Health And Care Expert Series

There are few places we value more than our beds, as a good night's sleep helps keep us energetic, healthy and happy. When it comes down...

The way in which our shoes wear down is affected by everything from body alignment to the type of shoes we choose. If your shoes tend to wear down on one side, read on to learn about our favourite solution.

Caring for a loved one with dementia can be a challenge, especially if that person is prone to wandering. Someone with dementia can begin to wander for any number of reasons, putting themselves at a significant risk of injury.

Pressure relief cushions make seating safer and more comfortable for vulnerable patients, but selecting the right one is a thankless task. Recliners often require special cushions, so check out our blog on pressure relief cushions for recliner chairs.

Doing daily activities with one hand in a sling can be frustrating and unsafe. If you're struggling, take a look at our selection of Arm Sling Accessories You Never Knew You Needed! page for some helpful tips, tricks and products.

After an injury or an operation, using an ice pack can help to relieve pain and expedite the healing process. We've created this guide on How Do Ice Packs Reduce Swelling, so you'll know how cold therapy can offer relief and which ice pack is best for you.

Walker boots, also known as controlled ankle motion boots, or CAM boots for short, are an ideal option when immobilisation is needed but a small amount of weight bearing is still permitted. Like most pieces of medical equipment though, a walker boot will only do its job if it's applied correctly, so we've put together a short guide explaining How to Fit Your Walker Boot.

Here at Health and Care, we sell a number of braces designed specifically to help your knees recover from Chondromalacia or Runners Knee. Read about our Best Braces for Chondromalacia Patella to help you to get back on your feet fast.

If you've suffered an injury to the shoulder or arm, you'll know the value of a reliable sling. In this helpful guide about the different Types of Arm Slings, we're going to look at the best slings for specific injuries and conditions.

Feeling stuffy and bunged up this winter? Why not give Nasal Irrigation a try! Used for hundreds of years, nasal irrigation can help clear your sinuses and improve your breathing.

The cold of winter is never far away, and with it comes the inevitable scourge of cold, numbing hands and feet on your walks, commutes, and even around the home. Sometimes it can feel like having cold hands and feet is unavoidable, but we here at Health and Care are on a mission to dispel that myth. We've had our experts put together a list of the Best Warmers for Cold Hands and Feet, keeping you toasty and warm all winter long!

Sensory play allows children to gain a relationship with the different sensations they will experience in their day-to-day life, and gives them the tools they need to engage with these stimuli in a positive way. There are all sorts of sensory toys available that can excite, soothe and teach your child, and the use of these toys in the right way can be a powerful tool for social connection and learning. Read on to learn about our Sensory Toys for Christmas!

One of the many downsides of breaking your arm or leg is the difficulties of having a shower or bath every day. Something that you once took for granted becomes a very awkward and time-consuming experience! That is where the LimbO Waterproof Cast Protectors can help.

Whether your bed sheets are simple or elaborate, one thing is true for nearly all of us: we aren't washing our bed sheets enough. At HealthandCare.co.uk, we're passionate about your health, and that includes getting a good, healthy sleep each night. We'll lay down the facts on bed sheet hygiene, along with some tips that may just help you sleep better, and healthier, in the nights to come.

RICE is used by physiotherapists everywhere immediately after an injury. What is RICE, and how do you use it in the immediate aftermath of an injury in order to prevent injury aggravation and speed up the recovery process.

Buying Christmas presents for kids with autism can prove difficult, especially as caution and care should be taken by taking into account different sensitivities and different needs before buying. Many children on the autism spectrum have difficulty processing everyday sensory information, so it's important to find out what the child likes and what the child dislikes. This list of our Best Christmas Gifts for Kids with Autism demonstrates our wide selection of gifts, taking into account different needs and requirements.

The news has been inundated with stories the last few months of people using an alternative choking prevention device. The product is called LifeVac, and it has saved lives in the UK, in Ireland and in the US.

HEINE's principles are to make a contribution to humanity, to build the best, to make it yourself and to stay independent. We explain what this means for HEINE, and why they make the best diagnostic equipment around.

All of Roho's Pressure Relief Cushions are designed using experience and technology developed over 45 years. From low risk to high risk, we give you the lowdown on Roho, and show you Our Best Roho Cushion for Pressure Sores.

This short guide lists our Best Products for Lower Back Pain Relief, looking into our wide range of rolls, pillows, insoles and more. If you are suffering from ongoing pain, then this guide is ideal for you.