Leafield AquaPod Solves the Dregs Problem
Leafield AquaPod Solves the Dregs Problem! “I want to put my disposable coffee cup in the bin but what should I do with the liquid dregs?” A problem we have all encountered. Should I tip it all in the bin and hope for the best or attempt surreptitiously to water a nearby, unsuspecting potted plant? Leafield Environmental provides an efficient answer in the form of the Aquapod, a stand-alone liquid collection reservoir with a 9.5 litre capacity; the ideal complement to any waste receptacle sited where drinks might be consumed. Designed for internal use and standing some 664mm high, the AquaPod is a simple seamless moulding to ease cleaning, with no tight radii to form dirt traps. Lightweight, yet inherently strong, the base is made from up to 100% recycled material. A clever moulded in handle makes handling and emptying a simple proposition. Drinks dregs in dry mixed recycling can pose a major problem to janitorial staff and recycling organisations alike. At less than £85 (excluding VAT), AquaPod from Leafield Environmental could well be the solution. www.leafield-environmental.com
Care homes choose the Meiko 3 and 5-year “No-Bills” guarantee
Care homes increasingly choose Meiko’s 3 and 5-year “No-Bills” guarantee, available on warewashing and washer/disinfector appliances. Meiko UK is a specialist supplier of warewashing equipment. Our all-inclusive ‘No Bills’ ‘peace of mind’ package includes Meiko’s proven technology combined with planned maintenance and a guarantee of “No extra Bills” for 3 or 5-years. Maplehurst Nursing Home in Haywards Heath explains why they chose a Meiko Topic bedpan washer. Maplehurst is one of a group of homes providing high quality nursing care, with a focus on the challenges posed by dementia. Campbell Lyle, the Director of Maplehurst Nursing Home commented, “One of the big selling points for us was Meiko’s comprehensive 5-year warranty package. “Knowing that we will have a reliably functioning and maintained machine for years to come is one less thing to worry about. “We found the sales process with Meiko proactive and the installation team professional and knowledgeable. Our care team has provided good feedback about the washer, specifically with regards to its ability to fit different sized pans.” Meiko’s latest M-iClean H automatic hood dishwasher brings big improvements to care home kitchens. The hood just needs a simple tap to raise itself automatically, removing the need for kitchen staff to stretch or lift the hood manually when loading or unloading the dishwasher, reducing excessive movement and the incidence of back and shoulder pain. M-iClean H also comes with Meiko’s 5-year warranty on the hood system – uncompromising assurance of quality German engineering. Find out more from our Regional Sales Managers who provide one-to-one advice nationwide, covering everything from machine selection to our award-winning technical support and our GiO reverse osmosis water treatment that eliminates water softeners while delivering washing results that sparkle right out of the machine. Find out more
PHVC Minibus & Fleet Suppliers
PHVC Minibus & Fleet Suppliers Van & Car Leasing Minibus, Van & Car Rental Minibuses for the Community PHVC’s Community Minibus Team are dedicated to providing vehicles for care homes, charities and other organisations in the UK. Supplying accessible versions of minibuses and vans is an important part of our business and we arrange bespoke solutions for groups and individuals, with most manufactures. We operate our own fleet of minibus demonstrators, which can be viewed at your premises throughout the UK without any obligation. Accessibility Options PHVC are pleased to offer bespoke conversions for all vehicles at a competitive price, along with industry leading finance options. We offer a wide range of accessibility options, including: Services and Benefits to you: Pre-Owned Vehicle Stock At PHVC we stock a large selection of hand picked minibuses prepared to the highest quality and supplied with an extensive 12 months ‘Warrantywise’ Platinum Cover level. Please see our website for the latest stock availability. www.phvc.co.uk sales@phvc.co.uk Tel: 01489 580333
3 New Faux Leather Fabrics for Contract Interiors
Skopos is excited to bring to market 3 new flame retardant, Crib 5 faux leathers this month. With 3 distinctly different finishes, the faux leathers provide a neat and elegant finishing touch for a variety of contract interiors. With an antiqued/aged effect, in a range of leather-look colours the Kiri design mimics the sophisticated feel of leather. With a clear emboss Hiakois offered in a range of colours, suited to a variety of contract interiors. Hiako pushes the palette for designers to include both colours and neutrals into any contract scheme. With clear simplicity Tama delivers a bold and confident statement. The emboss on Tama vinyl is light and understated, pushing the boundaries of colour to include vibrant shades, as well as neutrals, to potentially appeal to a younger audience. With all 3 qualities waterproof, wipe-clean and offering an antimicrobial finish – applications are well suited for care environments. Skopos Fabrics Ltd are dedicated to design, service and best performance. Our full service or fabric only option provides choice for our customers, with expertise in design, make-up (curtains, cushions and bedding), fitting and installation. Our Bespoke design and colour matching service provide the opportunity to create unique solutions. View the new Faux Leather fabrics on the Skopos website: www.skoposfabrics.com
Relieving The Pressure
