--- title: HCS Knowledge Centre | HCSUK (11) description: Blog (11) --- [sales@hcsuk.co.uk](mailto:sales@hcsuk.co.uk) [01953 885661](tel:01953885661) - [Shop Care Home Supplies](https://hcsuk.co.uk/product-category/hcsuk-catalogue/) - [Servicing](https://hcsuk.co.uk/servicing/) - Resources › - [Free Guides](https://blog.hcsuk.co.uk/free-healthcare-guides-0) - [Case Studies](https://blog.hcsuk.co.uk/case-studies) - [Knowledge Centre](https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/) - About › - [About Us](https://hcsuk.co.uk/about/) - [News](https://blog.hcsuk.co.uk/news1) - [Living Well with Dementia](https://hcsuk.co.uk/living-well-with-dementia/) - [Contact](https://hcsuk.co.uk/contact/) \*\*\*All prices shown include VAT\*\*\* # Knowledge Centre Welcome to our knowledge centre which is full of free resources including helpful and educational articles, videos and downloadable guides for you, based on our 32 years experience working with care homes, because we are passionate about sharing our knowledge and best practice with you. It has been designed specifically to provide you with answers to your questions and support to assist you in making informed buying decisions. ### Sort By: Date(Newest) Date(Oldest) Sort by A-Z Z-A ## Posts by HCSUK: [![](https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/hcsuk-700-455-Creating-Varied-Meals-2.jpg?width=365&name=hcsuk-700-455-Creating-Varied-Meals-2.jpg)](https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/knowledge-centre/creating-varied-meals-for-the-people-you-support-with-dysphagia-2) ## [Creating Varied Meals For The People You Support With Dysphagia](https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/knowledge-centre/creating-varied-meals-for-the-people-you-support-with-dysphagia-2) Creating Varied Meals For The People You Support With Dysphagia Jo Bonser discusses her... [Read More](https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/knowledge-centre/creating-varied-meals-for-the-people-you-support-with-dysphagia-2) [![](https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/hcsuk-700-455-Share-your-smile-1.jpg?width=365&name=hcsuk-700-455-Share-your-smile-1.jpg)](https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/knowledge-centre/share-your-smile) ## [Share Your Smile](https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/knowledge-centre/share-your-smile) Share Your Smile Although people with dementia may have problems understanding what you’re... [Read More](https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/knowledge-centre/share-your-smile) [![](https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/hcsuk-700-455-How-oral-care-can-lead-to-more-kisses-2.jpg?width=365&name=hcsuk-700-455-How-oral-care-can-lead-to-more-kisses-2.jpg)](https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/knowledge-centre/how-oral-care-can-lead-to-more-kisses-case-study) ## [How oral care can lead to more kisses case study](https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/knowledge-centre/how-oral-care-can-lead-to-more-kisses-case-study) How oral care can lead to more kisses case study Listen as Jo talks about Mr. A and how... 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[Read More](https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/knowledge-centre/an-infectious-smile) [![](https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/hcsuk-700-455-How-is-a-bath-hoist-serviced.jpg?width=365&name=hcsuk-700-455-How-is-a-bath-hoist-serviced.jpg)](https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/knowledge-centre/how-is-a-bath-hoist-serviced) ## [How is a bath hoist serviced?](https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/knowledge-centre/how-is-a-bath-hoist-serviced) How is a bath hoist serviced? [Read More](https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/knowledge-centre/how-is-a-bath-hoist-serviced) [![](https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/hcsuk-700-455-Our-Mobility-Showroom-Available-To-You-2.jpg?width=365&name=hcsuk-700-455-Our-Mobility-Showroom-Available-To-You-2.jpg)](https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/knowledge-centre/our-mobility-showroom-available-to-you) ## [Our Mobility Showroom Available To You](https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/knowledge-centre/our-mobility-showroom-available-to-you) Our Mobility Showroom Available To You Our mobility showroom is available to you as a direct... [Read More](https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/knowledge-centre/our-mobility-showroom-available-to-you) [![](https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/hcsuk-700-455-Improving-hydration-1.jpg?width=365&name=hcsuk-700-455-Improving-hydration-1.jpg)](https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/knowledge-centre/improving-hydration-with-the-right-drinking-vessel-in-care-homes) ## [Improving hydration with the right drinking vessel in care homes](https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/knowledge-centre/improving-hydration-with-the-right-drinking-vessel-in-care-homes) Improving hydration with the right drinking vessel in care homes Jo shares how hydration can... 