Product Feature: Attends Active Slips for Heavy / Severe Urinary / Faecal Incontinence

One of the hardest things about choosing the right incontinence pad is that they are either named very similar or that there are so many names for the same product it can cause confusion actually finding the right product.

This week we will be looking at Attends Slips, now attends call these “slips” however they are also known as

Attends Slips are a range of all-in-one products especially designed to manage heavy/severe urinary and / or faecal incontinence.
The Slips are available in 3 different designs – Slip Active, Slip Regular and Slip Regular Plus. B&M Supplies at the moment currently only stock the slip active.
The slips are available from absorption degree 8 to 10 and are thin and white, for extra user discretion. All attends slips have leakage barriers for extra side protection and printed size and number on the back sheet for easy recognition.
The Attends Slip technology with Quick Dry® absorbent zone ensures, even after several gushes, optimum skin dryness for the wearer and reduces the risk of leakage. Unpleasant odours are locked inside through the odour protection system. Medium and large sizes have an adjustable 2-step fixation system and a wide easy to use tape on each side to help with easy application of the slip. The new textile wings around the hips lets the skin breathe.

Attends Slip Active Medium (9)
Product Code: 201510 Pieces: 28

• Super absorbent core provides outstanding dryness and comfort
• Odour protection reduces the risk of unpleasant odours
• Resealable fixation system to secure the pad in place
• White discreet soft waterproof back sheet aids containment

Attends Slip Active 9, with absorption degree9 is a cost effective slip, providing an outstanding combination of price and quality. It is available in two sizes, Medium and Large.
The Attends Slip technology with Quick Dry® absorbent zone ensures, even after several gushes, optimum skin dryness for the wearer and reduces the risk of leakage. Unpleasant odours are locked inside through the odour protection system. The body shaped design of the Attends Slip 8 Active provides extra comfort for the wearer.
This medium size Sliphasan adjustable 2-Step fixation system and a wide easy to use tape on each side to help with easy application of the slip. The new textile wings around the hips let the skin breathe.

Attends Slip Active Large (9)
Product Code: 201398 Pieces: 28

• Super absorbent core provides outstanding dryness and comfort
• Full barrier leg cuffs to aid containment and reduce the risk of leakage
• Easy to use numbering system to determine which product to use
• Full barrier leg cuffs to aid containment and reduce the risk of leakage

Attends Slip Active Large 9, with absorption degree9 is a cost effective slip, providing an outstanding combination of price and quality. It is available in two sizes, Medium and Large.
The Attends Slip technology with Quick Dry® absorbent zone ensures, even after several gushes,optimum skin dryness for the wearer and reduces the risk of leakage. Unpleasant odours are locked inside through the odour protection system. The body shaped design of the Attends Slip 8 Active provides extra comfort for the wearer.
This Large size Sliphas an adjustable 2-Step fixation system and a wide easy to use tape on each side to help with easy application of the slip. The new textile wings around the hips let the skin breathe.

Attends Slip (10) Active Medium
Product Code: 201411 Pieces: 28

• Super absorbent core provides outstanding dryness and comfort
• Odour protection reduces the risk of unpleasant odours
• White discreet soft waterproof back sheet aids containment
• Full barrier leg cuffs to aid containment and reduce the risk of leakage
• Resealable fixation system to secure the pad in place

Attends Slip Medium 10 Active, with absorption degree 10 is a cost effective slip, providing an outstanding combination of price and quality. It is available in two sizes, Medium and Large.
The Attends Slip technology with Quick Dry® absorbent zone ensures, even after several gushes,optimum skin dryness for the wearer and reduces the risk of leakage. Unpleasant odours are locked inside through the odour protection system. The body shaped design of the Attends Slip 8 Active provides extra comfort for the wearer.
This product has an adjustable 2-Step fixation system and a wide easy to use tape on each side to help with easy application of the slip. The new textile wings around the hips let the skin breathe.


