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Win Health Ltd.

Win Health Ltd. - an established Scottish healthcare company

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Win Health Ltd. is an established and successful healthcare company offering a broad diverse portfolio of health, fitness and self care devices and products, encompassing falls and fracture prevention, incontinence and pelvic floor health, drug free pain relief, laser phototherapy and much more.  

Win Health Ltd. was formed in January 2001 by Halina Wooldridge with a key objective to bring innovative, proven and user friendly hip protectors to the UK market. Win Health is based in Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders.

External hip protectors are accepted non pharmacological interventions that help to prevent fall related hip injuries in the elderly people with compromised bone strength (osteoporosis). Historically, in the UK and Europe, hard shelled type of hip protectors were developed and established, whilst in the USA developments of soft shelled protective products were undertaken. The major issue surrounding hard shell hip protectors is the well documented lack of adherence to wearing due to discomfort caused by the hard plastic shells incorporated in personal garments to be worn by the elderly people. (References: Prevention of Hip Fractures by External Hip Protectors. A randomised Controlled Trial. Van Schoor, Smit J. H, Twisk J.W.R, Bouter L. M, Lips P. JAMA. 2003;289: 1957-1962. Randomised controlled trial of hip protectors for the prevention of second hip fractures. Birks Y. F, Hildreth R, Campbell P, Sharpe C, Torgerson D.J, Watt I. Age and Ageing:2003;32:442-444. Randomized controlled trial of hip protectors among women living in the community. Birks Y. F, Porthouse J, Addie C, Loughney K, Saxon L, Baverstock M, Francis R. M, Reid D. M, Watt I, Torgerson D. J, Primary Care Hip Protector Trial Group. Osteoporosis International. Published online: 3 March 2004; A cluster randomised controlled trial to evaluate a policy of making hip protectors available to residents of nursing homes. O'Halloran P. D, Cran G. W, Beringer T. R. O, Kernohan G, O'NEill C, Orr J, Dunlop L, Murray L. J. Age and Ageing 2004; 33: 582-588).    

Halina's goal to secure a proven user friendly alternative hip protector was achieved in the later part of 2002, when Win Health Ltd. became the sole UK importer of the HipSaver Soft Hip Protectors from the USA. Win Health also secured an agreement to manufacture HipSaver products destined for the UK and the European market in Scotland.

Win Health is now an approved supplier to the NHS in all parts of the United Kingdom. HipSaver products can be purchased directly from Win Health as well as from the Distribution Centres of the NHS Supply Chain (NHS Contract for England, Wales and Northern Ireland). In Scotland, Win Health features on the SHS (Scottish Healthcare Supplies) website as a hip protector provider and distributes HipSaver products directly to the NHS Trusts.

In mid 2003, we commenced manufacturing of the HipSaver products in Jedburgh. Our goal is to gradually increase our manufacturing capabilities over a period of time to become self-sufficient and to make in the UK a proportion of HipSavers destined for marketing in some European countries. Right now, our manufacturing capacity is by far too small to meet the growing UK demands for the HipSaver products. We therefore continue to import the vast majority of the garments directly from the USA. HipSaver users can easily recognise the manufacturing origin of HipSaver garments by looking at their labels. Otherwise - the garments made in the UK are identical to those made in the USA.      

In 2004, Win Health introduced FallSmart Bedside Fall Out Mats, unique design of mats that protect against injuries caused by accidental fall out of bed. The mats are company's own designed and are manufactured locally in the UK. The unique design of the FallSmart mat minimises risks normally associated with other mats, rugs or mattresses placed by the bed side to cushion the farces of the fall out. The FallSmart Fall Out Mats are fast gaining popularity with hospitals and care homes nationwide.    

From the same US manufacturer as the HipSaver soft hip protectors, comes the range of products to protect people suffering with fragile skin. The range of innovative protectors called DermaSavers has been designed using revolutionary MicroSpring Textile. It is capable of reducing skin damage caused by external pressure, shears and abrasion. You can find out more about DermaSavers on DermaSaver pages of this website.   

