Central Medical Supplies Supporting Ickle Pickles

Central Medical Supplies (CMS) will be gifting 5% of its sales of the Kanmed BabyBed, Kanmed Twin BabyBed and Kanmed Baby Warmer to the Ickle Pickles Children’s Charity, as part of the company’s positive social impact and sustainability commitment.  Ickle Pickles is the only charity that raises funds to donate intensive care equipment to neonatal units across England and Wales.

Every year, over 90,000 babies are born sick or prematurely in the UK and Ickle Pickles helps hospitals purchase vital equipment for treating them. Since 2009, the charity has raised over £3.5 million for intensive and special care equipment. Funded entirely by voluntary contributions from organisations and individuals, Ickle Pickles has purchased over 900 pieces of equipment to support over 50 hospitals and three neonatal transport services.

Sarah Ward, Brand and Product Manager at Central Medical Supplies, says: “We are thrilled to be partnering with Ickle Pickles and in turn helping neonatal units provide the best possible support  for babies in their care. We’re proud to be the exclusive UK supplier of Kanmed products and know how their unique products benefit babies, parents and neonatal unit staff alike.”

“We are excited to partner with Central Medical Supplies, a company that shares our passion for giving every newborn a chance,” said Rachael Marsh, co-founder and trustee of Ickle Pickles.  “We both understand that the smallest and most fragile babies require the very best care.  Our collaboration is a testament to CMS’ dedication to positive social impact and sustainability.  We are honoured to make a difference in neonatal care together and to improve the well-being of the most vulnerable members of our society.”

Kanmed BabyBeds are the modern way to care for newborn and premature babies in medium and low intensive care situations.  The Twin version of the BabyBed is ideal for co-bedding twins.    The Kanmed BabyBed features unique push down side walls, is simple to use and easy to clean.  It is the only bed of its kind, available in the UK, which comes with electrical height adjustment.

The Kanmed Baby Warmer is clinically proven to help babies from 1,000 grams maintain their core temperature and achieve normothermia. The Kanmed Baby Warmer uniquely offers non-incubator support to neonates at much lower birth weights, with similar outcomes to incubator care. This makes the warmer a cost-effective solution for hospitals and enables more babies to be cared for, as they can be moved from a traditional incubator much quicker.

When the Kanmed BabyBed is combined with the Kanmed Baby Warmer, it creates the perfect, open baby warming system, which encourages both parental involvement and care giving.

To find out more about Kanmed products, contact Tracey Pavier-Grant, Sales & Marketing Director at Central Medical Supplies, on 01538 392 596 or email tracey@centralmedical.co.uk. Alternatively, further information is available at  www.centralmedical.co.uk

To find out more about the Ickle Pickles Children’s Charity, contact press@icklepickles.org or visit www.icklepickles.org