Christmas Opening Times & Carrier Update

During the Christmas period the Bmsupplies.co.uk offices will be closed from the 23rd December until the 3rd of January.

Any orders made between 23rd December until the 3rd of January will be collected by all carriers on Tuesday 4th January.

To ensure you’re any orders reach you before the Christmas period please make sure your order is in with us before the week commencing the 20th Dec

Our latest news regarding delivery times is that there is a still a slight delay caused by the recent back log of parcels and the combined change in weather however this improving daily and please be rest assured that we are doing everything possible to ensure that your parcel reaches you in good time.

If you would like to contact us during this period feel free or you have any concerns regarding delivery times etc please feel free to email me at Steve.Simpson@bmsupplies.co.uk.

I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank you for choosing Bmsupplies.co.uk this year and look forward to bring you an even more competitive service next year.



Many thanks



Steve

Low Priced Rise Recliner Chairs

www.bmsupplies.co.uk 01704 553 773

As part of our November Special Offers we've decided to go all out on our range of rise recliners so that we can bring a little extra comfort to these winter evenings.

Our Serena from Days healthcare is one of our more popular products and at prices like these you can see why!

Available with a Waterfall or button back and a selection of colours the Serena will warmth and comfort to any room.

Serena Waterfall Back

Serena Button Back

Helping you remain independent
The classically styled Serena armchair is fitted with a reliable push button electric riser. This simple to use riser will gently raise you to your feet and lower you back into your chair, helping you to remain safe and independent. The riser action will also reduce the stress which would normally occur on your joints and knees when you get up and down.

Ensuring you relax in luxury
When you’re ready to put your feet up and relax, at a touch of a button the Serena will simply recline you into your favourite position. When you want to sit up again the chair will move you back into an upright position.

Giving you great choice

With a choice of three backs (Standard, Waterfall or Button), the Serena offers a style for every taste. The Serena is also available in a choice of colours (Cinnamon, Mocha, Oatmeal) to complement any home.

• Available in a range of colours
• Available in a choice of styles
• Quiet motor which enables the user to achieve multiple comfortable positions.
• A great number of relaxing positions can be achieved with a simple push of the handset button
• The Serena will raise you to a standing position when required
• Two side storage pockets provide discrete and organised storage for items such as television guides, ensuring they're never out of reach
• A handset holder is stitched to the chair to prevent loss or damage and make sure it's always on hand
• Washable head and arm covers are provided as standard, to provide extra protection against wear and dirt
• The battery backup systems allows the chair to be raised and lowered at least 3 times in the event of a power failure.
• Batteries are supplied free of charge
• CE marked and flame retardant in accordance with BS 7176 : 2007 - Medium Hazard - Furniture Regulations (Crib 5).
• Two year limited warranty (wooden frame and electrical components only)

Maximum User Weight ....160kg (25st)

Overall Width ....95cm (37.5")

Overall Depth Upright ....90cm (35.5")

Overall Depth Reclined ....172cm (67.75")

Overall Height ....120cm (47.25")

Seat Width ....53cm (20.75")

Seat Depth ....50cm (19.75")

Seat Height ....47cm (18.5")

CE marked and flame retardant in accordance with BS 7176 : 2007 - Medium Hazard - Furniture Regulations (Crib 5).

For any information or further advice on mobility products, please feel free to contact us on 01704 553 773 or email orders@bmsupplies.co.uk

Claiming VAT back on mobility products

VAT Exemption Scheme on Mobility Products
If you have a long-term illness or you're disabled, you don't have to pay VAT on certain goods and services that you buy in the UK. In general the equipment covered by this scheme are things that are of practical help to you because of your illness or disability.
Look out for the VAT Exempt logo on products when browsing the site. Products that qualify for VAT relief are shown with two prices: one with VAT included and one without.
If you are in any doubt as to whether you are eligible to receive goods or services zero-rated for VAT you should consult Notice 701/7 VAT reliefs for disable people or the HMRC National Advice Service on 0845 010 9000.

