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Elderly Fall Prevention – The Best Practices and Guidelines

Appreciating fall prevention best practice guidelines is a subject that caregivers need to take extremely seriously. “Falls in the home for those over the age of 65 are unfortunately very common, with around 1 in 4 adults falling and injuring themselves every year....

Decontamination Unit Operative

O'Flynn Medical is seeking applications for the role of Decontamination Unit Operative This is a full-time position with an immediate start available This position involves working at the in-house Decontamination Unit based in Macroom, processing equipment for...

The Benefits of Breastfeeding – What You Need to Know

Breastfeeding is considered by many to be the most natural and healthy way for a mother to feed their new-born. Aside from all the health benefits breastfeeding offers, it also plays an important part in deepening the bond between mother and baby. Boost Your Baby’s...

Independent Living Products Guide For Carers

Independent living products are essential for anyone with a disability. In Ireland, more than 643,000 people have a disability. Rates are particularly high in the over 70s, with more than 73% of women aged 84 and over having at least one disability. For many, mobility...

Breastfeeding After C-Section: Advice for What to Expect

Breastfeeding after C-section can prove stressful. However, you must start expressing as quickly as possible to maintain a successful breastfeeding routine. If there's a significant delay to the first feed, some mothers may fall back on formula and bottle feeding....

Exciting News at O’Flynn Medical

Today is a very exciting day in our O’Flynn Medical journey. We are delighted to announce that O’Flynn Medical and O’Flynn Innovation have been acquired by Healthcare 21, while Founder & CEO Tadhg O’Flynn has announced his retirement. “This move...

The Best Bariatric Products for Safer Home Care

Bariatric products are medical supplies and equipment which have been designed to meet the needs of larger and/or obese patients. When we consider that approximately 56 per cent of the adult population in Ireland is classified as overweight, the importance of these...

Expressing Breast Milk: Tips & Advice for Storing

Expressing Breast Milk: Tips & Advice for Storing Breastfeeding has a long list of benefits for both mother and baby and is considered the most natural and healthy way for a baby to feed. When every effort is made to help a mother breastfeed her baby, both mother...

We’re Hiring! – Service Engineer

O’Flynn Medical Ltd currently has a new permanent position available. The exciting new role – Service Engineer - offers the successful candidate the opportunity to work in a varied environment within O‘Flynn Medical. Qualification & Skills An Electrical /...

A Guide to Making a Home Wheelchair Accessible

If you or one of your loved ones have suddenly found yourself dealing with a disability or mobility issues, you're probably considering how to make your home more wheelchair accessible. Quick fixes like ramps and grab handles are a practical option for short-term...

How to Use a Hoist Step by Step

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...

We’re Hiring! – Field Sales Representative

O’Flynn Medical is an established medical supply company operating in Ireland for over 20 years. We are currently looking for a Field Sales Representative to work in the North East of Ireland (including Dublin North) and Northern Ireland. Qualification & Skills 4+...

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? 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

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,...