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Multicare Ebay Store
Multicare Ebay Store This is our new Multicare Ebay store where you can find a range of our products at incredible prices. We are constantly updating our range with new and innovative products, leaving us with ex demonstration and old stock items that we need to...
Carers Week 2017
From the 12 – 18th of June, we’ll be joining the thousands of individuals and organisations to celebrate Carers Week 2017. Carers Week is an annual campaign which raises awareness of caring. It highlights the challenges carers face and recognises the contribution they...
Oxford Dipper pool-side hoist Important information
Part Exchange your Oxford Dipper! The post below contains important information about the Oxford Dipper pool hoist, which now has a mandatory lifespan of 7 years imposed on it. We recognise that this is an unexpected and onerous cost for many of our clients, and are...
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5 Signs it might be time to consider a stairlift for your mum or dad
5 Signs it might be time to consider a stairlift for your mum or dad How to know when your parent might benefit from extra support at home It’s not easy to notice the quiet changes in your mum or dad’s daily routine, especially when they insist, as parents often do,...
Latest Articles.
Changing Places – The Grab-rail Options
Importance of Changing Places Toilets Over a 1/4 million people need Changing Places toilets to enable them to get out and about and enjoy the day-to-day activities many of us take for granted. This includes people with profound and multiple learning disabilities,...
Why the GH3 hoist is the perfect choice for SEN schools
Hoists for SEN schools The GH3 hoist is a powerful ceiling hoist designed to operate in the toughest environments. Advanced digital technology combined with a constant charge system, constantly monitors the usage of the hoist, ensuring batteries are maintained in...
Featured Product – GH3 Patient Hoist
The GH3 patient hoist - effective lifting and moving The GH3 patient hoist is a powerful ceiling hoist designed to operate in the toughest environments. Advanced digital technology combined with a constant charge system, constantly monitors the usage of the hoist,...
How to ensure a successful patient hoist installation – Part 3 – The Installation
Patient hoist installations - Part 3 - The Installation Ceiling hoist track installation - Once the quotation and specification (see Part 2 https://multicaremedical.co.uk/ceiling-hoist-price/ ) has been accepted, the exciting part starts – The Installation! However,...
Changing Places – The toilet options available
Importance of Changing Places Toilets Over a 1/4 million people need Changing Places toilets to enable them to get out and about and enjoy the day-to-day activities many of us take for granted. This includes people with profound and multiple learning disabilities,...
Ceiling hoists on your next project?
How to make your client very very happy!....... Ceiling track hoists - If you have a hoist to be included on your next project you may not know where to start! Although they are becoming more popular, they are not used on every project, and often Contractors are...
Patient Weighing in Medical or Care Settings
Patient Weighing in Medical or Care Settings Medical Scales and weighing of patients - Whilst all medical professionals are aware of the importance of regular and accurate weighing of patients, it could be that this is not carried out as it should, due to a number of...
Featured Product – Guldmann Class III Digital Scales
Guldmann Class III integrated Digital Scales for ceiling hoists – making weighing simple We are pleased to announce that we can now offer Class 3 approved medical patient hoist scales built into the GH3+ ceiling hoist. Traditionally scales have been fitted as a...
How to ensure a successful patient hoist installation – Part 2 – The quote and specification
Patient hoist installations - Part 2 – The quote and specification Once the initial survey has been completed (See Part 1 of this series https://multicaremedical.co.uk/patient-hoist-installations-2/), the next part is to get a ceiling hoist price! A detailed quote and...
The Business Case for Changing Places
Business Case for Changing Places With the current business climate being so competitive and everyone looking for an edge it is becoming increasingly important that organizations ensure that their facilities are up to date and accommodate for everyone including those...
Sling Assessments for SEN Schools and Mainstream Education
Successful hoisting of students or children When hoisting, choosing the correct sling is very important for a safe, and comfortable transfer and dedicated sling assessments are key to the success of hoisting. The correct choice of sling design, size, and fabric is...
How to ensure a successful patient hoist installation – Part 1 – The Survey
Patient hoist installations - Part 1 – The Initial consultation and survey The initial survey for any patient hoist installation is something that is often overlooked, however it is extremely important for a successful outcome. An accurate and detailed survey will...
Changing couch options for Changing Places toilets
The importance of Changing Places toilets Changing couches for Changing Places are of vital importance. Without Changing Places toilets, and without a changing table in place, the only space available for families or carers to dress or change the person with...
Use of mobile hoists in hospitals and care environments
Use of mobile hoists in hospitals and care environments With the use of hoists becoming an integral part of delivering health and social care services. The musculoskeletal injury to carers has been reduced, and the efficient use of staff resources increased which is...
Featured Product – Hero Mobile Hoist
Use of mobile hoists The use of a mobile hoist has become an integral part of delivering health and social care services, greatly reducing musculoskeletal injury risks to carers and making them popular in many different care environments. With concerns of safety in...
Basin Options for Changing Places Toilets
Basin Options for Changing Places Toilets When working with a customer on Changing Places schemes, we are often asked the question What are the basin options for Changing Places?. The answer is quite a lot! The final specification of the basin will depend on a number...
Featured Product – In Situ Slings
What is an In Situ sling? In Situ slings (formerly called all day slings) are a type of sling that can be left underneath a user for a limited amount of time. They are called in situ slings as they can be left “In Situation” or underneath a user for a limited period...
Sling Assessments – Getting to grips with hoisting people
Successful Transfers of patients When hoisting, choosing the correct sling is very important for a safe, and comfortable transfer. A dedicated sling assessment is key to the success of hoisting. The correct choice of sling design, size, and fabric is critical to...
Changing Places, Changing Lives
Changing Places, Changing Lives - Executive Summary Changing Places, Changing Lives - When London’s famous Southbank Centre decided to add a Changing Places facility to their listed Thameside arts centre, they utilised Multicare’s unique pool of expertise to translate...
New Architect Ceiling Hoist CPD
Familiar with ceiling hoists but want to know more? Considering all their advantages, it is to be expected that ceiling hoists are becoming more and more popular, however to achieve a successful outcome it is essential the design brief aligns exactly with the user’s...
The case for Patient specific Slings
The case for Patient Specific Slings Why use Patient Specific slings? Read on to find out more... Whilst the use of hoists and patient slings has greatly improved the quality of manual handling in hospitals, it is apparent that the use of one sling by multiple...
Safe Patient Moving and Handling Training
Safe Patient Moving and Handling Training Customer Feedback........ "Kevin certainly knows his stuff! I work for a busy service, assessing clients who present with complex moving & handling needs. Our service have used Kevin for sling assessments and moving &...
Install Changing Places Facilities in listed buildings
Can a Changing Places Room be installed in listed buildings? With the Changing Places concept becoming ever more popular – Multicare are often asked the question “can you install Changing Places in a listed building?” – The answer is yes. Read on to find out more…......
Training for life – SEN Schools and Mainstream Education
Training for life Moving and Handling Training for Special Needs - Multicare Medical is delighted to present our new SEN Staff Training Programme, empowering school environments to become better and safer places for staff and students. Drawing on our extensive...
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5 Signs it might be time to consider a stairlift for your mum or dad
5 Signs it might be time to consider a stairlift for your mum or dad How to know when your parent might benefit from extra support at home It’s not easy to notice the quiet changes in your mum or dad’s daily routine, especially when they insist, as parents often do,...