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[Read More](https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/knowledge-centre/how-to-prepare-pureed-rice-in-silicone-food-moulds) [![](https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Screen-Shot-2022-01-06-at-10_57_17-e1641466953266-1.png?width=365&name=Screen-Shot-2022-01-06-at-10_57_17-e1641466953266-1.png)](https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/knowledge-centre/how-to-help-people-living-with-dementia-eat-with-dignity) ## [How to help people living with dementia eat with dignity](https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/knowledge-centre/how-to-help-people-living-with-dementia-eat-with-dignity) How to help people living with dementia eat with dignity Our dignified dining solutions have... 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[Read More](https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/knowledge-centre/our-corporate-video) Load More Results [![Our Servicing Engineer smiling after he has empowered caregivers with training for care equipment.](https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/empowering-caregivers-basic-maintenance-training-for-care-equipment.jpg?width=365&name=empowering-caregivers-basic-maintenance-training-for-care-equipment.jpg)](https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/empowering-caregivers-basic-maintenance-training-for-care-equipment) ## [Basic Maintenance Training for Care Equipment](https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/empowering-caregivers-basic-maintenance-training-for-care-equipment) Updated July 2025 [Read More](https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/empowering-caregivers-basic-maintenance-training-for-care-equipment) [![Engineer testing electrical connections and fuses on battery-powered care equipment using a circuit tester.](https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/testing-care-equipment-battery-connections.jpg?width=365&name=testing-care-equipment-battery-connections.jpg)](https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/a-guide-to-care-equipment-battery-maintenance) ## [Care Equipment Battery Maintenance Guide | HCSUK & Able](https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/a-guide-to-care-equipment-battery-maintenance) Updated July 2025 [Read More](https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/a-guide-to-care-equipment-battery-maintenance) [![Our servicing engineer Phil with his thumbs up to encourage you to avoid care equipment maintenance pitfalls.](https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/care-equipment-maintenance-avoid-these-pitfalls.png?width=365&name=care-equipment-maintenance-avoid-these-pitfalls.png)](https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/care-equipment-maintenance-avoid-these-pitfalls) ## [Care Equipment Maintenance: Avoid These Pitfalls!](https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/care-equipment-maintenance-avoid-these-pitfalls) Hi There, Phil here from [Hcsuk](https://hcsuk.co.uk/) and I want to talk about something I’m very passionate about;... [Read More](https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/care-equipment-maintenance-avoid-these-pitfalls) [![Three elderly people sat down in a care home with smiles on their face after the challenges with the care equipment was fixed.](https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/environmental-challenges-and-how-it-impacts-your-care-equipment.png?width=365&name=environmental-challenges-and-how-it-impacts-your-care-equipment.png)](https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/environmental-challenges-how-it-impacts-your-care-equipment) ## [Environmental Challenges & How It Impacts Your Care Equipment](https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/environmental-challenges-how-it-impacts-your-care-equipment) Hi there, Phil Cotton here Field Service Engineer for[Hcsuk](https://hcsuk.co.uk/) and today I’d like to put the spotlight... [Read More](https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/environmental-challenges-how-it-impacts-your-care-equipment) [![Our servicing engineer Phil who is identifying and solving equipment problems.](https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/HOIST-INSPECTION-2-3-2.jpg?width=365&name=HOIST-INSPECTION-2-3-2.jpg)](https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/tips-for-identifying-and-solving-equipment-problems) ## [Expert Tips for Identifying and Solving Equipment Problems](https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/tips-for-identifying-and-solving-equipment-problems) Hi there, Phil Cotton here; Field Service Engineer for Hcsuk and today, I want to share some... 