Hospital Direct

08/01/2026

As Storm Goretti approaches and is expected to bring further snow across the UK, it’s important to remember how significantly winter weather can affect our day-to-day work. 🌨️

Snow and icy conditions greatly increase the risk of slips and falls for the people we support and for carers themselves. Whether you’re a professional carer, nurse or supporting a family member at home, winter safety deserves extra attention.

Practical ways to reduce risks in winter weather

🚶 Prevent slips and falls

🔹 Keep paths and walkways clear of ice and snow

🔹 Wear non-slip footwear and ensure good lighting indoors

🔹 Move carefully and allow extra time — avoid rushing

🔹 Use the “penguin walk” on icy surfaces 🐧

🤝 Support safe mobility

🔹 Cold weather can cause joint stiffness and affect balance

🔹 Encourage assisted movement and review mobility needs regularly

🔹 Patient handling equipment isn’t just for hospitals — it plays a vital role in home care too. Using the right tools, such as slide sheets, transfer aids and walking supports, can make everyday care safer and more comfortable while winter weather continues outside

💙 Carers: look after yourselves

🔹 Use equipment correctly to reduce the risk of back injuries

🔹 Avoid unsafe manual handling, particularly on slippery or uneven surfaces

Winter care is about prevention, preparation and having the right support in place. Small adjustments can make a big difference and help prevent serious incidents.

05/01/2026

We’ve made it to 2026. 🥳 Happy New Year to all our friends and followers!

The start of the year is always a busy time at HD Headquarters as we work through the orders that built up over the winter holidays.

A busy 2025, however, came with meaningful progress.
Even just before the break, Bruce was still on the road, visiting Bristol and meeting with Danielle Base from Pearce Healthcare Mobility.
As a fantastic new connection, Danielle will be supporting us in expanding awareness of the Morphematic across the United Kingdom.

We’re looking forward to what 2026 has in store. 💙
How about you? 😉

20/12/2025

✨ As 2025 comes to a close… ✨

Team Hospital Direct is all set for Christmas!🎄

But before we step into a brand-new year, we wanted to pause and reflect on everything that made 2025 so special.

🚐 On the road again
This year saw us travelling far and wide, exhibiting at events such as NAEP - National Association fo Equipment Providers, Rise4Disability and the Occupational Therapy Show, meeting incredible people along the way.

🎓 Sharing knowledge & building connections
We delivered hands-on demonstrations and training sessions across the country. One standout moment was an all-day training event with the National Back Exchange Manchester & North West Group — a day we won’t forget.

👥 Growing our team
We were proud to welcome new colleagues, from experienced professionals like Justin and Jay, to young talents like Gwion and future-focused managers such as Paul and Mark at HD Headquarters in Clun.
We also had the pleasure of welcoming Alfie, the newborn son of our long-standing Operations Director, Pip Owen, as the youngest member of the HD Family.

🏆 Celebrating success
2025 brought well-deserved recognition:

* Runner-up in the Manufacturing category at the Shropshire Chamber Business Awards
* Best Innovative Product winner at the OT Show, thanks to the incredible Morphematic

😊 Moments that mattered
There were smiles, plenty of energy and even some dancing — with Bruce once again shining on the competitive dance floor and collecting multiple trophies with his partner 💃🕺.

🔮 Looking ahead to 2026
After a busy and rewarding year, we’re excited for what’s next.

To our followers, partners and friends —
🎄 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 🎆
Thank you for being part of our journey.

17/12/2025

Before the end of the year, we’re excited to share a new video with you. 🤩

We’ve recently launched an introductory video series for our HD Deluxe™ range, which we dubbed the HD Deluxe™ Sleeping System.

In the second episode of the series, we spotlight the Positioning Support Tube Wedge, available in five sizes to suit everyone from pediatric users to extra-large adults.
Bruce demonstrates a range of application techniques, while Gwion helps bring it to life by showing just how comfortable and supportive the HD Deluxe Support Tube can be in real use.

If you missed it, be sure to check out Episode 1 on YouTube, where we introduce the HD Deluxe range and the HD Deluxe 30 Degree Pressure Wedge. 💙

In this second episode of the HD Deluxe Sleeping System series, we introduce our Positioning Support Tube Wedge—available in five sizes, ranging from pediatr...

11/12/2025

Today is one of our favourite pre-Christmas traditions – Christmas Jumper Day!🎄🥳
Each year, more and more festive jumpers appear around Hospital Direct HQ on 11 December, so it was only a matter of time before we turned it into a full pre-Christmas celebration.

And of course, Christmas Jumper Day is the perfect moment to spread some festive cheer. Our team supports a wide range of charities throughout the year with cake sales and collections and today we’ve chosen to make a small Christmas donation to Acorns Children's Hospice.

We can hardly believe it’s this time of year again. Our cutting, sewing, and dispatch teams are working as swiftly as Santa’s elves to ensure every order reaches our clients before the year’s end. 💙

10/12/2025

We stand firmly behind every product we design, manufacture and deliver— and Ergotrics' Morphematic is no exception.

