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How to Use a Hoist: Step by Step Guide

How to Use a Hoist: Step by Step Guide

Knowing how to use a hoist step by step is an essential skill for many health workers and carers. Hoists are widely used in hospitals and clinics, but they also form a crucial part of the basic equipment that a carer needs to assist immobile patients at home. Hoists...
Best Practices for Managing a Safe Return to Work

Best Practices for Managing a Safe Return to Work

Now that a return to work is imminent throughout many sectors in Ireland, employers are once again obliged to make certain that their employees are safe at all times. The main difference is that embracing the best hygienic practices is now more important than ever...
What is a Bariatric Bed and Choosing the Best One

What is a Bariatric Bed and Choosing the Best One

What is a Bariatric Bed? What is a bariatric bed, and how do you choose the best one to suit your needs? A bariatric bed is an extra heavy-duty bed that is designed to comfortably and safely accommodate large individuals in clinics, hospitals, homes, and...
Taking Care of the Vulnerable At Home – Industry Insights

Taking Care of the Vulnerable At Home – Industry Insights

The COVID-19 Pandemic has thrown up a series of problems. The general public are now more careful than ever when it comes to hygiene and safety, especially when it comes to the older and more at-risk members of our families. These people have suffered more than most,...
Expert Roundup – The Benefits of Using Breast Pumps

Expert Roundup – The Benefits of Using Breast Pumps

Mums are using breast pumps at home than ever before and the benefits are clear to see. In fact, we have seen a considerable increase in breastfeeding during lockdown especially, with the number of mothers breastfeeding their baby nearly doubling in Ireland....
Breastfeeding Your Baby When Returning to the Office

Breastfeeding Your Baby When Returning to the Office

Lockdown is beginning to ease in Ireland and many new mums are returning to the office, which is an exciting time. But it may also raise some challenges too, particularly when it comes to breastfeeding. Working from home has meant many new mums have been able to...