Attends Slip (10) Active Large
Product Code: 201435 Pieces: 28

• Super absorbent core provides outstanding dryness and comfort
• Odour protection reduces the risk of unpleasant odours
• Wetness indicator acts as a guide as to when the pad should be changed
• White discreet soft waterproof back sheet aids containment

Attends Slip Active Large 10, with absorption degree10 is a cost effective slip, providing an outstanding combination of price and quality. It is available in two sizes, Medium and Large.
The Attends Slip technology with Quick Dry® absorbent zone ensures, even after several gushes, optimum skin dryness for the wearer and reduces the risk of leakage. Unpleasant odours are locked inside through the odour protection system. The body shaped design of the Attends Slip 8 Active provides extra comfort for the wearer.
This Large size Sliphas an adjustable 2-Step fixation system and a wide easy to use tape on each side to help with easy application of the slip. The new textile wings around the hips let the skin breathe.

B&M Supplies the North West Nursing Home Supplier

Now I know that most people are aware that we sell Incontinence Pads, and other types of Incontinence supplies however not many people are aware that we are primarily a Nursing home supplier.
We cover mainly the Northwest at the moment with our own fleet of delivery vehicles, but as the company has grown and we utilize new technologies we have found that we can spread our wings a little bit and reach to places further afield. In fact were now reaching a point where we have over 400 nursing homes and business we supply too!
Here are some of the other types of products we supply:

• Bariatric Care Products
• Specialist Beds such as Hospital beds & Profiling Beds
• Patient Lifting, Hoists & Slings
• Pressure Care & Pressure Mattress
• Mobility Scooters & Power Chairs
• Bathroom & Toileting aids
• Janitorial Products
• Disposable Medical Gloves
• Work wear

And that’s just to name a few!!

Incontinence Bedding and Eva-Dry Bedding

Product Feature: Incontinence PVC Bed Protection

We have been selling quite a lot of these particular products at the moment. Eva Dry have come up with a range of soft PVC products to protect bedding from incontinence. These products are designed for use alongside standard fabric bedding and are fully washable.
Now we have a number of various incontinence bedding and there seems to be a million variations of the types of ways to protect a bed, but I thought I would give you an insight into this particular product range.

Waterproof Duvet Cover
Works as a protective waterproof barrier for your duvet – your duvet is placed inside the cover and your normal duvet cover surrounds both the duvet and cover. The cover is wipe clean and keeps your duvet free from odour and moisture.

Incontinence Drawsheet
Incontinence draw sheet systems are mainly used to protect the bed from urine in case of incontinent patients.

Waterproof Mattress Protector
The Mattress protectors work by fully surrounding your mattress, simple insert your mattress into the protector the same way you would insert a letter into an envelope!
Once the mattress is inside, a flap on the side is closed and sealed using a Velcro seal holding the cover in place.

• The main features of this type of bedding are:


• Guaranteed 100% waterproof!


• For extra safety EVA-DRY is tested flame retardant to BS7175


• EVA-DRY is the natural choice


• Anti slip Characteristics


• Welded seams and easy to fit Velcro seals


• Comfortable, soft, supple and undetectable in use


• Easily cleaned in situ with any germicidal cleaner


• Will not harden or crack


• Durable - lasts longer than PVC


• No discoloration


• Halogen free

If your still having trouble finding the right type of incontinence product?
Why not give us a call on 01704 553773 or visit Bmsupplies.co.uk

B & M Supplies 67A Compton Road, Southport, PR8 4EG.

Even More Incontinence Products added to Ebay

I’ve just added a few more Products to the eBay site, and tweaked our name on there so that this can help you to find us.

Our eBay name is now “Bm_Care _and_Workwear” we used to be Libertyworkwear however this was started by our sister company many moons ago and it’s been a long time coming.

So at the moment I’ve listed a selection of bed pads (60 x 60 and 60 x 90) all absorbencies of the classic form shaped pad, some incontinence nets and some of the Indaslips All-in-Ones. Should be more than enough choice on there to choose from but also I’m hoping we can use the site to help refer a few customers to our own web store, to be honest the pads and things I’ve place on eBay are actual a lot cheaper on our store, and that’s only because of eBay’s listing fees and the commission that they take!!!

