Southport Mobility Shop Opening Times During Christmas

We have just updated our sites to incorporate opening time for the Christmas period, Our offices are closed from the 24th December and will reopen on the 2nd December.

Don't worry though if you need to place an order during the festive period you can still order on line at our various websites at www.bmsupplies.co.uk these orders will be dispatched on the 2nd January 2013.

If you are unsure of whether your order will reach you before the Christmas please feel free to call us on 01704 553 773 

Infection Control & Incontinence

Over the last few years care homes and care facilities have been more and more conscious about cross contamination and infection control. This means that that the spread of germs and bacteria is limited as much as possible and reduces the risk of illness and infection to residents, staff and visitors.
Why is there more focus on this?
Infections has always been a big problem for care homes and hospitals because germs are invisible and can be easily missed and spread very quickly, this can put people who are vulnerable to getting even sicker at risk of a longer stay in hospital  and in some instances can lead to death.
How does infection spread?
Infections spread from person to person when germs are able to leave the body and be transported into another body, this can occur when changing an incontinence diaper, dressing a wound or inhaling air bound germs from a sneeze.
We can do a number of things to minimize risk:

• Wash hands properly before and after every medical related task
• Sanitize hands during a visit at a care home or hospital with alcohol hand gel
• Handle any items that may have germs on in the correct way
• Wear examination gloves when dealing with bodily fluids, never
• Don’t reuse medical gloves always dispose off after use

Nursing and care homes tend use a number of ways to dispose of soled linen by using red alginate bags to transport linen limits the amount of contact to soiled clothes. Simply put soiled clothing in the bag and seal.
Once this is sealed it can be transported direct to the laundry area or washing machine and put into a wash, the alginate strip will disintegrate allowing the clothes to be washed.
When the wash has finished the bag can be removed and  clothes can be handled.
For more information on deals on infection controls products and continence products please call 01704 553 773 or view a selection of our products on-line.

Kylie Sheets

Kylie sheets are a common name given to a type of washable bed pad.
These are a washable product that can be placed on top of a mattress, the top of the pad is absorbent while the bottom layer is plastic and non permeable allowing it to be protective of the surface it is placed on.

 word Kylie is used a lot when describing the product, this is actually an old brand name that has become popular when referring to the pad.

Kylie sheets are very absorbent and in fact are a lot more absorbent than a lot of the disposable products on the market; in fact these will hold up to 3 litres of liquid!!

Mens Incontinence Products

Indas are proud to announce their newest incontinence pad especially designed for men under the name Indasec Hombre (or man to all us English speaking folks) you can be this product and other incontinence products for men at bmsupplies.co.uk.

Now, for those in the know, Indasec are a name usually associated with ladies incontinence and light urinary incontinence products, so how does this new approach to mens incontinence pads fit into Indas’s already established range of products?

Well the good news is that the new Incontinence Pad is comfortable and can be worn very discreetly, it’s not what you would expect from a traditional Pad design and doesn’t need to be worn with any stretch pants or fixation nets, which means it can be securely fitted using regular undergarments.

So let’s look at the key features of this new range of incontinence pads for men:

INDASEC FOR MEN (The male incontinence Pad)- Absorption capacity 300 ml.
10 units per pack/bag
12 packets per case

SECURITY:Indas claim that there are no leaks, due its high capacity of absorption which nearly 300ml and its design cleverly takes care of distribution and retention at the fixed point of urination.
Also no need to worry about odour due to its inbuilt odour neutralizer.

COMFORT:Its special shape fits perfectly in the male anatomy with total discretion meaning that this pad can be hidden well and worn with confidence. The absorbent level and unique shape always means that the incontinence product has dry surface skin contact.

FREEDOM:The new fastening system allows undergarments to be worn with confidence leaving you to enjoy life without complexes.

PROTECTION:
Outer layer of the pad is made of soft breathable fabric that is soft to the touch, so that the skin does not suffer.
TO SUM UP!
B&M Supplies offer one product especially designed for men with mild to moderate bladder weakness. Thanks to their anatomic design, INDASEC for MEN pads protect against urine loss INDASEC for MEN is available in one level of absorbency and protection, offering you: comfort, dryness, security, confidence and odour control. The rapid diffusion layer allows distribution around absorbing urine, preventing the saturation areas and accelerating the pace of urination inside the absorbent body.The superabsorbent particles with odor neutralizer, bring more capacity to retain urine and acting as an inhibitor of smell.

All in all the Indas Hombre makes an ideal alternative an excellent solution for men with incontinence issues for more info contact B&M Supplies.

Nappies for a Large 5 Year Old Chiild

Libero 7 or Step 7 in Liberos 7 step incontinence range is children’s Incontinence Pad that is comfortable and lotion free and specially design for use with older children.

