14 July 2025
Every July, Good Care Month offers an important opportunity to recognise the dedication, skill, and compassion of care workers across the UK. It’s a time to celebrate the people who provide life-changing support to others, often working behind the scenes with little recognition.
But this year, more than ever, Good Care Month carries an urgent message, ‘we must value care, not just as a job, but as a vital part of our communities and society as a whole.
30 June 2025
Pressure ulcers, also known as pressure sores, are a significant concern in hospitals and care homes, particularly among immobile or vulnerable patients. The heel is especially prone to ulceration due to its minimal soft tissue padding and frequent contact with bed surfaces. Heel Up pressure relief cushions offer a targeted solution by completely offloading the heel, redistributing pressure, and protecting the skin from injury.
7 June 2025
Arthritis can be a painful and debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide. For those suffering from arthritis, finding effective ways to manage symptoms and improve hand function is a priority.
One such method that has gained popularity is the use of hand therapy balls. These small, versatile tools can be easily incorporated into your daily routine to provide relief and improve mobility.
6 April 2025
In this article, we explore how Levabo products support the effective management of pressure ulcers, examine the best cushions for pressure sores on buttocks, highlight the importance of heel cushions for pressure sores, and provide actionable insights into preventing pressure sores before they begin.
21 November 2024
Across the UK, over 700,000 people are affected by pressure ulcers each year, at a cost of £3.8 million every day to the NHS1. With an ageing population – as well as increasing prevalence of conditions such as diabetes, heart and kidney diseases, peripheral vascular disease, Alzheimer’s and lower limb oedema – prevention has been more important than ever to reduce waiting lists and improve the lives of those affected.
29 October 2024
3 April 2024
Therapeutic insoles are designed to provide, support, alignment, and relief for various foot conditions or biomechanical issues. They help support the arch, redistributing pressure evenly across the foot and providing stability. They can correct biomechanical imbalances in the feet by aligning the foot properly, and can help alleviate associated discomfort or prevent injuries.
12 March 2024
In the UK, over 4.9 million people have the condition, with a further 13.6 million people at increased risk of type 2 diabetes. Unfortunately, the implications of diabetes to the individual can be severe. Without proper preventative care, people with the condition are at risk of complications such as foot ulceration, which can lead to lower-limb amputation. Lets look at offloading pressure and some of the tools available to achieve this.
9 August 2023
29 September 2022
A pressure ulcer is an injury to the skin and underlying tissue, typically occurring when a person is confined to a bed or chair for prolonged periods of time. By disrupting the blood flow to an area under consistent pressure causes the skin to expand, which then develops into a pressure ulcer.
