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25th February 2025
Benefits Of Utilising Music In Care Homes
Based upon a study into the benefits of music for the elderly and memory, we look at the benefits of having music in care homes. We consider the potential benefits and how you can incorporate music into your care home.
12th April 2024
Care home supplies
Care homes provide support and assistance to a wide variety of people, which means they require a range of products to do this. Look at our top recommendations for care home supplies.
1st August 2023
What is a residential care home?
Understand the differences between care homes. What is a residential care home and what services does it provide to its residents.
15th December 2022
Minimum standard for care homes
What are the national minimum care standards? We explain what these standards outline and what level of care we can expect in UK care homes
9th June 2022
Why are care home resident numbers declining?
We take a look into why the care home resident population is declining compared to pre-pandemic levels. What are the factors and influences on these statistics.
22nd July 2021
Working in a care home
We take a look at a day in the life of a carer working in a care home, as well as the benefits and challenges of this role.
28th June 2019
Infection control in care homes
Infection control in care homes is a serious concern for the elderly, especially for care home residents with dementia. How do you ensure that you don’t suffer an infection outbreak at your care home? We’ve prepared a brief guide and helpful links.
13th June 2019
11 care home activities ideas
Stuck for ideas? Check our list of 11 care home activities ideas to find something new to do. Most care home residents appreciate activities that keep them active, sociable and entertained. This list contains a wide range of interesting activities from virtual reality immersion to musical playlist creation.
21st September 2018
What will care homes be like in 100 years?
What changes might take place between 2018 and 2118 to make the move go from something often viewed as a last resort, to something welcomed without worry?
25th September 2024
Fall prevention tips for caregivers
Caregivers play a crucial role in preventing falls in the home. We share our best fall prevention tips for caregivers to reduce the risk of falls.
15th August 2024
The importance of back care in patient handling
As we approach Back Care Awareness Week 2024, we are looking at the importance of back care in patient handling. Take a look at our tips, advice and more.
12th March 2024
Charity event to raise vital funds for local homeless charity
A team of three staff from Interweave Healthcare braved the elements to sleep outdoors for one night to raise funds for local charity, Happy Days UK.
6th March 2024
Focusing on falls prevention at home
How can we prevent falls from happening in the first place? Learn more about the risk factors, prevention methods and products to reduce falls risks.
30th May 2023
Hospital to home: preparing for hospital discharge
Transitioning from hospital to home care might feel scary. We share some products to help you care for yourself at home.
24th March 2023
The impact of NHS staff leaving healthcare
We take a look at the impact mass resignations are having on healthcare. Explore the reasons why healthcare professionals are opting for alternative careers.
30th June 2022
Introducing Orvecare products
Take a look at the new Orvecare products, from patient warming blankets to bariatric multi-movers.
13th September 2021
Preventing falls at home: A checklist
A checklist for preventing falls at home. Including tips for preventing falls and what to do if you do fall. Read our fall prevention advice.
18th August 2021
Provision of healthcare for children in hospital
UK child health & wellbeing in 2021 is lower than average. This article looks into how children in hospital are treated in the UK
1st July 2021
Is healthcare on demand a game changer?
Patients expect quick access to healthcare these days. Is healthcare on demand going to be the game changer everyone hopes it will be?
6th May 2021
Countries with free healthcare: How does it work?
How does free healthcare really work and where does it exist? We investigate and also look in more depth at universal healthcare countries.
12th March 2021
A carer’s guide to medical abbreviations
Helpful guide for carers & patients to understand common medical abbreviations. Read our collated lists to learn what the jargon means.
21st April 2020
To help you care in a crisis
As the coronavirus pandemic hit the UK, we rapidly adapted our working processes to continue delivering much-needed goods to the NHS. Find out more about the challenges we faced.
19th November 2019
Carers need care too
Unpaid carers have an extremely difficult job. Many without much or any care for the carers. How do they cope? We investigate what support a carer would ideally have.
4th October 2019
Looking back at healthcare in 1999
We look back at UK healthcare in the 90s to review healthcare costs compared to life expectancy and more. Which events made the healthcare headlines in 1999?
20th September 2019
What do UK care workers wear?
UK care workers, in both care home environments and in-home care roles, tend to wear a uniform. But what kind of uniform do care workers wear, you ask? We explain.
24th May 2019
Interesting notes on AI in healthcare
We summarised the current thinking on AI in healthcare, collated from leading sources. Read this to find out what the buzz is all about.
8th May 2019
Checklist: Patient care after hospital discharge
Being discharged from hospital is a positive event but it can also be a stressful time for you, as well as your friends and family. We’ve collated a list of 8 things to help you plan how you’ll cope when you leave hospital care.
4th September 2018
Top 20 healthcare Twitterers
Healthcare related UK Twitter profiles - we looked for the most informative, engaging thought-leaders and information services.
8th March 2025
Pillow menu
Providing patients with a comfortable bed to sleep in can ease anxieties. Check our helpful pillow menu guide for hospitals & care homes to choose appropriate pillows for patients.
