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EDITOR’S NOTES

Welcome to our May edition. Explore our hand-picked features

on innovative companies across the healthcare industry.

Highlighted on page 9, Lavamac has been named as our

Reconstructed Equipment Company of the Month. Lavamac

Limited has quickly become a major player in sustainable laundry

solutions since its launch in 2022. In this feature, we focus on the

company’s sustainable and environmental impact, its product

innovation in laundry equipment, and how its comprehensive

services best support healthcare professionals.

Turn to page 16 for our full review of Best Practice London 2025. Now in its third edition,

this year’s Show impressed with a meticulously designed conference programme and

welcomed a record-breaking number of attendees.

The EBME Expo, the UK’s leading healthcare

technology event, returns on 25–26 June 2025. Turn

to page 32 for our full preview, offering insights into

what to expect from the Show, including five accredited

conferences and nine hands-on workshops.

Other topics covered: Nursing & Care, Disability &

Mobility, Healthcare Products & Services, Healthcare

Estates, Mental Health, Occupational Therapy, Medical

Technology & Software, Durable Medical Equipment, Training & Development.

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PROSTHETICS Company of the Month

A prosthesis that work

In this issue of Healthcare Matters, we are

pleased to feature Design Prosthetics as

our Prosthetics Company of the Month

hen it comes to your

prosthesis, you need

Wsomeone you can trust.

Chris Parsons is the founder

of Design Prosthetics Ltd, an

independent, private prosthetic

clinic based in Lewes, East

Sussex. With over 40 years of

experience in prosthetics and

orthotics, Chris has dedicated

his career to improving the

lives of individuals with limb

differences.

His journey began in New

Zealand, where he qualified

as a prosthetist in 1988 after

six years of rigorous training.

Upon returning to the UK in

1990, Chris faced the challenge

of his qualifications not being

recognised. Undeterred,

he requalified in 1993 after

completing a second prosthetics

course at the London School

of Prosthetics and the City of

Westminster College.

Following his studies, Chris

then spent 26 years working

within the NHS, serving as both

a prosthetist and a service/

contract manager. During this

time, he witnessed the increasing

challenges faced by

patients, including illfitting

prostheses and

a lack of personalised

care. Frustrated by

systemic limitations

and a decline in

service quality, Chris

decided to establish

Design Prosthetics in

2016.

At Design Prosthetics, Chris

emphasises a patient-centred

approach, offering ample time

to understand each individual’s

unique needs and goals. Seeing

you as a partner, and not

a number or a patient,

his commitment is to

providing prostheses that

offer comfort, control, and

confidence, ensure that

clients can lead fulfilling

lives.

“Chris changed my life. His

approach to my prosthesis

was fundamental to my

recovery.” – Edward

Tennant, client.

Being told ‘you’ll just have

to live with it’ or ‘this is

as good as it’s going to

get’, were responses that

Chris knew weren’t true.

So for over 30 years, Chris

has dedicated his life to

changing that narrative.

Shown through a dedication

to his craft and his clients,

his belief is that prosthetic

care should be as unique as

the individuals it serves.

knowledgeable prosthetist with

a patient, positive approach. As

a left above-knee amputee with

diplegic cerebral palsy, I struggled

with gait, posture, and spasticity.

Chris worked with me to find

the right socket, suspension

system, leg, and foot. Through

research, open communication,

and trial and error, we found a

setup I’m happy to wear daily.

Without Chris, I might be a fulltime

wheelchair user – my NHS

socket was painful, and private

options were unaffordable. I’m

incredibly grateful to live near

Design Prosthetics. Chris is at the

top of my contacts list! – Jacob

Smith, client

Specialising in upper and lower

limb prosthetics, traumatic,

vascular, and congenital, Chris

has built prosthetics for all types

of amputees, and this is why he

understands, and has solved,

problems others can’t.

Chris has received glowing

reviews from clients who

praise his personable

approach and kind nature,

taking the time to sit

down and listen to each

client’s specific needs and

journeys. “Chris felt more

like a friend rather than a

medical professional. He

would actually listen to what

I was saying and also adapt

things to work for me.” –

Andrew Gregory, client.

Chris is an experienced and

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PROSTHETICS Company of the Month

s for you, or no charge

tailor-made for you to test in

real life. Within a few days,

a prototype prosthesis is

created based on the initial

fitting. During a follow-up

appointment, the alignment

of the socket is carefully

assessed and adjusted in

collaboration with the client

to ensure maximum comfort

and functionality.

Knowing the exact reasons

why most prosthesis isn’t fit for

purpose mainly comes down to

waiting lists, decreased funding,

and skill shortages, with Chris

arguing that when patients are

told “there simply aren’t enough

resources to give you what you

need”, simply isn’t good enough

from a medical professional.

In the past, Chris has voiced

how alarming it is, the decline

of prosthetic services in the UK,

while all the while very frustrating

for prosthetics too. This is a large

part of why Chris chose to go

private.

“I didn’t want to see people

having to settle for half-measures.

I wanted to help people get

their dream prosthesis because

when they do – it changes their

life. And my process means

you’re guaranteed a prosthesis

that works for you, or there’s no

charge.”

When choosing Design

Prosthetics, Chris follows

a three-step process that

results in each patient

receiving their perfect

prosthesis.

Step 1. Assessment and a

custom cast for each unique

limb and individual need.

At the initial face-to-face

consultation, the team takes

the time to have an open

and friendly conversation,

carrying out a full review

of the client’s needs and

personal story. This thorough

understanding ensures that

every prosthesis is tailored

to the individual. The session

concludes with either a

traditional cast or a digital

scan of the limb to begin

crafting a perfectly fitted

prosthesis.

Step 2. Analytic fitting,

The prototype is then

taken home for a realworld

trial period of up to

six weeks. This allows the

individual to integrate it into

daily life. Throughout this

period, regular check-ins

are arranged to monitor

progress and make any

necessary refinements,

ensuring the final prosthesis

is truly tailored to the

client’s lifestyle and needs.

Step 3. Adjustment for

comfort and customise to

your needs and style. If any

discomfort arises during the

home trial, a new socket is

crafted based on the client’s

feedback. Another trial

period follows to ensure the

fit is exactly as it should be

– comfortable, secure, and

suited to daily life.

Once the client is

completely satisfied,

the final prosthesis is

completed in the chosen

design, colour, or covering. Any

selected components are also

fitted at this stage, resulting in

a fully customised prosthesis

that meets both functional and

aesthetic preferences.

“I helped make all of my test

sockets. When your part of it you

feel so much more connected

to your prosthesis. Seeing the

process was incredible. It’s not

a secret; l watched him do it.” –

Andrew Gregory, client.

From initial assessment and

casting to receiving a test socket,

the process typically takes just

one week. At this stage, Chris is

clear about his priority: ensuring

every client feels completely

confident and comfortable with

their prosthesis. Clients are

encouraged to wear the test

socket as much as needed –

there’s no rush – until it truly feels

right.

To support this, Design

Prosthetics offers a generous

three-month trial period. If, for any

reason, the prosthesis doesn’t

meet expectations, clients can

return it with no questions asked.

All payments made up to that

point – including those made

through payment plans – are fully

refunded.

This unique comfort guarantee

reflects Chris’s commitment

to quality, transparency, and

client satisfaction. It’s a level of

flexibility and customer care rarely

seen in the prosthetics industry

– something that sets Design

Prosthetics apart.

If you’re ready to explore how you

can work together with Chris to

enhance your mobility, confidence

and quality of life, then reach out

below and schedule a free call to

discuss your needs.

info@designprosthetics.co.uk

https://designprosthetics.co.uk/

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TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT Matters

AI software to transform

prostate cancer diagnosis

ground breaking way of

A supporting doctors to diagnose

prostate cancer using the latest

artificial intelligence (AI) technology

has launched in Somerset.

Somerset NHS Foundation

Trust (FT) has joined forces with

Cambridge-based technology

company, Lucida Medical, as

the first NHS trust in the UK

to introduce its AI tool, called

Pi, to work alongside teams of

radiologists.

With support from charities

Macmillan Cancer Support and

Prostate Cancer Research, the Pi

tool is being introduced at both

Yeovil District and Musgrove Park

hospitals to assist radiologists

in detecting clinically significant

prostate cancer, using an AI

technique that looks at a prostate

MRI scan.

Macmillan estimates that there

are more than 500,000 men living

with prostate cancer in the UK. It’s

the most common cancer in men,

and 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed

in their lifetime. Prostate cancer is

particularly dangerous when found

at stages 3 or 4, and more than

12,000 deaths occur in the UK

each year.

Dr Paul Burn, a consultant

radiologist at Somerset FT,

explains how the trust came to

be involved in this innovative

project. “This all started when

we participated in a multi-centre

national trial, called ‘PAIR-1’,

that assessed the effectiveness

of Pi,” he says. “We then trialled

a version of Pi at our trust, and

we compared its results to

radiologists’ reports in over 700

patients, to check that it would

work for our purpose.”

https://lucidamedical.com

£1m youth centre build

begins in Parson Cross

% of children in Sheffield

33 are living in poverty, while 1

in 5 children & young people had

a probable mental health problem.

