Acting to avoid pressure ulcers is a rare example of a win win situation. Pressure sores are bad for patients. They cause pain, infection risk, the need for additional treatment and extended care. All these problems also make pressure ulcers for healthcare providers who could use precious resources better. Estimates suggest that every ulcer adds £4,000 to a patient’s overall care bill. And experts tell us that carers can avoid nine out of ten by adopting simple measures.

Distributor talks about success in promoting Rober’s latest pressure ulcer relief solution

UK pressure relief specialist Rober has a history of helping patients around the globe to be pressure ulcer free. After recently exhibiting its pioneering cost effective AirFlex® range at Medical Fair Asia, the company is delighted to be featured in the latest edition of Medical Device Asia.

Independent Living, the online resource for living with a disability, has this month shone its spotlight on Rober’s NoDec® AIRSTREAM THP (Total Heel Protection); a pioneering pressure relief mattress designed specifically to avoid pressure ulcers on the heel and lower limbs.

Are you a Financial Controller professional looking for new job opportunities? Then we want to hear from you. We are currently looking for a full time Financial Controller based in Chesterfield working across sister companies Rober and Speed Plastics.  The individual will be fully accountable for all financial reporting and developing effective systems and processes. The person would report directly into the MD for the business, with a small team reporting into them.

Pressure ulcers are a rising problem around the world and in the UK alone, the problem affects over 700,000 people a year and adds an additional £4,000 per ulcer onto each person’s care bill.

Staff at pressure relief mattress specialist Rober, have today donned a red nose in support of Comic Relief 2017.