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04/09/2026

Today, we celebrated 35 years of DDC the best way we know how: together.

There was pizza, plenty of laughs, and some very competitive egg-and-spoon racing. We also held a company-wide Kahoot quiz to make sure our brilliant Field Service Team could join in on the fun from afar!

But more importantly, it was a chance to celebrate the people who have helped shape DDC over the last 35 years, from long-standing team members to those who have only recently joined the journey.

Thank you to everyone who made today such a brilliant celebration, and to every person who has played a part in DDC’s story so far.

Here’s to 35 years of teamwork, innovation and safer healthcare. 🥂

04/09/2026

🎉35 years of DDC!

This month, we’re celebrating 35 years of DDC and looking back at how far we’ve come.

From our beginnings in sluice room equipment, including bedpan washers, macerators and UVC solutions, to expanding our expertise into Moving & Handling and patient lifting solutions, our journey has continued to evolve alongside the needs of healthcare and care environments.

We’re incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved over the past 35 years, and even more excited about what's next to come.

Here’s to continuing to develop, innovate and support Smarter, Safer Healthcare environments for years to come🏆

35 years of growth, with the future ahead.

28/08/2026

When Azalea Court Care Home wanted to improve its moving and handling equipment, it compared three overhead ceiling hoist suppliers before choosing DDC.

The new system has helped make lifting equipment available exactly where it's needed, reducing time spent locating mobile hoists and supporting quicker, more dignified resident transfers. It also offers the flexibility to move hoist cassettes between rooms, helping maximise equipment use while reducing downtime and maintenance.

Here's what the Estate Manager had to say:

"When I first saw DDC overheads demonstrated, I knew they were the overheads for us. Out of the three overhead systems that I looked at, DDC are miles ahead of their competition."

Read the full case study to find out why Azalea Court chose DDC and the difference the new system has made: 👉https://www.ddcdolphin.com/media/case-studies/hoist-installation-azalea-court

28/08/2026

Hoist Installation | Azalea Court

Read about how DDC Dolphin helped Tusker House refurbish their sluice room.

25/08/2026

What is medical pulp, and how is it disposed of? 🏥

Medical pulp is used every day in healthcare settings, but how much do you know about what it is, what it’s made from and what happens after use?

Our latest blog explores:
• What medical pulp is
• What it’s made from
• How it is used in healthcare
• How pulp products are disposed of
• What happens after maceration

We also look at the wider lifecycle of medical pulp and the role it can play in healthcare waste management and sustainability.

Read the full blog to learn more 👇
https://lnkd.in/ev9mFycb

19/08/2026

📖 Global Infection Control: Validated Infrastructure from Japan to Canada

Sluice room bottlenecks happen worldwide. When healthcare facilities compromise on machinery to save upfront capital, clinical pathways stall and maintenance bills skyrocket.

We analysed four global healthcare leaders who eliminated their waste bottlenecks using DDC Dolphin infrastructure:

✅ Juntendo University Hospital (Japan)
✅ Farrer Park Hospital (Singapore)
✅ Stella Maris Aged Care (Australia)
✅ St John's Care Facility (Canada)

Lower reactive maintenance costs, protected staff, and proven whole-life ROI are universal metrics.

Read the blog to see how international standards can transform your facility. 👇

Infection control is a global engineering challenge. Discover how top hospitals in Japan, Singapore, Canada, and Australia secure their clinical pathways.

18/08/2026

Is Your Ward Outgrowing Its Medical Pulp Macerator?

As patient numbers, bed occupancy and pulp usage increase, your macerator may struggle to keep up, creating queues, downtime and pressure on clinical teams.

The article covers:
• Signs your ward may be outgrowing its macerator
• How increased patient numbers can affect macerator demand
• The impact of capacity and cycle times
• Why peak demand matters when assessing capacity
• When it may be time to review your macerator

📖 Read the full article 👇

When hospital wards expand, sluice room bottlenecks follow. Discover the 5 warning signs that your medical pulp macerator is failing clinical demand.

15/08/2026

Reducing staff risk: how modern washers can support safer sluice room processes.

From manual handling to unnecessary touchpoints, the right technology can help reduce staff exposure while maintaining effective infection control.

The article covers:
• How automation can reduce staff interaction
• Automatic lid opening and closing
• Contactless operation
• Reducing manual handling and exposure
• Assessing staff safety through Value-Based Procurement

📖 Read the full article 👇

Learn how whole life cost helps NHS procurement teams build stronger business cases, reduce long-term costs and maximise medical equipment ROI.

13/08/2026

Are overhead hoists always more expensive than mobile hoists?

Not necessarily.

Our latest Mythbusters article explores:

- Mobile vs overhead hoists
- Patient and staff considerations
- Weight capacity
- Maintenance and LOLER
- What to consider before installation

📖 Read the full guide 👇

Explore five common myths about hospital overhead hoists, including cost, staffing, LOLER, capacity and ceiling track installation.

12/08/2026

Hands-free technology can play an important role in creating smarter, safer, sluice room workflows.

Our latest Value-Based Procurement article explores how modern bedpan washer disinfectors can support:

• Reduced touchpoints
• Safer working practices
• Improved infection prevention
• More efficient workflows

From automatic lid opening and closing to hand and foot sensor technology, the focus is on how equipment can improve the current way of working, not simply its purchase price.

👇 Read the full article

Learn how whole life cost helps NHS procurement teams build stronger business cases, reduce long-term costs and maximise medical equipment ROI.