Health and social care may change with new policies and governments, but the need to look after patients with dignity and compassion remains consistent. Ambre-stone understands the “unknown quantity” that many users, parents, clinicians and care teams face when sourcing the right equipment for care of lesser abled persons. The ambreX, a unique process, providing individually […]
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Sep
Sep
The HydroTilt, the much loved dependable chair, encourages optimum posture and pressure management whilst promoting comfort. This chair is suitable for a wide range of seating needs, in all domestic, health and care environments. The HydroTilt is an effective seating solution for adults and children with the following conditions and postural challenges: Huntington’s disease Parkinson’s […]
20
Aug
Aug
A national or international awareness day or observance is a date usually set by a major organisation or government to commemorate a public health or ethical cause of importance on a national or international level. 20th August 2019 World Mosquito Day Chocolate Pecan Pie Day International Day of Medical Transporters While Ambre-stone Ltd are very interested in all three of these […]
20
Aug
Aug
Carers across the UK There are around 7 million carers in the UK – that is one in ten people 3 in 5 people will be carers at some point in their lives in the UK. Out of the UK’s carers, 42% of carers are men and 58% are women. What is “Single Handed Care”? For many […]
14
Aug
Aug
The Invacare Soft Tilt is a unique and innovative new system designed to automatically reposition patients, as well as supporting care staff with daily moving and handling procedures. Ambre-stone Ltd consider it a great privilege to be the first distributor to deliver the Soft Tilt Positioning System to the UK. Watch the ‘Soft Tilt Positioning […]
07
Aug
Aug
Although they are relatively unknown medical conditions, pressure ulcers cost the NHS more than £1.4 million every day (Guest et al, 2017), but what exactly are they and how can they be prevented? Our brief guide below will help explain the topic in some more detail, however please note that the information we provide is not intended […]
01
Aug
Aug
More than 40,000 people a year receive a Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) to adapt their home, make it safe and accessible. It is a very cost-effective intervention, which helps to reduce hospital admissions and speed up discharges; cut domiciliary care costs; and delay the necessity to move into residential care. Research has found that people […]
25
Jul
Jul
#HottestDayOfTheYear : 25 July 2019 As temperatures soar across the UK, #poolsafety is paramount in the minds of parents, clinicians and care teams. Ambre-stone Ltd can assist with your Aqua Sling requirements. The Silvalea flotation Sling was designed and developed to allow even the severely disabled to become familiar within a water environment. Whether in […]
19
Jul
Jul
International Changing Places Awareness Day – July 19th 19th July 2019 marks the internationally recognised Changing Places Awareness Day. Today is a chance to celebrate all that has been achieved and the positive difference #ChangingPlaces makes to people’s lives. It’s also the perfect opportunity to raise more awareness around the initiative and get excited for […]
10
Jul
Jul
Say goodbye to patients with pressure sores that have been lying for long periods of time. People who find it hard to move are most at risk of developing body shape distortions and pressure sores because they sit or lie in limited positions. Click here to view the ‘In Side Lying – The Hugga Sleep […]
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