What counts as a long-term illness or disabled?
For VAT purposes, you have a long-term illness or you're disabled if you meet any of the following conditions:

• you have a physical or mental impairment which has a long-terms and substantial adverse effect upon
• your ability to carry out everyday activities
• you have a condition that the medical profession treats as a chronic sickness, such as diabetes
• you are terminally ill

So, you don't qualify if you are elderly but otherwise able-bodied, or if you're only temporarily disabled or incapacitated.

You don't have to physically buy the goods in person. If your parent, guardian or wife or husband buys the goods and services for you, then you won't be charged VAT.
What counts as personal or domestic use?
Personal or domestic use means that the goods or services are supplied for your own private use, rather than for business purposes.
Also, the goods or services must be just for your own use - not for use by anyone else, or chronically sick or disabled people in general.However, if you and your partner are both chronically sick or disabled and you buy goods or services for both of you to use, then you won't have to pay VAT.

How does the ordering process work with VAT Exempt products?
When you first add a VAT Exempt product to your basket it will still include the VAT within the price, however, you will be able to change this once you reach your basket.On the basket page each VAT Exempt product will contain a panel asking you to select if you want to claim the VAT relief on that product.
Selecting the VAT exemption scheme will require you to complete a declaration. There will be a step during the checkout process asking you to do this. You will need to state the user of the equipment being purchased and the disability or illness from which they suffer.
Please note there are penalties for making false declarations!

Using Bed Pads When Toilet Training Kittens

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.

Velour seat pads - washable Incontinence protection

Velour Seat Pads

As well disposable protection, such as Inco pads there are a number of washable solutions for protection of furniture, seats and beds.

One such product is the velour seat pad

The pad its self offers a multi layered barrier that draws moisture from the surface and then locks it within the material. These pads come in a number of colors that can disguise it on a similar colored sofa or seat and provide some of the best protection around.

The outer layer is made from a velour material that soaks in liquid right to the back of the pad and then a plastic backing acts as a waterproof barrier, this means that you can use this product knowing your furniture is 100% protected.

The seat pads are available in 4 Colours Brown, Green, Maroon, RAF Blue and are available from our very own Incontinence Supplies webstore at www.Bmsupplies.co.uk.

• Plush construction- Provided great comfort with dignity.
• Easy care - fully machine washable at high temperatures and quick tumble dry
• Impermeable barrier -good protection for furniture
• Highly absorbent up to 1000ml - protects skin and furniture
• Non-slip backing

Bariatric Incontinence Products now available in the UK

Bmsupplies.co.uk is pleased to announce the introduction of the largest adult brief in the industry, the new Prevail Bariatric Adult Brief!


Already popular in the US, the new Prevail Bariatric Adult All-in-One for will comfortably stretch and fits bariatric-sized and obese wearers up to 94 inches.

• Wide, Soft, Stretch Side Panels - For a more secure comfortable fit
• Quick-Wick™ - Improves performance and wearer comfort with faster absorbency and leakage problems
• Cloth-Like Outer Fabric - A soft breathable outer fabric that is more comfortable for the wearer and reduces the risk of skin irritation from the traditional plastic backed incontinence product.
• Dual Refastening Strips - Provide a strong closure that will stay in place even under stress.
• Soft Breathable Zones - Ventilated areas allow air to freely migrate to the wearer, helping maintain skin wellness and comfort by reducing heat build-up.
• Odor Guard Material - Helps prevent odors before they start for added discreetness.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Specs
• Packaging: Discreet case of 4 bags of 10 briefs (40 total)
• Prevail Bariatric Briefs are sold by the bag or by the case.
• Available Sizes: One Size fits up to 94"

Bmsupplies offer to deliver all of your incontinence products in a black shrink wrap ensuring a discreet delivery service.
Bmsupplies.co.uk offers a massive range of incontinence products that cater for all situations of incontinence care including:

• Shaped Pads
• Disposable Briefs
• Disposable bed pads,
• Waterproof Washable Bed protection,
• Incontinence Care and Wipes

To buy this product online or for more information click here

In addition to incontinence products, Bmsupplies.co.uk also offer a range of heavy duty bariatric mobility products.