Relieving The Pressure – a novel and cost effective option for pressure ulcer prevention Pressure ulcer (PU) prevention in the care home setting can be challenging. Every setting where care is delivered, whether home, hospital or care home, faces challenges in delivering PU prevention(1). Defined as localised damage to the skin and underlying tissue caused by unrelieved pressure or a combination of pressure and sheer(2,3) PU’s incur a significant cost to the NHS 4,5,6varying from £1,214 (category 1) to £14,108 (category 4)3. Costs increase with ulcer severity (3,6) not to mention the impact on the individual such as pain, the need for additional nursing interventions, damage to a persons’ sense of self leading to depression, social isolation due to wound symptoms such as odour (1,6)as well as increased risk of infection. The incidence of PU’s is the most common reporting category of serious incidents nationally (7,8). Therefore, the need to protect vulnerable areas of the skin from breakdown is a key focus for clinicians and care givers working in all areas of healthcare (7,8). Despite extensive prevention programmes, evidence suggests about 1,700 to 2,000 patients a month develop pressure ulcers(10,11,12). Offloading devices such as the Heel Up®heel protection boot and All Up®cushions have proven to reduce the impact of pressure damage. The use of off-loading devices aligns with pressure ulcer prevention pathways(10) by providing a safe and supportive surface for preventing and treating pressure ulcers. The devices are ergonomically designed ensuring stability without hindering the patient’s movements and provide support to at risk areas of the body (7,8,10). For example, the All Up®head is designed to fit the shape of the head taking into consideration the natural curve of the spine in the recumbent position, while the Heel Up®short is shaped to fit the Achilles tendon whilst providing comfortable support for the foot. The range is designed with patient comfort and concordance in mind and is made from a polyethylene and polypropylene non-woven material that is soft to the touch with a felt like feel. Unlike similar products, the material used is moisture and heat absorbent which means these offloading devices are skin friendly and manufactured in accordance with ISO 10993-1012 skin irritation and sensitisation standards therefore they can be used with confidence on delicate skin. Single patient use ensures that optimum hygiene levels are maintained. The Heel Up®and All Up®cushions can be wiped clean with alcohol wipes, chlorhexidine or can be machine washed at 60°C, making them highly suitable to the care setting. Available in a range of sizes ensure you can fit the right product to the individual person. The Heel Up®range is most suitable for bedbound patients however the short can be used by wheel chair users as well. The All Up®cushions come in a range of sizes and can be used interchangeably in differing seated and laying positions. They can be used to prevent pressure ulcer development but can also be used as part of the treatment pathway for existing pressure ulcers (Grad 1-4). They offer a cost-effective preventative method when comparing the cost of a Heel up medium at £13.95 compared with the estimated cost of treating a Grade 1 pressure ulcer at around £12143, to cite some examples. The range is now available through NHS Supply Chain and can also be purchased directly from Algeos. Algeos is a leading global medical distribution company which designs and develops many products under its own brands and distributes world-leading product solutions within the physiotherapy, podiatry, orthotic and prosthetic markets. In the UK, Algeos offers the widest range of podiatry and physio products available for these markets and is the largest podiatry supplier to the NHS. The family-owned business, based in Liverpool, dates back to 1881. The company also has offices in the Middle East and Australia and today has around 80 employees worldwide. Algeos sells into 60 countries and has over 45 distributors outside of the UK. For further information and prices go to www.algeos.com or email info@algeos.com Ellis M (2017) Pressure ulcer prevention in care home settings. Nursing Older People. 29, 3, 29-35. 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Journal of Wound Ostomy and Continence Nursing. 35(1): 84–90. www.nhs.stopthepressure.co.uk/ www.safetythermometer.nhs.uk/ May R (2018) Pressure ulcers: revised definition and measurement – summary and measurement. www.improvement.nhs.uk Levabo data on file
Spearhead Healthcare – The Platinum Plan
The Platinum Plan is a complete cleaning program for the care industry. It has been designed to help Care Homes save money whilst improving efficiency and hygiene throughout the Care Home. Everything within the Plan has been meticulously researched in order to allow Care Homes to keep on top of Infection Control procedures; the entire Platinum range is colour-coded to make adhering to the guidelines easy. Thus, the Platinum Plan offers a complete holistic approach to Care Home cleaning that cuts through the confusion and fragmentation commonly found in industry cleaning plans. The Platinum range includes 25 high quality cleaning chemicals that have been specially developed to provide a solution for every Care Home cleaning situation. Complying with all necessary British standards, many of these chemicals are multi-purpose, minimizing the number of bottles to be stored and thus assisting with adherence to COSHH regulations. A significant number of these chemicals are available as concentrates; we provide dosing pumps to ensure correct dilution. This prevents wastage and provides an easy, economical