Sheffield-based youth charity

Chilypep have joined forces with

leading building consultancy

Fourth Wall, to create a new youth

centre to empower and raise the

voices of children and young

people across the region.

Chilypep’s current building in the

Parson Cross area of Sheffield

is undergoing a £1m extension

and refurbishment to expand the

services the charity can offer to

children and young people across

South Yorkshire, along with driving

forward its support to the local

community with a multifunctional

hall for local community & sports

groups to utilise, and providing

broadband to the local area.

Fourth Wall has been instructed

by Chilypep’s parent charity,

SOAR, to deliver the project,

which is not only significant to the

organisation and the young people

it supports but also to the local

community, who will benefit from

use of the extended facilities.

Construction on the building

is underway, with OneSpace

Interiors appointed as contractor,

with completion scheduled for

August 2024.

The charity is the only facility of

its type in this area of the city,

providing key youth services and

community support. In the past

year, Chilypep has engaged more

than 2,300 young people and

distributed more than 100 grants

to support its users with clothing,

food, travel and wellbeing.

https://fourthwallbc.com

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A decade in the making: Drive

DeVilbiss rejoins Motability with

momentum

In this issue of Healthcare Matters, we

are pleased to feature Drive DeVilbiss

Healthcare as our Durable Medical

Equipment Company of the Month

rive DeVilbiss

Healthcare is a

Dglobal company

with facilities across

America, Europe, and

Australia. Headquartered

in Halifax where it proudly

manufactures hospital

beds made in Yorkshire,

the company also has

manufacturing sites in

Leicester, producing daily

living aids, and Tutbury

near Burton upon Trent

which is home to its

Specialised Orthotic Services, focusing on

bespoke seating solutions.

Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare boasts a

distinguished heritage that began in 1888

with the founding of DeVilbiss Healthcare,

a pioneer in respiratory care. In 2000, Drive

Medical emerged as a rapidly growing leader

in the durable medical equipment sector. The

two companies united in 2015 to form Drive

DeVilbiss Healthcare, blending DeVilbiss’s

long-standing reputation for respiratory

innovation with Drive’s dynamic growth and

broad product portfolio.

We spoke to Sebastian Webster Head of

Mobility and Retail, who explained in more

detail what products they offer, “Drive

DeVilbiss Healthcare offers a comprehensive

range of medical equipment designed to

improve quality of life. Our portfolio includes

powered mobility and scooters, specialist

DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT Company of the Month

hospital and community care

beds, pressure area support

surfaces, bath lifts, bathroom

safety products, daily living

aids, and community loan

services. We serve longterm

care environments,

provide respiratory therapy

products, and through

our Specialised Orthotic

Services division, deliver

postural and bespoke seating

solutions – encompassing

a broad array of products

aimed at enhancing patient

independence and comfort.”

The company’s diverse range enables them

to meet the needs of a number of different

healthcare sectors such as mobility retail,

homecare, hospitals,

long-term care, community

equipment provision, and

paediatric care with its

specialised seating solutions.

And, its their product

portfolio and holistic

approach that really sets

them apart in the industry.

“We support the entire care

journey – from hospital to

home – giving us unique

insights into how our

devices are used in real-world settings,” said

Sebastian. “This enables us to design better,

more user-centric solutions that meet the

needs of healthcare professionals and endusers

alike.”

As Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare prepares for the

new season, it remains focused on continuous

improvement. A key milestone is its return to

the UK’s Motability Scheme on July 1st, 2025

– marking a decade since it last participated.

Behind the scenes, teams have been

enhancing spares and technical processes

to support this relaunch. Several popular

powered mobility products will once again be

available, reinforcing Drive’s commitment to

outstanding customer support and a seamless

aftersales experience.

“Additionally, we are also launching a new

range of lightweight, fully featured mobility

products called the ‘Aero’ series, including the

Aero Carbon Wheel and Aero Carbon Scooter

– designed to offer style, performance, and

ease of use,” added Sebastian.

The new ‘Aero’ series will complement

its already solid and successful mobility

range, while also helping to re-establish

the company’s presence on the Motability

scheme. Later this year, Drive DeVilbiss

Healthcare will also be launching new hospital

and community bed solutions to better meet

the emerging needs of the healthcare industry.

In closing, Sebastian

stated, “Despite our focus

on product innovation and

infrastructure investment,

our core mission remains

unchanged: to enhance the

quality of life for those who

use our products. We are

committed to supporting

healthcare professionals,

retailers, and individuals alike

– working together to deliver

solutions that truly make a

difference.”

0845 0600 333

info@drivedevilbiss.co.uk

https://drivedevilbiss.co.uk


RECONSTRUCTED EQUIPMENT Company of the Month

Leaders in reconst

In this issue of Healthcare Matters, we are

pleased to feature Lavamac Limited

as our Reconstructed Equipment

Company of the Month

I

n the last few years,

Lavamac Limited has

acquired a position

as one of the biggest

market players as an

official distributor of

Lavamac industrial laundry

equipment. Founded in

November 2022, after the

purchase of Laundrytec

Ltd, Lavamac is a familyowned

business, and is

currently run by Jeremy

Hartigan, 2nd generation

owner and Managing

Director.

Lavamac offers a unique

concept that reflects a big commitment

to sustainability and a revolutionary new

approach to laundry

services. We

spoke to Jeremy,

who explained the

company’s core

business model

and unique value

proposition:

“We specialise

in rebuilding and

restoring Alliance

Laundry Equipment.

Instead of making

machines from

scratch, we re-use

about 80% of the

original parts, make

10% ourselves, and use 10% brand new

parts. These rebuilt machines make up around

75% of what we sell. They look and work just

like new machines – but cost a lot less. Plus,

by giving old machines a second life, we help

reduce waste and protect the environment.

Without our process, these machines would

likely end up as pollution.”

Equipment, combining

innovation with a strong

focus on sustainability.

Customers value Lavamac’s

eco-friendly approach,

which gives new life to

used machines that might

otherwise end up as

waste. Over the past year,

Lavamac has expanded its

sustainability efforts, helping

customers understand the

environmental benefits

of choosing refurbished

washers and dryers over

buying new.

One example of when

Lavamac’s innovation and ingenious skills

were put to the test was below.

Headquartered in Chester, Lavamac also

has a specialist facility based in St Neots,

Cambridgeshire. Here is where their specialist

refurbishment programme takes place and

involves purchasing existing machines, and

replacing the parts on them, so that they are

as good as new, while retaining the look and

feel that existed before. This process not only

increases the product lifespan, but also adds

a warranty to the machines that’s as good as a

warranty on a new machine.

The refurbishment programme includes

stripping down the machines, and giving them

a check-over, to see which parts, if any, can

be carried over the refurbishment. Lavamac

will only carry over the highest-quality

parts from the machine from pre to post

refurbishment. The machine then undergoes

an extensive refurbishment, with almost all

the parts being replaced, with the refurbished

machines being given specialist parts based

on the model type.

Recently, the team completed a refurbishment

of 3x SD stacker machines, with the top half

being dryers and the bottom half dryers. The

Lavamac entirely focuses on sustainability,

support, service, and innovation. With

80% of its customers working within the

healthcare sector, the company works with

major care home groups, local hospitals, and

independent care providers. What’s more, it

also works with businesses involved in the

educational, agricultural, and commercial

industries.

Lavamac is a leader in Reconstructed

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ructed equipment

refurbishment included

a complete rewiring of

the machines, a change

of approximately 80% of

the parts and a complete

respray of the machines to

get them looking as good as

new. This has been installed

at a local laundry in Chester,

and the machines are

looking great!

“People often ask why we

refurbish machines,” said

Jeremy. “Well the main

reasons are: Less Waste

– we reuse as much of the

old machine as possible,

only replacing broken parts. This helps reduce

waste and our carbon footprint. Lower Cost –

refurbished machines can be 40-50% cheaper

than new ones, saving our customers a lot of

money.”

Lavamac has been recognised for its

sustainability efforts, and was recently

awarded a bronze award in sustainability by

the Groundworks Trust.

Looking ahead, we asked

Jeremy what more can we

expect from the company.

“The next step on our

journey is to hopefully be

awarded the prestigious

silver sustainability award!

For this, we need to ensure

that our carbon emissions

are being cut down

from our vans, continue

our sustainability and

refurbishment programme

and to keep making

green decisions within the

company!

“We have also started apprenticeship

schemes within our reconstruction facilities,

will continue to build projects and to work with

refugees, and to strengthen our relationships

with our customers. Our R&D department

never stops, and we are always innovating

and researching new refurbishment processes

to constantly improve our products and

services.”

Lavamac isn’t your typical laundry supplier.

With in-house specialists

and dedicated facilities,

it provides full factorybacked

support from the

world’s largest laundry

equipment manufacturer.

From design and project

management to installation,

training, and after-sales

service, Lavamac delivers

a complete, end-to-end

laundry solution.

“Every machine includes full

professional installation. We

cover light building works,

electrical services, gas

services, water, drainage,

ventilation and redecoration services carried

out by our own staff,” added Jeremy. “What’s

more, the proof is in the reviews that our

customers have left, as we are rated 5* on

Trustpilot the highest ranking of any laundry

equipment supplier!”

