Resources
Articles.
To help support you with your research and projects, we’ve curated a collection of valuable resources including comprehensive guides, our product catalogue, useful articles and resources.
We regularly update this page to ensure you have access to the most current and helpful information.
Featured Articles.
University, College, and School Accessibility Essentials for the September Intake
School accessibility and the September intake: How to meet the needs of SEND and disabled students The summer is here, and many places of education will have already considered school accessibility and made provisions for disabled students ahead of the new term in...
Multicare Medical Expands its Product Offering with a New Range of British-Made Stairlifts
The launch of a new product range that stays true to Multicare Medical’s trusted full-service values is now supporting safer independent living at home. As a specialist provider of patient handling and care equipment since 1988, we are proud to have officially...
Ofsted’s Renewed Focus on SEND: Why Accountability and Inclusion Must Go Hand in Hand
SEND Inclusion: Why Accountability and Inclusion Must Go Hand in Hand This summer, Ofsted will resume monitoring inspections for local areas where widespread failings have been found in their SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) provision. These visits...
NopaC Mobility Ceases Trading – Support for Organisations Seeking Ongoing Equipment and Servicing
NopaC Mobility has ceased trading, leaving many organisations seeking clarity around ongoing equipment servicing and support. For hospitals, local authorities, care homes, specialist education settings, and private clients who previously worked with NopaC Mobility,...
Bespoke Colour-Matched GH3 Ceiling Hoist in a Private Home Cinema
Bespoke Colour-Matched GH3 Ceiling Hoist in a Private Home Cinema This project involved the installation of a ceiling track hoist system within a private home, in a purpose-designed home cinema room created for a young person with complex mobility needs and their...
Latest Articles.
Creating Future-Ready Inclusive Learning Environments
As discussions around SEND reform continue, there is a growing focus on how education settings can better support students with additional needs within mainstream environments. Recent government proposals have outlined expectations for greater inclusion across...
NopaC Mobility Ceases Trading – Support for Organisations Seeking Ongoing Equipment and Servicing
NopaC Mobility has ceased trading, leaving many organisations seeking clarity around ongoing equipment servicing and support. For hospitals, local authorities, care homes, specialist education settings, and private clients who previously worked with NopaC Mobility,...
Bespoke Colour-Matched GH3 Ceiling Hoist in a Private Home Cinema
Bespoke Colour-Matched GH3 Ceiling Hoist in a Private Home Cinema This project involved the installation of a ceiling track hoist system within a private home, in a purpose-designed home cinema room created for a young person with complex mobility needs and their...
A Future-Proof Ceiling Hoist System for a Specialist School in Cambridge
A Future-Proof Ceiling Hoist System for a Specialist School in Cambridge Castle School in Cambridge is a specialist education setting supporting children and young people with complex physical, sensory, and cognitive needs. The school’s warm, pupil-centred ethos is...
Delivering a Fully Compliant Changing Places Facility at Anfield Stadium
Delivering a Fully Compliant Changing Places Facility at Anfield Stadium Anfield Stadium is one of the UK’s most iconic sporting venues, welcoming tens of thousands of supporters on matchdays and hosting a wide range of events throughout the year. Building on...
A Coventry Stairlift Installation for local Man with COPD
A Coventry Stairlift Installation for local Man with COPD For one Coventry family, the stairs at home had become an exhausting and dangerous daily challenge. The client’s elderly father, living with COPD, found it increasingly difficult to move between floors. Fatigue...
Multicare Features on BBC’s DIY SOS: Creating Independence for Isla
We were proud to see Multicare Medical featured on the first episode of the brand-new series of BBC’s DIY SOS this month, where we played a small part in transforming the home of seven-year-old Isla and her family in Leicester. Born with a rare genetic condition, Isla...
Can Stairlifts Be Fitted on Narrow or Complex Staircases?
Can stairlifts be fitted on narrow or complex staircases? For many families, the stairs become one of the biggest obstacles to staying safe and independent at home. But what if your staircase is particularly narrow, steep, or full of twists and turns? A common concern...
Protected: Choosing the Right Hoist: A Practical Guide for Occupational Therapists. Part 1 – Ceiling Hoists
Password Protected
To view this protected post, enter the password below:
5 Signs it might be time to consider a stairlift for your mum or dad
5 Signs it might be time to consider a stairlift for your mum or dad How to know when your parent might benefit from extra support at home It’s not easy to notice the quiet changes in your mum or dad’s daily routine, especially when they insist, as parents often do,...
