Category: Advice & Tips
How to prevent hip fractures in older people
Every year in the UK, a third of people aged 65 or over in the UK suffer a fall; that roughly equates to six...
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...
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...
How much does a care chair cost?
Care chairs are highly specialised chairs. They are designed to support complex postural requirements, provide pressure care, and so much more. Most people who...
How much is an active user wheelchair?
When looking to buy an active user wheelchair, it’s important to remember they are different from other manual wheelchairs. Their unique frame and larger...
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...