Dementia: A Hidden Disability

Dementia: A Hidden Disability

Today is an important day in the disability awareness calendar for two reasons. Firstly, it is International Day of People with Disabilities, and the theme this year is ‘Fighting for rights in the post-COVID era’. Secondly, it is Elf Day, a day to support those living...
“Leaders in Care” Finalist

“Leaders in Care” Finalist

We are extremely proud to be able to share the news that we are a finalist in this year’s “Leaders in Care” awards for our innovative solutions in the care sector.  This is a result of a huge team effort from everyone at Astor Bannerman and a great...
Kate’s Story

Kate’s Story

It is estimated that 3 in 5 people will be carers at some point in their lives. The vast majority of care in the UK is provided by family and friends, who make up the UK’s 6.5 million...

Dementia Bathing Personal Care

Personal care is often a very task-orientated activity that only allows for the bare essentials of washing, dressing and being helped to the toilet. When time allows, care staff are expected to ensure that fingernails are cut and people can see the hairdresser, barber...

Sourcing Care Home Bathing Equipment

NEED HELP CHOOSING SAFE AND RELIABLE BATHING EQUIPMENT? Making sure you find the right bathroom equipment to suit the needs of your care home, residents and staff can be a daunting task, but now Active Bathing, part of the Astor-Bannerman group of companies, are able...

Meeting Key Care Home Decision Makers

Last week Active Bathing, part of the Astor-Bannerman (Medical) Ltd group of companies attended the 2 day Care Forum event in Northamptonshire. The Care Forum is the longest established Care event in the UK and plays host to a range of industry professionals and...

Experts in Dementia Care Bathing

Dementia Awareness Week (18th – 23rd May 2015) is all about helping to raise awareness and an understanding of what dementia is. In the words of Alzheimer’s Society, ‘life doesn’t end when dementia begins’ and they are helping people living with dementia...

Assisted Bathing For Professionals in Care

As a part of the Astor-Bannerman (Medical) Ltd group of companies, Active Bathing offer high quality bathing equipment to make life much easier for the disabled and elderly as well as their care givers. Bathroom spaces are often quite limited and fitting a specialist...
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