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When Do I Need To Upgrade Or Replace My Care Home Equipment?

How Regular Servicing Can Help Extend the Life of Essential Care Equipment In Care Homes

The Great Glove Debate: Vinyl Vs Nitrile Gloves In Care Homes

5 Key Steps For Budgeting For Equipment Servicing Expenses In Care Homes

Servicing Superheroes!
NEW! Fire Evacuation Pack - Sneak Peek!

How we helped Lister house improve their mealtime experience for the people they support living with a Dementia

Why Is Hydration Important In The Elderly?

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.



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...

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...


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...


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...

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...

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...