Our most recent addition to the portfolio is the V-Brace by Fembrace from the USA, for which Win Health Ltd. act as the Authorised European Representative. The V-Brace helps women suffering prolapse and pregnancy related vulvar varicosities. The V-Brace by Fembrace fits perfectly to our incontinence and pelvic floor range of devices and educational resources. You can find out more about the V-Brace by visiting the V-Brace by Fembrace pages on this website.  

Win Health further business objective was to develop an innovative, aesthetically pleasing and highly effective range of re-usable incontinence products. The company manufactures its own exclusive brand of bed and chair pads and waterproof beddings - the FibreFresh range of Bed and Chair Protection Products and the FibreFresh range of Waterproof Bedding. 

The Fibre Fresh products are made "'in house" to Win Health's own product specification and to the highest quality standards. The ability to manufacture products also allows unique "bespoke" service for customers who need continence products in different sizes and shapes - a "made to measure" service - which is proving to be very popular with customers not only in the UK, but also in far away places like the USA.

Win Health is currently progressing the making of the HipSaver hip protectors. The company feels that manufacturing of "high demand and high growth" products - such as the HipSaver hip protectors and the FibreFresh continence range - presents a great opportunity to Win Health and to the Scottish Borders, where traditional skills like "cut and sew" are now declining largely due to textile and garment companies outsourcing manufacturing to other parts of the world.  

In addition to manufacturing and offering a 'textile' type of health care products, Win Health Ltd. embarked upon forming of close relationships with manufactures of different medical devices. This strategy has enabled Win Health to become involved with high class of products, such as laser phototherapy devices from German company MedSolution for whom we not only act as the exclusive distributor in the UK, but we also contribute to marketing thinking and strategic developments.        

The long term aim of Win Health is to provide an extensive portfolio of innovative health and self care products. We forge close relationships with other healthcare companies, medical devices manufacturers and with medical specialists and opinion leaders in the UK and globally so that we can provide our customers - the NHS, care institutions and the public - with a broad range of quality products and educational resources at affordable prices.

Win Health Team

Halina Wooldridge, Founder Director, Commercial and R & D Director  

Halina worked in the UK pharmaceutical industry for 20 years and has accumulated a lot of relevant knowledge about health and global health care issues. She has numerous lasting liaisons with key healthcare professionals in the UK and in other parts of the world, allowing a truly global approach to the effective fulfilment of health needs. Halina is responsible for the overall portfolio development and the long term strategic direction. 

Halina's fringe responsibilities include marketing and website development.
   

Roy Wooldridge, Managing Director

Roy has a very broad business experience - including taking start up companies to the stage of stability and successful trading. He has a good appreciation of the UK healthcare market and possesses skills in practical finance, marketing and e-commerce. Roy leads Win Health to the next stage of its commercial and manufacturing activities and towards continuous dynamic business growth.    

Roy also looks after all matters financial and is in charge of the continuous improvement and development of the IT system.  

   

Fiona Gillie, General Manager

Fiona joined our team to fulfil the role of the Sales Process Coordinator being in charge of our Customer Services. In this role, Fiona ensured the best service delivery to all our customers. Recently, Fiona took on a wide role of a General Manager with greater responsibilities attached, including supervision and support of other members of staff, helping them to prioritise tasks and meet daily goals.     

Fiona continues to liaise with our suppliers and customers alike. She is also in charge of stock control and purchasing of products already in portfolio. She plays a key role in setting and improving of our quality procedures and meeting quality deadlines.  

   

Jamie McIntosh, Stock Control Coordinator and Dispatcher

After successfully completing initial job training, Jamie plays a vital role in our operations. Jamie ensures that purchased goods are dispatched without delays to the customers and that stocks are replenished on time, preventing out of stock situations from arising. Polite, bright and helpful, Jamie is well liked by other members of the team.

Computer proficient, fast learning and keen to gain new skills, Jamie's role is increasingly important and complex.    

   

Brenda Rutherford, Specialist Sewing Machinist

Brenda is an experienced machinist and is able to use various types of modern and traditional sewing equipment. Brenda specialises in making FibreFresh products ranging from continence care bed and chair pads, waterproof bedding to adult bibs and mealtime protectors. She also makes or alters HipSaver products to specific customer requirements.