solution to spiraling cleaning costs. Platinum is, however, so much more than product range. The aim of the Plan is to make cleaning easier. When you sign up for Platinum you also receive the binder, an essential piece of time-saving kit. The binder includes: Comprehensive documentation Safety data sheets Risk assessments Cleaning guides Logbooks for cleaners With the binder, you have one place for everything – reordering codes, safety data sheets, schedules – everything you need is in one place. Most importantly, we have done the leg-work for you! Care Home staff will no longer need to spend time searching for safety data or gathering loose sheets of paper. With Platinum Plan, you will have more time to focus on the most important thing, your residents. Should you require a replacement sheet, new copies can be obtained quickly from our website. Many are designed for you to print out instantaneously! When you sign up to the Platinum Plan, we will provide in-house training on COSHH regulations with training and display materials. We will also include a list of our Platinum compatible cleaning equipment, all of which is colour coded to assist with adherence to Infection Control guidelines. All product codes for chemicals and equipment are listed clearly in the binder, allowing you to reorder without having to go searching through catalogues and brochures. The Platinum Plan is provided by Spearhead Healthcare, who are based in Irvine, Scotland. It is available throughout the UK, and we provide a Next Day shipping service where possible.
Why pay more for high-quality medical supplies?
Here at MediSupplies, we have always believed that essential high-quality medical supplies should be easily available at low prices. Our team of buyers search the globe to find reliable suppliers of the most popular products from top brands and then build long-standing relationships with them to ensure the best possible prices. We purchase in bulk which allows us to pass cost savings on to you! The MediSupplies website has been designed to be comprehensive and easy to use with clear labelling of product categories. You can even shop by profession, allowing you to view only the items right for your area of expertise. Offering an extensive range of over 4,200 medical products for the caring industry and home environment, our portfolio includes: Unlike some of our competitors, there is no minimum order quantity and delivery to UK mainland addresses is offered free of charge on orders over £65.00. We even offer a next working day delivery service on orders placed before 4.30pm (see website for restrictions). We have thousands of happy MediSupplies customers, but don’t just take our word for it! See our independent eKomi reviews and read for yourself what our customers like about us. No longer do you have to search around for the best deal. See how much time and money you can save by purchasing your medical supplies through us at www.MediSupplies.co.uk. If you can’t find what you are looking for, call our friendly team on 0800 160 1621 and we will do our best to source it for you at the lowest possible price.
Prestige Doors – part of Sunray Group
Sunray Engineering Ltd are the UK’s leading timber, security and fire door experts. The dedicated staff deliver excellence in surveying and design consultancy, providing timber and security fire doors as well as installation and maintenance services for buildings including care homes. Design and Manufacture Our extensive experience and detailed knowledge in the combination of Fire Retardant Timber and Doors enables us to create high performance Fire door assemblies that have delivered stylish solutions in some of the most demanding operational environments and diverse sectors. Our commitment to the highest quality and standards of manufacturing leads to a superior finished product that will deliver exceptional operational performance and aesthetics. With highly proficient craftsmanship and flexible production control we are able to achieve reduced lead times to meet project demand. Our strength in quality manufacturing enables us to meet your solution so we can produce Fire Doors to your exacting criteria, which is a truly bespoke service. THE UK’S LEADING TIMBER, SECURITY AND FIRE DOOR EXPERTS, DELIVERING EXCELLENCE IN: Prestige Fire Door Survey Service The Prestige Fire Door Survey Service represents one of only 16 businesses across the UK to actually hold the qualification under FDIS (Fire Door Inspection Service). For your absolute peace of mind and before you commit to any Fire Door Survey, you should request to see exactly what certification or accreditation any company holds. We offer a truly consultative approach gained from years of experience in this very niche and specialised field, endorsed by qualification and accreditation. Our UK leading surveys are a comprehensive third party accredited Fire Door Survey for your internal Fire Doors and Fire Exit Doors. There are a variety of options for the scope of our surveys, with the overall aim of providing a schedule of remediation works required to establish the fire door assemblies at least at the minimum standard of compliancy. Our certified surveyors will analyse how the building is used, managed and how we can implement passive fire protection with minimal disruption. Installation An essential part to achieving Fire Door compliancy and great performance is the quality of the installation and the competency of the labour skillset. Therefore installation of the Fire Door range is a vital factor on the pathway to successful ownership and issue of certification. As in all fire safety systems, well-tested products can