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    Just get me up!

    Mangar Health was delighted to host a falls and frailty webinar this morning for the College of Paramedics, attracting more than 300 EMS delegates. Gary Strong, national CPD manager from COP, welcomed experts from the sector and chaired an event[...]

    The impact of repetitive lifting on emergency services personnel

    Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WRMSDs) account for a significant number of lost workdays worldwide according to the World Health Organization. Amongst the highest frequency of this per occupation you will find is amongst emergency services personnel (Imani et al 2019).[...]

    Bariatric moving & handling- challenges and solutions

    The moving and handling challenges presented to carers and professionals when supporting their bariatric patients can be considerable and numerous, depending on the environment they find themselves in and the relative weight of the individual requiring support. This article does[...]

    Domiciliary Care Company, Doris Jones has Mangar lifting cushion funded through COVID Infection Control scheme

    Physiotherapist Caroline Southgate is the founder of domiciliary care company Doris Jones. Like many health and social care organisations, COVID-19 has brought a new set of challenges for the business. An increased focus on infection control in order to protect[...]

    Case Study: Living With MS Made Easier With A Mangar Leglifter

    Jennifer Humphrey, Plymouth Jennifer Humprey 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[...]

    SECAmb pioneering new protocol for spinal injury patients

    South East Coast Ambulance NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) is pioneering a new treatment protocol for spinal injury patients in the UK, designed to reform pre-hospital care and deliver better outcomes.  The ground-breaking concept has been successfully adopted in Australia, Norway[...]

    Eden Project Contract Shows Off Ergolet Luna Retro-Fit Solution For Disability Suites

    Ergolet’s revolutionary Luna overhead lifting system was chosen to be installed at Cornwall’s Eden Project, in a disability suite installed to meet the needs of people with profound or multiple disabilities. The Luna system was installed in the state-of-the-art toileting[...]

    Reducing Musculoskeletal Injuries In Care Facilities

    It has been stated that “The adult human form is an awkward burden to lift or carry. Weighing up to 200 pounds or more, it has no handles, it is not rigid, and is susceptible to severe damage if mishandled[...]

    Rock Legend has a Whole Lotta Love for local Community Nursing Teams

    A rock legend has described Worcestershire’s community nurses as ‘unsung heroes’ after donating new equipment to one of the local NHS teams this week. Robert Plant, front man of iconic rock band Led Zeppelin, has donated a new emergency lifting[...]

    Covid – 19: Recuperation and rehabilitation

    The term rehabilitation is being used far more frequently in the press recently for good reason, but does everyone understand what it really is?   Rehabilitation is a set of interventions needed when a person is experiencing or is likely[...]

    Safe lifting for carers and residents using lifting cushions

    Care Homes across the UK are committed to creating a safe, happy environment for both residents and their carers.  Managers are regularly implementing and reviewing policies that protect those in their care but resident falls remains a constant challenge in[...]

    Preventing Hospital Admissions Due to A Fall In A Care Home

    Working in the care sector means you are looking after the most vulnerable people in our society. We understand during this pandemic that healthcare workers are on the frontline looking after residents in their care. Unfortunately, statistics show that more[...]

    Presteigne Production Workers Join Fight Against COVID 19

    Key workers across the country have been going beyond the call of duty in the fight against COVID 19, including a team of 20 dedicated production staff in Presteigne, Powys. Medical device manufacturer, Mangar Health has been asked to supply[...]

    Our Top Five Favourite Good News Stories

    1. NHS Volunteers When the chips are down there’s nothing more important than all banding together as a society to help beat the coronavirus. That’s why this is our favourite good news story! When the Health Secretary, Matt Hancock announced[...]

    Human Resilience Brings Positivity To Workplaces Across The Country

    Reading through the vast amount of information streaming through social feeds and news platforms it is immediately clear that there is an overwhelming appreciation for the NHS.  Whatever the challenge facing doctors, nurses, paramedics, occupational therapists and carers; they appear[...]

    Ipswich and East Suffolk CCG gives a lift to local Care homes

    A collaboration between Ipswich and East Suffolk Clinical Commissioning Group and Mangar Health has been launched to safeguard the lives of care home residents that fall and promote best practice in post fall management. Paul Watts, Senior Business Development Manager at Mangar Health,[...]
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