Just a quick update today but I should have a bit more of a product feature later in the week.

Incontinence Pads and other Products on Ebay

I thought it would be worth mentioning I’ve put a few of our best selling Incontinence Products on eBay today, generally we sell a lot of Work wear on there from our Sister company Liberty Work wear, as every business seems to have a spot on there I thought we better had too!

You can find our products by clicking the link in our links column on the left hand side of this page or if you’re looking for Pads that are a bit cheaper in price its probably best just to visit the Incontinence Internet shop

Incontinence Pad, Daiper, All In One, Bed Pad, Slip? AAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!???

LOST?

Choosing the right incontinence pad can be quite a difficult thing, 9 out of 10 phone calls I take here at B&M Supplies tend to be customers looking for this type of help & advice, so I thought I would an Idea just to show a few different types here.

Now I must add at this point that a lot of this will come down to personal choice and here at B&M Supplies we can only advise you in what we feel would be best for your own situation, especially when cost can be a factor in choosing the right incontinence product for you, for example wearing a pad & net knickers can work out around £9.83 for packet of pads and 5 nets and an All-in-one diaper can work out at about £16.

So what’s the difference?

Incontinence Pads

Generally speaking an incontinence pad is very similar to a sanitary towel, it’s worn in a similar way but the sizes tend to be a bit bigger. The pad is built to absorb urine and depending on the user, they are available in a few different sizes and absorbency levels. The pad itself is kept securely in place by the user’s tight fitting underwear or more commonly with a pair of net knickers or net fixation pants. Men have a few specially designed incontinence products which tend to be a bit more suitable and work with the male anatomy to reduce leakage.

(See earlier blog on Indas Hombre Incontinence Pad for Men).

Rectangular and shaped Incontinence pads?

(Rectangular Pads)

(Anatomic Shaped Pad)

Some of the very first pads were rectangular in shape and as time has moved on we now have anatomic shaped pads, Rectangular incontinence pads are good economical choice however shaped pads tend to be a bit more reliable due to their shape and design. Pads are available in 5 sizes and absorbency levels, the more absorbent pads are for use with a patient with double incontinence.

Disposable Diaper /All-in-One

The best way to describe a disposable Diaper or an All-in One, as they are more commonly known, is to imagine an anatomic shaped pad that can be attached by tape around the hip area. Generally speaking this type of incontinence product is best for a bed wetter or more somebody with moderate incontinence, however there are hundreds of manufactures of this type of product, Attends & Tyco/Lille are a few that we supply but it is worth trying out a few different manufactures to find an All-in-One that fits your body shape.

Under garment Briefs /Pull-up /Slip on/ Protective Underwear

There are a few different designs of this kind of product, but the idea is that they are pretty close to wearing underwear. They’re easy to put on, disposable and a wearer can put them on without the help of a carer. They are not a cheap incontinence pad however due to the discreet design and ease of use the product offers, they are a popular product.

Disposable Bed Pad / Inco Sheet / Incontinence Sheet / Fluff Pulp Pad

Disposable Bed Pads or Inco sheets as the professionals tend to call them are similar to a blanket and generally in two sizes 60 x 60 or 60 x 90, they can be used to protect a mattress or chair/wheelchair from urine or moisture and are disposable.


For further bed protection please check or Incontinence bedding section at B&M Supplies or if you would like to chat to a human feel free to call 01704 553 773

Product Feature Nappies for Small Premature Babies

I mentioned earlier about libero's range of Diapers but they also make nappies for the smallest babies. These nappies are for weight 0-2kg

Premature have special leakage protection in the form of a leakage barrier at the front and the back.


As the very smallest babies drink breast milk or infant formula, our small diapers have a very special, soft, net-like surface layer which can cope with loose poos. This keeps the risk of leaks to a minimum and makes changing the diaper easier.

From the Mini size upwards our diapers have elastic waist bands. These are soft bands which give a flexible fit and also prevent leaks at the back and the front. The diaper is also narrower in the crotch, so that it doesn't get in the way as the baby gradually starts to move more.
All the sizes are extra soft and gentle in the navel area.


