Q: The "continue" button does not work when I try to place an order
You have ticked / checked too few or too many boxes.

Q: Can I place an order by telephone?
Please note we cannot take credit cards over the phone, only online through our secure agents Paypal, Moneybookers or Google Checkout. These agents accept most credit cards. (Please contact us here with your name, address and details of your order if you prefer to use the Moneybookers or Google Checkout option.) As we are an internet-only company we do not employ telephone staff and request that enquiries are made by email. This keeps down costs and prices and ensures that your enquiry goes to the right individual.

Q: Are your Flat Pad Supports available in the USA?
Our product is unique and only available from the UK. We ship worldwide and do already have many North American customers. Please see below for shipping rates and times.

Q: I am in the UK and would prefer to pay by cheque
UK customers are welcome to download our order form and send it to us with a cheque.

Q: What are your shipping rates?
Our current shipping charges (2009) for one support are

UK	3.60 GBP
Europe	4.75 GBP
Rest of world	6.00 GBP

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Within the UK we ship by First Class Recorded Delivery. Overseas orders are shipped by the Royal Mail airmail service.
A courier service can be arranged on request. Prices range from 25 GBP (North America) to 50 GBP (Far East). Courier companies may additionally also ask you for substantial customs clearance fees before they will deliver.

Q: How long before I receive my support?
We aim to ship within 2 business days, and often send out orders the same day.
Delivery estimates
Western Europe: 7-10 days
North America: 7-14 days
Australia and New Zealand: 10-16 days
Rest of world: Please allow up to 4 weeks.

Q: Will you email me an acknowledgement of my online order?
Paypal will email you a receipt for your payment. Please treat this as our acknowledgement of your order.

Q: I represent an orthotics department within the British National Health Service. How do I place an order?
Please fax your requisition form to 07092 857050.

Q: When does the 4-week no-quibble guarantee period start and end?
It starts when you receive your support and ends 4 weeks from that date. If you are unhappy with your support for any reason at all, just complete the Return form that was included with the support, and return it to us within that period for a refund or for replacement with a larger or smaller size.

Q: How do I know what size to order?
When ordering a flat pad support, it is the HIP size, not the waist size which counts. The measurement is taken around the fullest part of the hip, including the buttocks. Then simply select the appropriate size on the order page.

Q: I have a large inguinal hernia and surgery has been recommended. Should I nevertheless try using a Flat Pad Support?
The Flat Pad Support is designed for a small to medium reducible hernia. (Reducible means that you can push it back in.) If you cannot push your hernia all the way back in you should not wear any kind of truss or support. If in any doubt, do consult your doctor before trying this product.

Q: Are your supports adjustable?
The entire body of the support is made from strong elastic, so provided the correct size is selected (by measuring around the fullest part of your bottom) no further adjustment should be necessary.

Q: I have a left / right / double hernia. How do I order?
All our supports have pads on both sides so are suitable for left, right or double inguinal hernias.

Q: Is the Flat Pad Support only suitable for male groin (inguinal) hernias or can it be used for other types of hernia or by women?
The flat pads are positioned for the male groin. They will not work for any other type of hernia.

Q: I am on the borderline of two sizes. Should I order the larger one or the smaller?
Firstly, try taking both morning and evening measurements, as they can vary. If you are still borderline, we recommend trying the larger size first. If this does not successfully hold in the hernia, then simply return it to us within four weeks to exchange it for the smaller size. Alternatively, many individuals choose to order both sizes and then return the one which fits less well.

Q: Do you have a shop where I can try on your supports?
No, but the sizing information given on our online order form is so accurate that only a small percentage of supports are returned or exchanged as a result of fitting problems. We have a four-week no-quibble guarantee. Just return your support within four weeks of receipt, for a full refund or to exchange it for a larger or smaller size.