In healthcare settings, the act of lifting and transferring patients is not only frequent but fraught with challenges. Here, Oxford slings lend a hand, offering compelling solutions that address a host of unique concerns and patient demands. This Oxford sling review delves a little deeper into Oxford’s leading range of patient slings, and how they can help […]
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Active Stand Aids: A Patient Journey
Oxford Healthcare is one of the world’s leading suppliers of patient handling equipment and rehabilitation products. We are the home of Oxford Hoist, a leading name in the design and manufacture of leading patient handling solutions. We provide an extensive range of lifting solutions, including stand aids, often referred to as active style hoists. They demand […]
Floor Hoist Or Ceiling Hoist: Important Considerations
All types of hoists help to transfer people from one place to another when they no longer have the required mobility to stand and move safely, otherwise. They are designed to help facilitate lifting and transfer activity by reducing the effort required on behalf of both the carer and patient. When it comes to selecting […]
Oxford Slings: Prioritising Comfort and Care
Summary. Discover how Oxford Sling are enhancing patient transfers. Learn how these slings ensure safety, comfort, and efficiency in diverse healthcare settings. The world of care is vast and multifaceted, and within the sector, people often take certain equipment and innovations for granted. One such solution or more accurately, a suite of solutions, is the […]
Ceiling Mounted Patient Lift Systems: Why They’re Important for a Range of Environments
Summary. Ceiling mounted patient lift systems significantly aid patient transfer, optimising safety and comfort for both patients and caregivers. These lifts can be integrated in various healthcare settings, offering space efficiency, hygiene, and versatile use, catering to diverse patient needs. Oxford Healthcare isa leading global supplier of patient handling equipment and have a wealth of experience in […]
New Vs Used: Why You Should Invest In New Patient Handling Equipment
Summary. Explore used mobility hoist purchase options or new hoists for sale via Oxford Healthcare, ensuring safety and quality in patient handling. With a range of hoists catering to various care needs, we can provide professional advice to assist in finding the perfect solution for individual requirements, promoting both patient and caregiver safety. Oxford Healthcare […]
Hoisting At Home: The Options To Choose From
Summary. Oxford Healthcare, a leader in patient handling and rehabilitation solutions, provides high-quality domiciliary care equipment, including hoists for home use. We support individuals with mobility restrictions, improving independence and ensuring caregivers’ safety. Our range of equipment, such as the Oxford Classic and Professional series lifts, offers safe and compact solutions for homecare. Oxford Healthcare’s […]
Patient Handling Solutions For Post-acute Care
Summary. Oxford Healthcare is one of the world’s leading providers of post-acute medical equipment and care solutions. Our patient lifting, transfer and rehabilitation solutions assist patients and caregivers all over the world. Many of our revolutionary aids are used in an array of care environments from hospitals and residential settings through to homecare. Trusted by health […]
Choosing A Fixed Ceiling Lift Over A Mobile Floor Lift
Summary. Deciding between ceiling hoist or mobile hoist for patient care? Oxford Healthcare breaks down the benefits and challenges of each. Ceiling hoists offer ease of movement and efficient transfers, naturally solving storage and space constraints. Mobile hoists can perhaps be considered more portable and versatile. Explore both options with Oxford Healthcare to uncover the […]
Toileting Slings: Minimising the Risks
In any moving and handling situation it is imperative to assess and mitigate any risks to both patient and carer provider. This is especially important when using lift and sling combinations and even more so when electing to use a toileting or hygiene sling, as the associated risks are often much higher. What is a […]
Portable Hoists: Travelling Outside the Confines of the Home
Sometimes, people require assistance to move or transfer from one place to another; this can become especially challenging outside of the home and often presents unique challenges. It can also be a particularly daunting process for those low in confidence. Manual lifting and handling can place significant strain on the person assisting, whether friend, family […]