Guides
Equipment compliance guides for care settings
Clear answers to the questions care home managers, estates teams and EBME staff ask us most, from how often a hoist needs inspecting to what a LOLER report must include.
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Care Home Equipment List
A care home equipment list covering moving and handling, beds and pressure care, bathing, safety and clinical equipment, with how often each needs checking.
7 October 2026
Guide
Evac Chair Servicing and Training Law
What the law requires for evacuation chairs - servicing and maintenance under the Fire Safety Order and PUWER, staff training, PEEPs and how often to do each.
7 October 2026
Guide
How Often Should a Hoist Be Serviced?
How often patient hoists need a LOLER inspection, a service and pre-use checks, what each one involves, and how to keep the records CQC expects.
7 October 2026
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LOLER Inspection Checklist for Care Homes
A practical LOLER checklist for care home managers - what equipment is covered, how often, what the examiner checks, and the records CQC and insurers expect.
7 October 2026
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What a LOLER Report Must Include
What must be in a LOLER report of thorough examination (often called a LOLER certificate), how long to keep it, and what to do when it lists a defect.
7 October 2026
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LOLER vs PUWER for Care Equipment
LOLER vs PUWER explained for care homes and hospitals - which equipment each covers, how often inspections are due, and how to meet both on one visit.
7 October 2026
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PAT Testing Requirements for Care Homes
Is PAT testing a legal requirement in care homes? What the Electricity at Work Regulations say, how often to test, and residents' own appliances.
7 October 2026
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Hoist Sling Inspection Checklist
A hoist sling inspection checklist for care staff - what to check before every use, how often slings need a LOLER examination, and when to withdraw a sling.
7 October 2026
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