moving and handling

Samarit Medical & John Preston - 25 Years and Counting

We had the pleasure of a visit from Jurg Schuster this week. Jurg is the innovative entrepreneur founder of the Samarit Medical group and inventor of the original banana-shaped glideboard transfer aid...

Reaching New Heights at High Rise - Mobile Hoist Handover

Our neighbours at High Rise recently added a new hoist to their already extensive amenities. High Rise is an exciting indoor adventure centre in Lisburn offering autism friendly soft play and climbing...

Body Up Evolution Demonstration at South Eastern Trust

Our product specialist Dan held a workshop event with the ergonomics and physiotherapy teams from the South Eastern Trust yesterday, introducing them to the Body Up Evolution patient transfer system....

Hoistable clothing - Klip2Lift clothing range now available

KLIP2LIFT Hoistable Clothing The latest innovation for Moving and Handling those with limited mobility is the Klip2Lift Hoistable Clothing range. This new solution is clothing that is attractive and...

Manual Transfer Systems - Immedia Range

We are the leading supplier of manual transfer systems in the UK and Ireland. Check out this excellent range from Immedia, which includes; Positioning aids including glide cushions and slide sheet...

See how the Mangar Elk lifts patients

The Mangar Elk emergency lifting cushion lifts a fallen person simply and safely minimising moving, handling and transfer risks. The Elk is used and recommended by many UK NHS Ambulance Trusts as k...

Mangar lifting equipment in Northern Ireland - great training going on

Today we are joined by Andrew from Mangar UK for some excellent product training. Our new Product Specialists Dan Toner and Michael McKeown are enjoying seeing these leading products in action. The...

A big welcome to Dan Toner - our Moving and Handling Product Specialist

Our expert team just keeps growing as Dan Toner joins John Preston Healthcare Group as our Moving and Handling Product Specialist! Dan graduated from Queens University Belfast with an LLB in Law afte...

Mangar in Northern Ireland exlusively from John Preston Healthcare

Mangar in Northern Ireland now available exclusively from John Preston Healthcare Group We are proud and delighted to announce that Mangar International have confirmed John Preston Healthcare Group a...

Make your hotel accessible for those with disabilities

We all know how important it is to cater for all types of potential guests to any business - particularly those businesses within the hospitality industry. Not only are there legal obligations but b...

New Rotunda Transfer Platform now available

NEW Rotunda Transfer Platform is now available from John Preston Healthcare Group This innovative product helps you move patients with limited mobility between beds, chairs and wheelchairs. It reduces...

Disability Day Care in Kenya using John Preston equipment

We were delighted to receive some pictures of our specialist Moving and Handling equipment being used by the Befrienders for Disability Charity in their amazing Disability Day Care Centre in Kenya. Th...

Moving patients or those you care for - Product Focus

Moving patients or those you care for in your home is made so much easier when you use the right equipment. Today we focus on the Able Assist Patient Transfer Aid range from Drive Medical. This equipm...