“Our team has worked with the Principals

of Laundry Tec for many years, they are

great people to deal with and the Company

has provided excellent levels of service and

support over that time,” Paul Jackson –

Cinnamon Retirement Living.

“Jeremy and Laundrytec

have been providing

laundry services to many

clients for many years and

have unparalleled track

record of success in the

care sector. Their product

knowledge, equipment quality

and flexibility in approach

ensures positive outcomes

not just for construction,

but also operation,” Alistair

Howden – ASHDEN.

If you care about sustainability

and want to work with

Lavamac, an award-winning

company, get in touch below.

0151 317 3127

info@laundrytec.com

www.lavamac.eu


NURSING & CARE Matters

In today’s complex and fastchanging

care landscape,

health and social care

organisations face immense

pressure – from regulatory

shifts and workforce

challenges to rising demand

and constrained resources.

Navigating this environment

requires more than just

dedication to care; it demands

strategic clarity, operational

resilience, and the ability to

evolve continuously.

At SoMax, we specialise in

helping health and social care

providers meet these challenges

head-on. Our consulting practice

brings together deep sector

knowledge and hands-on

experience to deliver tailored

strategies that drive operational

improvement, regulatory

compliance, and service

excellence. Whether you’re

leading a residential care home,

supported living service, or home

care agency, we support you in

building stronger foundations for

sustainable growth.

For many care providers, the

journey into business ownership

began with a passion for

delivering high-quality care – not

with a background in managing

systems and processes or

regulations. As expectations

increase from local authorities,

regulators, staff, and service

users and costs and staffing

challenges increase, the demands

on care leaders continue to

rise. SoMax steps in as a

trusted partner, providing expert

guidance to help organisations

streamline their operations and

costs, improve revenues, and

where possible implement datainformed

decision-making.

Our approach focuses on creating

pragmatic, actionable solutions

that align with your organisation’s

values and capacity. We help

clients streamline processes,

optimise staffing models,

enhance governance, and

prepare for CQC inspections or

commissioning opportunities.

Whether the goal is to stabilise

operations, prepare for scale, or

turn around performance, SoMax

brings structure and momentum

to your efforts.

We also support providers

in navigating strategic

transitions – such as leadership

changes, acquisitions, new

service launches, or digital

transformation. In each case, our

role is to equip leadership teams

with the insight, confidence, and

capability they need to make

bold, informed decisions that

improve outcomes for the people

they support.

Transparency, collaboration, and

sustainability are at the heart

of everything we do. Through

diagnostic reviews, leadership

workshops, action planning,

and ongoing advisory support,

we help turn challenges into

opportunities – ensuring health

and social care providers can

continue to deliver safe, effective,

and person-centred care in a

rapidly changing world.

Ultimately, our mission is to

help you succeed not only as

a provider of care, but as a

resilient, well-run organisation.

With SoMax by your side, you

gain more than a consultancy –

you gain a strategic partner who

understands your sector, speaks

your language, and stands ready

to guide you through every stage

of your journey.

info@so-max.co.uk

https://so-max.co.uk

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: Browser Based access

: Patient transfer functions

: MS Office Integration & template control support

: Rule based driven flows (putting service managers in control)

: Embedded KPI System.

Vision Engineering introduces new ‘HALO’ 4K

digital inspection microscope

Vision Engineering unveils the EVO

Cam HALO, a new 4K digital

microscope that redefines the standard

for precision and clarity in inspection and

measurement tasks.

Suitable for a wide range of inspection

applications, EVO Cam HALO combines

stunning 4K image quality with

advanced, adaptive illumination, and new

intelligent software, empowering users to

capture the most challenging details with

unparalleled accuracy.

HALO’s key features include 4K

resolution which reveals previously

obscured details with remarkable clarity,

ensuring nothing escapes the user’s view.

A Super-Wide Dynamic Range ensures

the user captures images with exceptional

brightness and contrast, even in challenging

lighting conditions. Additionally available with

HALO comes a new enhanced Illumination

package, including a quadrant light, panel

light, and white/UV light, to optimise

illumination for a variety of inspection needs.

New Intelligent Hardware and Software

automatically detects lenses and adjusts

magnification settings, ensuring seamless

workflow and accurate results. Real-time

insights are available providing intuitive

image capture, measurement, and analysis

tools, enabling faster and more informed

decision-making. Vision Engineering’s popular

360 Direct/Oblique Viewer also works with

HALO, enabling users to inspect details from

different angles, revealing hidden features

that would otherwise be inaccessible.

HALO is suitable for a wide range of

applications, including Medical Device

manufacturing and testing, especially when

inspecting translucent tubes, electro-polished

devices, and other medical components

with enhanced clarity and accuracy.

It is also effective at capturing fine

details on small, reflective metal parts

for precise inspection and quality

control – perfect for Micro-Mechanics

and in Industrial Manufacturing, where

intricate assemblies, solder joints, and

other components can be inspected with

improved precision and efficiency.

Commenting on the launch, Paul

Newbatt, Group Sales and Marketing

Director, says, “We are delighted to bring

EVO Cam HALO to market, confirming

our reputation for innovation, whilst

improving the inspection performance

available within digital microscopy. 4K

image quality plus fully controllable lighting

and flexible software available in multiple

configurations means that our customers in a

wide range of sectors can easily choose the

most accurate and consistent digital system

for their inspection requirements.”

For more information, please visit

the EVO Cam HALO product page:

www.visioneng.com/products/digitalmicroscopes/evo-cam-halo


OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY News

Raising awareness for occupational

health and employee wellbeing

ccupational Health Awareness Week (OHAW)

Obegins in September with the aim to raise

awareness of occupational health (OH) and explain

the value it provides.

The week is facilitated by the Society of

Occupational Medicine (SOM), whose research

shows that OH is the most effective method for

managing employee long-term absence from work.

The most common workplace health problems

are mental health and musculoskeletal-related

conditions. In 2021/2022 work-related stress,

depression, or anxiety made-up half of all working

Fertility education

needs urgent

improvement

s Women’s Health Month shines a light on female

Awellbeing, new research reveals a worrying

fertility knowledge gap among UK women aged

25-40. May is Women’s Health Month, culminating in

the International Day of Action for Women’s Health

on May 28th – but while awareness of women’s

wellbeing has never been higher, fertility education

remains overlooked.

New research from TFP Fertility, one of the UK’s

leading fertility providers, reveals that almost seven in

10 women (67%) aged 25-40 feel uninformed about

their fertility health, only one in 25 women describe

themselves as very well-informed.

The findings come as the Office for National

Statistics predicts the UK fertility rate will drop to

24% below the replacement level by 2045.

Regardless of age or income, women reported

significant gaps in their fertility knowledge. While this

is being addressed through the Fertility Education

Initiative, which aims to educate and support

informed decision-making about fertility, reproductive

health and planning for a family, the data suggests

more needs to be done.

days lost due to work-related ill health. In 2023, 6.6

million working days were lost because of workrelated

musculoskeletal conditions.

OH professionals develop solutions alongside staff

and employers to prevent harm in the first place,

and enable those with ill health to continue working,

with adaptations if necessary. OH helps people with

disabilities and long-term conditions stay in work and

increase productivity across the workforce.

Nick Pahl, Chief Executive at SOM, said,

“Occupational health supports individuals to maintain

and protect their wellbeing, as well as preventing ill

Acousia Therapeutics reaches

50% patient enrollment milestone

cousia Therapeutics GmbH

Aannounced that it has

successfully enrolled 50% of

patients in its ongoing Phase

2 clinical trial, the PROHEAR

Study, evaluating ACOU085

(INN: bimokalner) for the

prevention of cisplatin-induced

hearing loss in patients with

testicular cancer undergoing chemotherapy.

Cisplatin is a cornerstone in modern oncology

and is used annually in more than 500,000 cancer

patients worldwide. Its introduction in the late

1970s revolutionised testicular cancer treatment,

improving the 5 year survival rate (from just

5% to 98%). However, its life-saving efficacy is

often overshadowed by severe side effects, with

permanent, bilateral hearing loss among the most

debilitating. Studies indicate that up to 80% of

patients treated with cisplatin may experience

clinically-relevant hearing loss.

The PROHEAR Study is a placebo-controlled,

randomised, double-blind, split-body trial in which

participants receive ACOU085,

a Kv7.4 channel activator, in

one ear and a placebo in the

contralateral ear. The study is

currently being conducted at 13

leading German ENT university

clinics and is still actively

recruiting.

“This marks a significant milestone on Acousia's

journey to offer a treatment for the prevention

of permanent hearing loss caused by cisplatin,”

said Professor Hubert Löwenheim, Chair of the

Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck

Surgery at Tuebingen University and Scientific

Supervisor of the study.

The PROHEAR Study is on track to complete

enrollment by the end of the second half of 2025.

For more information, visit: https://clinicaltrials.gov

ACI Group adds Hytolive & Vintera

CI Group is shining a

Aspotlight on heart health

with the introduction of two

new sustainably sourced

Mediterranean ingredients

to its growing portfolio from

nutrition specialist Alvinesa

– Hytolive ® and Vintera .

