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The Oxford Midi: Addressing Patient Transfer Challenges Head-On

For anyone in the healthcare field, patient comfort and safety are paramount. The Oxford Midi is a beacon of excellence in this field, offering a solution that tackles the many challenges of patient transfers. Let’s look into how the Oxford Midi is leading the narrative in patient handling. Navigating Patient Transfer Challenges Patient transfers may appear trivial […]

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Integrating the Oxford Advance Lift: Uplifting Care Standards

The healthcare sector faces a continuous challenge in delivering exceptional care and balancing technology with a human touch. The Oxford Advance Professional lift serves as a useful hoisting solution, addressing primary lifting and handling concerns with finesse. This lift integrates robust safety features to ensure efficient and compassionate patient handling that meets the diverse care needs […]

What Is An In-Situ Sling: A Greater Understanding

Summary: Oxford Healthcare’s in-situ sling is designed to remain in place during sitting, post-transfer, enhancing comfort and pressure relief. Manufactured mainly from 3D warp-knitted polyester spacer, these slings offer resilience, air permeability, and are available in various sizes. Contact Oxford Healthcare for a diverse range of patient slings, including the versatile In-Situ sling, ensuring a […]

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 […]

Using Patient Handling Equipment in Acute Care Hospital Solutions

Using Patient Handling Equipment in Acute Care Facilities

Summary. Oxford Healthcare offers versatile acute care hospital solutions, enhancing patient care and caregiver safety. With a leading range of moving and handling equipment such as hoists, slings, and stand aids, we help facilitate seamless patient transfers, catering to diverse mobility needs in acute care settings. Oxford Healthcare is a highly experienced and trusted provider […]

New Hoist for Sale Vs Used Mobility Hoists - Oxford Healthcare

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 […]

How to Use An Oxford Hoist: Safety Precautions

Using An Oxford Hoist: Safety Precautions

Summary: Learn how to use a hoist safely with Oxford Healthcare’s insightful guidance, ensuring both caregiver and patient safety at all times. This resource provides instructions on using a hoist, highlighting the importance of correct equipment choice, pre-use checks, and routine maintenance. It is not intended to be an exhaustive guide, and it is always […]

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 […]

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Oxford Hoist: A Rich History

Summary. Oxford Hoist, with roots dating to the 1950s, has become a global healthcare brand. Originating from Headington Hill Hall, it was commercialised in 1955. The brand grew and transitioned through acquisitions by Parker Bath, Sunrise Medical and Oxford Healthcare before finding its home with Prism Healthcare Group.   Behind the Oxford Hoist name, there is […]

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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 […]

Switch Standing Transfer Aid

Active Stand Assist Solution | The Oxford Switch

Summary. Oxford Healthcare is a world leading supplier of patient handling and rehabilitation equipment, including the Oxford Switch, a standing and transfer aid. We have spent decades designing solutions that truly enhance quality of life and as a result, we’ve earned an enviable reputation for high quality equipment that supports the rehabilitation and re-mobilisation of patients. […]

type of Hoist- ceiling hoist vs mobile hoist

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 […]