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I have spoken to a few people about the blow I took to the head from the hoist, and this is what I've been told  Unpaid carers are being told to be careful, due to the risks involved with using the device Other unpaid carers are being left to find out the risk for themselves  OTs are rewriting handling plans for carers around this hazard OTs and physiotherapists are insisting it's a two-user device contrary to the IFU, in relation to the risk of being hit in the head. This results in patients having to hire two carers. Some patients, especially MND patients can't afford two carers and end up with no care at all. Even though having two people to do the job, doesn't eliminate the risk, as is necessary  Paid carers are being told,  safety is the user's responsibility and not the manufacturers.  They are constantly being reminded of this 'fact' in their training sessions!  This is far from acceptable I have made the device safer to use myself by capping it with soft ends. But this isn't the answer. It means safety is no longer the manufacturer's responsibility as the device is being used outside the manufacturer's instructions for safe use!!! 😳 Ultimately the safety of any medical device lies with the manufacturer. So if you have received any injury from a medical device, report it to the manufacturer and the Regulator. Then follow it up to see what they have done to eliminate the risk - as is required by law, in most countries @MHRAgovuk @MHRAdevices @FDAcdrhIndustry @PSCommissioner @care_wales @AgeCymru @talkolderpeople @pfps_us @mndassoc @mndassocWALES #ALS #MND #MEDICALDEVICESSAFETY #IllegalDevices

Q - Can I eat salads with an Ostomy? A - Absolutely, fibre is an essential component for stool motility *Low FODMAP is recommended for two weeks max, following any GI surgery World Ostomy Day empowers patients to be able to live a better quality of life with an Ostomy bag #WorldOstomyDay #GutHealth

#WorldOstomyDay is almost here, so it's a great time to empower Ostomists with the knowledge needed 2 heal & almost forget you wear a bag at all - IMAGINE! Nutrition is #1 for health benefits above any surgical procedure/drugs unless it's a true emergency #Plantrician #WFPB

WorldOstomyDay is the 1st Saturday in October. It's a great time to empower Ostomists with the knowledge req'd to avoid chronic symptoms, heal & live life better A wholefood plant based lifestyle is recommended by Healthcare Professionals #WFPB #Plantrician #Empowerment

#WorldOstomyDay is almost here, so it's a great time to empower Ostomists with the knowledge needed 2 heal & almost forget you wear a bag at all - IMAGINE! Nutrition is #1 for health benefits above any surgical procedure/drugs unless it's a true emergency #Plantrician #WFPB