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ukcareguide · 3 years ago

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Online shopping is fun

All of us, regardless of age, adore precious accessories and carefully collect own, albeit small, but very special jewellery collection. And we all sometimes want to diversify it with something new and unusual. But it’s often very tiring to wander from one shopping centre to another in search of worthy and original models. So we, a friendly family of London-based jewellers, want to offer you the best way out of the situation and present our brainchild!

We invite you to the online store FJewellery. We have lovingly collected the broadest and most incredible assortment of precious goods for any, even the most sophisticated taste and budget. On our website, everyone will find something really interesting and unique. So, let’s see what awaits you here!

A complete jewel catalogue

Our boutique has tried to do our best to collect in one place the most diverse range of accessories – from timeless classics to ultra-contemporary novelties, from exquisite vintage products to fashionable models from the world’s best designers and brands. The sections of the online catalogue are presented:

exquisite and chic women’s jewellery,

spectacular and solid men’s accessories,

bright and cute models for kids.

And that’s not all! We have hand-picked options and gift ideas for specific holidays or other special occasions in a separate category. It can be a precious piece of jewellery at different prices from inexpensive gizmos to luxurious and valuable ones. So if you are looking for the perfect gifts for Christening, Father’s Day or Wedding Anniversary, you need to look at the appropriate sections on our website.

Large selection of pre-owned jewels

We offer accessories not only from new collections, but also in quality vintage jewellery. We attentionally check each such piece and prepare them for sale, including:

cleaning and polishing,

checking all fasteners,

verifying the strength of the links of chains and bracelets,

certify of jewellery.

We do everything so that you get the perfect accessories. We also provide all the necessary certificates so that you are confident in the quality of the product and have no doubt that you have purchased a genuinely original jewel from us.

The catalogue contains a particular section. All used accessories are presented here with full descriptions and photos. It can help find some jewellery easier and immediately imagine how this product will look.

Convenient and straightforward search system

On our website, we have created a more accessible and most intuitive system for choosing products by category:

earrings and piercings,

brooches,

bracelets,

wristwatches,

pendants and crosses,

necklaces,

rings, etc.

All pieces have a card with a detailed photo from several angles, specifications, and prices. If you find some similar accessories but are not sure which one you want to buy, you can compare them.

We have good concierge services and are ready to help. They will help you make the final choice, tell you how to place an order correctly and offer the most convenient and fastest delivery options. You don’t even have to get up from your favourite sofa to do this.

Useful tips and tricks

If you lack inspiration or want to learn interesting facts from the world of jewellery, check out our blog. Here you can find many articles about:

types of accessories,

how to wear accessories,

varieties of gems,

wedding recommendations,

ideas for surprises and gifts,

and much more.

Here you will find expert tips on buying and caring for your jewellery. Join us to be among the first to know about new products, discounts, and news!

The principles of the online store FJewellery are simple – customer care and high service standards. We do our best to show you the world of jewellery in all its brilliance and splendour and we are happy to help you! Welcome to the family!

from UK Care Guide https://ukcareguide.co.uk/online-shopping-is-fun/news/

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ukcareguide · 4 years ago

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postural support

Postural support

We all, regardless of health, know that feeling, when you’ve been in one position for a while and you start to feel uncomfortable: the cushion needs plumping, you feel pressure on parts of your body.

Being comfortable yet appropriately supported can really impact on our general feeling of wellbeing. It has a wider impact too: it plays a key role in rehabilitation and/or ongoing care. It can be corrective or supportive. It can reduce or even eliminate the incidence of pressure sores.

How do you choose the right support?

There are a few basic considerations:

Short or long term usage?

How will it be used?

Where will it be used?

There are lots of ‘off the shelf’ cushions that certainly have a place in delivery of comfort, especially as a short-term answer.

More often than not, they are of a memory foam type, which will over time compress and stop delivering the same degree of support. Others rely on micro beads- the same filling used in bean bags- so by their very nature they move.

For postural support that is going to be used for long periods a more substantial solution may be more appropriate.

The micro bead system figures highly in such cases, especially as the beads microscopically settle into every crease, to perfectly mirror your anatomy.

You can go for a version where the ‘beanbag’ forms the core structure, over which a fixed mould is laid to hold you in the correct position.

The newest- and best- option is a beanbag with vacuum moulding: Stabilo.

Why is it the best?

It enables precise yet infinite adjustment to support you exactly as needed, without any pressure points.

The big difference is that the vacuum system can be easily adjusted and reformed as your needs change.

And that can all be done at home, without having to buy additional equipment, new moulds etc.

It is even possible to pressure-map during the initial forming process, to ensure even a tiny potential pain point is smoothed away.

Manufactured from neoprene (the material used for wetsuits), it is water resistant yet breathable. Spills can be wiped off. It can be disinfected. It can be submerged in water

The end result of a vacuum system is a feeling of comfort and security, whether in a seat, bed, push- or wheelchair- indeed, individual cushions have even been used in a canoe!

The most common questions are answered here:

https://www.aatgb.com/posture-cushion-faq/

Or visit www.aatgb.com where you can access the LiveChat facility, email [email protected] or telephone 01978 821875

Click here to learn more about the Stabilio and other posture cushions.

Chilli Bean

Why is this good?

