Best Practice issue 9 | Page 3

WELCOME FROM DDA Supplying medical equipment for primary and secondary users since 1974 • Cardiacare, founded in 1974, supply medical equipment and healthcare products • Cardiacare is BS EN ISO 9001:2008 accredited and all products sold are CE marked • Cardiacare feels its customers can rely on the customer service and value they receive THE DDA ANNUAL CONFERENCE RETURNS TO BEST PRACTICE - DISPENSING PRACTICE: A CHANGE FOR GOOD Cardiacare supplies Panasonic blood pressure monitors, all of which are clinically validated by the European Society of Hypertension (ESH) and German Hypertension League (DHL), suitable for home use, GP surgeries or hospitals. Cardiacare is keen to engage the general public in taking an interest and understanding the importance of home blood pressure monitoring and the benefits of detecting irregularities early. A range of Panasonic units are available from Cardiacare for wrist, upper-arm and ambulatory monitoring. Our most popular models include the following: • Panasonic EW3109 • Panasonic EW-BU15 We are delighted that The Dispensing Doctors’ Association (DDA) 2015 Annual Conference is returning to the NEC after a hugely successful inaugural event last year. Returning to Best Practice has allowed us to offer complimentary passes to members for another year. In addition, Cardiacare offers a range of ECG Recorders, of the most popular models are Fukuda Denshi, Cardiac Science, Seca & Cardioline. Servicing and maintenance are provided in-house. All related equipment and accessories are also available, including: • ECG Recording Paper • Electrodes • Cables and adaptors • Gels At this year’s conference: For more information on our product range, visit our website at www.cardiacare.co.uk or contact us at [email protected] or telephone 01277 812968 Managers will learn the latest about the funding for their dispensing services and up to date information about changes to NHS general practice contracts Dispensary Managers and Teams will receive updates on the latest best practice in NHS dispensing, including expert advice on improving accuracy and reducing errors Members of the DDA Board, who are all dispensing GPs, will be on hand throughout the Best Practice show to network with visitors and share their decades of first-hand experience of GP dispensing and of running GPowned pharmacies More accessible, user-friendly access to the exhibition floor space for suppliers to dispensing practice Come along to the Conference and be the first to take home a copy of our new 2015 dispensing guidance, and our other show-only goodies. Express Diagnostics Nationwide Remote ECG Analysis Service As the UK’s leading Central Cardiology Service Provider to GPs, PCTs and Hospitals, you can be sure that your data is subject to the best quality analysis possible. A Complete ECG Analysis Service: 12 lead & Holter  Equipment Rental and Maintenance  Staff training and Support help-