Helping Harrogate Neighbours to reduce their wait times for fall assistance
Harrogate Neighbours is a charitable organisation that provides care services for elderly people throughout our own hometown of Harrogate and the surrounding boroughs! They...
How to prevent falls in the bathroom
In 2019, Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) reported that they receive, on average, 236 emergency calls every day to help people who have fallen. Across...
Introducing Little Lento: The Care Chair for Children
Back in 2017, Yorkshire Care Equipment launched Lento – our own specialist care chair. Now, we are thrilled to announce that we have expanded...
Support for carers: What services and help are available in the UK?
It is estimated that there are around 7 million carers in the UK – thought to be made up of 6.5 million adults and...
Accessible Activities, Attractions and Events in Yorkshire | 2019 Guide
The 12th November 2019 was Purple Tuesday. This fantastic annual event is part of a campaign encouraging organisations of all sizes to become more...
Guide to choosing an access ramp
An access ramp is designed to make it easier for people that use wheelchairs, mobility scooters, or other mobility aids to cross thresholds, such...
Pressure relief techniques for wheelchair users
Pressure sores, also known as pressure ulcers or bedsores, are a very common injury. The NHS estimates that almost 500,000 people in the UK...
Easy ways to save money on your heating bills
The temperature outside is dropping rapidly and the heatwaves of summer feel like a distant memory to us all now. We’re also forecast one...
How to get someone out of bed
Moving and handling specialists will always tell you that this is one of the riskiest transfers that can result in injury, but that shouldn’t...
How to get back up after a fall
Slips, trips, and stumbles are always more common in autumn and winter. What with slippery leaves and trip hazards galore, it’s a lot easier...