Outline of the Case Study Back in 2012 KC was injured in an accident which lead to a severe spinal injury. This led to a care package being set up which included 4 carers to be able to turn him for repositioning and personal care every 2 hours. In 2017 Mid and South Essex ICB […]
The Bevern Trust is caring for profoundly disabled people at their purpose built care home Bevern View. It is very rewarding when you receive a warm message of thanks from a client who you know appreciates the level of service and professionalism provided by the team, because it reflects their own ethos of dedication and […]
With the imminent enrolment of a new disabled student, Chislehurst School for Girls had to convert an existing space into a fully functioning hygiene room at short notice. Polymorit was called on to supply and install a ceiling Track Hoist and worked with the main contractor to integrate this into the building works programme. Nothing […]
As part of the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust, the Children’s Integrated Community Health Services provides a specialist service to children and young people up to the age of 16 years, or 19 years if they have special educational needs or disability and are in full time education. Callaghan House in Heywood is one […]
Overcoming staff shortages and moving patients out of hospital into the community Dr David Skilling of Landfall Strategy Group, an economic and policy advisory firm, has a tremendous insight into changing global market dynamics. He was previously a New Zealand Government Advisor and a Senior Advisor to McKinsey & Co. During one of his recent […]
CASE STUDY 8 – Joel’s Story: How the TurnAid can be used with a Multiple Sclerosis condition Reasoning: Joel has been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, which has resulted in him being dependent on a hoist for all transfers and assistance of at least two carers for all bed mobility. The two carers who regularly assist […]
CASE STUDY 7 – Stan’s Story: How the TurnAid can be used with a heavy patient Reasoning: Stan has a care package of two carers that visit daily to assist with personal tasks which include turning Stan in bed. Stan weighs 27 stone/171 kg and has minimal ability to participate in the task. As a […]
CASE STUDY 6 – Michael’s Story: How the TurnAid can be used with a Dementia condition Reasoning: Michael lives in a nursing home and has dementia. Due to his condition, he is very uncooperative and challenging when the staff have to turn him in bed. There always has to be two members of staff when […]
CASE STUDY 5 – Paul’s Story: How the TurnAid can be used with a Double Amputee condition Reasoning: Paul is a very large service user weighing approximately 25 stone/159 kg and is also a double amputee. He needs a wide bed, 110 cm wide, to be able to be turned safely and effectively. Due to […]
CASE STUDY 4 – Joanna’s Story: How the TurnAid can be used with a Multiple Sclerosis condition Reasoning: Joanna’s diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis has a great impact on her overall functional levels and causes her to experience numbness which results in a frequent need to reposition. A care package has been set up and carers […]
CASE STUDY 3 – Mike’s Story: How the TurnAid can be used with an uncooperative patient Reasoning: Alternative methods and interventions such as a 4-way glide sheet had been trialed, however this had not reduced the risk or distress to Mike adequately. It was therefore decided to trial the TurnAid. TurnAid is a unique combination […]
The Location St Luke’s Hospital is an independent Registered Care Home with Nursing, offering both long-term and short-term care. They aim to provide a high standard of patient care, ensuring privacy, dignity, and freedom of individual choice. St Luke’s offers high-quality care in a calm, kind, compassionate way; it’s more than a hospital, more than […]
CASE STUDY 2 – Arthur’s Story: How the TurnAid can be used with a paralysis condition Arthur is a 72-year-old gentleman who lives with his wife and two children. In 2012, Arthur experienced a fall from a height of 4 foot resulting in a fracture to C2 and C3 of his spinal cord. Unfortunately, this […]
During this unusual time we should not forget those that rely so much on interaction with family and friends for their wellbeing. Throughout lockdown visits to care facilities were put on hold as there was no safe way to conduct a visit without the risk of someone passing something harmful on to the most vulnerable. […]
The Government’s policy of slowing down the spread of the Covid-19 infection, is designed to protect the NHS from being overwhelmed. However, it is not going to limit the overall spread of the epidemic, so we need to plan for the next phase, after a short period of restriction and self-isolation. It is unsustainable economically […]
The concept of the Virus Containment Pod was triggered by a report of a Covid-19 carrier entering a Doctor’s Surgery and endangering the health and lives of other patients in the waiting room. Problem Uncontrolled spread of illness within workforce’s/venues causing facilities to go into lockdown. We may have moved on from the days of […]
Standsted and Manchester Airports are deploying the Wheellator as a unique solution, to provide greater independence for passengers with reduced mobility. Click on the following link to see article in Thiis Magazine
Polymorit is now offering the high quality iD Expert Range of incontinence products. This complete range of products offers comfort and consistency that other products can’t. When it comes to incontinence it has to be right first time and this is what you can guarantee from iD Expert products. Click below to view our catalogue […]
It’s one of the simplest forms of exercise and yet it offers so much. We have done a bit of research and found out some interesting facts. For instance, not only does walking have a physical impact on your body it can also have a mental impact of people. It helps reduce depression and stress […]
“It’s too hard for me to get in and out of my car!” Losing the ability to get out and about is something which many people dread. That loss of freedom can have a detrimental effect on your general well-being. In addition to this there is a high risk of lower back strain for patients […]
“Ouch there goes my back”. How many times have carers experienced back pain because of having to lift a patient out of a chair or out of bed? Not only will this be causing them pain, it may be causing the patient a lot of discomfort too. This will only lead to faster deterioration of […]
Polymorit has a particular interest in Pressure Care for patients who are at risk of acquiring Pressure sores or who need treatment & are recovering from them. Many of these conditions are avoidable and increasingly the regulations applying to care providers are focussing on whether everything possible was done to prevent the patient from acquiring […]