Author: Leanne Godfrey
Introducing Hip’Guard: The airbag belt proven to protect against hip fractures
Falls are a leading cause of injuries and hospitalisations in older people (65+). Six people in this age group fall every minute. A hip...
Tips for returning to work after Long COVID
Although research on Long COVID is still relatively young, we know that it’s a real challenge to recover from and varies a lot from...
What is the best specialist seating for managing fatigue?
Fatigue is often referred to by two different names – Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and Myalgic Encephalopathy (ME). Over a quarter of a million...
Introducing Raizer M: The home care fall assistance device
We have been one of the exclusive UK distributors of Raizer lifting devices for some years now. In that time, we’re pleased to have...
Living with Long COVID: Symptoms, Support & Recovery
By now, we’re all sadly well aware of the problems that COVID-19 can cause. Across the world, we’ve seen the devastating impact on individual...
What causes pelvic obliquity and how can specialist seating help?
Postural abnormalities, like pelvic obliquity, make it difficult to achieve proper positioning when sitting. This can have serious long-term health consequences – especially for...
Guide to Wheelchair Sizing
In the UK, there are over 790,000 regular wheelchair users. There is a huge range of wheelchairs available to suit different individual needs. From...
6 Questions to Answer Before Specifying Specialist Seating
Here at Yorkshire Care, we’re passionate about finding people the right seating solutions to maximise their quality of life. This article is part of...
What causes posterior tilt and how can specialist seating help?
Maintaining good posture whilst sitting is key. Poor posture is associated with all sorts of health problems, from general aches and pains to significant...
When is Specialist Seating Needed? The Hierarchy of Provision
When it comes to specialist seating, deciding when to start using a specialist chair is just as important as choosing the right type of...