Loler Test & Inspection Guide Lines

If you’re thinking about having a mobile hoist, or any form of patient lifting equipment it may be worth learning about Loler testing or inspections as its important to ensure your lifting equipment meets certain criteria.
Don’t worry its only to make sure that the equipment is safe for the user and of course safe for the individual being moved and testing is only carried out twice a year. B&M Supplies can take care of this for you call us on 01704 553 773

Below is an extract from http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg290.pdf you can read the full legal documents here and the site is a good source when needed know the ins and out of loler Testing
What is LOLER?
In the main, LOLER replaced existing legal requirements relating to the use of lifting equipment, for example the Construction (Lifting Operations) Regulations 1961, the Docks Regulations 1988 and the Lifting Plant and Equipment (Records of Test and Examination etc) Regulations 1992. Many aspects of LOLER should therefore be familiar to you.

The Regulations aim to reduce risks to people’s health and safety from lifting equipment provided for use at work. In addition to the requirements of LOLER, lifting equipment is also subject to the requirements of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER), see Further information.

What equipment is covered by the Regulations? Lifting equipment includes any equipment used at work for lifting or lowering loads, including attachments used for anchoring, fixing or supporting it. The Regulations cover a wide range of equipment including, cranes, fork-lift trucks, lifts, hoists, mobile elevating work platforms, and vehicle inspection platform hoists.

the definition also includes lifting accessories such as chains, slings, eyebolts etc. LOLER does not apply to escalators, these are covered by more specific legislation, ie the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992.

The type patient lifting equiptment this applys to is:

• Patient Hoist


• Bath Hosits & Lifters


• Patient Slings


• Stand Aids


• Celing and Tracking Hoists


• All equiptment attached to devices

Do the Regulations apply to me?
If you are an employer or self-employed person providing lifting equipment for use at work, or you have control of the use of lifting equipment, then the Regulations will apply to you. They do not apply if you provide equipment to be used primarily by members of the public, for example lifts in a shopping centre. However, such circumstances are covered by the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (HSW Act).

While your employees do not have duties under LOLER, they do have general duties under the HSW Act and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (MHSWR), for example to take reasonable care of themselves and others who may be affected by their actions and to co-operate with others.

The Regulations cover places where the HSW Act applies - these include factories, offshore installations, agricultural premises, offices, shops, hospitals, hotels, places of entertainment etc.

What do the Regulations require me to do?
You need to ensure that in using any lifting equipment the requirements of LOLER are met.

For example, you should ensure that all lifting equipment is:

• sufficiently strong, stable and suitable for the proposed use. Similarly, the load and anything attached (eg timber pallets, lifting points) must be suitable;

• positioned or installed to prevent the risk of injury, eg from the equipment or the load falling or striking people;

• visibly marked with any appropriate information to be taken into account for its safe use, eg safe working loads. Accessories, eg slings, clamps etc, should be similarly marked.

Additionally, you must ensure that:

• lifting operations are planned, supervised and carried out in a safe manner by people who are competent;
• where equipment is used for lifting people it is marked accordingly, and it should be safe for such a purpose, eg all necessary precautions have been taken to eliminate or reduce any risk;
• where appropriate, before lifting equipment (including accessories) is used for the first time, it is thoroughly examined. Lifting equipment may need to be thoroughly examined in use at periods specified in the Regulations (ie at least six-monthly for accessories and equipment used for lifting people and, at a minimum, annually for all other equipment) or at intervals laid down in an examination scheme drawn up by a competent person. All examination work should be performed by a competent person; and following a thorough examination or inspection of any lifting equipment, a report is submitted by the competent person to the employer to take the appropriate action.