Starting today, we will be exhibiting at the Naidex 2016 Expo in Birmingham! Naidex is the biggest independent living / healthcare-related expo of the year, attracting some 250+ exhibitors and over 9000 visitors. It is also the longest running independent living expo, currently in its 42nd year. We will be offering live demonstrations of SocksOn as well as […]
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Compression Socks and the Stubborn Man
Over the recent holiday, one of our team spent time with her in-laws, as one may do during Noel! One of them, her Father-in-Law, is over 70. Craig is his name and he’s as stubborn as can be! This is a silly story about Craig and his habit of not wanting to reach out for […]
SocksOn Medilink South West Awards Nomination!
This coming March, 2016, SocksOn will be attending the Medilink South West Awards. Medilink South West is a regional partner of Medilink UK and is it’s region’s life science industry network. Medilink South West works to reduce barriers to commercial growth and promote the South West’s economic output from life sciences. Sockson UK Ltd has […]
What are compression socks and what do they do?
If you’re wondering the same question, you’re not alone. What are they for? Who wears them and why? How do you know whether it’s something you need? Most importantly, we suggest you ask your doctor first about compression socks and whether you need them! Secondly, we’d like to provide a quick snapshot to educate you on […]
3 Ways to Keep Freedom and Independence for the Elderly
How can independence be kept for those who are aging? Maintaining freedom is a big concern for many who have spent the latter part of their years caring and looking after their family! Understandably, losing self-esteem can be a concern as well, when elderly loved ones are unable to do tasks and errands that they’d […]
SocksOn Stands Out at the Occupational Therapy Show
The Occupational Therapy Show, UKs largest education and trade event just for OTs, ended with an important legacy to all exhibitors and visitors involved. This year’s edition took place at The NEC Birmingham on November 25th & 26th. And Socks On was there to display the innovation to all leading professionals present. The compression socks […]
5 Ways to Make Life Easier for Senior Care Nurses
We know that nurses sometimes have it rough! Making the rounds, cleaning things up, working with patients that, well, are sometimes less than patient! But you do it because you love helping others. There are those amazingly gratifying moments when things go right and you’ve made someone’s day and they break into a smile, just […]
SocksOn team meet Help for Heroes
Military veteran charity Help for Heroes runs rehabilitation centres across the UK. Their mission is to give practical help to our wounded, injured and sick. So a dressing aid to put on socks fits well into their mission. Thanks to an introduction from Frome Town Council, we are off to meet them to see if […]
NHS has new, tighter compression stockings
A quick update from the sales team. Last week they visited an NHS hospital to demonstrate the Compression Socks On dressing aid. The lead nurse watched and quietly said “But the new compression stockings are much more elasticated than the one you just demonstrated.” We offered to try the new NHS compression tights immediately – […]