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Christmas Gift List - Cosy, Healthy, and Useful Gifts It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas here at Mediworld. Our shop window is bedecked with tinsel, the tree is up and we’re ready to help our customers find the ideal gift for their loved ones this Festive season. You can also read and get ideas for Christmas gifts for medical professionals. So here’s our run down of the top ten Mediworld gifts for Christmas 2020! Make sure you Shop locally this Christmas to support small businesses like ours! Foldable Walking Stick Getting out for a walk in the fresh air has never been more important for our health and wellbeing than it has this year, when so many other activities have been curbed due to the Covid pandemic. So why not brighten up your loved one’s walks with one of these gorgeous patterned walking sticks.  Choose from fruit pattern, this lovely geometric stripe, floral, or this stylish plain, folding aluminium stick. The perfect gift for the elderly or less mobile walker in your life. Slippers Who doesn’t love a great pair of slippers for Christmas? We’re stockists of Cosy Feet slippers, specially designed with a wider fit and easy, velcro fastenings to keep the slippers safely on the feet and help to prevent trips and falls while walking around the house. Choose from these lovely patterned, Ladies Sally slippers, these flexible soled Richie slippers or how about fuller booties like these, with gorgeously warm fleece-lined insoles. All of the slippers are available in a variety of sizes and are machine washable too. Electric Scooter If your loved one is less able to get around these days, perhaps it’s time to consider buying an electric mobility scooter. We’re one of the UK’s most experienced stockists of mobility vehicles and can offer advice to make sure you purchase the right model for your needs. From the fully foldable Whisper Scooter to the fully adjustable, ShopRider Cadiz and top of the range, Traveso waterproof mobility pod please do get in touch and we’ll help you out. Scooter Bag And for those relatives who already use a mobility scooter, how about popping one of these really useful Scooter bags in their Christmas Stocking? The Scooter Bag has been specially designed to fit neatly onto the rear of most standard electric scooters and provides a generous, zipped storage space for coats or jacket, shopping, medication, snacks, etc. Medical Bag For the GP, Medic or health professional in your life, how about treating them to a really lovely bag to carry their essential medical kit around in style.  This year, we’d say they’re really worth it so why not splash out on one of these gorgeous leather Valigetta bags or an eye-catching Italian design Kansas Skay bag in yellow or a more work-a-day, practical shoulder bag with plenty of useful pockets like this. Foot Spa We all love a bit of pamper time and this year we think there’s no limit on the amount of pampering we’re allowed to indulge in! One of our very popular Christmas gifts is this relaxing foot spa - complete with three combined functions for total foot relaxation: Vibration to invigorate your feet, bubbles for a soothing massage and maintained heat for complete comfort. Yes please!  Lumbar Cushion Do you know someone who’s working from home just now and finding it all a bit of a pain in the neck and back?! Buy them a lumbar pad or cushion to help provide them with some much needed support while they’re sitting at their home office desk for hours on end. Choose from a  lumbar cushion, pelvic pad or ergonomic Backfriend support - all designed to support and improve your posture and spine position. Heated Massage Gun Ease aches and pains from arthritis, injuries and all those running miles with one of these amazing handheld massagers. The HoMedics Handheld Compact Percussion Massager offers a therapeutic deep tissue massage for intense muscle relief. What more could you want this Christmas?! Stocking Fillers We have some fantastic products in stock designed especially to help those who need assistance to dress or wash themselves. From this incredibly handy button/hook/zip puller, to elastic shoe laces and in-shower sponge washers and shower stools - we have lots of great accessories to make life a bit easier and keep the elderly or less mobile independent for longer. Gift Voucher And finally, if you’re not sure what to buy then why not gift your loved on a  Mediworld Gift Certificate. Valid for 2 years, you can choose the exact amount you’d like to spend and we can even theme is with a Christmas message for you. You can shop online with us for delivery or local click and collect. Or you can call us on +44 (0) 20 8764 1806 to order. Merry Christmas and do make sure you Shop Locally this Christmas to support small, independent businesses like ours. Need more support? We're always here to help. For all your Medical and Homecare supplies give us a call at Mediworld. We have over 40 years experience in medical, surgical and home health supplies and we're always on hand to chat if you need support or advice. