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.
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How to help people living with dementia eat with dignity
Our Corporate Video: We Are Hcsuk!
How To Keep Your Baths & Bath Hoists In Top Condition
Can Hcsuk Provide An Emergency Equipment Breakdown Callout Service For Essential Care Equipment In Care Homes?
How Often Should a Hoist Be Serviced and LOLER Certified?
How Often Should Patient Lifting Slings Be Inspected?
Everything You Need To Know About Profiling Bed Servicing
Our MD, Jo Bonser will be speaking live at the Care and Dementia Expo on September 15th, will you be joining us?
How To Prepare Great Looking Rice And Pasta Dishes For Dysphagia Diets
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...