Nice to wear!

• No lotion
• Our approach to additives in diapers is simple: the fewer, the better. Our diapers don't contain any lotions or perfumes.



• Only air
  Instead our diapers are breathable. They allow air to pass through and the surface layer, together with the core, stays dry against the skin which is best for small babies' bottoms.



• Superb fit
  We also have the best fit. Our thin diapers are soft and there is nothing to rub or get in the way. Nothing should stop a baby from going off exploring!

Southport Flowershow

Had a busy week here at B&M Supplies this week, even several months after this years flower show the shop seems to be busy with constant stream of people who said they saw us at the show and wanted to pop in and see us at the care centre.

We had a similar sort of response last year after the 2009 flower show but with no-where near the type of response we have had this year, not bad for our second show!



If you have not had chance to see Southport Flower show, its one of the major events here in sunny Southport and is a fast becoming one of the biggest draws for local tourism, they have all types of competitions for flower arranging, food halls and is a great day out for all members of the family and as I mentioned before as we were there last year it was nice to see a few friendly face from the year before, perhaps we might see you next year.

Here is the Southport flower show site. its based on Southports Victoria Park its not far from B&M Supplies HQ an extra reason to visit us when your at the show :)

Incontinence Forums and Advice

I’m trying to build up a good resource of information on a lot of our products at the moment and hopefully give people a greater idea of some of the Incontinence products that are available on the market today.

Yesterday I posted a blog about just one of our Incontinence Products, which ,for us, is kind of step forward in our range of incontinence pads really and hopefully we can give people a true idea of the types of options or choices available. Quite often we find a lot of customers are members of the public who have a family member(s) who have become incontinent and need advice as there just isn’t the support out there.

So hopefully this blog will enable someone to make an informed judgment on the right products rather than shooting in the dark.

So if you’re having trouble finding what you’re looking form you can always try our Incontinence Buying Guide have a look at our online Incontinence Store bmsupplies.co.uk or try and find some incontinence forums on the internet like seek wellness.

Feature: Indas Hombre Incontinence Pads for Men

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.

Incontinence Buying Guide

Urinary Incontinence

Urinary incontinence is the unintentional passing of urine. It is a very common problem that is thought to affect about three million people in the UK. Anyone can experience urinary incontinence, although it is more common in people who are older. The condition affects far more women than men, and it is thought to occur in one in five women who are over 40 years of age.

What is incontinence and am I alone?

Incontinence can be simply described as the passing of urine and/or faeces without control, often at inappropriate times or places. By far the most common problem is urinary incontinence, as many as one in four women and ten men will suffer this problem at some part of their life.Urinary incontinence can usually be caused by many things or sometimes it is just a process of age itself.People that suffer from incontinence often feel very alone and embarrassed, but there is no need - incontinence is a common problem and there are people that can help.
Sometimes your Continence Advisor will recommend the use of disposable or washable absorbent pads as the best method to manage your condition.

These are often supplied free of charge from your local health authority, but this is not always the case. In these instances your Continence Advisor may recommend that you purchase products yourself and will usually suggest which type of product is most appropriate. However we understand that this is often difficult to do. We have therefore given you an option for you to purchase your products and have them delivered to your door and will be supplied in plain discreet parcels on request.If you need any extra help please feel free to contact us and we will be able to offer our expert advice and answer any questions you have.

Size Chart



We have put together this chart to help you better compare which size of pad will suit your size best.

As with any new purchase, when trying a new type or size of protection, please be aware, that sizes vary from brand to brand as shown above.



NB: Our continence pads are size free and should be chosen based on the level of absorbency needed. The fixation net pants used with pads however are suited to the sizes shown.If your having trouble seeing the image below just click on it to zoom in.