Opening Up the Universe: Sherwood Observatory’s Inclusive Changing Places Facility
Opening Up the Universe: Sherwood Observatory’s Inclusive Changing Places Facility At Sherwood Observatory in Nottinghamshire, accessibility is at the heart of an exciting new transformation. As part of converting a disused Victorian reservoir into a state-of-the-art...
Understanding the Costs of Stairlifts and What Help Is Available
Understanding the costs of stairlifts and what help is available What you need to know about stairlift pricing, VAT exemption, grants, and other support options When you start looking into stairlifts for a parent or loved one, one of the first questions is usually:...
The Hidden Benefits of Equipment Training for Care Staff
The hidden benefits of equipment training for care staff In care settings, the right equipment is essential for providing safe, dignified, and effective support to residents and patients. However, owning specialist equipment is only half the story; the real difference...
Do You Have to Pay VAT on a Stairlift?
Do you have to pay VAT on a stairlift? Understanding VAT relief and what to look out for when buying a stairlift in the UK Buying a stairlift for yourself or a loved one can feel like a big decision, both practically and financially, and a common question that people...
NEW £10 Million Funding Now Open for Changing Places Toilets in Scotland
NEW £10 million funding now open for Changing Places toilets in Scotland The Scottish Government has officially launched a new round of Changing Places Toilets funding, offering a major opportunity to improve accessibility and inclusion across Scotland. With £10...
Straight or Curved Stairlift: Which One Do You Need?
Straight or curved stairlift: Which one do you need? When your parent starts struggling with the stairs, it can be a worrying time. You want to help them stay independent, safe, and comfortable in the home they love. But where do you start? One of the most common and...
Supporting Elderly Parents at Home: A Practical Guide for Adult Children
Supporting elderly parents at home: A practical guide for adult children Watching your mum or dad struggle with everyday tasks that used to be second nature can be emotional, confusing, and stressful. You want them to stay safe, happy, and independent in their own...
University, College, and School Accessibility Essentials for the September Intake
School accessibility and the September intake: How to meet the needs of SEND and disabled students The summer is here, and many places of education will have already considered school accessibility and made provisions for disabled students ahead of the new term in...
Multicare Medical Expands its Product Offering with a New Range of British-Made Stairlifts
The launch of a new product range that stays true to Multicare Medical’s trusted full-service values is now supporting safer independent living at home. As a specialist provider of patient handling and care equipment since 1988, we are proud to have officially...
Ofsted’s Renewed Focus on SEND: Why Accountability and Inclusion Must Go Hand in Hand
SEND Inclusion: Why Accountability and Inclusion Must Go Hand in Hand This summer, Ofsted will resume monitoring inspections for local areas where widespread failings have been found in their SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) provision. These visits...
Reducing Risk and Improving Care: Why Mobile Hoists for Care Homes are Essential
Reducing risk and improving care: Why mobile hoists for care homes are essential in modern care settings In care settings across the UK, the pressure to deliver safe, effective, and dignified care has never been greater. With an ageing population, increasingly complex...
Streamlining Moving and Handling Equipment Procurement for Occupational Therapists
Streamlining moving and handling equipment procurement for Occupational Therapists Occupational Therapists play a vital role in helping persons with disabilities and/or mobility challenges maintain independence and safety. A key part of the role of an OT involves...
The Impact of Delays in Specialist Moving and Handling Equipment Procurement
The impact of delays in specialist moving and handling equipment procurement Delays in obtaining the right moving and handling equipment after specification can have significant implications for patients, carers, healthcare professionals, and service providers. The...
Why Regular Patient Hoist Maintenance is Essential for Long-Term Reliability
Why regular patient hoist maintenance is essential for long-term reliability Ensuring the safety and reliability of lifting equipment is essential in healthcare, education, hospitals, nursing homes, and at home where specialist care equipment is used. Patient hoist...
NopaC Mobility Ceases Trading – Support for Organisations Seeking Ongoing Equipment and Servicing
NopaC Mobility has ceased trading, leaving many organisations seeking clarity around ongoing equipment servicing and support. For hospitals, local authorities, care homes, specialist education settings, and private clients who previously worked with NopaC Mobility,...
Bespoke Colour-Matched GH3 Ceiling Hoist in a Private Home Cinema
Bespoke Colour-Matched GH3 Ceiling Hoist in a Private Home Cinema This project involved the installation of a ceiling track hoist system within a private home, in a purpose-designed home cinema room created for a young person with complex mobility needs and their...
