National Back Exchange

Did you know?

Patient positioning solutions don’t just support comfort; they can also play a key role in reducing strain for caregivers and improving overall handling efficiency.

At MIP, healthcare textiles are designed to:

• Support safer repositioning
• Withstand repeated high-temperature washing
• Maintain performance over time

Small changes in equipment and approach can make a significant difference to both patient outcomes and staff wellbeing.

Explore practical solutions at NBE Conference, 13–15 September. Find MIP at Stand 30.

Register here: https://ow.ly/zF6S50ZIQvM

Get ready for next week's edition of column digital, with updates on Conference as well as the latest news, case studies and articles.

What does “good” really look like in slide sheet performance?

Independent evaluation is playing an increasingly important role in guiding safer patient handling practices across healthcare.

A recent independent NHS evaluation explored how slide sheets perform in real clinical environments, highlighting key considerations such as:
• Ease of repositioning for caregivers
• Patient comfort during movement
• Durability after repeated laundering
• Impact on reducing physical strain

These findings reinforce the importance of evidence-based product selection, ensuring solutions continue to perform over time, not just on day one.
As organisations look to improve both staff safety and patient outcomes, evaluations like this are helping shape best practice.

Read the full evaluation:
https://blog.mipuk.co.uk/independent-nhs-slide-sheet-evaluation

Join the discussion with NBE Corporate Partner at NBE Conference 2026, 13–15 September.

Who's excited for this year's conference! 🙋‍♀️🙋

The countdown is officially on! In less than one month, moving and handling professionals from across health and social care will come together at the National Back Exchange Annual Conference 2026 for what promises to be an inspiring, practical, and thought-provoking event

Over the course of the conference, delegates can look forward to:

✅ A packed programme featuring over 30 workshops covering acute, community, bariatric and paediatric care, alongside the latest developments in moving and handling practice.

✅ Inspiring plenary sessions from an outstanding line-up of speakers

✅ Hands-on learning opportunities exploring topics such as AI in moving and handling, deconditioning prevention, bariatric care, paediatric assessment, falls management, ergonomics, sensory systems, sling selection and much more.

✅ A bustling exhibition showcasing the latest equipment, technology and innovations from leading organisations including Five, Tierco Healthcare Group (Seating Matters), Drive Medical, Etac Group, GBUK, MIP UK, Ocura Healthcare Furniture and many more.

✅ CPD-accredited learning, networking opportunities, live demonstrations and the chance to connect with a passionate community dedicated to improving care, safety and outcomes for patients and staff.

Places are still available so if you haven't booked your place yet visit https://www.nationalbackexchange.org/nbe-annual-conference and secure your place!