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Here is where you'll find the latest news & advice from NH MaintenanceGuidance on Essential Maintenance visits regarding LOLER and PUWER
We know in these uncertain times that balancing the care of your Residents against Essential Maintenance works is difficult, Dr Simon Festing the CEO of the British Health Trade Association has given advice to these concerns. He says “Inspection and testing of...
Coronavirus (COVID19) & Maintenance in Nursing Homes
Corona virus (COVID-19) & Maintenance in Nursing Homes At N H Maintenance we are acutely aware that our service engineers have higher potential for spreading the Corona virus to those that are the most vulnerable. As such, we have increased our precautionary...
How can we Reduce the Risk of Pressure Ulcers?
How to reduce the risk of pressure ulcers. Pressure ulcers, deep wounds, pressure sores, bedsores - they go by many names, but the risks and discomfort remains the same. Untreated pressure injuries can lead to many complications like sepsis, cellulitis,...
Profiling Care Beds – should they be serviced under LOLER?
There are many questions about profiling care beds in the care industry and the requirements of servicing, many of which have been raised as a result of a rising number of incidents involving beds, so of course these are very important questions for all...
A Quick Guide to the LOLER 1998 Regulation – Patient Handling Equipment
LOLER 1998 Regulation - patient handling equipment LOLER 1998 regulations - patient handling equipment. LOLER stands for Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations, and aims to ensure that all lifting equipment and lifting accessories in the...
How to reduce call-outs to patient lifting hoists
Reduce call-outs to patient lifting hoists. As part of our mission to minimise down-time, simplify compliance and maximise safety, we believe in helping our clients to save money on unnecessary call-out visits by our Technicians. The points below offer guidance on...
Patient Handling Equipment Servicing
At N H Maintenance we provide Patient Handling Equipment servicing, maintenance and LOLER certification in the care sector. As a customer-focused team we love to listen to our client’s needs, and continuously work to minimise disruption, simplify compliance and...
