Getting to know

MHBS wins sales team of the year 2019!

During a recent sales conference in Berlin, Handicare UK Moving & Handling Managing Director, Bob Parsons, proudly received the award of ‘Sales Team of the Year 2019’, presented by CEO Staffan Ternström.

Bob Parsons commented “Teamwork, competent people and a clear strategy have contributed to an energetic and professional culture that has ensured the Moving & Handling team achieved 10% over the sales target for 2019. I am extremely proud to accept this award on behalf of the UK MHBS team, and would like to extend my sincere thanks to the additional functions that have contributed towards us being able to deliver a fantastic result in 2019 and into 2020!” • Sales person of the year 2019 – David Robinson

• Outstanding achievement 2019 – James Hughes

• Associate of the year – Stefanie Bennett

• Going the extra mile – Beth Venables

• Going the extra mile – Amanda Kahsin

• Handicare Supporter of the Year – Suzanne Atkins

• FA Cup of 2019 – Paul Knight

• 5-year service award – David Robinson

Did you know: We’re CHAS accredited for 2020!

What is it? The Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme (CHAS) allows companies to demonstrate to potential clients that they meet the required health and safety standards.

Why do we need it? It’s an annual certification which is a “good to have” and shows we hold health and safety high on our priorities. It helps to confirm that, as a company, we have the correct processes and supporting documentation in place and is important for our public sector tender applications.

Thanks to our dedicated team – particularly Neil Tart, H&S Advisor, and Liz Deakin - for their hard work in achieving this important certification!

A near miss today could be an accident

tomorrow…

A near miss is one step away from an incident actually happening and potentially injuring you or your colleague!

Reporting a near miss is the first step to preventing incidents from happening in the future.

We all have the ability to help improve the health and safety of our workplace. By completing a “Risk Report Card” when a near miss is identified we can all help to adapt processes to improve safety on site and in the field.

We’ll enter every card into a monthly draw with the chance to win a £20 gift card. Every report will count as a single entry – so the more you report, the greater your chance of winning!

If you see a risk or a near miss wherever you are, please report it!

A NEAR MISS TODAY COULD BE AN ACCIDENT TOMORROW…

Reporting a near miss is the first step to preventing incidents from happening in the future.

We all have the ability to help improve the health and safety of our workplace. By completing a “Risk Report Card” when a near miss is identified we can all help to adapt processes to improve safety on site and in the field.

We’ll enter every card into a monthly draw with the chance to win a £20 gift card. Every report will count as a single entry – so the more you report, the greater your chance of winning!

If you see a RISK or a NEAR MISS wherever you are, please REPORT IT!

Ethos workshop opens the door to Kirklees

Loan Store!

An Ethos Education Sit-to-stand workshop run by Handicare UK’s Mark Ripley and John Harrison at a Medequip branch in Kirklees, West Yorkshire last year led to over £7k sales after it impressed the clinical lead for the area and local Occupational Therapists.

The area’s Business Development Manager (BDM) John Harrison had found it incredibly difficult to arrange a meeting with the influential Loan Store Manager (LSM). But after attending the workshop, where they witnessed first-hand the expert skill and technique presented by Handicare, the LSM was happy to meet and discuss Handicare’s solutions with John.

It soon became clear that the Loan Store were having issues with their current stand aid and wanted to streamline current stock.

A Skills Workshop followed to demonstrate Handicare’s MiniLift160, ThoraxSling, and ThoraxSling with Seat Support which was a key focus due to the cost-saving benefits associated with single handed care.

As a result, the LSM asked the Medequip representative to remove all existing powered stand aid options and associated accessories from their contract and replace them with the MiniLift160, Thorax Sling and Thorax Sling Seat Support!

Handicare UK received an order for 6 MiniLift160’s and a range of ThoraxSlings to the value of circa £7.5k. The Ethos Education Programme was an incredibly instrumental tactic in the sales process!

Getting to know…

Tim Rigby, Applications Designer

How long have you worked for Handicare? What attracted you to the job?

I’ve worked here for just over 11 years. I came here in October 2008 as a temp initially before being made permanent. The one thing I really like about what we do is that we make people’s lives better. Even if not in a direct role with the customer, the products change people’s lives, so it’s good to be a part of that.

What’s the first thing you do when you get to work?

Can’t start the day without a cup of coffee!

What’s your biggest work achievement to date?

Winning Quality Associate of the Year award at the dinner dance.

What do you most enjoy about your job?

Helping people and solving their problems. It’s nice to feel useful.

What’s the hardest part of your job?

Juggling the various roles I have and trying to fit in both the Designer role and looking after the Photogrammetry side of things. It can be a challenge, but there are positives to take from both.

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve received?

Never burn bridges, always try and see things from the other persons point of view.

Tell us something about yourself that none of your colleagues know.

I’m a huge football fan, and have visited over 250 grounds to see games at.

If you could invite any four individuals to a dinner party who would they be?

Nuno Espirito Santo, Bruce Dickinson, Tony Blair and Bill Murray.

What was the last thing that made you laugh out loud?

An episode of Top Gear

In a word...

Favourite food: Pizza

Favourite drink: Cherry Pepsi Favourite holiday destination: Porto Favourite band/artist: Iron Maiden

Favourite film or TV programme:

Coronation Street

Favourite gadget: iPhone