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University, College, and School Accessibility Essentials for the September Intake
School accessibility and the September intake: How to meet the needs of SEND and disabled students The summer is here, and many places of education will have already considered school accessibility and made provisions for disabled students ahead of the new term in...
Multicare Medical Expands its Product Offering with a New Range of British-Made Stairlifts
The launch of a new product range that stays true to Multicare Medical’s trusted full-service values is now supporting safer independent living at home. As a specialist provider of patient handling and care equipment since 1988, we are proud to have officially...
Ofsted’s Renewed Focus on SEND: Why Accountability and Inclusion Must Go Hand in Hand
SEND Inclusion: Why Accountability and Inclusion Must Go Hand in Hand This summer, Ofsted will resume monitoring inspections for local areas where widespread failings have been found in their SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) provision. These visits...
Changing Places Maintenance and Why It’s So Important
Changing Places Maintenance and Why It's So Important A Changing Places toilet is designed to provide safe, dignified and accessible facilities for people with complex disabilities and their carers. However, installing the right equipment is only the first step. To...
The Importance of Changing Places Registration
The Importance of Changing Places Registration Creating a Changing Places toilet is a significant step towards improving accessibility, but completing the installation is only part of the journey. For a facility to make the greatest possible difference, people need to...
Latest Articles.
Do You Have to Pay VAT on a Stairlift?
Do you have to pay VAT on a stairlift? Understanding VAT relief and what to look out for when buying a stairlift in the UK Buying a stairlift for yourself or a loved one can feel like a big decision, both practically and financially, and a common question that people...
NEW £10 Million Funding Now Open for Changing Places Toilets in Scotland
NEW £10 million funding now open for Changing Places toilets in Scotland The Scottish Government has officially launched a new round of Changing Places Toilets funding, offering a major opportunity to improve accessibility and inclusion across Scotland. With £10...
Straight or Curved Stairlift: Which One Do You Need?
Straight or curved stairlift: Which one do you need? When your parent starts struggling with the stairs, it can be a worrying time. You want to help them stay independent, safe, and comfortable in the home they love. But where do you start? One of the most common and...
Supporting Elderly Parents at Home: A Practical Guide for Adult Children
Supporting elderly parents at home: A practical guide for adult children Watching your mum or dad struggle with everyday tasks that used to be second nature can be emotional, confusing, and stressful. You want them to stay safe, happy, and independent in their own...
University, College, and School Accessibility Essentials for the September Intake
School accessibility and the September intake: How to meet the needs of SEND and disabled students The summer is here, and many places of education will have already considered school accessibility and made provisions for disabled students ahead of the new term in...
Multicare Medical Expands its Product Offering with a New Range of British-Made Stairlifts
The launch of a new product range that stays true to Multicare Medical’s trusted full-service values is now supporting safer independent living at home. As a specialist provider of patient handling and care equipment since 1988, we are proud to have officially...
Ofsted’s Renewed Focus on SEND: Why Accountability and Inclusion Must Go Hand in Hand
SEND Inclusion: Why Accountability and Inclusion Must Go Hand in Hand This summer, Ofsted will resume monitoring inspections for local areas where widespread failings have been found in their SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) provision. These visits...
Reducing Risk and Improving Care: Why Mobile Hoists for Care Homes are Essential
Reducing risk and improving care: Why mobile hoists for care homes are essential in modern care settings In care settings across the UK, the pressure to deliver safe, effective, and dignified care has never been greater. With an ageing population, increasingly complex...
Streamlining Moving and Handling Equipment Procurement for Occupational Therapists
Streamlining moving and handling equipment procurement for Occupational Therapists Occupational Therapists play a vital role in helping persons with disabilities and/or mobility challenges maintain independence and safety. A key part of the role of an OT involves...
The Impact of Delays in Specialist Moving and Handling Equipment Procurement
The impact of delays in specialist moving and handling equipment procurement Delays in obtaining the right moving and handling equipment after specification can have significant implications for patients, carers, healthcare professionals, and service providers. The...
Why Regular Patient Hoist Maintenance is Essential for Long-Term Reliability
Why regular patient hoist maintenance is essential for long-term reliability Ensuring the safety and reliability of lifting equipment is essential in healthcare, education, hospitals, nursing homes, and at home where specialist care equipment is used. Patient hoist...
Understanding the Importance of Accessible Hygiene Rooms & Requirements in the DfE Output Specification
Accessible hygiene rooms are a critical part of making education accessible for all. As schools strive to create inclusive environments, the Department for Education (DfE) plays a pivotal role in guiding the construction and design of school facilities. Among its...
Let down by Ecura Limited? We’ve got you covered!
We at Multicare Medical were saddened to learn that Ecura (formerly Direct Healthcare Solutions) has commenced insolvency proceedings. As a fellow Guldmann partner, they were a respected part of the Patient Handling market. We wish all the employees the very best and...
5 Considerations when installing a new ceiling hoist on an existing track
Upgrading hoists can be an expensive business. However there is another option - what if the hoist unit itself could be upgraded, and the track left in place? Well the good news is that this can be done. Here's 5 considerations if you're fitting new hoists to old...
Ceiling Hoist Assessment Request
Family Attraction Expo 2021
Thank you for your interest in Changing Places at the Family Attraction Expo 2021. It was a great show and we really enjoyed seeing you! To register for your free Changing Places resource pack, please complete the form below and it wil be emailed to you.
Hygiene room – The essential guide
Hygiene Rooms - an essential part of school provision (Part 1) Hygiene rooms are an essential part of disability provision in mainstream and SEN schools. Unfortunately they are the Cinderella of schools, unloved, left out and only thought about at the last minute! The...
PROTECT YOUR RESIDENTS AND STAFF
Multicare are delighted to support the global fight against COVID-19 with the introduction of a new sanitizing cleaning service specifically designed for Nursing and Care Homes. Using the very latest technology, our trained operatives will visit your premises and...
Casa 180 Mobile Hoist -A new disabled hoist for sale
Disabled hoist for sale from Multicare Multicare are pleased to announce the launch of a new disabled hoist for sale. the Casa 180 is an entry level hoist with advanced features that make it perfect for the demands of the care home environment. The Casa 180s a...
What is an XY ceiling track hoist?
XY ceiling track hoist - all you need to know An XY ceiling track hoist (sometimes called an H frame ceiling track hoist) is a ceiling track hoist system for moving disabled persons that offers complete coverage of the area, enabling fast and smooth transfers from one...
Illegal Moving and Handling Techniques
Illegal Moving and Handling Techniques - Is there such a thing? During our training we are often asked the question Are there illegal moving and handling techniques? The strict answer is 'no', there are no moving and handling techniques that have been specifically...
Hoist Training for Carers – How important is it?
Hoist Training for Carers - why it is so important Hoist training for carers is one of the most important, yet one of the most overlooked, aspects of training in the caring sector today. Poor manual handling practice can lead to a range of musculoskeletal disorders...
Why fit a Changing Places in a motorway services
The importance of Changing Places Over a quarter of a million severely disabled people in the UK, including those with profound and multiple learning disabilities, don’t have access to public toilet facilities that meet their needs. As a result, these people can’t...
Changing Places Maintenance and Why It’s So Important
Changing Places Maintenance and Why It's So Important A Changing Places toilet is designed to provide safe, dignified and accessible facilities for people with complex disabilities and their carers. However, installing the right equipment is only the first step. To...
The Importance of Changing Places Registration
The Importance of Changing Places Registration Creating a Changing Places toilet is a significant step towards improving accessibility, but completing the installation is only part of the journey. For a facility to make the greatest possible difference, people need to...