Hytolive is an extra virgin

olive oil (EVOO) extract

derived from the olive

fruit, as opposed to many other EVOO extracts

that are derived from the leaf, meaning it qualifies

as a food product. It is rich in hyroxytyrosol, a

potent antioxidant that has been demonstrated

to help remove excess cholesterol and improve

cardiovascular health. Vintera, meanwhile, is a

grapeseed extract sourced from the byproducts

of wine production and is rich in polyphenols,

which have been shown to enhance beneficial HDL

cholesterol and reduce the risk of plaque formation

in the arteries.

health and injury. With a record-number of people

leaving the workforce because of sickness, we

should prioritise interventions and evidence-based

support so that more people can stay in, or return

to, work.”

www.som.org.uk

Contact: Tim Boelke, MD

boelke@acousia.com

www.acousia.com

Paradox refers to the

observation that French

consumers experience

lower rates of coronary

heart disease despite high

average consumption

of saturated fats and

cholesterol. Research

suggests that this is a

result of the recognised

Mediterranean diet, which

includes red wine and

olives – both of which are high in polyphenols and

antioxidants.

Among Gen Z women specifically, 73% admitted

they lacked understanding of options like egg

freezing, with 43% saying they didn’t view it as an

urgent consideration – despite biological fertility

declining sharply from the early 30s onwards.

Social media, rather than medical advice, is now

the primary source of fertility information for one

in four women, with celebrity news also playing an

outsized role in shaping perceptions around fertility

preservation.

ACI is the exclusive supplier of both ingredients

to the UK market, helping to bring what is known

www.tfp-fertility.com www.acigroup.biz

as the ‘French Paradox’ to UK shores. The French

“Better heart health brings with it many benefits,

from increased energy levels to better sleep,” said

Gareth Clark at ACI Group. “We are proud to bring

ingredients that support better heart health to the

UK, where cardiovascular disease is the second

leading cause of death. And manufacturers can

play their part too, as relatively small formulation

changes can have an outsized effect on the

population's heart health.”

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MENTAL HEALTH News

Groundbreaking approach to

trauma recovery

lice Vine (Hucker), a forensic

Apsychologist and director of local

mental health clinic, Purple House

Clinic Lincoln, has been supporting

both adults and children with a range

of mental health difficulties through

several treatments since launching

six years ago. In February 2024,

Alice became one of only three

individuals in the UK to qualify as a

child and adolescent Eye Movement

Desensitisation and Reprocessing

(EMDR) Europe trainer – an innovative

treatment endorsed by many public

figures such as Prince Harry and Miley Cyrus.

Since then, Alice has been utilising her knowledge

to spread the word and revolutionise the world of

psychology – and has just trained her 50th clinician

to deliver this form of treatment.

“I’m thrilled to be able to provide accessible training

that empowers professionals to incorporate EMDR

into the lives of children and adolescence as quickly

as possible to help them overcome

trauma. Being able to offer this

revolutionary programme from my

own stomping ground of Lincoln

fills me with immense pride – it’s an

opportunity to make a real difference,

right from the heart of the community I

call home,” explained Alice.

EMDR is a type of therapy that utilises

eye movements, accessing where

trauma memories are held in the

body, in a particular and structured

format to help an individual process

and recover from past experiences that are affecting

their mental health and wellbeing. The aim of this

is to help people to see their experiences from a

different perspective, relieving the symptoms they

were suffering.

Ways to support children in the

lead-up to mock exams

most schools, mock exam periods

Ffor GCSE and A-Level students are

scheduled to start as soon as children

return after the Christmas holidays.

Supporting our children in managing

the pressures of exam time is a vital

aspect of their overall wellbeing and

academic success but even more

so during the festive period, when

schedules are busier than ever. By

providing a nurturing, understanding

environment and practical strategies

to handle stress, we empower them to

approach challenges with confidence

and resilience.

Dr Danielle Grey, Clinical Director of

Purple House Clinic Birmingham, has outlined a list

of ways to support children in the lead-up to the new

year mocks while still ensuring you all take time to

enjoy the festivities this December.

Discuss exam pressures in a compassionate, patient

and proactive approach. At the core of helping

a child through such experiences is establishing

a consistent, safe and nurturing environment

where they can express their feelings

without judgment. Understanding that

feeling nervous is normal can help

children manage stress better. Open

communication fosters a supportive

environment where children feel safe to

express concerns.

Children flourish within the nurturing

embrace of genuine relationships.

Try to dedicate quality moments of

time to your children and discuss

exam pressures. Setting aside life’s

distractions and giving undivided

attention to your child is crucial. When

children feel that unwavering support,

they are more inclined to reach out

for guidance, share their fears, and confidently

navigate the maze of life’s challenges. Such positive

connections not only help them to vocalise their

feelings but also to understand and process them,

paving the way for emotional maturity and resilience.

How the TSA is

helping to put

mental health

on the laundry

industry’s agenda

In advance of Mental Health Awareness

Week the TSA is highlighting the progress

the laundry industry has made in engaging

with issues surrounding mental health,

while acknowledging that there is still much

progress to be made.

Mental health workshop for security sector

TSD Resolution, a charity providing free trauma

Ptherapy to armed forces’ veterans, reservists

and their families, has introduced a new Trauma

Awareness Training for Employers (TATE) workshop

for the security sector,

with Assist Security

Group (ASG) as the first

company to participate

in the programme.

PTSD Resolution

works with key industry

partners, including

ASIS UK, the Security

Institute, the Worshipful

Company of Security Professionals, and the City

Security Council, to provide free mental health

support for the many forces veterans working in the

www.purplehouseclinic.co.uk/

psychologists-lincoln

www.purplehouseclinic.co.uk/

psychologists-birmingham

industry. The charity has provided therapy to a total

of over 4,000 armed forces’ veterans to date through

a network of 200 therapists across the UK.

Colonel Tony Gauvain

(Retired), Chairman

of PTSD Resolution,

emphasised the

importance of support

for mental health for all

those working on the

frontline in the industry,

“Security professionals,

including forces’

veterans, often face

high-stress situations that can lead to trauma. Our

TATE workshop equips companies with the tools to

recognise and address trauma-related issues at an

Improving mental health support and

awareness for its members has been one of

the TSA’s priorities in recent years, as it forms

a major part of its efforts to raise standards

of diversity and inclusion within the laundry

industry. These activities include the creation

of the Wellbeing Hub, an online resource

containing training and support resources

tailored to the specific needs of the industry,

the launch of a

mental health

awareness

course for

managers

and a mental

health first aid

training course.

Next week

the number of

people who

have taken the course will pass 100, with

more to be held during 2024 to meet strong

demand.

The courses and support material were

developed by the TSA in partnership with

Via Vita Health, a health and wellbeing

consultancy company. Adrian Thomas, trainer

at Via Vita, gave a presentation at the TSA’s

Spring Conference where he explored his

personal journey with mental health and work

and explained why it is vital that businesses

engage with the issue.

www.tsa-uk.org

early stage, ensuring a healthier work environment

and improving overall operational effectiveness.”

Some 40% of security officers show symptoms of

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), according

to a 2020 University of Portsmouth study, the largest

of its kind. This alarming statistic underscores the

urgent need for trauma awareness and support

within the sector, says Colonel Gauvain.

Retail locations in particular have seen a sharp

increase in reported violence and theft, with 1,300

incidents per day in 2022/2023, a nearly 50%

increase from the previous year, according to the

British Retail Consortium (BRC).

www.PTSDresolution.org

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Review - Top Exhibitors

Best Practice London: A recordbreaking

success at Olympia

to support and enhance your practice. Whether

connecting with new suppliers, exploring advanced

tools, or uncovering practical ways to improve

patient outcomes and streamline operations, the

2025 show offered an all-encompassing experience

for forward-thinking healthcare professionals.

Olympia in London opened its doors to

Tthe third edition of Best Practice London,

achieving remarkable success with record-breaking

attendance on the 26-27 February 2025.

Over the two days, skilled speakers, assembled

exhibitors and healthcare professionals supplied

firsthand workshops, presentations and facilitated

unparalleled networking options. Best Practice

London encouraged professionals from the fields of

primary care and general practice to improve and

update their skills and knowledge base while taking

the opportunity to encounter services and products

specifically created for the healthcare sector.

Best Practice London is the premier destination for

discovering the latest innovations in primary care,

cutting-edge technology, and tailored solutions

Working with GPs and PCNs

impkins Edwards is

San award-winning

firm of Chartered

Accountants and

Business Advisers,

delivering proactive

accountancy and

business advisory

services to healthcare

professionals across

the UK.

In 2024, we were

honoured to win Professional Service Provider

of the Year at the General Practice Awards, as

voted for by the public and a panel of judges.

Working with GPs

Simpkins Edwards helps GPs to run their

practices commercially and sustainably. Often

GPs have spent a long time learning how to

be great doctors but fall back on watching the

bank balance to help them run their business,

which can be misleading. The only way to

grow and make positive changes is to fully

understand the numbers and this is where we

can help.

