is about to fall and send an alert to a HCP. They are used to help prevent injuries from falls, which are a major risk for vulnerable...
The top 10 reasons for servicing and repair
It is really important to service and repair your hospital equipment, below are our top 10 reasons: 1. Ensuring the safety of patients. When medical equipment is properly maintained, it is less likely to malfunction and cause patient injury. This is...
Sustainability in critical care
With the recent BACCN conference discussing sustainability in Critical Care and the environmental impact healthcare generally has on emissions, we want to help.  First and foremost, the biggest impact that can be made to sustainability in critical care is to...
The benefits of clinical chairs
A clinical chair is a multifunctional chair which is used in hospitals or hospital settings; on wards and in other departments. It can be used to provide a variety of functions but is typically a reclining chair with adjustable features,...
Accessories
It sounds simple enough, but with most of our healthcare equipment comes accessories, or add-ons.  This allows you to customise the piece of equipment to the needs of your ward, your colleagues and your patient. In some cases it is...
The advantages of multipurpose chairs; reducing the need for manual handling
Opting for compact multi-purpose chairs, which can also be used lay-flat or in a sitting position can free up additional capacity on wards and in departments; making sitting and transportation so much easier for both the patient and the staff...
The benefits of a standing transfer aid
Standing transfer aids have many benefits for people with limited mobility, including:  Improved mobility and independence. A standing transfer encourages patients to become more mobile and independent following an illness or operation.  This can have a positive impact on quality...
Simple hiring of healthcare equipment
There are many advantages to hiring over purchasing, including: Hiring gives you more flexibility than purchasing. You can rent the equipment for as long as you need it, and you can return it when you're done. This is a great...
What is the MHRA?
The MHRA The MHRA stands for Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency and is the regulator of medicines, medical devices and blood components for transfusion in the UK.  It is part of the UK’s Department of Health and Social Care...
Tilt tables; for physiotherapy and rehabilitation
A tilt table is a platform that can be tilted to different angles. The patient lies on the platform, and their heart rate and blood pressure are monitored. The platform is then tilted to a vertical position, which simulates standing...
Benefits of a recovery chair post-surgery
There are many benefits to using a recovery chair after surgery. Benefits Prevent blood clots. Blood clots can be prevented post surgery by keeping the patients legs moving. A recovery chair can help to do this by making it easier for the...
Top 10 advantages to leasing in 2023
There are some real advantages to leasing hospital equipment, here we have highlighted 10 of them: Lower upfront costs. When you lease equipment, you don't have to pay the full purchase price upfront. This can free up budgets for other...
Early mobilisation for stroke patients
“The optimal time to start early mobilisation is >24hours post-stroke according to hemodynamic stability and safety criteria.”* The practice of getting stroke patients up and moving as soon as possible after their stroke is common practice.  This is important for...
Our specialist mental health beds
Specialist mental health beds offer a number of benefits for adults with a different mental health conditions. These beds are necessary for MH professionals who work daily with patients who have complex physical and mental health needs. Why have specialist...
Mobilise® CH5 accessories & additions – an update in 2023
We’ve been working on accessories for the Mobilise® CH5 care chair behind the scenes since the launch early this year.  First up… Chair wings Wings are designed to provide extra support and stability for patients who may have difficulty sitting...
8 benefits to having the correct clinical chair
Clinical chairs are designed to provide maximum comfort and support for patients and also provide a number of benefits to the HCP too. They have a number of features that make them ideal for use in hospital settings, which include:...
The benefits of a supportive profiling chair
A profiling chair is a type of chair that is designed to provide support and comfort for people who spend long periods of time sitting. A profiling chair has a number of features that make it ideal for this purpose,...
Why do we offer a 7 day trial on our Mobilise CH5 chair?
We think a trial of our equipment is a really important part of the service we offer.  A Mobilise CH5 care chair is an investment and we want to make sure that the investment is worthwhile.  So here are 7...
Leasing FAQ’s
Leasing is very common in the NHS, Private Hospitals and in care homes.  It started with helping to secure large purchases such as scanning machines, but now it is much more commonly used to obtain other medical equipment, such as...
Supporting physiotherapy and occupational therapy
Physiotherapists value specialist chairs which allow them to perform their tasks safely and effectively on/ with their patients.  Some of the specific benefits of using a specialist care chair include: Increased comfort for patients recovering from surgery: Specialist chairs are...