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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...
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...
Ceiling Hoists – A bed blocking solution?
Could the innovative use of ceiling hoists provide a bed blocking solution? A bed blocking solution - sometimes it seems like everybody is looking for it! But could the use of ceiling hoists combined with innovative technology provide part of the answer? Step forward...
A Future-Proof Ceiling Hoist System for a Specialist School in Cambridge
A Future-Proof Ceiling Hoist System for a Specialist School in Cambridge Castle School in Cambridge is a specialist education setting supporting children and young people with complex physical, sensory, and cognitive needs. The school’s warm, pupil-centred ethos is...
Delivering a Fully Compliant Changing Places Facility at Anfield Stadium
Delivering a Fully Compliant Changing Places Facility at Anfield Stadium Anfield Stadium is one of the UK’s most iconic sporting venues, welcoming tens of thousands of supporters on matchdays and hosting a wide range of events throughout the year. Building on...
Latest Articles.
Successful Changing Places Installation – Managing the Installation
Successful Changing Places installation So the finally you have agreed the drawings, chosen the equipment, selected the floor coverings and decided on a colour scheme, now comes the interesting bit - getting it installed! When it comes to managing the installation of...
Training for safe student moving and handling in schools
Fresh confidence for your staff and your students The moving and handling of students with varying needs and disabilities is a challenging one, especially in schools. The students safety while on the schools premises is a constant concern to everyone. Our new moving...
Gantry Hoists for Hospitals
Gantry Hoist - free-standing single rail system The freestanding Guldmann patient gantry hoist is great when a high degree of flexibility is needed and it is ideal for short term or emergency hoisting requirements in hospitals. The gantry hoist is completely free...
Featured Product – Pressalit 2000 Changing Couch
Pressalit 2000 Changing Couch The 2000 series Changing Couch is a wall mounted changing table for adults with an array of impressive features. It has an exceptionally low starting height for smaller children to climb on to the bench. This combines with an impressive...
Now Rugby is being used to tackle child development issues…
In Melbourne, Australia, a pioneering programme is using occupational therapy methods in Rugby to facilitate development in children who have special needs such as autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, anxiety and sensory processing difficulties. A spokesman...
The secret of a successful hoist servicing and maintenance program for care groups
Successful hoist servicing and maintenance We are all well aware of the risks that are associated with patient moving and handling procedures. Ensuring that any equipment, for such procedures, is fully serviced, maintained and inspected for safe use is of all...
The secret of a successful hoist servicing and maintenance program in schools
Successful hoist servicing and maintenance We are all well aware of the risks that are associated with student moving and handling procedures. Ensuring that any equipment, for such procedures, is fully serviced, maintained and inspected for safe use is of all...
Featured Product – Pressalit 3000 Changing Couch
Pressalit 3000 Changing Couch, Adjustable or Fixed Height The Pressalit 3000 changing couch is a wall mounted height adjustable changing and showering couch that represents the pinnacle of design and engineering, offering maximum safety and comfort. Besides an award...
Successful Changing Places Installation – Choosing equipment (Part 2)
Changing Places Installation | Choosing Equipment (Part 2) When considering a Changing Places facility, it is important that the equipment installed meets all current disabled changing room regulations. Read our earlier blogs form more information on the regulations...
How brilliant project managers hide ceiling hoist tracks
Make an impression with your ceiling hoist track installations If you are looking to WOW your clients, and impress them with your attention to detail when it comes to ceiling hoist track systems then read on to discover how insetting the hoist track into the ceiling...
How clever architects hide ceiling hoist tracks
Make an impression with your ceiling hoist track design / installation If you are looking to WOW your clients, and impress them with your attention to detail when it comes to ceiling hoist track systems then read on to discover how insetting the hoist track into the...
The secret of a successful hoist servicing and maintenance program in hospitals
Successful hoist servicing and maintenance We are all well aware of the risks that are associated with patient moving and handling procedures. Ensuring that any equipment, for such procedures, is fully serviced, maintained and inspected for safe use is of all...