The Keynote and PCN Transformation Theatre

welcomed talks from Clinical Directors, Professors

of Primary Care, Chief Pharmaceutical Officers, and

more. Topics included Medicines optimisation in

the community, Maximising income and efficiencies

in General Practice using Ardens, and Urgent and

emergency care: system-wide clinical thresholds for

transfer of care.

One highlight from the show came from the Group

Clinic at the Best Practice Workshop Theatre.

Georgina Craig, Director – The Experience Led

Care Programme, Dipti Gandhi, Managing Partner

– Brigstock Medical Practice, and Laura Ireland,

GPNSPQ – Moatfield Surgery led the session:

Mainstreaming group clinics for diabetes: where are

we five years down the line? This highly interactive

session provided the opportunity to hear directly

from front-line clinicians and patients who have

made the switch about their experiences and why

it makes sense to deliver QOF this way and from

ICB leads who are working to spread this model at

scale.

The Business Services Hub was thriving and was

one of the busiest ever, hosting talks on topics

such as: Smarter workflows, happier teams: how

AI eases primary care pressures; Population Health

make improvements

: Tax planning and

advice

“A fantastically

dynamic, innovative,

and supportive

organisation that has

really allowed us to

professionalise our

business and finances.

With the excellent

support of Seb Beard

and Mark Simic we have been able to consider

alternative models and structures to the clear

benefit of the business and our partners.” – GP

Partner, Cambridge

Working with PCNs

Simpkins Edwards work with Primary Care

Networks (PCNs) to provide regular bespoke

financial reporting and strategic support.

Traditional accounting and data reports are

geared towards singular GP surgeries rather

than the complex PCN, which often leads

to an unclear picture of income streams and

expenditure.

Management: the what, why and how; How AI

made me fall in love with front-line clinical care

again; Thriving or surviving: what do the highestearning

GP practices do differently?; and Google’s

top-rated GP practice: innovations at Elm Tree

Medical Centre – a case study showcase.

The Show’s educational programme was

strategically tailored to meet the CPD requirements

of healthcare professionals, with clinical content

closely following the GP curriculum. Visitors gained

up to 12 hours of accredited CPD-certified sessions

covering clinical updates, NHS policy changes, and

practical skills – that were all free to attend! The

entire conference programme delivered a fantastic

platform to earn CPD points while gaining valuable

insights to enhanced professional development.

With 87% rating the conference programme as

good or better compared to previous years, Best

Practice London 2025 excelled in its third edition,

and is hoping for bigger and better things next year!

Best Practice London 2026 will take place at the

Olympia, London on the 25-26 February 2026.

www.bestpracticelondon.co.uk

: Quarterly strategy meetings to review realtime

data and monitor PCN budgets

“It really brought the PCN income streams

to life for the practices, and Seb was easily

able to show the PCN Steering Group exactly

what we‘ve been doing. If I’ve got any funding

queries, or I need professional accountancy

advice around the primary care networks, I

know that I’ve got Seb and Mark on hand!” –

PCN Manager, Somerset

At Simpkins Edwards, we’re not just focused

on today’s numbers – we’re committed to your

long-term success.

By working closely with Practice Managers and

GP Partners, we provide:

: Detailed and regular management

information – no need to wait until the yearend

to make informed decisions

: KPI analysis and benchmarking against the

industry

: Quarterly strategy meetings to review and

By working closely with PCN Managers, Clinical

Directors and Steering Groups, we provide:

: Detailed and regular management

information – including infographics, and

concise breakdowns of individual funding

streams and expenditure

: In year analysis of PCN surpluses for

member practices

Contact: Seb Beard, Healthcare Partner

sbeard@simpkinsedwards.co.uk

Jenna Clark, Director of Healthcare

Services

jclark@simpkinsedwards.co.uk

www.simpkinsedwards.co.uk

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Case Story: NHS Lothian:

Track and manage sterile assets

iscover how NHS Lothian

Dis revolutionising their

hospital logistics with Lyngsoe

X-Tracking , a cutting-edge

solution for real-time visibility

of sterile goods. Learn how this

integration enhances patient

safety and streamlines inventory

management.

Manage and track sterile assets

across multiple sites

NHS Lothian has five

hospital sites that provides

a comprehensive range of

primary, community-based,

and acute hospital services for

the populations of Edinburgh,

Midlothian, East Lothian, and West Lothian, as well

as some specialist services for patients in the wider

region of the southeast and across Scotland. NHS

Lothian has an annual budget of £1.6 billion and

employs approximately 26,000 staff.

NHS Lothian is the second largest Health Authority

in the United Kingdom, and it has its own onsite

sterilisation and decontamination unit servicing 4

acute sites within the Health Authority. Lyngsoe

Systems is working alongside Cantel Medical to

deliver a solution to help track various sterile goods

as they move throughout a busy hospital logistics

supply chain.

The Challenge: Inefficient asset tracking

NHS Lothian, like many other healthcare institutions,

faced the daily struggle of

inefficient asset tracking.

Important medical equipment and

instruments often went missing

or were difficult to locate, leading

to unnecessary delays, increased

operational costs, and potential

disruptions to patient care. The

previous tracking system proved

time-consuming, error-prone, and

simply inadequate to meet the

demands of a modern healthcare

setting.

It led to clinical staff postponing

or even cancelling surgical

operations when instrument sets

were not available and the sterile

services struggled to conduct timely cleaning and

sterilisation of instruments.

Our Solution: Providing full visibility of sterile

goods

When it comes to the critical task of managing

sterile goods, we recognised the need for full

visibility and utmost efficiency. Acknowledging

the urgency and importance of addressing NHS

Lothian’s asset tracking challenges, we suggested

to deployed our RFID-tracking solution Lyngsoe

X-Tracking. RFID (Radio Frequency Identification)

offers the perfect solution to monitor and manage

assets seamlessly. With RFID tags affixed to each

medical asset, our system would allow real-time

tracking, ensuring accurate, up-to-date asset

information accessible at the click of a button.

HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS & SERVICES Matters

The Benefits: Elevating healthcare operations

The results will be transformative, delivering a host

of benefits for NHS Lothian:

1. Improved Inventory Management – By

providing full visibility of tray sets and

endoscopes, we optimise inventory management

and ensure that required instruments are

readily available for surgical operations. This

streamlined workflow minimises delays and

increases overall staff productivity.

2. Enhanced Patient Safety – The integration of

RFID-tracking technology facilitates accurate

traceability information, resulting in improved

patient safety. Only sterilised instruments will

reach patients, reducing the risk of crosscontamination

and infections.

3. Seamless Integration with 3rd Party Solutions

– Lyngsoe X-Tracking seamlessly integrates

with CANEXIS Integrated Workflow Solution

from Cantel Medical. Accurate location data

will effortlessly be updated between the two

applications, streamlining search functionalities

for specific sterile trays and endoscopes.

+44 (0)1400 283850

sales.uk@lyngsoesystems.com

https://lyngsoesystems.com


Mobility Care Solutions is a f

in Sunderland. We sell a wide

incontinence items, mobility

wheelchairs, rollators and rise

repair products, supp

We have an

adorable mascot,

Murphy. He is a

4 year old border

collie. He is the

sweetest boy. He

loves nothing more

that to get attention

and treats off our

customers. After all

that hard work he

loves to have naps

on the riser recliners

in the showroom.

He has the delivery

men and postmen

wrapped around his

paw, they bring him

treats in all the time.

amily-run business based

range of daily living aids,

scooters, powerchairs,

r recliners. We service and

ly and fit batteries.

In addition to this we specialise in vehicle adaptations.

We fit products including: steering balls, twin flip folding left foot

accelerators, turny seats, boot hoists, hand controls and much more.

enquiries@mobilitycaresolutions.com

0191 548 7747 https://mobilitysunderland.co.uk

DISABILITY & MOBILITY Matters

Active Design: Setting the standard

in postural seating since 1991

ith over three decades of

experience designing and

Wmanufacturing modular and

bespoke postural seating, Birminghambased

Active Design has become a trusted

partner for NHS wheelchair services,

therapists, and clinicians across the

UK. Established in 1991, the company is

renowned for its CAPS II seating system

and its commitment to combining clinical

expertise with robust, custom-made

solutions.

Seating systems built around you: From

CAPS II to custom foam to re-mouldable

backrests

At the heart of Active Design’s reputation is

its flagship CAPS II modular seating system

– a long-standing favourite among therapists

for its adaptability, durability, and clinical

support. Many prescribers are now pairing

CAPS II with the innovative Lynx re-mouldable

backrest, which offers the flexibility to adjust

and reshape support as clinical needs evolve.

Additionally, if a dynamic backrest is required,

systems can be configured accordingly.

Active Design also

manufactures MAPS

carved foam, created

in-house by a highly

skilled team – now with

increased capacity thanks

to the recent acquisition

of a robot milling machine.

Whether it’s a fully carved

seat, a modular system,

a re-mouldable element,

or a hybrid, each product

is designed to deliver

comfort, performance,

clinical precision, and

longevity.

For those seeking a simpler

option, Active Design offers

the Fusion modular seating

system. This can be combined with a foldable

wheelchair base for added convenience.

