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 […]
Going to nationals! National Medilink UK Awards
We’re going to nationals! Now that we’ve got our foot in the door, having won the Business Startup Category at the Medilink SW Business and Innovations Award 2016, we’re heading to Coventry. YourSocksOn has been placed on the shortlist for the National Medilink UK Awards at the Ricoh Arena on April 20th for 2016. This will […]
Deep Vein Thrombosis: The Lowdown
Deep Vein Thrombosis is a painful and scary condition. We want you to 1. Know what it is and 2. Know how to prevent it… before it ever happens. DVT can affect anyone. What is it? Simply, it’s a blood clot, usually in the leg, always in the veins that are deep in your body. You might […]
Try SocksOn for a Two Week Trial
Who are we? We are the creators of the SocksOn dressing aid device which enables anyone required to wear socks, anti-embolism compression socks or Lymphedema arm stockings, the means to put these on quickly and simply without the need for an OT or nursing aid assistance. SocksOn was created for those who struggle with the daily […]
Medilink SW Business and Innovations Award 2016
You know that moment of joy and excitement when you just get things right? When you’re ‘winning’ at life? That’s the feeling we had just a few days ago at the Medilink South West Awards dinner for the Technology Showcase. SocksOn UK Ltd founder, Mike Milligan, attended in Bristol, UK. It was a night to […]
Medilink South West Awards Tech Showcase
Exciting News about SocksOn! Medilink South West Awards We are so thrilled to be attending and presenting at the Medilink South West Awards on Thursday 3rd March at Leigh Court in Bristol! We’re just a couple of days away now and the excitement is palpable. Our founder, Mike Milligan, will be speaking about the SocksOn brand […]
How to Put Your Socks On with YourSocksOn
Do you wear socks? Of course you do. Have you ever had an injury and not been able to put your socks on? Maybe you have, maybe that’s why you’re here. To the average individual, putting socks on is so simple, you wouldn’t even give it a second thought. Until… your sock-putting-on power is gone. […]
Why Compression Socks are GREAT for Pregnant Women
Wait, what? Compression socks are great for pregnant women? Yes, indeed! So, you might know already the wonders of compression socks for elderly patients. Honestly, the fight with gravity gets harder and harder each year, for everyone. Those veins have to work so diligently to get blood everywhere and, with time, they just feel like […]
Pushing Time Limits in Elder Care isn’t Fair to the Patients
When it comes to the term elder care, there are many things I consider to be important. Because at some stage, we’re all going to be in the need of care, whether we are currently young or old. Working in care is not always easy. Nowadays, there’s always a discussion about time. We’re trying to squeeze the […]
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 […]