In essence a large beanbag seat that is vacuum formed to each person to allow proper positioning of the body and proper support.

The large surface area disperses weight distribution for stabilising firmness and optimum comfort.

Adding sound or vibration devices underneath transforms the Chilli Bean into a safe sensory environment.

Adding a roller base means the occupant can be safely transported from room to room, area to area, without any need to be transferred from the security of the Bean.

https://www.aatgb.com/chilli-bean/

Grande

Why is this good?

A mattress- sized and shaped version, Grande can be used flat as a mattress, or folded and shaped to provide postural support in a range of positions, from prone to part-raised.

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https://www.aatgb.com/grande/

Bagel

Why is this good?

A circular cushion for the neck, Bagel provides ultimate control to stabilise the head and neck.

The child or adult can safely enjoy a bath or a swim, being appropriately and safely supported.

https://www.aatgb.com/bagel/

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from UK Care Guide https://ukcareguide.co.uk/postural-support/news/

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ukcareguide · 4 years ago

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Change in health circumstances? We look at how to raise your spirits and quality of life.

The Government’s Hospital Discharge Service: Policy & Operating Model maintains that 45% of patient require up to six weeks’ recovery support from health & social services. It also states that provision of equipment should be without charge for six weeks, and community health services should provide equipment to support your discharge.

If you care for someone with reduced mobility, one of the most likely scenarios is that they can’t get upstairs to bed. Typically, the solution is for you to move the bed downstairs- assuming there’s sufficient space- with disruption to every member of the household. So recovery is immediately impaired, because of the psychological stress such disruption causes, and the worry about the impact on daily life for everyone.

Even so, they are still (COVID permitting) confined to home, unable to get anywhere that involves going up and down steps.

If reduced mobility is going to be a long-term situation, you may be advised to have installed equipment such as a stairlift or through-floor lift, but that takes time, and can have a big impact on the way everyone in the household can use the home.

How to minimise disruption to you, your home

Don’t worry. There IS a solution, which have no physical impact on the fabric of your home, that require no moving of furniture around.

A powered stairclimber enables you to move the person you re caring for safely, securely up and down stairs. Looking like a compact wheelchair, the device features a battery motor which drives the kinematics for a smooth, continuous motion up and down steps. As with so many things today, numerous versions exist so it is worth ensuring the one you get is right for you as the operator, and your passenger.

Most Local Authorities/ Community Health Providers even have such equipment in Stores, so can very quickly prescribe and organise one to be delivered to your home. Private providers, such as

AAT GB, will work alongside the Occupational Therapist to undertake a free of charge detailed assessment. This will ensure that the stairclimber is appropriately adjusted to fit and accessorised for your passenger, and that you are not only comfortable using it, but appropriately trained.

Once you have it, you can safely take your charge wherever you want, without effort and without optimum safety.

What should you consider in choosing a stairclimber?

Most importantly, the device needs to be able to safely and easily accommodate your flight of stairs. In Britain we have so many different shapes and sizes of staircases. They vary in width, straightness. On the level, they may immediately be a turn or doorway to navigate.

It needs to be easy for your passenger to transfer onto and off. They need to feel safe. You as operator need to feel confident about using it.

It needs to be easy to power and keep powered. It needs to be able to move easily over every common type of floor and floor covering, from tiles to carpet. It needs to be designed in such a way that it does not damage the stair risers.

It needs to be substantial enough to bear the weight of the passenger, regardless of their size, but light enough for you as operator to be able to easily steer and guide it. It needs to be simple to understand and to use: if it’s too complicated, you won’t use it, for fear of getting it wrong, or it just being too much effort.

See how it works here:

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Supporting you

The AAT S-Max stairclimber is Class 1 Medical Device certified, and can be accessorised with appropriate harnessing and/or support cushions to perfectly hold the passenger secure as the operator guides the machine. The battery-powered device can execute 300 steps from one charge- more than enough to undertake daily transfers up and down stairs to and from bed for more than a week.

With a 15degree balance point, it is easy for most people, regardless of size, height, shape, to operate and steer. The speed of climb can be infinitely adjusted to where the operator feels comfortable and in control.

When not in use, it can be folded compactly and stored away.

Beyond the physical support the stairclimber provides, AAT is the only national provider of such equipment. It provides short, medium and long term hire and rental, as well as purchase. It provides– free of charge– the most comprehensive assessment of the equipment suitability for each user, with the additional ability to accessorise and adjust the stairclimber to fit precise needs. AAT further delivers comprehensive training for operators, to ensure they are comfortable using it.

And there is full UK-based support via telephone, email or LiveChat should you have any questions before, during or after receipt of your stairclimber.

Visit https://www.aatgb.com/mobility-stairclimbers/ and https://www.aatgb.com/hire-rental/ to find out more.

Article by Peter Wingrave, Sales Director @ AAT GB

from UK Care Guide https://ukcareguide.co.uk/change-in-health-circumstances-we-look-at-how-to-raise-your-spirits-and-quality-of-life/news/

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ukcareguide · 5 years ago

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A 4 wheeled walking frame is a great way to help an elderly person with mobility issues to move around with ease. Here is our guide on what they are and the best ones to buy - https://t.co/r8nb42fOL5

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