While less expensive, Fusion retains many

of the trusted features found in the CAPS II

system, providing an

ideal solution without

compromising on quality.

Following merger with

Southwest Seating,

Active Design is also

able to offer the original

Matrix seating system,

either as a backrest or as

a whole seat. The clinical

application of this and all

systems can be explored

through the product

training sessions offered

by the company.

Steve Doble from Active Design showing the

range of AD products at the 2024 PMG conference

Universal accessories that clinicians love

One of the most celebrated aspects of Active

Design’s offering is its range of universal

accessories, compatible with most seating

systems and wheelchair bases in this sector.

These include:

: The Neo Wheelbase – with a marketleading

7 year lifespan it is widthadjustable,

simple to maintain, strong, and

extremely durable.

: A comprehensive range of

footplates/hangers, headrests,

and an array of fittings, including

the popular multi-adjustable

headrest which may be specified

with up to eight independently

adjustable segments for precise

clinical positioning; two types of

dynamic footrest are available,

which can significantly enhance

both client comfort and equipment

performance; all these options are

compatible with the majority of

manual and powered wheelchairs

used by the NHS.

: A wide selection of postural

support belts and harnesses for

the pelvis, trunk, ankles and wrists,

including the new profiled lap strap,

which has rapidly become a bestseller.

These accessories enable therapists and

services to upgrade existing equipment

with high-quality, compatible, and durable

solutions.

A new era: investing in space,

people, and service

Last year, Active Design relocated

to a brand-new, 2,000 squaremetre

purpose-built facility in

Birmingham, which features

expanded production areas, a

dedicated clinical assessment

room, a spacious showroom, and

a fully equipped training space, the

latter of which is used for hands-on

demonstrations and clinical training

for NHS teams and professionals.

Factory tours are welcomed.

This investment is a major step

forward in enhancing production

capacity; all equipment is fabricated,

welded, stitched, cut, built, and

assembled on-site.

On the road and ready to train

Active Design regularly visits NHS wheelchair

services for half-day demonstrations and

clinical training sessions, offering practical

experience from the clinical application of

its product range. The company’s clinical

team are keen to engage with services not

yet familiar with the Active Design range

of solutions, and are very open to helping

clinicians find individual solutions to issues

they are facing.

Designed with sustainability in mind;

trusted for strength, durability, and

longevity

In today’s climate, sustainability and value

are more important than ever. Active Design

products are built to last – strong, durable,

robust, and highly adjustable. Many of its

systems are also reusable and re-mouldable,

offering real value to those who prescribe

them for their clients.

Active Design is a trusted partner to

wheelchair services across the UK. With a

dedicated team of seating engineers based

nationwide, it is able to provide expert support

and tailor products to the specific needs of

each client.

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Prism Plus: Prism Healthcare Group’s

one-stop solution for bariatric needs

n 2016, around 13% of adults worldwide

were affected by obesity, as defined by the

World Health Organization (WHO, 2021),

characterising an abnormal excess of body

fat posing health risks. Epidemiological

studies indicate a steady rise in obesity

prevalence in recent decades, reaching

epidemic levels (Großschädl & Stronegger,

2019; NCD-RisC, 2017), with projections

indicating a continued increase (Thomas et

al., 2014).

The prevalence of obesity among residents in

nursing homes is also on the rise, potentially

impacting required nursing care, facility

provisions, and morbidity rates. A US study

revealed a significant increase in obesity

prevalence among newly admitted nursing

home residents, rising from 16.9% to 25.8%

over ten years (Cai, Rahman et al., 2013).

Additionally, residents with moderate or

severe obesity had a 15.0% higher likelihood

of developing pressure ulcers compared

to non-obese residents in the same facility,

highlighting associated health risks.

Unfortunately, increased body mass often

leads to reduced mobility, complicating care

tasks such as repositioning and increasing

the risk of secondary health issues, all

contributing to pressure

ulcer development risk

factors.

Ensuring accessible

care for all is paramount,

particularly in private

and non-purposebuilt

nursing homes.

Considering these

statistics, it’s evident

that plus-sized patients

require specialised care

with the appropriate

equipment. However,

this presents its own

challenges for both care

homes and community

equipment providers.

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Sourcing the required equipment can be

challenging. This leads to many care providers

lacking the necessary equipment to support

bariatric individuals, especially in larger

quantities. This impacts timely care delivery,

care home admissions, and patient discharge

from hospitals.

Residences may also

face infrastructure

limitations hindering

care for plus sized

individuals further

complicating care

provision. Acute

care environments

recommend spacious

rooms for plus sized

patients, posing a

further challenge for

many long-term care

settings (Muir, 2009).

At Prism Healthcare

Group, we understand

caregivers’ and facility

providers’ challenges meeting bariatric

individuals’ needs. We’re dedicated to

providing comprehensive plus-size solutions

through our Prism Plus bariatric product

range.

Our extensive line of bariatric equipment is

designed to enhance the quality of life for

individuals and caregivers alike. From specially

designed beds to mobility aids and bathroom

safety equipment, our products are tailored to

meet the unique needs of plus-sized patients.

We recognise the importance of timely access

to appropriate equipment and strive to make

the sourcing and fitting process as seamless

as possible. Our knowledgeable customer

service and sales teams are here to guide

you every step of the way, ensuring that you

find the right solutions to meet your specific

requirements.

With Prism Healthcare Group, you can rest

assured that you’re not just purchasing

equipment but investing in quality care and

support for bariatric individuals. Join us in our

mission to make quality healthcare accessible

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To view the Prism Plus bariatric range,

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For more information on Prism Plus

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References

Großschädl, F., Schoberer, D., Eglseer, D.,

Lohrmann, C., Everink, I., Gordon, A. L.,

Schols, J. M. G. A., & Bauer, S. (2023). Obesity

and its associated factors in older nursing

home residents in three European countries—

Secondary data analyses from the “International

Prevalence Measurement of Care Quality”.

International Journal of Older People Nursing, 18,

e12530.

Cai, S., M. Rahman and O. Intrator (2013).

“Obesity and pressure ulcers among nursing

home residents.” Medical care 51(6): 478-486.

Muir, M. (2009) “Space Planning for the Bariatric

Patient.” Bariatric Times.

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udemic, a leader in educational

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NHS Occupational Therapists have a

unique tool to help expediate fast,

efficient hospital discharge.

Bed-blocking reaches an all-time high, with

thousands of patients unable to go home

because they need help with stairs – the

second most common hazard in the home (1).

In conjunction with Occupational Therapists,

AAT has developed its Universal Seat System

for its brand-leading S-Max Sella stairclimber.

The combination of the Seating System

and Sella amplifies discharge teams’ ability

to optimise use of budgets and by-pass

the need for either a major adaptation or

adjustment of the home to deliver a safe

stairway transfer solution within days, by

recycling (re-issuing) the equipment.

extra accessories. No other stairway transfer

system offers such flexibility.

As part of the offering, AAT will also support

the discharge team in the assessment

process, to ensure the relevance of the

solution for the person, the occupation and

the environment, and personally train the

carer in the Sella’s safe operation.

Says Peter Wingrave, AAT Director, “Even if

it is a short-term solution whilst a larger and/

or more permanent adaptation is undertaken,

our Sella/Universal Seat System and re-issue

capability gives a highly cost-effective and

fast way to manage the potential risk of

someone falling on the stairs, enabling them

to be discharged and release the bed to ease

corridor care.”

The S-Max Sella provides a safe stair

transfer solution in 99+% of cases which

AAT assesses. The portable Class 1 Medical

device certified kit requires no installation

nor structural alteration to the home. The

addition of the Universal Seat System means

the Sella can be easily set up to ensure

almost every potential user is safe and

supported when using the Sella, irrespective

of their physical and/or mental impairment.

It is achieved without the need to purchase

Abu Dhabi Airports &

Etihad Airways join Hidden

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Abu Dhabi Airports and Etihad

Airways are taking a significant step

towards creating a more supportive

travel experience with the launch of

the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower

programme at Zayed International

Airport (AUH) and onboard Etihad

Airways flights. This initiative

underscores both organisations’

commitment to supporting all

passengers, particularly those with

non-visible disabilities.

The Hidden Disabilities

Sunflower, a globally

recognised symbol for

non-visible disabilities,

is now available at

Zayed International

Airport (AUH). This

programme provides

a discreet way for

passengers with conditions like

autism, chronic pain, or anxiety to

signal to staff that they may require

additional assistance or compassion.

Passengers can pick up their

complimentary Sunflower lanyards at

the two dedicated Special Assistance

desks located in the pre-checkin

area of AUH, allowing them to

discreetly communicate their needs

and fostering a more supportive

environment for all.

“At Abu Dhabi Airports, we are

dedicated to providing a seamless

and inclusive travel experience for

every passenger,” said Elena Sorlini,

Managing Director and Chief Executive

Officer of Abu Dhabi Airports.

“The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower

programme is a natural extension

of this commitment, empowering

passengers with

non-visible disabilities

to discreetly

communicate their

needs and receive

the support they

deserve throughout

their journey at

Zayed International

Airport. It’s about

recognising that the

kindest gestures are the ones that

acknowledge unseen challenges.

