Joerns Healthcare is one of the country’s leading suppliers of patient handling and rehabilitation equipment. We have been designing, manufacturing, and supplying such equipment for decades. Consequently, we have vast experience and a heightened understanding of what patients need. We commit ourselves to providing solutions that offer the highest levels of support for patients and […]
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Welcome to Joerns Healthcare UK’s Blog
Here you will find articles that focus on key aspects of manual handling including product use, training and education, along with opinion, expertise, advice and information on a wide range of industry challenges and topics. We hope you find the content engaging and useful.
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Bath Hoists: Oxford Mermaid
Joerns Healthcare, the home of Oxford Hoist is a leading supplier of patient handling equipment. Our lifting and rehabilitation solutions are designed off the back of decades, of experience and expertise. Therefore, they can improve the lives of both patients and their caregivers. Used worldwide in domestic, professional, and residential care settings, we are proud […]
Supportive Equipment for Lifts: Oxford Canvas Stretcher & Adjustment Cradle
Joerns Healthcare are leading suppliers of patient handling and rehabilitation equipment. With decades of experience under our belts, we commit ourselves to provide the highest quality equipment. Enhancing the safety and wellbeing of patients, as well as the caregivers who use our equipment. The home of the original Oxford Hoist, we purposely design our solutions […]
Oxford Smart Monitor: The Smart Choice
Getting the most from your patient hoist seems like a practical concept; why wouldn’t you want to get optimum usage from a product you own? That is exactly our philosophy here at Joerns. We strive to bring value, functionality and longevity to our patient handling solutions. We achieve this not only through rigorous design, testing […]
Disposable Slings | Hygienic Patient Lifting
Joerns Healthcare is a world-leading supplier of patient handling and rehabilitation equipment. Our company is committed to manufacturing and supplying equipment that meets the care requirements of patients. Consequently, truly enhancing their lives. Our slings are designed and made, with careful attention paid to ergonomic principles, comfort, and safety. Slings can support with a range […]
Oxford Hoist: A Rich History
Behind the Oxford Hoist name, there is a rich history dating back all the way to the mid 1950’s. The introduction of the first Oxford Hoist was in both domestic, private, and public care settings. Therefore, Oxford truly helped revolutionise care for those with reduced or limited mobility. What was once a relatively unknown name […]
Oxford Classic Mobile Hoists: Safer Care For Residents And Carers
Joerns Healthcare is one of the leading providers of patient lifting and handling equipment to the care continuum. Oxford classic mobile hoists are invaluable solutions when caring for someone, who does not have the necessary level of mobility and independence. Some of the key tasks a hoist and sling combination can support with include: Moving […]
Bariatric Mobile Hoists | The Oxford Calibre Lift
The handling of bariatric patients presents a number of unique challenges. Not least the provision and cost of more niche equipment and additional staffing requirements. Bariatric people may also have associated medical conditions. Therefore, they demand careful consideration when planning lifting and mobilisation activities. This is generally the case with bariatrics. For instance, more than […]
The Oxford Sling Selector Tool
Oxford Slings Joerns Healthcare has an extensive range of moving and handling products. This is to ensure we support as many individuals as possible with the correct, most suitable equipment. We have one of the industry’s widest ranges of patient slings, facilitating various tasks, patient needs and environments. From toileting slings through to standing and […]
The Oxford Advance – Compact Folding Hoist
Mobile hoists offer a wide range of benefits. They are a valuable backup for when an overhead hoist isn’t available, or when structural needs cannot be satisfied. A compact folding hoist can also open up more opportunities for the user. This helps to allow them to travel outside of the confines of their own home. […]
The Oxford Presence Heavy-Duty Hoist
The care sector uses hoists a lot and is one of the most common pieces of equipment. If it’s in a hospital, a care home, or in someone’s own home, hoists can help provide a comfortable and relaxing experience. Especially for those who require extra care and support with their mobility. Hoists can provide vital […]
The Oxford Journey Stand Aid
Oxford Journey Stand Aid | Here at Joerns, we are one of the world’s leading suppliers of patient handling and rehabilitation equipment. Patients and caregivers have the dedication from Joerns Healthcare to help offer the highest levels of support. The home of Oxford Hoist, alongside many other established brands. Our lifting solutions are used in […]