Common types of urinary incontinence

Stress or very light incontinence
Stress or very light incontinence is most common in women and is often associated with pregnancy, child birth and the menopause; in men it can sometimes follow prostate surgery. The symptoms are that small amounts of urine leak during physical exertion, such as exercise, sneezing, laughing and coughing. It can also be treated very successfully, ask your continence Advisor for help.
The best selection of products to use is the small shaped or rectangle pads. These are very discreet, yet also very absorbent and can be worn at all times of the day. As they have a sticky strip along the back of the pad, they can be worn with your own close fitting pants.

We recommend:Light shaped pads or rectangular pads.
Another type of pad that can be used is known as an insert pad. This product has no plastic backing to protect your clothes and therefore would need to be worn with special pants - known as Pouch Pants.
These have a plastic lined waterproof pouch inside it, in which you slip the pad; when it needs changing, you simply take out the pad, dispose of it and replace it with a fresh one.



Urge or Light Moderate Incontinence

Urge or light moderate incontinence is the urgent need to go to the toilet. Often if you do not quite make it in time, your bladder will leak Common causes of urgency are, bladder infection, kidney stones, after surgery, plus some medicines have this effect.

We recommend:Rectangular Pads or Maxi shaped pads. These have an adhesive strip along the back of the pad, which allows the product to be worn with your own close fitting pants.








Overflow Incontinence

Overflow incontinence is caused when the flow of urine from the bladder is restricted or blocked, therefore the bladder never quite empties, and urine from the bladder is restricted or blocked, therefore the bladder never quite empties, and urine constantly dribbles out. Often occurring as a result of an enlarged prostate, it can also occur after surgery or as a result of another medical condition such as multiple sclerosis.


We recommend:Dry Form shaped pads. It is important that all disposable absorbent pads are worn close to the body. Not allowing any air to circulate; in doing so you will take away any chances of sore skin, odours or leakage. A tip is to always try a size smaller than you think you need - remember these pants need to be close fitting and preferably used with net knickers.









Faecal Incontinence

Occurs when all contents of the bowel empty without control', warning or sensation.

We recommend:Dry Form shaped pads or our complete range of Adult All-in-ones. All-in-Ones, products often called diapers or adult nappies, provide total protection for heavy urinary or faecal incontinence.



Each product is fitted with four sticky tapes and wraps completely around the body. Available in four sizes, Small, Medium, Large and Extra Large, the All-in-One product also have a selection of absorbencies: Normal (day time use) and Super (night time use).




Bed protection
We can also offer a selection of bed protection products. Our disposable and washable bedpads, have a very high absorbency level and offer total protection for the bed and bedding.














Reflex or Heavy Incontinence

Reflex or heavy incontinence occurs when the bladder will empty without warning and often without any sensation. Usually the bladder will send a message to the brain that it is full and needs to be emptied, with reflex incontinence, this message is lost and the bladder will empty without warning.

We recommend:Dry Form Large Shape Pad. Shaped to fit comfortably, whilst offering maximum protection and should be worn with the Stretch Support Pants to hold the pads in place.

Faecal Incontinence: There are two main types of faecal incontinence, faecal smearing and total faecal loss.Faecal smearing
Faecal smearing is when the contents of the bowel leak, often occur when someone is constipated.








We recommend:Rectangular Pads or large dry form shaped Pad. Both of these products will provide cover and protection against leakage and staining on clothes or you could use Supreme slip-on or Undergarment.

Nursing Homes
For nursing homes we can come along and one of our trained continence advisors can present a training seminar on the correct use and fitting of incontinence products. If you are still having problems on choosing the correct continence wear, please call us and we can advise using a product selection tool.

Welcome to B&M Supplies Incontinence Blog

The site has been going for some time now and I thought I would start a blog to store to put down a few of the offers and give information regarding Incontinence & Incontinence Products.

Unfortunately Incontinence issues are still a very hush hush subject in today’s society and people are generally not always ready to talk about such issues, the good news is the internet is fast becoming a good resource to research and find out new advances in this area.

Don’t forget if you need extra help or advice finding the right product or would like to see what type of Incontinence care products are available you can stop by Bmsupplies.co.uk or phone us on 01704 553 773.

Steve