Well, what a year it’s been! With lots of new and exciting gadgets, sell-out Workshops at our offices, new members of the team, new look brochure and loads more. And it promises to be an even better year in 2010 for Keytools.

And don’t worry, its business as usual for us over the Christmas period. So keep those orders coming in and give us a call on the 29th, 30th and 31st if you need a hand with anything.

Thanks for joining us here and on the website. And we look forward to speaking to you in the New Year.

Merry Christmas from everyone at Keytools

Improving your posture in the workplace has great health benefits!

Work, work, work! Many of us spend a good chunk of the day slumped over the desk without even realising it… did you just straighten your back?

The Proof
A group of geeks, who are almost as enthused as us about ergonomics, found that a proactive approach to improving your workstation is directly related to reducing pain and other symptoms related to posture (American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine).

Ergonomic (aka fully adjustable to suit you) chairs, desks, keyboards, mice and screens are vital elements towards preventing musculoskeletal pain and eyestrain.

Individual work station assessments are essential to reducing pain and improving productivity.

Creating an Ergonomic Workstation
Chair height – adjustable chair and footrests
Desk height – elbow height when seated
Document holders and desk space – holds papers directly in front of you and fits neatly over your keyboard for extra space.
Posture – neutral wrist and arm positions - keyboard and mice angles
Productivity and break-timer software – frequent screen breaks to reduce fatigue
Screen height and position – monitor arms and screen filters
Laptop use – ergonomic laptop stands, keyboards and mice for those of you on the move

Great posture results in great productivity!
So, grab your DSE assessor by the arm and get an individual work station assessment or take our Office Work Environment Self Assessment here

The Keytools Workshop is the best way to revitalise your assessor skills in 2010.

Start the year as you mean to go on by treating yourself to some new skills, broadening your knowledge and getting inspired.

This Workshop is designed especially for Occupational Therapists, Health and Safety Advisors, Disability Officers and anyone who helps people use computers.

Be inspired
Be the first to know what's new in assistive in ergonomic IT
Touch, feel and use innovative technology
Discover new ways to help the people you care for

Put it in your diary
Wednesday 20th January - Southampton - Limited spaces
Thursday 18th February - Southampton
Wednesday 24th February - London
Tuesday 23rd March - Southampton

Highly recommended
"Thank you so much. I'm full of ideas now! Can't wait to recommend your
products to my clients."
S. Busk, Speech and Language Therapist, Glenside Manor

Your first step
Take a look at our website and decide which date is best for you. You can book online or call us on 023 8029 4500 for more information. The cost of the full day workshop is just £129. Bring a colleague and get a discount.


P.S. There are limited spaces available on the 20th January Workshop

So, what's hot and what's not in the world of assistive and ergonomic technology this year? Here's our top 5 products of 2009 ...

Always a favourite with you, the "mouse on its side" has been a top seller this year. Try it! Once you've used an Evoluent ... you'll never go back!

The Goldtouch is the world's only fully adjustable keyboard. Snap it in half and move it about until you're in complete comfort.

A handy pack which contains a folding keyboard, a mouse with a retractable wire and a folding laptop stand ... it's The Complete Mobile Office!

You went wild for CleanKeys in 2009! After winning an award at the Health & Safety Expo in May, the easy to clean keyboard has been flying off the shelves!

Mind mapping software, Inspiration, has been a hot favourite in 2009 and will no doubt be even more popular next year with the release of version 9.

Keytools is looking forward to bringing you all the must-have products in 2010 ...
so make sure you stay in touch!

You loved last year's Christmas Sale so much, we've decided to treat you again this year!

Other companies might make you wait until January to start dropping their prices, bah humbug! We'd rather pass on the savings now.

You can save over £80 on our brand new Goltouch Keyboard and MicroDesk pack.

Plus! We've taken £15 off the HandShoeMouse, £30 off the Goldtouch Keyboard and much more ... see all your other offers here.

So, what are you waiting for?! Get shopping for all your ergonomic and assistive computer equipment today...

P.S. *Merry Christmouse!

*yes ... we know it's a hamster!