Improving Lives

We provide safe patient moving and handling equipment for users whom are often amongst the most vulnerable, less-mobile members of our communities.

We are highly apt at solving complex moving and handling issues and, for over 30 years, we have developed and manufactured market-leading and innovative solutions. Through our diverse product ranges and our service excellence, we are committed to making a positive difference to people’s lives.

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Glove Convenience Max

*Shortlisted for the BHTA Product of the Year* the GCM is an advanced access sling with extraordinary hug-like support for rmaximum performance, maximum comfort and maximum support.

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Assessment-Led Solutions

Our GLOVE SLING™, BATHING RANGE and BURNETT REMOULD products are fully assessed by Product Specialists. Providing a personalised service for individual needs ensures the right solution and fit every time.

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Standardised Products for Stockists

COMFORT VALUE® is a standardised range of non-assessed high quality, high performance products providing multi-vendors with cost-effective solutions to suit a wide variety of generalist needs.

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The Choice of Specialists

Who We Work With

We work closely with leading healthcare practioners and clinicians, moving and handling specialists, carers and the end user to develop product solutions that not just work but are at the forefront of design and comfort.

For the past 30 years we have continued to repeatedly be the preferred supplier of choice for the NHS, Social Services, Care Homes, Community Equipment Stores and Occupational Therapists.

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Introducing An Elevated Level of Assisted Bathing Solutions

Two exciting new products have been added to the Care & Indpendence bathroom solution...

Finalists in Multiple Awards

There is a well-known saying about buses in how you wait for one before three come along at...

New South East Business Development Manager Appointed

Moving and handling specialists Care & Independence have reinforced their Business Development...

Care & Independence Acquired by GBUK

Moving and handling specialists Care & Independence have been acquired by GBUK Group, a...

BATHING RANGE ReMould Support Accessories

Nine new bathing range accessories have just been released utilising the burnett...

New YouTube Channel Launched for Healthcare Professionals

Care & Independence have announced the launch of their own YouTube channel, hailing it as...

Key Account Manager Appointed

Care & Independence are pleased to announce the promotion of Richard Gomm as the...

New Transport Sling Launched

Capable of serving the mainstream population, the new COMFORT VALUE® Transport sling is the...

Sling Production Manger Appointed

Care & Independence have announced the internal appointment of Sarah Herring as the...

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Award Winners!

We are delighted to announce that Care & Independence were crowned as the OVERALL WINNER at the 2024 Cherwell Business Awards held on 13th September 2024. We are delighted to receive the recognition for improving lives.

Manufacturer of Year Finalist

We are delighted to announce we are finalists in the Manufacturer of the Year category in the BHTA Awards 2024.

One of just three shortlisted, the results will be announced in at an Awards Ceremeny in November.

We're Hiring!

We're looking for a new AREA SALES MANAGER to join our team!

If you'd like to be part of a company and team that is improving lives daily, check out the vacancy and get in touch if you think you could be a good fit!

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School Clinic

Bookings are now being taken for September School Clinics

New intake, growth spurts, changing needs - we can assist with it all. Contact us to book a clinic with yoour local Product Specialist

YouTube Channel

Have you seen our YouTube channel?

With over 70 videos, it's a fantastic resource to watch introductions to all our products and contains useful fittiing and operations videos too!

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Events

NBE Conference - STAND 40

16/09/2024

- 17/09/2024

Birmingham

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The OT Show - STAND D40

27/11/2024

- 28/11/2024

NEC Birmingham

Training

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Midlands - Solihull

01/10/2024 | Solihull

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Scotland - Dundee

08/10/2024 | Dundee

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North - Manchester

05/11/2024 | Manchester

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We have a long history of improving lives

How can we help you?

For over three decades we have been developing, manufacturing and supplying safe patient moving and handling solutions.

We are proud to have helped improve the lives of over a million people to date and our 10 year target is to improve the lives of 1 million people per year. We guarantee an improved user outcome or we will take the product back.

There are many stories of how we have improved lives. Click on the link below to view a selection.

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