This means our staff are now even

better equipped to assist passengers

who may require a little extra time,

understanding, or assistance, ensuring

a smoother and more positive

experience for everyone.”

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National Autistic Society has

Tlaunched a new award to help

organisations create more inclusive,

understanding and supportive

workplaces for autistic employees.

The Autism Inclusive Employer

Award aims to increase autism

understanding, support the needs of

autistic staff and enable more autistic

people to feel comfortable at work.

Only 30% of autistic people are in

any form of employment. Research

from the National Autistic Society

found that half of unemployed

autistic people (50%) said support,

understanding and acceptance

would help them into employment,

but 68% of employers worry about

getting support for an autistic

employee wrong.

The award focuses on key areas

including:

: Enabling more autistic people to

find and stay in work

: Equipping businesses with the

skills and knowledge to support

autistic people at work.

: Implementing reasonable

1. https://bregroup.com/press-releases/

bre-report-finds-poor-housing-is-costingnhs-1-4bn-a-year

Full details of the Sella and Universal

Seat System can be found on AAT’s

website at: www.aatgb.com/s-max-sella

where adaptations teams can also book

a free, no obligation client assessment

or team demonstration session.

New award launched

to help create autisminclusive

workplaces

adjustments that benefit autistic

people, such as flexible working

patterns.

: Cultivating a welcoming

atmosphere that supports autistic

people to find and stay in work.

: Promoting acceptance to support

autistic colleagues to disclose

their diagnosis.

: Valuing diverse perspectives to

create a dynamic workforce.

With more than 60 years of

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autistic people, the National Autistic

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HEALTHCARE ESTATES Matters

NHS Trusts appoint ASG

for new security services

psom and St Helier University

EHospitals NHS Trust and Croydon

Health Services NHS Trust have

appointed Assist Security Group

(ASG) to provide security services.

This further reinforces ASG’s

experience in healthcare security,

including with Guy’s & St Thomas’

NHS Foundation Trust.

“I am delighted to welcome Assist

Security Group as the new security

service provider for Epsom and St

Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust.

Their expertise and commitment

to safety are highly valued, and we

look forward to a productive and

successful partnership,” said Chris

Ford, Assistant Director of Facilities

at Epsom and St Helier University

Hospitals NHS Trust.

Matthew Kershaw, Chief Executive

at Croydon Health Services NHS

Trust, added, “We are happy to

announce our new collaboration with

Assist Security Group. Their previous

experience, along with the quality

of their staff and use of the latest

industry technology, demonstrates

their commitment to the safety and

security of our staff, patients and

other visitors to our Trust and we

look forward to working with them as

partners going forward.”

Hospitals face unique security

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patients, and visitors and address

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NURSING & CARE Matters

The real time revolution in healthcare

Introducing Multitone Nucleus : The Critical

Systems Hub

n today’s busy hospitals, emergency services

Iand healthcare environments, the need for

real-time and secure communication is evident

in examples such as a critical lab result needing

immediate attention; a multidisciplinary team

needing to co-ordinate patient

care updates swiftly, or a remote

consultation requiring seamless

information exchange. In these

situations, delays can have

significant, critical and lifethreatening

consequences.

The rapid adoption of real-time

messaging in healthcare

Globally, healthcare

professionals are using real-time

technology at an ever increasing

pace, which is why Multitone

Electronics launched earlier this

year its latest solution: Multitone

Nucleus , a secure, versatile

platform designed to transform

collaboration across teams and

organisations in healthcare and

beyond – with complete end-toend

security.

The benefits of real-time messaging in

healthcare

Recently, Multitone surveyed professionals

in a range of industries, asking them to

identify the most important feature in a

communication platform. The response was

clear: real-time messaging is by far the most

important requirement. This is understandable,

considering the breadth of scenarios supported

by a comms platform. Let’s look at six

examples:

: Faster consultations and better

collaboration – Real-time messaging

speeds up communication

between doctors, nurses,

specialists, and other care

team members, leading

to faster diagnoses and

treatment plans, and

importantly, improving patient

communication.

: Better decision making –

Research into the introduction

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professionals to easily access

patient medical and treatment

data, facilitating better

decisions.

: Improved patient

monitoring and response –

Real-time messaging allows

for immediate alerts from

monitoring devices or patientreported

symptoms, enabling

quicker intervention in critical situations.

: Emergency response and critical care

– Real-time messaging enables rapid

communication and coordination during

emergencies, allowing for swift mobilisation

of resources and personnel.

: Secure information sharing – Next

generation solutions such as Multitone

Nucleus provide a secure channel for

sharing relevant patient information, such as

lab results, images and treatment notes.

: Incorporating artificial intelligence – AI

enhances healthcare through real-time

messaging by, for example, analysing

continuous patient monitoring data to

instantly flag critical anomalies and alert the

care team for immediate intervention.

More than just messaging: unlocking the full

potential of Multitone Nucleus

While real-time messaging is critically important,

there are other factors which are ‘must-haves’.

That’s why Multitone Nucleus includes

other crucial features. Seamlessly integrating

cloud flexibility with robust onsite systems,

our solution offers unparalleled performance,

enhanced security through industry-leading

encryption, and comprehensive reporting for

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With Multitone’s decades of expertise in critical

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Preview

UK’s leading healthcare technology

event takes place 25th-26th June

: device innovations and applications, including

cardiology, respiratory, and anaesthesia;

: war and expedition/remote conditions; and

: education, development and staff support.

Dr John Sandham, the founder and chairman of the

annual EBME Expo since its launch in 2010, has

overseen the programme for this year’s EBME Expo

Conference.

ith only a few weeks to go, pre-registration

Wis building fast for EBME Expo 2025, the

UK’s leading healthcare technology exhibition and

conference series.

Visitors to the event will be able to choose from

a range of 5 accredited conferences and 9

workshops and see healthcare technology and

equipment from more than 165 global suppliers in

the exhibition. EBME Expo 2025 takes place at the

Coventry Building Society Arena, West Midlands, on

Wednesday 25th and Thursday 26th of June.

A new Medical Devices Connectivity Conference

is joining the suite of conferences alongside the

established favourites – the EBME Conference,

the Operating Theatre Conference, the Training

Conference, and the Procurement Conference.

All the conferences are accredited for continuing

professional development (CPD).

More than 60 speakers are taking part and will cover

topics such as:

: medical devices integration in different settings

and circumstances;

: medical technology strategies, systems,

governance, procurement and delivery;

“I am delighted that we have been able to introduce

a new conference this year as medical device

connectivity and integration is such as crucial

aspect for enhancing healthcare. The format for this

conference will take the shape of case studies and

consider what changes to equipment management

are required,” he says.

“We believe that expanding the choice of conference

themes with accredited CPD content and the

number of exhibitors adds to the value that the more

than 1,700 delegates can expect from attending

EBME Expo.

“The event also provides an ideal opportunity to

meet and discuss ideas and developments with

experts, practitioners and suppliers from right across

the healthcare field. That’s why our message to

delegates and exhibitors is: ‘Attend, Network, Grow:

Join the UK’s leading Healthcare Technology Expo

and Conferences’.”

Online pre-registration via: www.ebme-expo.com/

pre-registration will help speed up entry at the

door. Entrance to the event is free for staff working

in operational roles in private or public healthcare

organisations, military personnel and students

studying in the healthcare sector.

Every delegate attending will be eligible to enter

our prize draw give-aways, taking place at the end

of each day. Please collect your ticket for the prize

draw for the chance of winning some great prizes

when entering the EBME Conference area between

15.15 – 16.00hrs each day.

Additional conference delegate benefits include

refreshments throughout the day, a finger buffet

lunch and a Conference delegate gift bag (subject to

availability).

Exhibitors wishing to find out more about

booking a stand or sponsorship opportunities

can get in touch with the organisers, BtoB

Events, via: www.ebme-expo.com/book_a_

stand.aspx or by contacting Sunel Ahmed,

Sales Manager, on +44 (0)7967 966887,

emailing: info@ebme-expo.com or calling

+44 (0)2477 298625.

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Introducing Intersurgical’s Critical

Care Equipment portfolio

Intersurgical’s Comprehensive Critical Care

Range

ntersurgical is a global leader in the

design, manufacture, and supply of high-

medical devices for respiratory Iquality

care and support. Our commitment to

excellence is evident in our comprehensive

range of critical care products, which are

designed to meet the evolving needs of

healthcare professionals and their patients.

InterFlow Respiratory Gas Blender

The InterFlow respiratory gas blender

is a simple, intuitive, and technologically

advanced device, perfect for today’s busy

acute care settings. Compact and versatile,

the InterFlow blender is suitable for use

with adult, paediatric, and neonatal patients,

making it extremely adaptable. It is packed

with features designed to make CPAP and

High Flow Oxygen Therapy safer for the

patient and easier for the clinician.