Even without the outstanding reviews and the Best Innovation Award at The OT Show, our belief in its potential remains unchanged. We are confident that Morphematic will make a significant and positive impact on both caregivers and patients.

No doubt, it’s on the way to becoming a mainstream solution for positioning in bed. 💙

Hospital Direct has been recognised on the national stage, after winning an award at the Occupational Therapy Show 2025.

09/12/2025

The end of the year has truly allowed us to reap the rewards of the hard work we have put in throughout 2025. 💙

After winning the Best Innovative Product award at the Occupational Therapy Show at the NEC in Birmingham, we are delighted to share yet another piece of wonderful news.
‼️Our early Christmas gift as a company is the confirmation that we will once again be present on NHS Supply Chain next year with around 150 products.

It has always been clear that Hospital Direct was founded with the purpose of helping the access high-quality, British-made products at fair and reasonable prices. Now, once again, we have the most direct route to continue doing exactly that.

A huge well-done to our long-standing Project Manager, Jade Griffiths for helping secure this fantastic stock presence on such an important platform. 👏

04/12/2025

We’re still buzzing from the amazing energy at the NEC Birmingham last week at The Occupational Therapy Show.
It was inspiring to meet so many passionate OTs and hear about the real challenges you face every day — from pressure care and positioning to comfort and mobility.

We hope the ideas and solutions we shared help make those tasks a little easier.

🏆 Show highlight: Our brand-new Morphematic won Best Innovative Product of the OT Show 2025 — and your feedback has been incredible! 😍

👉 https://www.hospitaldirect.co.uk/product/ergotrics-morphematic-lateral-patient-turning-system/

🎁 Prize Draw Announcement!

Thank you to everyone who followed us on social media and entered our hamper giveaway during the show.

We’re excited to announce our winner… Rosalind Gray!
Congratulations, Rosalind! 🎉

Thank you to everyone who followed us here, on Facebook or completed our quick form. Let’s keep in touch and see how we can best serve you in the future! 💙

27/11/2025

We don’t just attend the Occupational Therapy Show - we lock in our place a year early! It’s that important to us. 🔒

No other event brings together the same level of passion, commitment and hands-on teamwork from OTs across the UK. The energy on the show floor, the willingness to share ideas and the quality of conversations we have every year make this a standout experience. 💫

Our growing team, led by Bruce Gutteridge, has had a fantastic two days at the NEC Birmingham.
And day one ended with a huge boost: we won the OT Show Award for Best Innovative Product with the Morphematic! 🤩
As the sole distributor for the UK and Northern Ireland, we’re incredibly proud of this Ergotrics innovation. It has real potential to transform how in-bed care is delivered.

The Morphematic’s automated lateral turning system allows single-handed repositioning through smart inflation of its purpose-designed, pressure-relieving mattress topper. The inflated sections form adjustable wedges, giving precise control and eliminating the physical strain typically placed on carers. Quick, intuitive, and robust - it simply delivers.

If you’d like to learn more or arrange a live demonstration, visit our website and feel free to get in touch.
👉 https://www.hospitaldirect.co.uk/exclusive-products/ergotrics-morphematic/

Massive thanks to Adam Ferry and Shirleyanne Kippax from The Occupational Therapy Service for their expert judging and excellent feedback. 💙

26/11/2025

We’ve finally made it to the Occupational Therapy Show and there’s so much happening we hardly know where to look. There are countless people to reconnect with, a wealth of useful information to explore, and plenty of valuable client feedback and patient stories to take in. An inspiring day for everyone.

It’s already been a pleasure catching up with Occupational Therapy Services and visiting the fantastic, informative stand from the Elizabeth Carsson Society.

Over at Stand E30, we’re in full swing. Occupational therapists from across the country are showing great interest in our Deluxe Wedges, and especially in the remarkable Morphematic from Ergotrics.

Don’t forget to pop over and say hello while you’re here! You’ll find us at Stand E30, right in front of the coffee tables — you can’t miss us!

25/11/2025

A month from today is Christmas…🎄
BUT THERE’S ONLY ONE SLEEP UNTIL THE OT SHOW! 🙌

Part of Team HD is already on the way to the NEC Birmingham to set up for the Occupational Therapy Show tomorrow.

When you visit us at Stand E30, you’ll be able to meet much more of the team.

Come and say hello to Jamie, Jay, Bruce and Gwion, and get expert advice on and .

See you there!💙

21/11/2025

We’re ending a busy week on a high! 💙

Bruce, Gwion and Justin enjoyed a memorable trip to Scotland, catching up with our acquaintances up North and joining valuable conversations on tissue viability as part of the campaign. 🩹

And speaking of tissue viability, who better to turn to than our equally busy Southern Manager, Jaime?
Jaime has had a lively couple of weeks herself, visiting hospitals and equipment stores across the London area, sharing her insight, solutions and examples of good practice like the Morphematic and the ProTurn System.

She also brings extensive experience in pressure care, both on the frontline and in supportive roles.
If you’ve got a challenge you’ve been trying to solve, Jaime may be just the person to help. Come and meet her at Stand E30 at the NEC Birmingham during the Occupational Therapy Show next week. 🙌