The pad itself uses libero's free flex technology for supreme comfort and contains 22 diapers per packet.
The Libero Children’s incontinence Diaper is for sizes between 15 - 30kg

15 - 30 kg
"Free flex
Lotion free

What are the main features of Libero diapers?

Libero diapers are leak proof and soft. There's nothing to irritate sensitive baby skin. They always feel dry; they're breathable and have a perfect fit, thanks to their unique elastic waist and leg bands and the fact that they're so thin. All these things help to keep the baby's skin soft and fresh without the need for lotions.

Synthetic Examination Gloves

Over many years we have a number of concerns when using latex gloves due to increases in latex allergies among care workers, NRL or natural rubber latex has long been the chosen product for examination gloves because it is light, strong, and protective on a microbiological level yet offers the user sensitivity when in use.

The downside however is that a lot of health workers reported problems with allergies especially care staff with asthma and skin problems and on some occasions more serious reactions.
Our range of synthetic gloves offer a cost effective solution when deciding on a suitable alternative as they are strong and reasonably sensitive however they don’t have the same proteins that are apparent in natural latex.

A rise in the cost of production of latex have also contributed in a price increase in NRL based products where as gloves manufactured using synthetic substances are able to stay at a low price, in fact our prices start from just £2.95 ex vat for high grade medical standard gloves.

If you are looking for a supplier of synthetic examination gloves to supply your home or care facility, why not give us a call to compare us with your current supplier on 01704 553 773

Training a Kitten to use a Litter Tray

I Posted this a while ago on a separate blog but I thought it would be helpful  here too, These products have a hundred different uses and I think this is my favorite but that’s because it helped me through a particular messy litter tray period when my cats were younger.

I have mentioned about the use of disposable bed pads when protecting a bed or furniture however there are a number of other uses for this product that may surprise you. I’ve been selling a lot of these recently on ebay to various pet owners who are currently toilet training their puppies, kittens and keeping pets.

The pad itself is ideal for this due to the shape and the absorbency of the sheet. The 60 x 60 bed pad or Inco sheet can be placed in a cat litter tray under the to absorb excess moisture. The benefits of doing this means that the litter omits less odour and cleaning the tray a much easier experience.

The sheet itself has a plastic backing with will protect the surface it lays on while the quilted material is made from an absorbent pulp that locks moisture into the pad itself.

There are a number of different uses for this product this is just one of them, For more information regarding these pads please visit our website at http://www.bmsupplies.co.uk/.

If youre looking for a little bit of extra help regarding training your kitten try visiting http://www.caring-for-your-cat.co.uk/ for various hints and tips on looking after your new pet.

Heres some hints & tips for getting your kitten on the right track, I've taken this from from http://www.cat-world.com.au/toilet-training-your-kitten please vist their site as they have some excellent ideas and advice here.

Cat Toilet Training - Hints & Tips

By Nancy Wigal

There are several things you need to do to help the mama cat train her kitties to develop good cat litter box habits. While the kids may try to follow mom's example, here's how you can help cement that success.

First, since kittens are so physically small and they're still developing coordination and agility, it's critical that you, the human mom, make sure they can easily get in and out of any cat litter box. The easiest way to do this is buy disposable aluminium roaster pans from your grocery store. Kittens grow as fast as weeds in the summertime, so this is a temporary, but completely justifiable purchase.

If your regular litter boxes are too tall for the babies to climb in and out, they'll become discouraged and they'll select the easiest spot (for them, at least) to eliminate waste. Once they get this idea in their little heads, it could be hard to get out. So, don't give them the excuse!

The type of litter you use for kittens can be dangerous. Since kittens are so darn curious, they test everything with their mouths. If they eat clumping litter, this could kill them. Use a non-clumping litter for several weeks. It won't be any easier to watch them taste test the non-clumping litter, but neither will it be dangerous.

Depending upon the size of the litter, you'll need at least two, and possibly several roasting pans. Since the babies all pretty much eat at the same time, they'll feel the call of nature in a group as well. You can ensure successful cat litter box habits by making certain there are enough boxes to accommodate a group elimination activity.

Young kitties don't have great control of their bladder and bowel functions. Place all cat litter boxes in close proximity to their living quarters. Keep the pans away from their food and water, but don't place them out of the same room, if possible. The closer the pans are, the better the chances are the babies will make it to the box in time to let loose.

Also, make certain that mom is teaching the babies by the time they are five weeks old. If mom seems to be falling down on the job, you must step in during week five of their lives and start the training process. Shortly after the little ones have fed, take them to the litter pan, and place them in it. You may need to gently take a front paw, and scratch for them. Fortunately, almost all cats "get it" very quickly. Your coaching period should be relatively short.

By working with mama cat, the two of you make sure the babies develop good cat litter box habits for life.