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Case Study: EMS Chief Blames Chronic Back Pain On Lifting Practices

Case Study: EMS Chief Blames Chronic Back Pain On Lifting Practices

Daniel McGuire was a field EMT for 23 years before chronic back problems brought the EMS career he loved to an abrupt end. After two painful failed back operations, doctors ruled out Daniel ever returning to the EMS work he’d[...]
Living With MS Made Easier With A Mangar ELK

Living With MS Made Easier With A Mangar ELK

 Jennifer Humphrey, Plymouth Jennifer Humphrey is 73 and lives in an assisted living apartment on the outskirts of Plymouth.  A retired accounts administrator, she is treasurer of the residents’ social club and enjoys spending time with her 8 year old[...]
Case Study: How A Complaint Led To A Better Lifting Solution

Case Study: How A Complaint Led To A Better Lifting Solution

Since moving more than 15 years ago, Kevin’s remit has included policy development, risk management, accident investigation, training strategies and equipment guidance. A crucial part of the training strategy is to ensure all new staff joining undertake a manual handling[...]
Steph Explains How The Mangar Bathing Cushion Makes Her Feel Normal Again

Steph Explains How The Mangar Bathing Cushion Makes Her Feel Normal Again

Mangar Customer, Steph, suffers pain in her knees caused by Osteoarthritis.  This case study, written by OT Kate Sheehan,  identifies how arthritis affects Steph’s everyday life and how using the bathing cushion allows her to bathe and feel ‘normal’ again.[...]
Travelling with a Bath Lifter

Travelling with a Bath Lifter

As the summer holiday season approaches thoughts will inevitably turn to the logistics of packing for our relaxing time away. For those of us who holiday in the UK, the main logistical issue will be ensuring we have all items[...]
Case Study: Lift Assist Equipment At Retirement Village Prevents Worker Injuries

Case Study: Lift Assist Equipment At Retirement Village Prevents Worker Injuries

''What I particularly like about the Camel is that we can just grab it and run.” Richmond Village is a five star, luxury retirement village in Northampton, where guests can select from a range of accommodation choices, including apartments for[...]
Case Study: Perry Tree Centre Putting Patient Dignity First

Case Study: Perry Tree Centre Putting Patient Dignity First

Perry Tree Centre is a care centre that delivers services for older adults.  Within the centre there is a residential care home, community links service and an assessment and rehabilitation facility.  It is also home to the Erdington Elders Group[...]
Crisis Response Falls Team: Reducing Admissions and Repeat Falls

Crisis Response Falls Team: Reducing Admissions and Repeat Falls

Provided by: East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust Published by: NICE The following case study provided by East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust describes how a demand for better falls service was effectively provided by integrated health and social services[...]
Case Study: Heritage Property Management Slash Worker Compensation Claims

Case Study: Heritage Property Management Slash Worker Compensation Claims

Workers compensation pay outs drop by 80%. The following post is written by Kathleen Sharkey of Heritage Property Management “We purchased our first Camels in May 2009. At that time we were experiencing “higher than desired” expenses in staff injuries.[...]
Case Study: ARV Independent Living Centre’s Use The Mangar ELK Outdoors

Case Study: ARV Independent Living Centre’s Use The Mangar ELK Outdoors

“I can’t recommend this piece of equipment highly enough.” The Mangar ELK lifting cushion was successfully introduced into several of ARV residential facilities, with great results. After risk assessing the equipment we found it particularly suitable because of its flexibility[...]
Blue Light Services Join Forces to Launch North East Emergency Medical Responder Scheme

Blue Light Services Join Forces to Launch North East Emergency Medical Responder Scheme

A new six-month trial scheme will see North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) and the four Fire and Rescue Services based in the region work together to save more lives. Demand on the Ambulance Service has increased by nearly 20 per[...]
Case Study: Why Carecall Response Service Are Using The Mangar ELK Daily

Case Study: Why Carecall Response Service Are Using The Mangar ELK Daily

Carecall is a 24-hour tele-monitoring and response service for older and vulnerable people in Stockport.  Established more than 20 years ago, the service is a not for profit organisation serving a region where the population of those aged 65 and[...]
How do you Solve a Problem Like Occupational Therapy Recruitment?

How do you Solve a Problem Like Occupational Therapy Recruitment?

In London, the high cost of living and unaffordable housing means NHS trusts and social care services are struggling to recruit enough occupational therapists. Occupational therapy services in London are reaching crisis point as they struggle to fill vacancies and[...]
Moving with Dignity

Moving with Dignity

In 2012, NHS England launched the Compassionate Care strategy. At the heart of it are the6 C’s, which are the principles that underpin care with dignity and compassion. Whilst laudable, the realities of applying care, compassion, competence, communication, courage, and[...]
Case Study: Crisis Response Falls Team Advocates The Mangar ELK

Case Study: Crisis Response Falls Team Advocates The Mangar ELK

The Mangar ELK is now a key piece of equipment in the majority of ambulances in the UK, reducing the risk of musculoskeletal risk to paramedics and enabling dignified lifts for fallen patients. In 2011 Northamptonshire County Council and East[...]
How Well Does Calcium Intake Really Protect your Bones?

How Well Does Calcium Intake Really Protect your Bones?

Ask anyone how to prevent bone fractures and they’re likely to answer, “Get more calcium.” Medical experts have tended to agree. For example, the Institute of Medicine advises a calcium intake of 1,000 to 1,200 milligrams (mg) a day for[...]
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