World Continence Week 2019
This week, we’re celebrating World Continence Week (WCW). World Continence Week is an annual celebration run by the World Federation of Incontinence Patients (WFIP) and…
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Stealing the show at ACA 2019!
Over the past couple of days, we’ve been exhibiting at ACA (Association for Continence Advice) Annual Conference and Exhibition 2019. We had a fantastic time…
What is urinary catheterisation?
Urinary catheterisation is a medical procedure that is carried out to drain urine from the bladder. A flexible tube called a catheter is inserted into…
Surviving or Thriving? Mental Health Awareness Week 2019
Protecting mental health after receiving a diagnosis Sometimes it can be difficult to know how to support someone who is struggling with their mental health,…
International Nurses’ Day 2019
This year’s International Nurses’ Day falls on a Sunday, a day when many of us will be spending time with our families or having a…
Live confidently with your catheter
Change can feel unnerving at times, especially when it comes to medical procedures and equipment you may have little knowledge on. At Optimum Medical, we…
Getting the most out of your GP appointment
Last week was National Conversation Week in the UK, and we thought it was a good time for us to discuss the importance of talking…
Coming to terms with a diagnosis
Receiving a diagnosis of a condition which negatively affects your health can come as a shock, particularly if you’ve always considered yourself to be healthy….
Embrace Spring 2019; It’s good for your health
Spring is fast approaching. We’ve even been blessed with a few milder days over the past few weeks. It’s time to start embracing the (slightly)…
