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Health and Safety in a Veterinary Practice: UK Guidance
11 February 2021

Health and Safety in a Veterinary Practice: UK Guidance

The HSE basics for health and safety compliance set out straightforward guidelines on what needs to be considered in the workplace. Here’s how these basics might apply to veterinarians.

We cover a lot of best practices for infection control, a large component of veterinary health and safety in our article Veterinary Infection Control Guidelines and Best Practices.

How to Choose the Right Veterinary Wound Dressings
11 February 2021

How to Choose the Right Veterinary Wound Dressings

Proper dressing and bandaging of wounds on animals help to control infection and speed up the healing process. Bandages should be applied with even pressure and coverage and should fit snuggly to the animal’s body, firm enough to stay in place while the animal moves around, but not so tight as to cause discomfort or limit essential blood supply to the area.

Bunions - What they are and how to treat them
2 February 2021

Bunions – What they are and how to treat them

Did you know that bunions on feet are the most common problem affecting the front of the foot in adults? You’re more likely to develop a bunion as you get older, and they’re much more common in women than men. We have created this guide so that you know what to look out for, how to treat bunions and when you should go and see a podiatrist.

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2 February 2021

How to treat Plantar Fasciitis with home remedies & taping techniques

One of the common foot problems many of us experience is Plantar Fasciitis. Our blog post explores the common symptoms, causes and treatments for the condition, including at-home taping techniques.

The Therapy Expo sees the launch of three new products
1 November 2020

The Therapy Expo sees the launch of three new products

The new professional sports tape range will be unveiled at the show.

Cold water
14 July 2020

Cold Water Shock - What is it and how can we minimise the risk?

The subject of cold water shock has been highlighted in the news recently. A TV advert has been pulled after criticism from water safety campaigners. The criticism states that the advert would spread a potentially dangerous message. The advert spoke of 'jumping into cold water on a hot day' which sparked a very strong response from many safety groups in the UK.

Why PDI Sani-Cloth AF Wipes are the Most Effective Wipes on the Market

Why PDI Sani-Cloth® AF Wipes are the Most Effective Wipes on the Market

PDI Sani-Cloth® AF Wipes (formerly known as PDI Sani-Cloth Universal Wipes) are disposable disinfection wipes for non-invasive medical devices and general surfaces, such as tables, worktops, bathrooms, and healthcare equipment.

Choosing the right hand sanitiser: the formulation matters
14 April 2020

Choosing the right hand sanitiser: the formulation matters

This guide will provide you with all the information you need to equip yourself with the facts about antibacterial hand sanitiser gel before deciding which one to buy. How it works, the most effective products and what to avoid. We explain why the formulation of your hand sanitiser matters and which components are neccesary to create the perfect consistency.

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1 April 2020

4 Ways to make your business COVID-19 secure

Hygiene and infection control has never been more important in offices and workplaces. It is vital that everyone knows how to work safely and how to create a COVID-19 secure environment.

Steroplast Healthcare's response to COVID-19
24 March 2020

Steroplast Healthcare's response to COVID-19

Supporting the fight against COVID-19.