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12th March 2024
How many hospital beds are there in the UK [Updated March 2024]
This article explores data relating to hospital bed numbers. In particular, how many hospital beds are there in the UK, how many beds per capita and the average number of beds per hospital.
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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!
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4th August 2023
How many hospitals in the UK [Updated August 2023]
Many people wonder how many hospitals there are in the UK. Some websites state the answer is 168, but this is far from the real picture.
17th July 2023
A day in the life of a professional Manual Handler
Join us to discover what a day in the life of a manual handler is like. We spoke to professional handlers to find out more.
5th May 2023
The UK guide to hospital scrubs
How do you identify staff in hospitals? Read the UK guide to hospitals scrubs here.
17th January 2023
2023 will be a year of continued growth & expansion
Find out more about the upgrades & launches that dominated 2022 for our company. An exciting annual review, we share some of the changes with you.
4th January 2023
Interweave improves website design
We have re-designed our website to help you shop fuss free. Easily find the products and information you need with our new website.
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
13th December 2022
Health care uniforms
We take a look at a few examples of health care uniforms commonly found in UK hospitals. From nurses to radiographers, find out how to identify healthcare staff.
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.
31st October 2022
What is oedema?
We take a look at what oedema is, the causes, treatments & more. Find out what is oedema & what you can do to reduce swelling.
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.
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.
1st December 2021
Reducing waste in hospitals
We take a look at a variety of ways that hospitals can reduce their waste, from general to medical waste. We consider waste management planning, recycling and access to information.
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.
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.
20th August 2021
The meaning of green: Why do doctors wear green scrubs?
A look into why healthcare professionals wear dark green scrubs. Introducing our new Hunter Green scrubs range.
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
17th August 2021
Why should you wear turquoise scrubs?
Take a look at why turquoise scrubs are a popular choice among healthcare professionals, and why you should choose turquoise for your next scrub set!
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.
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.
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.
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.
11th May 2020
Wearing face coverings in public
We investigate the latest UK Government Covid-19 guidelines to the public to wear face coverings in some situations. Who does this apply to? Where does this apply? Find out.
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.
6th February 2020
Well-designed hospital gowns – a game changer?
Inspired by concerns raised by an NHS Consultant, we explore what patients and medical staff think of hospital gowns. Is the old draughty gown past it’s sell by date?
17th December 2019
In hospital for Christmas
Find out what happens in UK hospitals over Christmas. Many healthcare staff are busy at work on Christmas Day, providing 24/7 care for patients.
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.
21st October 2019
Staff interviews: 20 years on
As part of our 20th Birthday celebrations, we were curious to see what the long-serving staff thought had changed within the company over the last 20 years.
9th October 2019
What was going on in the UK in October 1999?
Another article in our series of 20 years of Interweave. This article reminisces about the events of October 1999 – it wasn’t all Y2K related!
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.
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.
10th June 2019
Keeping healthy this Men’s Health week
Shockingly, one in every five men dies before he is old enough to retire! Factors ranging from poor diet, lack of exercise and a reluctance to ask for help all contribute to this issue. We ask the Interweave men what they do to keep healthy.
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?
7th November 2018
The hidden dangers of cubicle curtains
Cubicle curtains in hospitals are necessary for patient privacy, but a recent news article highlighted the risk of bacteria being spread by people touching the curtains. We examine the real risk of hospital acquired infections and how cubicle curtains play a part in that. Find out more.
10th October 2018
Staying happy and healthy at work – Top tips
We spend 35% of our total waking hours at work. So it's important to do everything possible to stay happy and healthy at work. Here at Interweave, we’ve been thinking about keeping happy and healthy at work, and it won’t take more than a few small changes.
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?
4th September 2018
Top 20 healthcare Twitterers
Healthcare related UK Twitter profiles - we looked for the most informative, engaging thought-leaders and information services.
3rd September 2018
What will hospitals be like in 50 years
How will digital technology transform UK hospitals over the next 50 years? We speculate what futuristic hospitals will be like by 2068. Read more.
