Category: Advice & Tips
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...
How will new NHS hospital discharge funding affect community care?
The DHSC (Department of Health and Social Care) have announced a new £588 million fund to enable prompt hospital discharges. This funding is allocated...
Tips for Managing Falls in Care Homes
Around a third of people aged 65+ fall at least once a year. This figure is even higher for people aged 85+. Many of...
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...
Best Chairs for People Who Are Hoisted
Across the UK, thousands of people rely on hoists every day. A hoist allows a carer to safely move someone from one place to...
7 Questions to Ask When Choosing an Active User Wheelchair
For wheelchair users, their wheelchair is essential for maintaining their independence and ability to carry out everyday tasks. Therefore, when getting an upgrade or...
Riser Recliner Chair Sizing: FAQs
When buying a riser recliner chair there are so many options to choose from. There’s a whole range of colours, fabrics, styles, pressure relieving...