Featured Product – 4 Post Guldmann Free Standing Gantry Hoist
Four Post Free Standing Gantry Hoist The Guldmann 4-post free standing gantry hoist is a unique non permanent room-covering hoist system. It is simple to assemble, take down and transfer from one location to another. The system is manufactured from lightweight...
Successful Changing Places Installation – Choosing equipment (Part 1)
Changing Places Installation | Choosing Equipment (Part 1) This blog covers choosing the right equipment for a changing places toilet. Further to the previous blog "Your environment and design of the room" it is time to move onto "Choosing the Equipment". In this 2nd...
Featured Product – 2 Post Guldmann Gantry Patient Hoist
Gantry Hoist for Disabled Users - Guldmann free-standing single rail system The freestanding Guldmann patient gantry is the perfect gantry hoist for disabled users and offers a high degree of flexibility and is ideal for short term or emergency hoisting...
Successful Changing Places Installation – Your environment and design of the room
Successful Changing Places installation Planning a successful Changing Places installation can seem daunting! In the first of our 5 section guide on a successful changing places installation we will look at accessibility issues and the design of the room. In the...
Visitors to Warwick can enjoy a fantastic Changing Places Facility
New completed project at Shire Hall in Warwickshire With it's fantastic castle, beautiful parks and ancient buildings, Warwick is a magnet for visitors from around the world who com to indulge in history and medieval legends. Now, with the addition of a Changing...
7 types of building structure and the ceiling hoist fixing types
7 types of building structure and hoist fixing types Every ceiling hoist installation is different, here are 7 examples of building structure and the fixing types: 1. Wooden Joists & Engineered wooden joists Wooden joist can be used successfully for the support of...
Featured Product – Twin Turning Sling
Twin Turning sling – for turning to lateral position The Guldmann Twin Patient Turner is an inexpensive yet valuable aid for turning immobile patients in bed. It works on a similar principle to the standard Guldmann Patient Turner which is inserted by simply sliding...
Changing Places – 3 reasons why you should consider the GH1 hoist
1. Budget The GH1 hoist is an excellent option where there is a limited budget due to its accessible pricing. Designed and manufactured by world renowned Danish hoist manufacturer Guldmann, it represents excellent value for money, combining quality and affordability....
Active Micro Plus Sling – Facilitating everyday care procedures
Popular toileting sling - Facilitating everyday care procedures The Guldmann Active Micro Plus sling is the ideal toileting sling for users who require access to the toilet and/or commode. Manufactured from a hard wearing polyester fabric, with a very low friction...
Featured Product – Active Micro Plus – Toileting Sling
Guldmann Active Micro Plus - Toileting and Hygiene Sling The Guldmann Active Micro Plus sling is the ideal toileting sling for moving users who require access to the toilet and/or commode. Manufactured form a hard wearing polyester fabric, with a slide sheet like...
How to ensure a successful hoist installation – Part 5 – Maintenance
Patient hoist installations - Part 5 - Maintenance When the work is done and your hoist is installed,; now it is important to consider what you need to do to protect your investment and ensure ongoing safety for the staff and users. Firstly it is worth considering...
Changing Places – 3 Reasons why the Guldmann GH3 hoist is the perfect choice
1 - Constant charge The Guldmann GH3 hoist charges itself through the rails, irrespective of where the hoist is positioned. This gives a number of benefits... The hoist is always ready for use as the batteries are always charging Users do not have to remember to place...
A Future-Proof Ceiling Hoist System for a Specialist School in Cambridge
A Future-Proof Ceiling Hoist System for a Specialist School in Cambridge Castle School in Cambridge is a specialist education setting supporting children and young people with complex physical, sensory, and cognitive needs. The school’s warm, pupil-centred ethos is...
Delivering a Fully Compliant Changing Places Facility at Anfield Stadium
Delivering a Fully Compliant Changing Places Facility at Anfield Stadium Anfield Stadium is one of the UK’s most iconic sporting venues, welcoming tens of thousands of supporters on matchdays and hosting a wide range of events throughout the year. Building on...
