Big Congratulations from everyone at Andway for Gillian Starkey of Gilwood Lodge on completion of her Skydive in support of the Alzheimers Society!!
Like Andway, you can support Gillians quest to raise money for the Alzheimers Society by clicking here https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/gill-starkey
As Christmas is fast approaching with just a few weeks to go, we are looking at ways we can minimise the disruption to our clients during our Christmas shut down period.
In previous years we have asked our customers to place double or triple orders in the weeks preceding Christmas to ensure the home has sufficient stock to cover the closure period. We have found over the recent years this can cause a number of issues for our clients.
We are hoping to help alleviate any difficulties faced by clients over the closure period and avoid any potential upsets by asking all our customers to begin ordering some extra items on each order over the coming weeks.
We realise it can be hard to predict what will be required, and are more than happy to assist by checking previous usage patterns and advising how much we think you will need to order.
If you would prefer to use this method please contact our customer service team on 01423 331000 or email sales@andwayhealthcare.org.uk, we will be more than happy to assist.
I have also included below a schedule of deliveries for the Christmas period to assist with any preparations you need to make.
We are delighted to welcome Natalie Farrell to the Andway Team as our new Purchasing Manager.
Natalie brings with her a wealth of experience of all aspects of purchasing and supply chain management and has vast experience in both healthcare and fast moving, customer centric environments.
Natalie will be focusing on getting you the very best prices and sourcing new, innovative products ideal for your care environment.
In her spare time Natalie is a songstress, leading the soprano section of her very successful choir and walking the Yorkshire hills with her Weimaraner.
You can connect with her via Linkedin by clicking here
Some members of the Andway team completed the Memory Walk for the Alzheimers Society on Saturday 1 September..
Grace, Lydia and Jayne strode out in the fabulous sunshine at Knavesmire York Race Course Saturday 1st September to help raise funds for the Alzheimers Society.
Working in the care industry we see the vital support offered by the Alzheimers Society and wanted to get our walking boots on and show our support and have raised over £350 so far..
You can contribute by clicking here... https://secure.alzheimers.org.uk/memory-walk/EVMW18FYRK
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When we are out and about visiting your homes we hear and see lots of great ideas and in particular see some of the most caring and innovative solutions for those suffering with dementia.
On a recent visit a member of the Andway team was chatting with a care home manager who was waxing lyrical about a facility called House of Memories www.houseofmemories.co.uk/ based in Liverpool.
Just a quick look at the courses they have on offer on all aspects of understanding dementia and how this can only improve care make it their site a must visit
This prompted us to actively ask other care homes for courses they had found truly helpful and inspirational and we thought it would be a great idea to list these too.
https://www.healthandsafetygroup.com/p/dementia-awareness
https://dementiatrainingcentre.co.uk/
https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/dementia-professionals/training-consultancy
https://www.bradford.ac.uk/health/dementia/dementia-care-mapping/
Andway are delighted to support a 60-bed care home with a trial of Single Handed Care following positive feedback from the care group head office.
The trial includes the TA180 Transfer Support Aid which will support residents to stand unassisted in a variety of transfer positions.
The benefits of single handed care include a greater level of resident dignity and independence while reducing staffing costs, enabling a single carer to maintain the same care levels that previously required two carers.
Discover our innovative range of Single Handed Equipment Here. Single Handed Care Leaflet
Other products include the Freeway Raiser, Freeway Ladder Strap and Safety Belt, Freeway Recovery Sling and SA160C Compact Stand Aid.
Care home benefitted from a thorough training session from Andway staff who demonstrated the advantages of single handed care for the staff and residents.
Did you know around 40% of residents receiving care from two or more carers could be suitable for single handed care practices?
Andway Account Manager – Rob Withers said: “We are delighted to support the care home in trialing new equipment which brings many advantages for the carers and residents.
Andway Healthcare staff rallied round to donate medical equipment and supplies to local hospice Saint Michael's Hospice recently.
The donation included a wheelchair, commode, adult incontinence products and dry wipes to support the hospices amazing work.
Andway Healthcare provide specialist equipment including low profile beds, air flow mattresses, everyday care consumables and furniture for the care and nursing home sector.
The firm support several charity events including Rapid Relief Teams and the Memory Walk fundraiser for Alzheimer’s UK.
Andway Healthcare - Managing Director, Jayne Graves said: Our business is care and we felt passionately that we must do something to support the great work of Saint Michael’s Hospice. We work with care providers every day and see the big difference little things can make to resident comfort, care and dignity so this is the least we can do.”
Jay and Rob are at the Care England Forum 2018 on Monday 23rd - Tuesday 24th July at Forest of Arden, a Marriott Hotel and Country Club, meeting care home professionals from across the UK. Pop over and see us at the event. https://bit.ly/2IOKjX2 #Networking #Care #Solutions #nursinghomes
The Andway staff love getting out to see our customers, and it's all part of the Andway service. Sales Manager Jay Ledgeway visited Keelie, Marie and Alex at a Liverpool nursing home for a cup of tea and chat.
Despite dreadful traffic on the way over to Liverpool, Jay managed to get over eventually, sadly, he didn't have time to join them for their 4th July residents garden party.
Representatives from Andway Healthcare Ltd are attending the Care England Forum 18 on 23/24 July, will you be there?
We have free slots so if you want to meet and find out what we can do for your company do give us a call on 01423 331000..
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