6th February 2025
Comfort Items for Hospital Patients: Enhance Wellbeing & Recovery
An easy summary of the patient comfort products we believe are beneficial for patients. For any care facility, from hospitals to home care. Take a look at some products to help you care.
1st August 2024
Understanding the role of slipper socks in patient safety
Patient safety is an important topic. Preventing harm whilst encouraging patients to get up and get moving is key to positive patient outcomes. Read more about the role of non-slip socks in patient safety.
5th July 2024
What does it mean to #EndPJParalysis?
#EndPJParalysis is a national campaign to raise awareness and improve the education around deconditioning in hospitals. Learn more about the physical and mental affects of prolonged bed rest on patient wellbeing.
21st May 2024
Product spotlight: Colour coded reusable slide sheets
Find out more about our unique colour-coded slide sheets, designed to simplify the patient handling process by reducing time spent looking for the right size slide sheet.
17th April 2024
How to choose the right pillows and pillowcases
We explain the key features you need to look out for when choosing pillows and pillowcases for your home, hospital, or care facility.
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22nd January 2024
Is 2 hours of sleep better than none? [UPDATED 2024]
Is 2 hours of sleep better than none? Explore the answer here. Find out why some sleep makes us groggy, and why power naps are so powerful!
10th January 2024
Popular products bought in 2023
If you are interested in online shopping habits, we have the information you were looking for! Explore our best-selling products, find out what other customers bought, which colours and sizes.
4th January 2024
Do mattress protectors really work?
Do mattress protectors work? How do they work? And which one is right for me? You've got the questions, we've got the answers. Find out more about mattress protection.
22nd November 2023
Top recommendations: Winter blankets
Find the best winter blankets to get you through the extreme cold months. Here are our top recommendations.
18th October 2023
Benefits of polycotton fabric
What are the benefits of polycotton fabric? Find out why it is a popular choice among medical facilities.
28th August 2023
How to get blood out of bed sheets
We help you make the most out of your healthcare bed sheets. Learn how to get blood stains out of your linen.
21st February 2023
CO2 reduction in slipper socks manufacturing process
Our contracted mill have embarked on a mission to reduce CO2 emissions during slipper socks production. Find out how this went.
10th February 2023
Checklist: Things to pack for overnight hospital stay
Staying in hospital can be scary. We give you some ideas for packing an overnight hospital bag, to help you feel at ease.
1st February 2023
Introducing bariatric gripper socks
Find out more about our newest size of slipper socks, the 3XL bariatric size. Learn more about the features and benefits of these non slip socks.
18th January 2023
What are hot towels? And why you should use them
What are hot towels? And what are the benefits for the face? Find out more about hot towels and how you can incorporate them into your life.
12th January 2023
Understanding towel sizes
Find out what size commonly used towels are. We explain the measurements of each type of towel, so you can buy the right towels for you.
13th December 2022
How to fold a blanket
How to fold a blanket for a variety of needs. Folding for storage, decoration and more. Folding techniques to suit you and your requirements.
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6th December 2022
Fall prevention at Christmas [updated 2022]
We revisit our original fall prevention blog post and make it festive! We explore the ways in which Christmas and the festive period can bring about fall dangers.
17th November 2022
Keep warm this winter with blankets
We give our best blanket recommendations for the cold winter ahead. Find a suitable blanket for you or your facility.
16th November 2022
Famous nurses in history
We take a look at some important and valuable figures in nursing history. Their contributions have influenced modern medicine in ways we likely did not even know.
15th November 2022
Christmas gifts for family
Give the gift of blankets this Christmas. Combat the cold with a variety of high quality blankets.
31st August 2022
Interweave supports two conferences
Find us at two conferences this September. The National Back Exchange & the Society of Hospital Linen Service Managers. We look forward to meeting people!
29th June 2022
Interweave warehouse & operations team wins award
We celebrate our warehouse & logistics team winning the Industry Champions Team Recognition Award.
1st June 2022
Why is communication important in nursing?
What makes communication vital in nursing and other healthcare settings? The benefits of communication in medicine only benefits the team and patients, find out why.
22nd April 2022
Stress management for older adults
We look at how and why older adults can feel stress. We consider symptoms and signs to look out for, as well as techniques that you or your loved ones can do to help reduce stress.
17th March 2022
Interweave donates blankets to Ukraine relief
We outline how we donated items to Ukraine, and the ways in which you can help to. Donating blankets and bedding to refugees and those affected by the conflict.
11th February 2022
Compression socks for nurses
Understanding the need for compression socks for nurses. The science, the benefits and why nurses should wear them to support their health with long strenuous shifts.
16th December 2021
Are blankets recyclable?
Explore the ways in which you can recycle your old and worn blankets. Traditional recycling, repurposing and new ways to use blankets!
27th September 2021
Understanding NHS waiting times
Understanding the NHS wait times can be confusing especially when the wait is longer than you'd expected, so we have outlined the various different contributing factors.
2nd September 2021
How to put on anti embolism stockings
A handy visual guide to putting on anti embolism stockings, commonly used to prevent blood clots, and used to patients who are immobile for long periods of time.
