Beaucare Medical Blog

Toileting Aids to Assist Immobile Patients There are a various types of bedpans, urinals and mobile toileting aids that can be used when a patient or ...
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Patient hoists were developed to assist carers in moving patients via a suitable manual handling method.  Also to assist in reducing healthcare rela...
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Maintaining independent living, wherever possible, not only increases feelings of confidence, control and dignity, but also eases day-to-day life by l...
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A mobility scooter can be revolutionary for individuals with mobility issues, allowing people to have a level of independence not previously possible ...
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Making the decision to move a relative into a care home can often be a difficult one with many factors to consider. Care homes provide a safe environm...
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We have years of experience and knowledge in sourcing innovative solutions and quality medical equipment to promote greater independence and care. Dur...
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Due to many residents often having mobility issues in a care home, extra care and consideration is required in the case of a fire evacuation. Having t...
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Why is hygiene important? Good hygiene practices are essential in preventing the spread of illness, and keeping people healthy. Within a care home, go...
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Personal protective equipment (PPE) is disposable clothing worn to create a barrier between blood, bodily fluids, or respiratory secretions. PPE is of...
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Pressure relieving equipment is something that every care home needs to have to hand. Issues relating to high pressures, such as pressure sores or eve...
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What is a Patient Slide Sheet? Patient slide sheets are an important item for carers. They are designed to be used in moving, transferring and reposit...
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Pressure mattresses are designed for those with pressure ulcers (also known as bed sores). Pressure sores occur when an individual spends prolonged pe...
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Adult incontinence is a condition which can have a serious affect on people's lives. It can be debilitating in itself, but it can also lead to feeling...
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Outside of frontline care, one of a care home’s most important responsibilities is infection control. Residents are at an increased risk of infectio...
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Being recognised as one of the select CQC Outstanding care homes is a testament to the quality of care that you give day in, day out. Only the top 1% ...
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