RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

Haigh, a company that designs and manufactures macerators worldwide, is embarking on a new era following the launch of new machines to dispose of pulp bedpans and human waste.

Leading architectural ironmonger, BJ Waller, has provided specialist hardware for a new dementia care unit at Margaret House, a residential care home in Barley, Hertfordshire.

Dupal UK has launched the ‘recyclable’ L8 shower head system.

Specialist in low energy, low carbon solutions, Monodraught, and manufacturer of ‘smart’ LED lighting, Photonstar, have collaborated to launch a hybrid lighting development, Sunpipe LuxLoop, which they say maximises the benefits of the former’s Sunpipe and the latter’s LuxLoop systems.

Polyflor has announced the launch of Silentflor PUR, a collection of heavy commercial sheet vinyl flooring with acoustic properties, which is available in a variety of high design wood, concrete and abstract effects.

Streamlining staff management using IQ:careplanner is the perfect solution for a brighter future, says workforce management software developer UniqueIQ.

Etac R82 demonstrated an extensive new range of specialist equipment for disabled children and adults at The OT Show, which was held at the NEC from 23-24 November.

Chubb Community Care, part of Chubb Fire & Security Ltd, has launched an enhanced version of its wrist-worn fall detector, which provides greater functionality to identify and cancel a false alarm.

Shackletons is making an inspirational statement and creating amazing spaces with new design led furniture collections.

Valuing Care has launched a new online ‘Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Cost Toolkit’ to help commissioners manage and purchase better, more cost-effective CHC placements.

UK based SuperSleeves has announced the launch of its range of vibrant, stylish and fun cast covers, designed to offer a durable protective layer in a visually exciting product.

Intratone, one of Europe’s largest access control specialists, has launched a new App that allows users to control access to their property from anywhere in the world through their smartphone, tablet or mobile device.

Chubb Community Care, part of Chubb Fire & Security Ltd, is launching new versions of its resident-to-nurse call solution package, Chubb Care Call, to accommodate various requirements and budgets of smaller scale care homes.

Global telecommunication specialist Geemarc has announced details of a new piece of equipment for those with hearing loss.

Gainsborough Specialist Bathing, part of the Care in Bathing group, has introduced a new comprehensive two-year warranty on all of its hi-lo and assistive powered baths.

Pat Hobson’s ‘Enabling People with Dementia: Understanding and Implementing Person Centred Care’ provides an overview of three well-known theories in dementia and the implications these have for people with dementia.

The Dechoker, which has been endorsed by leading consultants and advanced first aid trainers has been created in the hope of saving millions of lives from an all too common medical emergency - choking.

C-TEC has released an updated version of its best-selling NC951 accessible disabled persons’ toilet alarm kit.

If you are an employer or person in control of premises, you must organise a Legionella risk assessment, therefore a reliable thermometer kit is essential.

Diversey Care’s new TASKI Intellibot automatic robotic cleaning machines are reportedly the UK and Europe’s first fully automated commercial cleaners; they clean floors ‘hands free’.