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InterActive Respiratory Humidifier

The InterActive respiratory humidifier

provides a further customer option for active

humidification and is a perfect platform for

Intersurgical’s extensive range of heated

wire products and accessories. It offers

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a large high-resolution colour screen suitable

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humidifier ensures optimal gas delivery,

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InterCooler Respiratory

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InterCooler has been designed

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Quality and innovation

Quality and innovation are at the heart of

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Conclusion

Intersurgical’s critical care

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Discover more about our critical care products

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Come see us on Stand B24. You can

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Meet MGC Medical at the EBME Expo 2025!

re you heading to the EBME Expo in

ACoventry on June 25th and 26th? If so,

make sure to visit the MGC Medical Stand

H25! We’re excited to connect with our valued

customers and forge new relationships within

the biomedical engineering community.

At MGC Medical, we pride ourselves on being

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equipment and essential components. We

offer a comprehensive product range, featuring

leading brands such as Keeler and Heine,

ensuring you have access to reliable and

innovative solutions for your healthcare needs.

our product offerings and discussing how we

can support your specific requirements.

Come and visit our Stand H25 to:

: Learn more about our extensive range of

medical equipment and components.

: Discuss your specific needs with our

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: Explore potential partnerships & discover how

MGC Medical can be your trusted supplier.

We are passionate about providing exceptional

products and service to the healthcare sector.

We look forward to welcoming you to our

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Discover our extensive product portfolio:

: Diagnostic Equipment – Explore the

latest in diagnostic tools from renowned

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ophthalmic instruments to ENT devices, we

provide the precision and quality you expect.

: Surgical Lighting Solutions – Discover our

range of surgical lighting options designed

to provide optimal illumination and clarity for

demanding procedures.

: High-Performance Lamps and Light

Sources – Ensure your critical equipment

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: Comprehensive Battery Solutions –

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Thinking about innovative medical

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ur mission: “To deliver the best

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we listen carefully and understand their

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manufacture, and establish partnerships

that lead to the supply of innovative,

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Renowned for innovation and high quality,

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to continuously develop and improve our

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Established in 1977, Anetic Aid has been

designing, manufacturing, and supplying its

products to NHS and private medical facilities

across the UK, while also exporting overseas

through a network of distributors for over 40

years.

As well as being present in over 90% of UK

hospitals, Anetic Aid products can also be

found in over 50 countries worldwide.

Driven by a commitment to quality, only

the highest specifications of components

and materials – sourced from like-minded

innovators – are selected for our products.

Combined with an insistence on the highest

possible standards of workmanship, Anetic

Aid is respected for the superior quality and

longevity of the

products it supplies.

Anetic Aid is an EN

ISO 13485 certified

company.

Perhaps best known

for its flagship

range of QA3

Patient Stretcher

models, which

now includes the

ever-popular QA3 DRIVE, QA3 Treatment and

QA3 Ophthalmic Stretcher options, Anetic Aid

has also pioneered the QA4 Mobile Surgery

System – a unique, comprehensive, multipurpose

solution for short-stay day surgery.

These are complemented by our extensive

range of Tourniquet Equipment, which

includes the intuitive AT4 Electronic

Tourniquet, a wide range of patient positioning

devices, support pads, and pressure care

operation table mattresses within its Operating

Theatre Accessories range. Anetic Aid also

supplies its original line of products – Stainless

Steel Theatre Furniture.

All flagship products come with a unique

10 year warranty option and can be fully

supported throughout their lifespan by the

AnetiCare Service & Maintenance packages.

Anetic Aid also seeks out like-minded

innovators within our field, resulting in

partnerships with:

: Trulife (pressure care gel products – Oasis,

Oasis Elite, Oasis+, and Azure)

: Baxter (patient positioning devices,

including Lift-Assist Lithotomy Stirrups)

: Reison Medical AB (patient positioning

devices, including the rotating surgical

armboard)

: Opitek International (Hip Fix 3-point

fixation lateral positioning system), where

the company serves as the UK distributor

for their devices.

The experience of working with

Anetic Aid is our main priority from

start to finish. This is why we take

great pride in the high level of

customer service offered in every

aspect of the company. Experienced

and knowledgeable sales staff listen

and guide clients to the right product

the first time and are available for

end-user training. Customer service

staff expedite orders and answer queries

as quickly as possible. The AnetiCare team

of schedulers and service engineers are on

hand for technical support, servicing, and

maintenance. Our design team listens and

applies valuable feedback into the future

development of the company’s products.

Havant, Hampshire, is the home of our head

office, where development, design, and

distribution take

place. This is

supported by the

Baildon, West

Yorkshire-based

sales, customer

service, and

AnetiCare Service

& Maintenance

centre. It doesn’t

just stop there, as

in 2019, Anetic Aid expanded into Cleburne,

Texas in the USA – opening our first overseas

branch and operating under the name Anetic

Aid USA.

We’re proud to announce that we’ll be

exhibiting at the EBME Expo once again,

at the Coventry Building Society Arena.

Showcasing our latest innovations in reducing

manual handling, you can visit Stand H17

and speak to our team – who will be more

than happy to assist you and explain the great

benefits of our QA4 Mobile Surgery System.

Whether it’s reducing manual handling

through our innovative QA3 DRIVE stretchers,

providing a one-device solution for day

surgery with our QA4, or providing excellent

patient comfort and positioning with our

Operating Theatre Accessories range – we’ve

got you covered.

The next time you’re thinking about your

next medical equipment solution, and you’re

wanting someone who not only prides

themselves on listening to client feedback but

also providing excellent customer service –

Think Anetic. We’re here to help, every step of

the way.

Contact us at: +44 (0)1943 878647 or

email: sales@aneticaid.com to speak to

a member of our team today.


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Eastwood Park Training

ntroducing our new Clinical Engineering Bundle

Iat Eastwood Park Training. This is a bundle

of four existing scheduled courses that cover

biomedical equipment maintenance practice,

ventilators and anaesthesia equipment,

networking, and technical management. It

provides the underpinning knowledge of medical

device principles and maintenance practice,

networking, and technical management.

The course bundle is ideally suited to those who

are on existing, or as part of, apprenticeships/

degree apprenticeships or those who have

completed higher education programmes,

but require further continued professional

development to support future professional

registration.

Showcasing innovation in

medical-grade equipment

Eastwood Park Training is a leading technical

training provider for healthcare engineering,

decontamination and estates & facilities

management in the UK and across the world.

Combined with expert trainers, our extensive

hands-on facilities give delegates the chance to

Win Health Medical Ltd

Innovation – Quality – Choice

– Value

Win Health Medical Ltd

is a supplier of medical

equipment to the NHS and

private healthcare since 2001.

put their learning into practice within a safe and

controlled environment.

Come and see us at the EBME Expo on

Stand B26. You can find out more and see

more information on each of the courses,

by visiting our website and searching

Clinical Engineering Bundle, or get in

touch with our Training team by email on:

training@eastwoodpark.co.uk or by phone

on 01454 262777.

afety Med Limited will be

Sexhibiting at the EBME Expo

2025 on the 25-26 June at Coventry

Building Society Arena at Stand

M11.

Excited to meet with current and

new customers, Safety Med will be

showcasing its innovations as the

leading manufacturer and supplier of

Medical Grade Electrical Extension

Units.

Manufactured to the highest

standards, all Safety Med electrical

extension units are rigorously tested

and CE marked. What sets their

design apart is its unique focus

on infection control: the units are

easy to clean thoroughly, with any

spilled liquid either draining through

a central channel or dripping off the

protective overhang – minimising the

risk of contamination. These units

can only be purchased from Safety

Med and are specifically designed

for hospital environments.

For the operating theatre, Safety

Med also manufactures a wide range

of Operating Table Accessories,

Mattresses and Metalwork Furniture

including instrument & dressing

trolleys, steps, stainless steel

shelving units, surgeon stools &

chairs, bowl & bucket stands, and

much more.

If you require a bespoke piece of

equipment, Safety Med’s in-house

design facilities cater to any

comprehensive, unique, or individual

requirements, ensuring your

specifications are met to the highest

of standards.

Contact

0161 477 3163

sales@safetymedltd.co.uk

www.safetymedical.co.uk

We offer innovative medical

equipment, chosen for its proven

quality and performance that

guarantee value for the NHS. We

collaborate with leading medical

equipment manufacturers to

present choices that meet

diverse needs and expectations

of clinicians & deliver therapeutic

advantages to the patients.

Our portfolio showcased

at the EBME 2025 includes

next generation uroflowmetry

system, proven novel chronic

constipation therapy system

and a selection of ultrasound

diagnostic bladder scanners

for use in hospitals and in

community settings.

Minze Uroflow System facilitates

patient-friendly assessments,

diagnoses and monitoring of

men, women and children with

LUTS in hospitals and at home.

MOWOOT II Chronic

Constipation Therapy System

sets a new standard in managing

slow transit constipation,

empowering individuals to regain

control of their digestive health

naturally.

Our innovative bladder scanners

are easy to use and require

minimal maintenance, thus

reducing inconvenience, scanner

downtime and costs. AvantSonic

Z5 and Z3 cater for various

levels of scanning expertise.

Wireless BVS-Pro W with singlebutton

operation is designed

for multi-location healthcare

environment.

Visit Stand D14 at EBME

2025 to learn more!

+44 (0)1835 864866

info@win-health.com

www.win-health.com

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