Patient Care

To help you keep on top of the latest advancements in all aspects of patient care this page is full of links to information and advice on techniques, research, legislations and anything else we find relating to the care of people with reduced mobility.

We will keep this page updated so check back regularly to see what's new. If you have anything you would like to add to this area please let us know, we would welcome any relevant papers, articles or comments.

The following links will take you to resources to assist with the care of specific individuals.

• Bariatric Care
• Caring for the Elderly
• Caring for Disabled Adults
• Paediatric Care

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Bariatric Care

Caring for bariatric individuals is becoming an increasingly common concern for healthcare professionals.

At Mangar International we always design our products with both large and small users in mind. All our products have high weight limits, however we have several specifically designed for bariatric users; the Maxi Lifting Cushion, the CAMEL and the Elk Emergency Lifting Cushion. For more information click on the product name to take you to the individual product pages of our general website.

To assist you in the care of bariatric patients we have collected a handful of useful documents. We will be continually updating this resource page so check back regularly to see what's new:

1. HSE, Risk assessment and process planning for bariatric patient handling pathways
2. DLF Choosing equipment for the heavier person fact sheet
3. National Patient Safety Agency 7 Steps to Patient Safety
4. Naidex website Bariatric patients - Could we do more?

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Caring for the Elderly

With the UK's rapidly aging population, the amount of time and money that will need to be devoted to caring for the elderly in the coming years is set to rocket. As a result, the way we care for these individuals, and the tools required, are likely to have to adapt too.

The following links will take you to information, advice and product sites to help you keep on top of the industry changes.

1. DLF Training Courses
2. Products for the elderly from Mangar International
3. British Geriatrics Society
4. Care Services Efficiency Delivery (CSED)

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Caring for Disabled Adults

Each disabled individual has their own unique set of complex needs. It is safe to say that no two cases are ever the same and for this reason healthcare professionals need to have a vast range of knowledge and resources at their fingertips.

The following links lead to a selection of website that we hope will help you with your daily challenges:

1. Equipment for the disabled from Mangar International
2. College of Occupational Therapists
3. Care Services Efficiency Delivery (CSED)
4. DLF Data
5. DLF Factsheet on Disability Awareness

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Paediatric Care

Caring for disabled children is often considered one of the most rewarding jobs out there, but it can also be one of the most difficult.

Here at Mangar International we have two products designed specifically to help children and their carers; the Surfer Bather bath lift and Sub supportive seat, however many of our other products are also suitable for use with children and young adults. The Bathing Cushion, for example, is a great option to use where an individual is too large for a paediatric bathlift, but too small for an adult one.

For more information on the particular products mentioned click on the product name, for more general advice and tips have a look through the links below.

1. DLF - Choosing Children's Daily Living Equipment Factsheet
2. College of OTs, Specialist Section for Children, Young People & Families
3. Aiming High for Disabled Children Government Initiative
4. The Council for Disabled Children
5. Special Kids in the UK charity

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