<![CDATA[News]]> http://www.healthcare-matters.com/news/ Mon, 21 May 2012 05:08:05 +0000 Zend_Feed http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss <![CDATA[Definitions]]> http://www.healthcare-matters.com/news/healthcare-matters.com/ A Stand Aid is designed to allow an individual to be transferred in a standing position with the aid of a sling. Stand Aids are not suitable for all individuals. A person must have a degree of core stability and strength in their legs to be transferred in this manner. A Stand Aid can assist with rehabilitation, as each transfer is standing practice. Stand Aids can also be used during therapy as a standing and / or walking aid. Some individuals choose to have both mobile full hoist and a mobile standing hoist for therapeutic reasons.

Alternative names for this product:

  • Sit-to-Stand Lift
  • Standing Hoist
  • Vertical Stander
  • Semi-Standing Aid
  • Standaid
]]> Tue, 13 Mar 2012 11:51:57 +0000 <![CDATA[Healthcare Professionals area up and running]]> http://www.healthcare-matters.com/news/healthcare-professionals-area-up-and-running/ Our new resource for healthcare professionals is now live, featuring product information, clinical studies, latest health news and a whole host more.

The new Healthcare Professionals section of our website is here to support clinicians such as Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Nurses and can also act as a resource to students or people with an interest in areas like Moving & Handling, Pressure Care, Seating and Posture Care.

This area will contain case study information, product specification, up-to-date articles, blogs, news of training events as well as educational videos and guides on product use.

We would love to know what you think about this area of our website and welcome any comments you may have. Similarly if there is anything you think could be added to the site that would be of help to you, or if you would like to contribute in the form of an article or blog, then please let us know.

You can contact us via email at info@healthcare-matters.com, or can use the online form.

]]> Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[New blog spot for Healthcare Matters]]> http://www.healthcare-matters.com/news/new-blog-spot-for-healthcare-matters/ Healthcare Matters have ventured into the blogosphere to share information, help and advice on subjects such as pressure care treatment and prevention, pressure care products, moving and handling procedures and equipment, specialist seating and daily living aids.

The blog, which can be found at http://healthcaremattersblog.blogspot.com/, will be updated regularly and will also include features on more practical issues, such as VAT exemption and who qualifies, what equipment should be LOLER and PAT tested and how to check that a sling is still safe for use.

We also hope to look at possible funding avenues for specialist equipment and how to access them, provide links to the best healthcare resources on the web and give step-by-step instructions on how to solve the most common healthcare equipment products.

We also want to hear your views on our blog, so if you have any feedback or have something you would like us to write about, let us know by leaving a comment directly on our blog, email us on info@healthcare-matters.com or use the online form here.

]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Healthcare Matters launch new E-commerce site]]> http://www.healthcare-matters.com/news/healthcare-matters-launch-new-e-commerce-site/ Healthcare Matters have added yet another string to their bow with the launch of their brand new website, which for the first time enables customers to purchase the company’s quality products online.

Healthcare Matters’ e-commerce site offers a whole range of products to help with daily living, pressure care, rehabilitation, independence and mobility to users. Ranges include seating, beds and mattresses, hoists and stand-aids, bathroom equipment, furniture and aids for daily living. The site also features bariatric and paediatric equipment and many items across all ranges come with free delivery.

As well as a huge selection of products, the website also features a Healthcare Professionals section with clinical information and guidelines, product specifications and details of upcoming training sessions. Visitors can also find information on our seating assessments, maintenance and repair service and the latest news from Healthcare Matters and the healthcare industry.

The testimonial section of the website reflects the stellar reputation Healthcare Matters has as a supplier of goods and services to NHS Trusts, care and residential homes, hospices and the general public.

Healthcare Matters’ Director Phil Spiby said: “We are pleased that we can now offer customers old and new the ability to browse, compare and purchase our products online.

“The ethos of our whole company is to go the extra mile for our customers, and that will carry through to our e-commerce site. There will always be someone at the end of the telephone, or to respond via email, should any of our customers have any queries.”

Healthcare Matters are keen to hear the opinions of customers and visitors to the site, and welcome any feedback via email (info@healthcare-matters.com), telephone (01978 758111) or through the website’s contact us form.

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