City Backpack medical bag transforming care for Children’s Nursing Teams

The Children’s Community Nursing teams at Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust have become the most recent healthcare professionals to purchase the CorrMed City Backpack.

For these teams, it isn’t just about new equipment – it’s about giving the children’s nurses the tools they deserve. Evidence tells us when nurses feel confident and organised, children and families receive exceptional care that makes all the difference during challenging times.

The City Backpack was originally designed for the non-driving community nurse who can safely and effectively transport their equipment on public transport, but it is fast becoming the choice for children’s community teams given how well it meets their unique needs when caring for young patients.

Better organisation for better care

With the City Backpack's eight colour-coded pouches, nurses can quickly find exactly what they need without rummaging through bags – keeping the patient calm and engaged. The dedicated spaces for laptops, paperwork, and medical equipment mean they spend less time searching for supplies and more time giving first-rate care, as well as reducing waste of out-of-date supplies.

These individual Trusts who have invested in the City Backpack understand the importance that the bags meet strict infection control standards, for example the heavy-duty TPU materials are completely wipe-clean and velcro-free, making decontamination between visits simple and effective.

The response to the City Backpack by these teams has been overwhelmingly positive and demonstrates how the right equipment can transform daily practice. By investing in the right tools that support nurse confidence, it directly translates to improved care for the communities they serve.