Our Unsung Heroes – Carers

 

The phrase “unsung heroes” is often used, particularly in these challenging times as we all band together against an invisible villain.  These two words conjure images of ordinary people doing extraordinary things.  All too often, however, there are a group of people in our society who are overlooked as unsung heroes:  our Care Community.

Care homes provide an outstanding service for the sick, the differently-abled and our beloved older people. Carers themselves, both paid and unpaid, often go unnoticed. However, they are always there, keeping our friends and relatives safe.

What We Can Do To Help Care Homes?

 

At Mobility Hire, we understand that autumn and winter can be a challenging time for care homes particularly during these unprecedented times. That’s why we always keep a wide range of stock available for all eventualities. For example, our stock includes manual handling equipment, homecare hospital beds, rise & recliner chairs, high seat chairs and multifunction wheelchairs. Those with mobility difficulties, and particularly the elderly, will find them safe and secure.

We understand that each of your residents have their own care and mobility needs. Our wide variety of stock and easy ordering process ensures you have what you need to look after the people in your care home. This also helps you cater to their individual care plans. Take a look at our list of products and see what we have in stock that will help you and your clients. Furthermore, our entire range is available for short or long-term hire. That takes the hassle out of buying and maintaining equipment yourself. It also allows you the flexibility to return and change your products whenever you and your residents need.

If you’d like to know more about our hire process, give one of our team a call on 0800 111 6234 or email us at [email protected]. With the advent of Coronavirus and the prospect of a particularly harsh winter, we want to let our Care Community know that we stand with you. Furthermore, we will support you however we can. Every product across our range is available for same day, next day and weekend deliveries. This ensures your residents will never have to go without.

What We Can Do To Help Unpaid Carers?

 

Unpaid carers have one of the hardest jobs in society: caring for loved ones, all too often without the support they so desperately need and deserve. A report published by Care UK last month shows there were over 9 million unpaid carers before the coronavirus pandemic. Additionally, there are another 4.5 million new to caring since the beginning of the pandemic.

Unpaid caring costs families and those they care for: both in mental and physical health as well as financially. The report suggests over 50% of carers said they were finding it hard to manage. Age UK have an array of information available for those who require assistance arranging care or need a break from caring for loved ones.

How Our Hire Equipment Can Help

As providers of healthcare equipment, we want to help you help your loved ones. Our rental equipment is available on short or long-term hire. Short-term hire can be particularly useful if you require equipment for a short time. For example, if you’re administering end-of-life care or are caring for someone who has a mobility condition which may only last for a finite period – such as recovering after an operation or illness – short-term hire could be the right option for you.

Whether you require rental equipment for a few weeks, or for a longer period of time, our payment process is straightforward and simple. Taking the hassle out of hiring and allowing you to spend quality time with your loved ones.  From electrically adjustable profiling beds to moving and handling equipment and care chairs, we have what you need to help you continue to carry out the vital work you do for others.

We understand the hardships carers face every day, and in the event of further restrictions put in place to curb the spread of Covid-19 these hardships may become more challenging.  We’re continuing to deliver nationwide regardless of your local area’s level of risk as outlined in the recent Government announcement.  So, if you need it, we’ll get it to you as soon as possible. Same day, next day and weekend deliveries are all available so all you have to do is choose your products and let us know when you would like them to arrive.  In a time when nothing is certain, getting the mobility equipment you need couldn’t be simpler.  You can call us on 0800 111 6234 or email [email protected].