OSKA appoint Curtis Farringdon as National Account Manager
OSKA, the UK’s leading provider of innovative pressure care solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Curtis Farringdon as National Account Manager to spearhead strategic partnerships for Community Equipment Loan Stores. With nearly a decade of experience in the community equipment sector, Curtis brings extensive expertise in specialist seating, beds, and moving and handling solutions.
Curtis began his career in Community Equipment in 2016 as a Product Specialist at Accora, where he focused on joint visits for specialist seating across the Southeast. In 2020, he was promoted to National Account Manager, taking a lead role in training, contracts, and engagement with Equipment Review Groups (ERGs). He played a pivotal role in raising awareness of key industry regulations, including MHRA standards and compliance with 60601 adult and 50637 children’s bed standards.
In July 2024, Curtis joined Care & Independence as a Business Development Manager, working within the moving and handling sector, before transitioning to OSKA to focus on expanding and strengthening partnerships within community equipment loan stores.
Curtis is currently advancing his professional development through a Level 5 Diploma in Advanced Sales Professionalism with the Institute of Sales Professionals (ISP), further reinforcing his commitment to excellence in the field.
On joining the team at OSKA, Curtis said, “I’m absolutely thrilled to be joining OSKA, a company renowned for its commitment to innovation and helping care providers implement an advanced pressure care strategy, whilst saving time and money. Having worked in the community equipment sector for nearly a decade, I’m passionate about ensuring patients receive the highest standard of care. I look forward to collaborating with loan stores and healthcare professionals to drive awareness, improve patient outcomes, and make a real difference in pressure ulcer prevention.”
Alistair Wickland, Managing Director at OSKA, commented on the appointment, saying, “We are delighted to welcome Curtis to OSKA as our business goes from strength to strength. His extensive expertise in community equipment provision, deep understanding of regulatory standards, and proven track record in sales excellence make him a vital addition to our team. Curtis’s leadership will play a key role in strengthening our partnerships with loan stores and ensuring the highest standards of pressure care for their service users.”
For more information about Curtis and his contributions to healthcare, please email curtis.farringdon@oska.uk.com or call 02394 318 318.