easily be compromised by poor installation. Precise and audited installations to a third party accredited standard are essential elements of modern passive fire protection. Works programmes should be carried out by specifically trained technicians. Our installation service is carried out by directly employed staff who are leading specialists in this discipline. Maintenance Our maintenance programmes are designed to place an organisation in a position of excellent adherence to the Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order:2005 Article 17, which is UK Government legislation covering maintenance of fire safety systems. The programme set-up and execution is via our third party accredited scheme audited by the Building Research Establishment Loss Prevention Certification Board under their standard LPS1197; subsequently Certificates of Conformance for the process and works are issued. The planned scheme is delivered in two parts – A and B with the option for a Part C (Response maintenance). PART A Data acquisition and logging – Creation of a Scheme Fire Door Log. PART B Three Year Cycle of planned general maintenance works to all Categories of Fire Door assemblies. PART C Response Maintenance option. Prestige Product Range PrestigeSecure LPS 1175 SR1 & SR2 Security rated doorsets. Available inwards/outwards Opening High Quality Veneer and Paint Finishes Prestige provide some of the most exceptional veneer and colour finishes within the industry. FD30 The thirty minute category of fire door is the most common amongst the ratings. Fully Glazed, Vision Panel or Bespoke Design Options for All Fire Doors Our ISO9001 accredited production management standards support well controlled production programmes. FD60 Sixty minute fire doors represent the higher performing side of main stream fire safety doors. Heavy and Severe Duty Fire Door Options Fire doors are intolerant to damage so supplying doors that can withstand human interaction is important for your on-going protection and reduced maintenance costs. FD120 Two hour timber fire doors are impressive fire safety systems manufactured with precision and exacting processes. Historic, Heritage and Period Replicated Doors and Finishes We have produced multiple certificated fire door assemblies for listed buildings where heritage and detailed building compassion is a major consideration. Specialist Locking Options – Anti Ligature/Anti Barricade Our very successful Mental Healthcare range are installed in numerous NHS premises ensure we consider sensitive areas with patient care and wellbeing. Acoustic Fire Doors We manufacture fire door assemblies with impressive noise reduction features and levels. Panelling and Insulating Screens – Solid and Glazed Building Regulations and Health Technical Memorandums sometimes stipulate fire insulating screens are required to protect circulation corridors. Glazed Fire Doors We offer an extensive range of fire safety glazing with our doors to suit your visual requirements. Automated and Powered Opening Doors We are able to provide automation to doors which are available with powered actuators for high traffic doors. Third Party Accreditation & Warranty We are focussed on delivering exceptional quality of both product and service leading to great value for money and client experience. Find out more All rights reserved
Flexible, Versatile, New and Fully Refurbished Accessible Minibuses
Red Kite manufacture, supply and service, safe, reliable 9 –17 Accessible Minibuses for customers across Great Britain. For over 37 years your safety and the safety of your passengers has been at the forefront of our supply process. Working from your instruction or with our Specialist Vehicle Option Team, customers can choose their brand new or pre-owned accessible vehicle from any of the leading manufacturers. We offer 1 – 4 wheelchair passenger positions complemented by flexible seating plans to suit your organisation’s particular requirements and maximise your minibus use. To assist with your purchase we offer a wide choice of finance options including Lease and Purchase Plans as well as traditional outright purchase. Contract Hire is now a popular choice for many organisations, allowing a fixed monthly rental to be set aside and with the exception of fuel and insurance, no additional costs are required. To optimise the use from your Accessible Minibus we provide a complete range of specialist mobility options including wheelchair tail lifts, ramps, lowering suspension, individual wheelchair/seat track and securing systems, high visibility trim, quick release seat systems plus secure storage for medication and respiratory equipment. To help your minibus stand out from the crowd, we also provide a full graphic design, fitting or wrap service if required. Comprehensive customer choice: Single or multiple wheelchair passenger positionsNormal Licence (B) and D1 Licence drivability All vehicles meet or exceed current safety regulations9-17 versatile seat configurationsPowered tail lifts or ramp systemsInternal seats can be easily adjusted or even removedHideaway, rear under floor wheelchair lifts Manual and electrically powered side step options Additional grab handles and stanchions High visibility internal finishes availableExterior and interior finish to your specificationFull graphic design, fitting or wrap service Dedicated storage for walking frames and non-occupied wheelchairsTracker system, High visibility, easy maintenance, Innotrax flooring system If you would like to talk through your accessible minibus requirements in greater detail then just call the team on 01202 827678 or email sales@redkite-minibuses.com Find out more