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[Read More](https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/points-to-consider-for-profiling-bed-transfers) [![Our servicing engineer Phil crouched to ensure that a wheelchair is regularly maintained. ](https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/the-importance-of-regular-maintenance-for-wheelchairs-and-mobility-aids.png?width=365&name=the-importance-of-regular-maintenance-for-wheelchairs-and-mobility-aids.png)](https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/importance-of-regular-maintenance-for-wheelchairs-and-mobility-aids) ## [The Importance of Regular Maintenance for Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids](https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/importance-of-regular-maintenance-for-wheelchairs-and-mobility-aids) Hi there, Phil here from [Hcsuk](https://hcsuk.co.uk/)and as a service engineer specialising in care equipment and... [Read More](https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/importance-of-regular-maintenance-for-wheelchairs-and-mobility-aids) [![Our servicing engineer, Phil, who is maintaining care home equipment. ](https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/the-importance-of-temporary-care-and-agency-staff-in-equipment-usage.png?width=365&name=the-importance-of-temporary-care-and-agency-staff-in-equipment-usage.png)](https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/training-temporary-care-and-agency-staff-in-equipment-usage) ## [The Importance of Training Temporary Care and Agency Staff in Equipment Usage.](https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/training-temporary-care-and-agency-staff-in-equipment-usage) Hi there, Phil Cotton again here from [Hcsuk](https://hcsuk.co.uk/). As a [service engineer](https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/expert-tips-on-bed-rail-safety-and-avoiding-entrapment) dedicated to the betterment of... 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[Read More](https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/training-temporary-care-and-agency-staff-in-equipment-usage) [![Our servicing engineer Phil crouched to ensure that a wheelchair is regularly maintained. ](https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/the-importance-of-regular-maintenance-for-wheelchairs-and-mobility-aids.png?width=365&name=the-importance-of-regular-maintenance-for-wheelchairs-and-mobility-aids.png)](https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/importance-of-regular-maintenance-for-wheelchairs-and-mobility-aids) ## [The Importance of Regular Maintenance for Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids](https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/importance-of-regular-maintenance-for-wheelchairs-and-mobility-aids) Hi there, Phil here from [Hcsuk](https://hcsuk.co.uk/)and as a service engineer specialising in care equipment and... 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And how to minimise the risks.](https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/is-shrinkflation-and-skimpflation-affecting-your-bottom-line) This week I’ve had 2 experiences of ‘shrinkflation’   Firstly, I received a call from Anna, a... [Read More](https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/is-shrinkflation-and-skimpflation-affecting-your-bottom-line) [![Our servicing engineer Phil who is identifying and solving equipment problems.](https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/HOIST-INSPECTION-2-3-2.jpg?width=365&name=HOIST-INSPECTION-2-3-2.jpg)](https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/tips-for-identifying-and-solving-equipment-problems) ## [Expert Tips for Identifying and Solving Equipment Problems](https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/tips-for-identifying-and-solving-equipment-problems) Hi there, Phil Cotton here; Field Service Engineer for Hcsuk and today, I want to share some... [Read More](https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/tips-for-identifying-and-solving-equipment-problems) [![Three elderly people sat down in a care home with smiles on their face after the challenges with the care equipment was fixed.](https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/environmental-challenges-and-how-it-impacts-your-care-equipment.png?width=365&name=environmental-challenges-and-how-it-impacts-your-care-equipment.png)](https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/environmental-challenges-how-it-impacts-your-care-equipment) ## [Environmental Challenges & How It Impacts Your Care Equipment](https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/environmental-challenges-how-it-impacts-your-care-equipment) Hi there, Phil Cotton here Field Service Engineer for[Hcsuk](https://hcsuk.co.uk/) and today I’d like to put the spotlight... 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