Traumatic Brain Injury and PTSD: Diagnosis, Symptoms, & Treatment

For those living with the dual effects of traumatic brain injury and PTSD, the combination can be overpowering. PTSD cannot only severely impact a person’s mental and emotional health, but it also makes it much harder to take the right approach to traumatic brain injury rehabilitation. This is why it’s so important to address any […]

Discover somewhere new for Disabled Access Day!

What is Disabled Access Day? Disabled Access Day is held this year on the 16th March 2019 and is all about visiting somewhere that you’ve never been to before and trying something new in an atmosphere of cooperation, safety and fun. It’s about places helping to create opportunities, experiences and a warm welcome. Here are […]

Dutch King’s Commissioner opens OpeMed Sling Company

“A passionate, innovative and social company” were the words the Dutch King’s Commissioner René Paas officially opened our new Hoist Sling company UniQare Quality Slings, a new exciting sister company for OpeMed. With a true ethical stance running through the veins of the company, UniQare only recruits from a rich pool of labour that might […]

Assured Clip Sling Security With UniQare Slings

Whilst loop attachments tend to be the most popular method of attaching slings on to a spreader bar in the UK, there are still many users and carers throughout the globe who prefer and use a manual or powered cradle with clip attachment. This, therefore, makes clip innovations an important part business as we look to […]

Attending Arab Health 2020? Book your appointment now.

After another hugely successful year in the GCC we are delighted to be at the Dubai World Trade Centre, attending Arab Health 2020 to exhibit our range of patient lifting equipment on 27 – 30 January 2020.  The Arab Health conference is a global healthcare exhibition taking place in Dubai. Attended by more than 13,000 healthcare professionals from around the globe, the conference provides delegates […]

OpeMed Revitalise Bathing Equipment at Julia’s House Dorset

This time last year we were thrilled to be involved in re-development of Julia’s House Hospice in Devizes who offer respite for families and their children. The high profile project was supported by an array of A-List celebrities and was a cause close to many peoples hearts and we were proud to have been able to fit out the […]

United Care Invest in OpeMed’s Future

United Care is proud to announce today that it has acquired the outstanding shares of OpeMed Europe Ltd, United Care, based in Groningen – the Netherlands, is an industry leading manufacturer for innovative transfer aids, who aim to maintain independent living for people with reduced mobility. United Care prioritises development and innovation of comfortable, safe […]

An FD Gazelle for the third time in a row!

United Care (Global Holding) is the winner of the FD Gazellen for the third time in a row and is once again one of the fastest-growing companies in the Netherlands! The Financieel Dagblad organised the FD Gazellen Awards ceremony for the 16th time this November. Entires to the FD this year, had to pass an increasingly strict […]

Welcome Break to install more Changing Places

OpeMed (Aveso) set to provide the next wave of Changing Places facilities at Welcome Break Services. We are delighted that Welcome Break are to install more Changing Places across the country and with Gordano Services (M5) marking the first of the next wave installed and registered. The Changing Places campaign is designed to provide confidence through ensuring a set […]

Michael Tippett School and College

Case Study:  Michael Tippett School and College The Michael Tippett School and College has a roll of 70 students aged between 11 and 19. Their students have a range of complex needs, such as severe learning difficulties (SLD) or profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD). The dynamic environment features modern hydrotherapy facilities, a sensory room, […]