Authorities have ordered inspections of all ceiling hoists for lifting patients in Hong Kong public hospitals after an external cover fell off the track of one device in a ward on Wednesday evening.

New regulations will mean fixed track hoists will be brought within the scope of the housing adaptions grants for the elderly and people with disability. A ceiling track hoist is an overhead hoisting ...

The Hospital Authority today said it has asked all hospital clusters to inspect ceiling hoist tracks similar to the one involved in the incident in Tuen Mun Hospital where an external cover of a ...

A NEW pool hoist, ceiling tracking hoist and height adjustable bed have been installed at Bedale Leisure Centre - giving better access to the swimming pool. The improvements have been made following a ...

It has left a sour taste.” Mr O’Mahony said the ability to purchase a ceiling hoist will greatly assist him and his wife, Teresa, as they care for Alexis, and it will also improve Alexis’ quality of ...

The Dáil has heard that the removal of ceiling track hoists from housing-adaptation grants is affecting the everyday life of a Killarney girl living with severe disability. Sinn Féin TD Pa Daly has ...

A company from Llanelli has been ordered to pay thousands of pounds after they incorrectly fitted a ceiling hoist at the home of an 87-year-old wheelchair-bound woman - putting her at risk in the ...