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The Ultimate Canoe Challenge - Zoe's Place
On Saturday 28th September, Team Algeos is taking on an incredible challenge for our charity of the year Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice. This event will see teams paddling their way along the Leeds through to the Liverpool Canal, which is an amazing 22 miles. Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice supports babies and young children who have complex illnesses or disabilities from birth to age five. They work to ensure that very unwell children can enjoy the best possible quality of life and supporting their families throughout their journey.
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World Sepsis Day: Addressing Sepsis Risk in Diabetic Patients
Diabetic patients face a higher risk of sepsis due to slow-healing wounds and infections. Early detection through neuropathy testing and using off-loading cushions or advanced insoles like Levabo Heel Up can prevent ulcers from turning into severe infections. Proper foot care, daily inspections, and hygiene are crucial.
On World Sepsis Day, let’s focus on protecting diabetic patients through proactive care and education to reduce the risk of life-threatening sepsis.
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Algeos joins forces with Venn Healthcare to expand UK reach for Storz Medical devices
Leading lower-limb care supplier, manufacturer, and distributor, Algeos, has announced its strategic partnership with Venn Healthcare – the UK & Ireland’s largest supplier and distributor of non-invasive medical systems. The new collaboration will focus on expanding the reach of Storz Medical shockwave therapy devices across the podiatry and physiotherapy sectors, helping both businesses grow their customer bases and bolstering the profitability of healthcare specialists across the country.
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Mastering Workshop Machinery
Workshop machinery is the variety of machines and tools that are used in workshops, typically for manufacturing, construction, or repair work. The different machines are designed to perform specific tasks such as cutting, shaping, drilling, grinding, and assembling materials like wood, metal, plastic, and composites.
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Understanding Diabetic Foot Conditions
Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects millions worldwide. One of the lesser-known but significant complications of diabetes is the development of foot problems. Diabetic foot conditions can lead to severe consequences, including amputation if not properly managed.
These complications can include infections, ulcers and even gangrene. The primary factors contributing to diabetic foot conditions are neuropathy which is nerve damage and peripheral artery disease (PAD).
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5 Ways to Prioritise your Well-Being during World Well-Being Week
This week is World Well-Being Week, which is a global initiative to promote and raise awareness of the importance of wellbeing. This week-long celebration takes place every year during the last week in June, with different organisations and communities hosting events and initiatives to support this cause,
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FAQs of Diabetic Foot Ulcers: What you need to know
There are currently an estimated 4.8 million people in the UK living with diabetes. Of that cohort, approximately 10% will develop a diabetic foot ulcer. If not properly managed, the complications of diabetic foot ulcers can lead to lower-limb amputation, significantly reducing mortality rate for those living with the disease. To help you understand and prevent these issues, we've compiled a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) about diabetic foot ulcers.
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Algeos donates crucial medical supplies to support podiatric services at the Village of Hope in India
Algeos, a leading provider of medical supplies and equipment, establishes its partnership with podiatrists visiting the Village of Hope in New Dheli, India, to provide much needed chairside materials. A thriving residential community, the Village of Hope was built in 1993 by HOPE Foundation, part of HOPE Worldwide, and sits on 22.4 acres of land with almost 800 houses for approximately 6,000 people.
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Algeos' Charity of 2024 - Zoe's Place
Algeos’ Charity of the Year for 2024 is Zoe’s Place - we have already held several charity events and have a full calendar ready for the rest of the year.
Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice is the only baby-specific hospice in the UK. It is an amazing charity providing respite, palliative, and end-of-life care for babies and young children aged between 0 to 5. They offer a range of therapies and activities for children who stay at Zoe's Place for regular, short stay respite care, helping to embrace their childhood.
Family members and carers can access counselling and complementary therapies to help support them through their child’s illnesses, with bereavement counselling available.
The hospice in Liverpool has been there for children and their families on the same site within Liverpool for the last 28 years, but now they urgently need £3.5 million to fund for their new, long-term home for their vital and specialist services within W
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Algeos steps up eco-responsibility with ISO:14001 accreditation
SO:14001 is an internationally recognised standard for environmental management systems (EMS), designed to help organisations minimise their environmental footprint, comply with applicable laws, regulations, and other environmentally oriented requirements.
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Exploring the impact of cold weather on foot conditions
As winter approaches, bringing cold temperatures and icy conditions, it's vital to take additional measures to stay warm and safe. While staying indoors offers comfort and dryness, venturing outside exposes us to harsh weather. It's essential to be prepared for these challenging outdoor conditions during the winter months.
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Embracing work/life balance at Algeos
Work-related stress is an increasing concern for businesses and workers in the UK. In fact, a study carried out by the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) found that almost a quarter of UK workers are exhausted at work and between 24 and 29 per cent of people found it difficult to fulfil outside commitments due to their job.