Merry Christmas and a happy new year from all the team at John Preston.  Please note any orders placed from 20th December 2024 will not be processed until we reopen 2nd January 2025. 

Training

We provide mobility, healthcare, moving & handling training in Scotland and Northern Ireland to private users and health professionals on a massive range of products and equipment. Our own team benefit from the highest levels of internal and external training and have extensive experience of a wide range of solutions.

Training for Healthcare Professionals

Our friendly product specialists work with a wide range of healthcare professionals to help ensure that equipment supplied is ideal for the end user. Some of the healthcare professionals we work with include occupational therapists,  physiotherapists, nurses, & case managers.    Demonstrations and joint assessments are available on the following portfolios; specialist seating, moving and handling equipment such as hoists, special needs trikes, mobility scooters, wheelchairs, specialist beds including profiling beds, pressure care equipment including cushions and mattresses, walking aids, standing aids, paediatric equipment. 

Working Together; We offer flexibility in how we work with busy Healthcare Professionals and always endevour to work around busy schedules. Typically joint assessments are undertaken in healthcare settings or the users home. Our product specialists will always take time to discuss each users unique needs with the healthcare professional and gain an understanding of what type of equipment may be a solution. Should a product be suitable then a quotation will be sent and advice given regarding expected deliveries, warranties and any other important information

Lunch & Learn Sessions

Product training is delivered to Health Professionals in their workplace to save time and travel. Certification for Professional Development is provided and we often provide this in a 'Lunch and Learn' format.  You can call our helpful and friendly team today to learn more.

Training for Individuals

We will always provide helpful advice to any customer prior to purchasing any product - just call our friendly team or contact us online. All products will have safe usage instructions provided by the manufacturer. In some instances, for bespoke or more sophisticated products including hoists and moving and permanent moving and handling equipment, our product specialists will demonstrate the equipment as part of their assessment process. This also includes instructions and direction provided to the user. If additional training is required by any user or carer etc then this can be arranged  and costs advised.

In-house Training Programs

We value the experience of our team and always want to share knowledge and best practice internally. Our engineering team regularly train on new equipment and refresh their knowledge of existing equipment and products to maintain their high level of knowledge.

Manufacturer & Supplier Training

Our experienced and dedicated team regularly complete training provided by our manufacturers and suppliers. This provides us with an unrivalled knowledge of the products in our range and gives you confidence that you are dealing with experts. Continual training keeps our team fully up to date with product iterations and the safe use of all equipment. We have developed lasting relationships with leading manufacturers globally which ultimately results in the very best customer experience.  Our most popular training provision is for; moving and handling training, safe use of all equipment, profiling bed training, pressure care mapping training, product focused training, pepair and preventative maintenance, installation training where appropiate.

Need some advice?

Give us a call if you have any questions:

01 604 0214

9am - 5pm Monday - Friday