In addition to being a machinist, Brenda helps out with picking and packing and dispatches and some quality control tasks.

   

Agnes Crawford, Seamstress and Supervisor Machinist

Agnes is an accomplished seamstress with has a life time experience in sewing and dress making. She is also most accomplished sewing machinist and pattern maker. She has performed a role of a supervisor in an apparel manufacturing company in the Scottish Borders for many years prior to joining Win Health in 2001.

Agnes is a sewing and machining supervisor, responsible all our in-house manufactured goods, such as HipSavers, DermaSaver, FibreFresh, Wheaty Warmers and bespoke items made to client's own specifications. She is also involved with new product development from the design stage and pattern making to the finish. Agnes also performs quality checks on the goods leaving the sewing room.   

   

Wendy Strathdee, Book-Keeper and Payroll Manager

Wendy takes care of our book keeping and the payroll. 

Wendy also contributes to the ongoing maintenance of our accounting system, helping to keep the accounts accurate and up to date.       

   

Tracey Gillie, General Office Assistant

Tracey is the youngest member of our team. She works part time, whilst she continues her college education.

Tracey helps with 'picking and packing' and other general tasks. However, her main duty is to maintain high levels of promotional and educational materials for healthcare exhibitions and meetings. 

Tracey also performs some basic stock control tasks and keeps the 'beverage river' flowing on hectic working days. We enjoy her pleasant nature and positive attitude.             

   

Christine Elliott, Project Manager, West and East Midlands

Chris is a Chartered Physiotherapist, who has specialised in the field of the elderly rehabilitation for the last 10 years. She has recently spent 15 months working closely with the Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council Falls Service co-ordinating the successful RHINO Hip Protector Project. Christine's professional expertise as well as her practical 'hands on' experience with falls reduction and with fall related injury prevention place her in the ideal position to assist other healthcare professionals in enrolling similarly successful Falls and Injury Prevention Initiatives in their localities.  Chris will be delighted to share her extensive experience, offer helpful advice and practical guidance to healthcare professionals based in the West Midlands and the neighbouring areas. 
   

Rowena Lawrence, Project Manager, Manchester and North Midlands

Rowena has many years of success in pharmaceutical industry. She also has a long practical experience in the 'day to day' managing and running of nursing and residential homes for the elderly people. Rowena has an understanding of osteoporosis and falls and the deadly link between them. She is a passionately caring lady with a deep comprehension of the key issues surrounding mobility, independence and overall wellbeing of the elderly people. Rowena will be pleased to visit you, if you are based in the North Midlands or surrounding areas (i.e. Manchester, Liverpool, Preston, Blackpool, Warrington, Bolton, Oldham, Wigan, etc).

   

Kevin Schofield, Project Manager, Wales

Kevin has an Honours Degree in Chemistry, specialising in pharmacy and pharmacology, and has many years of technical experience in medical and hygiene products across the United Kingdom and Europe, working for many internationally recognised companies associated with 'brand leader' products. Having worked for Win Health in Scotland till recently, Kevin is looking forward to get involved with health and care professionals in Wales, assisting them in protecting people from the effects of falling, improving continence care and wound care and assisting them in attaining tangible and real health improvements.  Kevin is determined to make a real difference - and he is passionate in delivering what he believes.

   

Sue Betts, Project Manager, London and Home Counties

Sue has an Honours Degree in Modern Languages. Since 1992, she has worked with older people on a freelance basis, specialising in reminiscence and exercise group work. As an advanced tutor in postural stability, Sue is passionately committed to falls prevention and believes in actively encouraging the elderly people to 'use it or lose it'! Sue spent the 12 months co-ordinating a successful Hip Protector Trial Programme for South West Kent PCT, delivering falls prevention training and on-going support for Care Home staff and residents. Drawing on this extensive experience, Sue is very well placed to advise and work alongside healthcare professionals aiming to reduce falls and fractures and improve quality of life of the elderly people. Sue will be pleased to share her extensive experience, offer practical advice and tangible support to all interested parties (i.e. doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, care home staff and charity workers) based in the south east, including London, Kent, other Home Counties and even further.

We welcome feedback about our products and we promise that all constructive suggestions will be considered in the improvements of our portfolio and our services.

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