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Spring has sprung and Easter is fast approaching. The trees and flowers are blooming and independent shops like ours are readying themselves for a gradual re-opening to the public as the lockdown restrictions begin to be eased here in the UK. So, if you’re looking to shop local this Easter and fancy avoiding buying too much chocolate, read on for our run down of the top five Mediworld gifts for Easter 2021 for all of your loved ones, young and old! Physio Massage Gun     One of our favourite home products just now, the physio massage gun is a must-have item for easing tense and sore muscles at home. It’s a great gift for runners and cyclists, as well as for those who spend long days on their feet or hunched over a desk at work. The Physio Massage Gun uses a high frequency pulse action to penetrate deep into the muscle tissue and can be used to help ease muscle tension and promote recovery.  We’ve tried it and we absolutely wouldn’t live without ours!   Foldable Walking Stick Getting out for a walk in the fresh air is one of the best things we can do for our health, and never has it been a more important part of our day than in this past year during the global pandemic. If your loved one needs a bit of support when walking then why not brighten up their spring walks with one of these gorgeous patterned walking sticks? Choose from our range of fun patterned walking sticks like this lovely zebra striped folding walking stick or this stylish plain, folding walking stick. The perfect gift for the elderly or less mobile walker in your life.   Footstool     Treat someone (or yourself!) to a well deserved rest after all that walking!  And what better way to put your feet up than to actually put your feet up on a padded, adjustable foot stool. Designed to be fully adjustable to match the height of your chair or sofa and by elevating your legs you can boost your immune system and restore a healthy blood flow to the heart.   Aids for the Elderly When it comes to buying for your elderly relatives, sometimes it’s the small, practical items that mean the most. Know someone who struggles with some aspects of getting dressed in the morning? How about this incredibly handy button/hook/zip puller, zip aid, tights aid for pulling on stockings or socks or a long handled brush or comb, ideal for those with limited arm reach or hand movement. If your elderly or less mobile loved one could do with some help in the kitchen we have lots of great kitchen-aid accessories to make life a bit easier and keep them capable of independent living for longer. How about this kettle tipper designed to support the kettle during pouring? The kettle support prevent spillages and burns when making a cup of tea and is an ideal kitchen accessory for independent living for the elderly, stroke patients or those recovering from surgery. Another great gift could be this very handy non-slip jar and bottle opener making it easier to open those stiff and stubborn glass jars and bottles. Or maybe your best Easter gift this year will be a lovely folding wooden tray for breakfast in bed or for reading or writing in bed or on the sofa. The wooden legs on the bed tray fold out to be placed over your legs and the table top surface is laminated for easy cleaning.   Gift Voucher And finally, if you’re not sure what to buy how about a Mediworld Gift Certificate? Valid for 2 years, you can choose the exact amount you’d like to spend and we can even theme it with an Easter message for you. You can shop online with us for delivery or local click and collect. Or you can call us on +44 (0) 20 8764 1806 to order. Wishing you a lovely Easter. Please Shop Locally to support small, independent businesses like ours.     We're always here to help so get in touch today. For all your Medical and Homecare supplies give us a call at Mediworld.   We have over 40 years experience in medical, surgical, mobility and home health supplies and we're always on hand to chat if you need support or advice. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook and don't forget to read our other great health blogs!  

It’s been another tough year for all of our hard-working NHS and medical staff here in the UK and across the globe. With Christmas fast approaching we’ve put together our Festive Gift Guide to buying for the medical professional or student in your life. It’s definitely time to treat them with one of these 5 Top Gift for Christmas 2021, and please make sure you shop locally this Christmas to support small businesses like ours. Heated Massage Gun What more could your hard-working health professional want this Christmas than a deep tissue massage gun for easing tense and sore muscles at home? It’s a great gift for anyone who spends long days on their feet in hospitals or clinical settings or for people who are hunched over a desk at work all day long. The Physio Massage Gun uses a high frequency pulse action to penetrate deep into the muscle tissue and is one of the must-have gifts for Christmas 2021! Medical student gift pack Are you buying for a trainee GP, dentist or health carer? How about a useful medical student pack with all of the essential kit they’ll need for their practical learning in clinical settings. The student starter pack contains a Littman Classic Stethoscope, patella hammer, tourniquet, diagnostic pen torch and medical fob watch. Don’t need all of those items? You can buy them individually and choose their favourite colour for them too.  