Spex Training NI, June 2025
Last week, O Neill Healthcare was thrilled to participate in a hands-on training session with Bruce Mascull, co-founder of Spex Seating Systems, at the Spex Academy. We were joined by an incredible team, including John O’Neill, Michelle Cotter, and the Northern...
Marking Moving & Handling Awareness Day In Ireland
Each year in May, the UK’s National Back Exchange (NBE) marks Moving & Handling Awareness Day to highlight the importance of safe patient handling. Though Ireland does not yet have an official equivalent, professionals across the HSE and wider care community...
The Ann Beckett Award 20th Anniversary
The AOTI Ann Beckett Award is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2024 and is currently still open for applicants. If you have recently undertaken any new initiatives, projects or innovations in the OT services that you provide to people with disabilities, I would...
The Impact Of Proper Mattresses On Pressure Ulcer Prevention
Pressure mattresses are specifically designed for individuals who are grappling with bed sores, commonly referred to as pressure ulcers. These painful sores arise when a person remains in one position for extended durations, leading to prolonged pressure on certain...
What is respiratory muscle strength training?
Due to the growing popularity of the EMST150 (Expiratory Muscle Strength Trainer) amongst physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals, we have decided to put together this article answering some of the main questions about respiratory muscle strength training....
Education Session With NUI Galway
Aidan and Eoin were in NUIG last week doing an education session with 3rd and 4th year Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy students. If you would like to arrange an education session for you or your colleagues let us know, email us at...
Man (28) who suffered serious brain injury in ‘freak’ accident offered ‘miracle’ lifeline by HSE
Dubliner who suffered serious brain injury in ‘freak’ accident offered ‘miracle’ lifeline by HSE By Alan O’Keeffe – Full Article Padraig Schaler, a young man from Dublin, was left severely brain damaged and unable to move or speak...
United Nations Convention on disability rights passed by Dáil
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities has been ratified by the Dáil. By Ailbhe Conneely – Full article here. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities that protects equal treatment for all people...
Storm Emma
Storm Emma has come and left much of the country looking like a Winter Wonderland (just check out the photo!). O Neill Healthcare will be closed until Monday 5th of March and we apologise for any inconvenience caused. If you have any enquiries please email...Star Cushion Range From Etac:
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