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NEW SHORT VIDEO ON-LINE

NAIDEX

It was very good to meet all of you
that visited us on our Naidex
exhibition stand (24-26 April 2007).
Photo shows: Ruth Mallard,
Jon Michaelis & John Foster
A special Thank you to
Jonathan, Adam and Alex
for showing everyone their
Neater Arm Supports.
link to naidex website

We've moved

New Address from 24th September 2007:
12 Burlington Rd, Buxton SK17 9AL, UK
Tl: +44(0)1298 23882 Fx: +44(0)1298 23883 Email: info@neater.co.uk

Neater Eater - No Colour change - Thank You!

We asked you* whether we should change the colour of the Neater Eater from grey to gold. (Other colours had been ruled out before).
The result of our survey was: 84 for Gold and 144 for keeping it Grey.
Thank you to all those who took part, for your comments and especially for all the positive comments about the Neater Eater from current users, their therapists and carers.
*(current and potential users of Neater Eaters, therapists, Naidex Stand visitors, website visitors and others)
Grey or Gold?

It's Not Too Much To Ask

The charity BDF Newlife have launched a campaign for better equipment provision in UK. Their report: "It's Not Too Much To Ask" highlights the post code lottery of equipment provision in UK.

Link to: BDF newlife website

WEEE

Neater Solutions Ltd has a long history of environmental concern. It recently registered with econo-weee to ensure full compliance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment directive.
Producer Registration Number : WEE/GB0074UR/PRO

Link to: econo-weee

CONCERN OVER HEALTH RISK TO PATIENTS

The charity Age Concern have highlighted the serious health risks to elderly patients who are often not given proper assistance in hospital when eating. Age Concern says: "Hard-hitting statistics show that six out of ten older patients are at risk of becoming malnourished or their situation getting worse while in hospital."

Jon Michaelis, Managing Director of Neater Solutions said:

"Another report shows the importance of proper nutrition to people's health. Therapists often report to us that their clients are at risk of becoming malnourished if they lose independence in eating. People often lose interest in eating if they cannot feed themsleves. In many cases, the equipment we provide - from Dignity Ware to Neater Eaters, can be a significant help in tackling this problem.

Link to: AGE Concern website

Download: Download Hungry to be Heard Report

NEATER ARM SUPPORT - featured on MDC website

The Muscular Dystrophy Campaign now have information about mobile arm supports on thier website. The Neater Arm Support features highly. Link to: MDC page on mobile arm supports

Also on the MDC site is a document: "Justification for the need and provision of the Neater Arm Support"
Link to: justification for provision

Yvonne Massett, National Occupational Therapy Advisor, Muscular Dystrophy Campaign said:
"The Neater Arm Support can be invaluable for people with a progressive weakness of the shoulder girdle muscles. It can help to reduce the development of joint contractures and maintain muscle strength".

More information on the Neater Arm Support

Changes to this site may result in lost data until Tuesday 11th September. You may want to resend us your enquiry then or telephone 01298 23882 and leave a message. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

NEATER TABLE NEW Product now available

Sturdy
Height Adjustable
Fold away
Easy Access (especially for wheelchair users)
Lockable Castors (optional extra)
more details

POSTER PRESENTATIONS

We have poster presentations detailing the development of the electric programmable Neater Eater and the Neater Arm Support. Please contact us if you would like to display these at your conference or event.

Continual Product Development

Neater Solutions introduces new products to its range to meet previously unmet needs, largely through the design and manufacture of its own products but also by sourcing products from other suppliers. The range is therefore subject to change so please contact us for the latest information.