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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.
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How To Provide The Best Care For People Living With Dementia
Discover how our laundry expert can help you SAVE valuable time and money in your laundry and IMPROVE compliance with CQC.
Why Has My Hoist Sling Failed Its Inspection?
Which Are The Best Oral Care Products To Use For People At The End Of Life?
How improving orientation for your residents living with a Dementia can help them to lead safer, more independent, and happier lives.Â
How to reduce the risks of choking for the people you support with Dysphagia, and details of a NEW innovative new anti choking product which 1880 UK care homes have already invested in.
How challenging is implementing the new IDDSI framework in your care home? (We’re sharing our industry expert’s advice to help you get it right.)
How much do you consider your ladies and gents drinking experience when encouraging hydration?
How to ensure that every mouthful of food stays hot, delicious and enjoyable for the people you support who eat slowly.
A Quick Guide to Care Equipment Battery Maintenance
Hi there,
Phil Cotton here, from Hcsuk and as a service engineer, I understand and cannot convey...
Care Equipment Maintenance: Avoid These Pitfalls!
Hi There, Phil here from Hcsuk and I want to talk about something I’m very passionate about;...
Empowering Caregivers: Basic Maintenance Training for Care Equipment
Hi There, Phil again here, your friendly neighbourhood Service Engineer from Hcsuk!
When it comes...
Environmental Challenges & How It Impacts Your Care Equipment
Hi there, Phil Cotton here Field Service Engineer for Hcsuk and today I’d like to put the spotlight...
Expert Tips for Identifying and Solving Equipment Problems
Hi there, Phil Cotton here; Field Service Engineer for Hcsuk and today, I want to share some...
Is ‘shrinkflation’ (and ‘skimpflation’) affecting your bottom line? And how to minimise the risks.
This week I’ve had 2 experiences of ‘shrinkflation’
Firstly, I received a call from Anna, a...
Maintaining Profiling Beds and Mattresses
Hi there,Phil Cotton again here, your trusted service and maintenance specialist and Field Service...
Points To Consider For Profiling Bed Transfers
Hi There,
Phil Cotton here, Field Service Engineer for HCSUK
I am often booked out to perform bed...
The Importance of Regular Maintenance for Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids
Hi there, Phil here from Hcsuk and as a service engineer specialising in care equipment and...
The Importance of Training Temporary Care and Agency Staff in Equipment Usage.
Hi there,
Phil Cotton again here from Hcsuk.
As a service engineer dedicated to the betterment of...
The Importance of Training Temporary Care and Agency Staff in Equipment Usage.
Hi there,
Phil Cotton again here from Hcsuk.
As a service engineer dedicated to the betterment of...
The Importance of Regular Maintenance for Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids
Hi there, Phil here from Hcsuk and as a service engineer specialising in care equipment and...
Points To Consider For Profiling Bed Transfers
Hi There,
Phil Cotton here, Field Service Engineer for HCSUK
I am often booked out to perform bed...
Maintaining Profiling Beds and Mattresses
Hi there,Phil Cotton again here, your trusted service and maintenance specialist and Field Service...
Is ‘shrinkflation’ (and ‘skimpflation’) affecting your bottom line? And how to minimise the risks.
This week I’ve had 2 experiences of ‘shrinkflation’
Firstly, I received a call from Anna, a...
Expert Tips for Identifying and Solving Equipment Problems
Hi there, Phil Cotton here; Field Service Engineer for Hcsuk and today, I want to share some...
Environmental Challenges & How It Impacts Your Care Equipment
Hi there, Phil Cotton here Field Service Engineer for Hcsuk and today I’d like to put the spotlight...
Empowering Caregivers: Basic Maintenance Training for Care Equipment
Hi There, Phil again here, your friendly neighbourhood Service Engineer from Hcsuk!
When it comes...
Care Equipment Maintenance: Avoid These Pitfalls!
Hi There, Phil here from Hcsuk and I want to talk about something I’m very passionate about;...
A Quick Guide to Care Equipment Battery Maintenance
Hi there,
Phil Cotton here, from Hcsuk and as a service engineer, I understand and cannot convey...
Empowering Caregivers: Basic Maintenance Training for Care Equipment
Hi There, Phil again here, your friendly neighbourhood Service Engineer from Hcsuk!
When it comes...
A Quick Guide to Care Equipment Battery Maintenance
Hi there,
Phil Cotton here, from Hcsuk and as a service engineer, I understand and cannot convey...
Maintaining Profiling Beds and Mattresses
Hi there,Phil Cotton again here, your trusted service and maintenance specialist and Field Service...
The Importance of Regular Maintenance for Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids
Hi there, Phil here from Hcsuk and as a service engineer specialising in care equipment and...
Care Equipment Maintenance: Avoid These Pitfalls!
Hi There, Phil here from Hcsuk and I want to talk about something I’m very passionate about;...
Environmental Challenges & How It Impacts Your Care Equipment
Hi there, Phil Cotton here Field Service Engineer for Hcsuk and today I’d like to put the spotlight...
Points To Consider For Profiling Bed Transfers
Hi There,
Phil Cotton here, Field Service Engineer for HCSUK
I am often booked out to perform bed...
The Importance of Training Temporary Care and Agency Staff in Equipment Usage.
Hi there,
Phil Cotton again here from Hcsuk.
As a service engineer dedicated to the betterment of...
Expert Tips for Identifying and Solving Equipment Problems
Hi there, Phil Cotton here; Field Service Engineer for Hcsuk and today, I want to share some...
Is ‘shrinkflation’ (and ‘skimpflation’) affecting your bottom line? And how to minimise the risks.
This week I’ve had 2 experiences of ‘shrinkflation’
Firstly, I received a call from Anna, a...
Is ‘shrinkflation’ (and ‘skimpflation’) affecting your bottom line? And how to minimise the risks.
This week I’ve had 2 experiences of ‘shrinkflation’
Firstly, I received a call from Anna, a...
Expert Tips for Identifying and Solving Equipment Problems
Hi there, Phil Cotton here; Field Service Engineer for Hcsuk and today, I want to share some...
The Importance of Training Temporary Care and Agency Staff in Equipment Usage.
Hi there,
Phil Cotton again here from Hcsuk.
As a service engineer dedicated to the betterment of...
Points To Consider For Profiling Bed Transfers
Hi There,
Phil Cotton here, Field Service Engineer for HCSUK
I am often booked out to perform bed...
Environmental Challenges & How It Impacts Your Care Equipment
Hi there, Phil Cotton here Field Service Engineer for Hcsuk and today I’d like to put the spotlight...
Care Equipment Maintenance: Avoid These Pitfalls!
Hi There, Phil here from Hcsuk and I want to talk about something I’m very passionate about;...
The Importance of Regular Maintenance for Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids
Hi there, Phil here from Hcsuk and as a service engineer specialising in care equipment and...
Maintaining Profiling Beds and Mattresses
Hi there,Phil Cotton again here, your trusted service and maintenance specialist and Field Service...
A Quick Guide to Care Equipment Battery Maintenance
Hi there,
Phil Cotton here, from Hcsuk and as a service engineer, I understand and cannot convey...
Empowering Caregivers: Basic Maintenance Training for Care Equipment
Hi There, Phil again here, your friendly neighbourhood Service Engineer from Hcsuk!
When it comes...