Medical Bag How about treating them to a really lovely medical bag to carry their essential medical kit around in style? This year, we’d say they’re really worth it so why not splash out on one of these gorgeous leather Valigetta bags or an eye-catching Italian design Kansas Skay bag in yellow or a more work-a-day, practical shoulder bag with plenty of useful pockets like this. Medical shoes/Clogs Another great gift idea for medical professionals is some comfortable, hard-wearing theatre clogs or nursing shoes. The shoes are incredibly light and comfortable for all-day wear, they’re anti-slip, breathable (holes allow aeration while stopping liquids dropping through) and can be washed with regular detergents to remain hygienic. Choose from strapless clogs, nursing shoes with straps or medical clogs without pores.  Gift Voucher And finally, if you’re not sure what to buy then why not gift your favourite medical professional a Mediworld Gift Certificate. Valid for 2 years, you can choose the exact amount you’d like to spend and we can even theme it with a Christmas message for you. You can shop in-store or online with us for delivery or local click and collect. Or you can call us on +44 (0) 20 8764 1806 to order. Merry Christmas and do make sure you Shop Locally this Christmas to support small, independent businesses like ours. Need more help to find the perfect gift? We're always here to help so get in touch today. For all your Medical and Homecare supplies give us a call at Mediworld. We have over 40 years experience in medical, surgical, mobility and home health supplies and we're always on hand to chat if you need support or advice and don't forget to read our other great health blogs! December 2021

It’s that time of year again. The trees and tinsel are going up, the Mediworld shop window is looking festive and we’re ready to help our customers find a great gift for their loved ones this Christmas. So, here’s our run down of the top five Mediworld gifts for the elderly or less mobile this Christmas 2021. And please make sure you shop locally this Christmas to support small businesses like ours. Recliner Chair While it might seem like an expensive purchase, the benefits of a rise & recliner chair for an elderly person or someone with mobility issues will certainly outweigh the initial purchase price. If your loved one suffers from arthritis, has aching hips, knees or back and struggles to get in and out of a chair then a rise and recliner chair is a must-have item for their home. Today, chairs are stylish and come in a range of colours and fabrics, meaning there is a chair to suit every home and budget. Prices range from £350 to £1400 Walking Stick We all know the benefits of getting outside for a good walk. For those who need a little bit of extra support why not give them something from our range of walking sticks and walking aids? Brighten up your loved one’s walks with one of these gorgeous patterned walking sticks. Choose from fruit pattern, this lovely geometric stripe, or this stylish plain, folding aluminium stick. Or how about a walking frame caddy for those who use a walking frame. The Caddy can be used to transport mugs, books, plates etc around the house, freeing up the users hands for proper support on the frame.  Slippers Let’s face it, we all love a good pair of slippers for Christmas. When it comes to buying slippers for an elderly or less mobile person, you need to look for specially designed styles with a wider fit and easy, velcro fastenings to keep the slippers safely on the feet and help to prevent trips and falls while walking around the house. We’re stockists of CosyFeet slippers, designed specifically with comfort and safety in mind. How about choosing from these lovely patterned Ladies Sally slippers, these flexible soled Richie slippers or these fuller booties like these, with gorgeously warm fleece-lined insoles. All of the slippers are available in a variety of sizes and are machine washable too. Stocking Fillers Perhaps you’re looking to give a small gift, with practicality in mind. You’ve come to the right place!  We have lots of great items in stock designed especially to help those who need assistance to dress or wash themselves, or for help with cooking, reading and relaxation. We love this handy, foldaway magnifying glass for improving visibility when readying, writing, and crafting etc. How about a super-comfy cervical orthopaedic pillow for the gift of a good night’s sleep. Or for managing daily medication, how about a handy pill splitter or a pocket pill reminder with a built-in alarm to remind the user to take their medication when out and about.  We also have handy elastic shoe laces and in-shower sponge washers and shower stools as well as lots of great accessories to make life a bit easier and keep the elderly or less mobile independent for longer. Gift Voucher And finally, if you’re not sure what to buy then why not gift your loved one a Mediworld Gift Certificate. Valid for 2 years, you can choose the exact amount you’d like to spend and we can even theme it with a Christmas message for you. You can shop in-store or online with us for delivery or local click and collect. Or you can call us on +44 (0) 20 8764 1806 to order. Merry Christmas and do make sure you Shop Locally this Christmas to support small, independent businesses like ours. Need more help with Christmas gift ideas? We're always here to help so get in touch today. For all your Medical and Homecare supplies give us a call at Mediworld. We have over 40 years experience in medical, surgical, mobility and home health supplies and we're always on hand to chat if you need support or advice - and don't forget to read our other great health blogs! December 2021