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.
2nd September 2024
Product spotlight: Slide sheets for patient handling
Explore our extensive range of slide sheets, transfer sheets, and accessories. Designed for use by professional manual handlers, medical professionals, and carers.
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.
30th April 2024
10 tips for safe slide sheet use
We had the pleasure of working with professional manual handlers last year. We share what we learned from our time learning about patient handling. Read our 10 top tips for safe slide sheet use.
24th April 2024
Interweave donates slipper socks to Butterwick Hospice
Last year, we donated slipper socks to Butterwick Hospice, as part of the "comfort bags" initiative. Learn more about the hospice, and Tony's story.
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.
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.
23rd August 2023
Falls Awareness Week 2023: From awareness to action
Falls prevention week 2023 begins September 18th. Find out what you can do to prevent falls...
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.
24th May 2023
The 6 Cs of nursing
What are the 6 Cs of nursing? Learn more about the values that underpin care standards within nursing, midwifery and care.
5th May 2023
The UK guide to hospital scrubs
How do you identify staff in hospitals? Read the UK guide to hospitals scrubs here.
31st March 2023
Fun design for children’s hospital gowns
Why are children's hospital gowns colourful? Find out the reason why children's gowns are different to adults.
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.
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
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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.
21st September 2022
Falls Awareness week with Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
We are partnering with Hull Royal Trust this Falls Awareness Week. Looking to understand the causes, risks and implications of deconditooning and prolonged bed rest.
6th September 2022
Falls Awareness Week 2022
Falls awareness week runs from the 19th to 25th September 2022. The campaign organisers hope to increase the awareness of what we can all do to minimise falls for the people we care for.
11th August 2022
Healthcare volunteering
Healthcare volunteering can be a great way to get experience, or simply just donate your time to helping others. There are so many organisations which require your help.
6th July 2022
What helps with swollen legs in the elderly
Find out why swollen legs, feet and ankles are more common in the elderly. Learn tips and tricks to understanding how to deal with swelling.
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 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.
28th March 2022
What is patient centred care?
Patient centered care benefits the experience, care and condition of the patient, Find out what patient centered care entails.
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.
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?
2nd June 2021
Benefits of 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.
1st April 2021
Caring through COVID
A look into the impacts and challenges of caring through COVID. Discussing the difficulties of front line workers in the pandemic.
19th March 2021
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.
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.
15th September 2020
Donation to Overgate Hospice
Slide sheets & extension handles donated to Overgate Hospice in Elland. We're happy to help support their manual handling team.
31st March 2020
Caring for someone with coronavirus
Find out how to care for someone with coronavirus infection, including checking the symptoms, laundering bedding & disinfecting to protect others from the virus.
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.
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.
18th July 2019
Don’t slip up! Buy the right non-slip socks
Investigation into the top 3 best selling non slip hospital socks uk suppliers. This article compares the styles, the fits and the stickiness of each non slip sock.
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.
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.
19th December 2018
Do slipper socks help prevent falls?
The implementation of adequate footwear for patients and residents is one of the steps being taken in order to prevent falls. A budget friendly solution that is being explored is the use of non-slip slipper socks. The question is, what impact do slipper socks have on the fall prevention rate?
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?
