Leading Falls Management Expert Launches Safeguarding Initiative for Local Community

Leading Falls Management Experts, Winncare, has launched a community safeguarding initiative in Presteigne, Powys.  The objective is to improve the outcome of elderly fallers in the local area by decreasing ambulance wait times, reducing the occurrence of long lies (the time a faller lays on the floor waiting for help to get up) and minimising potential injuries to the care giver.

 

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Pressure Ulcers Are a Public Health Issue

Pressure ulcers are chronic wounds that often result from sustained pressure on the skin, and can take many months to heal. It has a major impact on people who are losing their independence, affecting not only their health but also their quality of life.

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The award winning, design protected Avon Hybrid, incorporating Roho® technology from Permobil®

The NHS is under constant pressure to improve the quality outcomes of patient care, especially with regards to the prevention of pressure ulcers. It is essential that not only clinicians undertake a full holistic patient assessment but also consider the financial constraints that individual organisations are under, with the necessity to monitor expenditure with regards to equipment provision (Oliveira et al, 2017).

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Introducing the ISTUMBLE dashboard

Welcome to the forefront of effective Fall Management 

About us

Winncare’s mission is to improve the lives of dependent people and their caregivers

At Winncare, our teams design and manufacture innovative, high-quality healthcare solutions that promote independence, comfort, and dignity for patients and people caring for them. Through our commitment to research, evidence-based medical practice and our collaboration with healthcare professionals, we strive to create transformative products and services that meet the unique needs of patients and caregivers alike. For more than 40 years, our passionate teams throughout Europe have worked to bring expertise to all care settings, from community to medical centers and nursing homes, while fulfilling our environmental & social commitments.

4 MAIN DIVISIONS TO FULFIL
OUR HEALTHCARE MISSION

  • FALL MANAGEMENT

    Preventing, detecting & reacting in case of falls, and limit associated consequences

  • PRESSURE AREA CARE

    Prevention and treatment of patients with pressure injuries

  • CARE & MOBILITY AROUND THE BED

    Enabling care & movement with safety, comfort & ergonomics for patient and caregivers

  • INDEPEDENT LIVING & WELL-BEING

    Products and rehabilitation equipment to make life easier for disabled and elderly people

Our vision

OUR PRODUCT CATEGORIES

A comprehensive
& high performing range of products

To make a greater difference for dependent people and their caregivers

Our Solutions

Our services

Servicing & Maintenance

Every healthcare setting has its own challenges and the demand for reliable equipment is greater than ever before. No matter what you do to combat the rigours of such demanding environments, equipment will breakdown.

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Decontamination & Cleaning

We understand that infection control is a top priority for you each day to prevent cross-contamination between users of the equipment. The cleaning and decontamination of dynamic mattresses is a key focus for healthcare professionals and patients across the UK.

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NEWS

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    July 18th 2024

    Bariatric moving & handling- challenges and solutions

    The moving and handling challenges presented to carers and professionals when supporting their bariatric patients can be considerable and numerous, depending on the environment they find themselves in and the relative weight of the individual requiring support.

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    July 18th 2024

    Case Study – Putting the Client at the Centre of the Care They Receive

    When working in a collaborative role with clients, it is important that dignity and control remain with them and that their choices about how they are looked after are at the centre of the care process. Clear written and verbal communication of their choices are vital to providing the client with the emergency care required, this is especially important for clients whom cognitive abilities are deteriorating.

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    July 18th 2024

    Doctor Explains The Importance Of Post Falls Assessment Tool, ISTUMBLE

    “The reason I became involved with the ISTUMBLE project is that it is so profoundly positive for residents of care homes and those who care for them. The benefits of lifting a resident off the floor are innumerable. By definition residents of care homes are frail – otherwise, they would not be cared for in a residential context. With frailty comes a lack of physiological reserve and strength.

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    May 13th 2024

    Pressure Ulcers Worldwide: A Global Health Challenge

    Pressure ulcers, also known as bedsores or decubitus ulcers, represent a significant health concern worldwide, affecting millions of individuals each year. These injuries, typically occurring on bony prominences due to prolonged pressure, shear, or friction, can lead to severe complications, including infections, prolonged hospital stays, and increased healthcare costs. Despite advancements in medical care, pressure ulcers remain a persistent and challenging issue across the globe.

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