With banana board options for sliding transfers and non-slip boards that make transfers with a height difference considerably easier, our range of moving and handling aids provide choices for transfers between lying and sitting positions with handholds for greater positioning and a better grip. We hope that you will be happy with your purchase, however we understand that sometimes you may find a product does not suit your needs or that you have changed your mind. This may include width requirements, comfort preferences, or additional features enhancing the transfer process. If the layout of the house permits, it is possible to fix a track (straight, jointed or curved) so that the person can move him/herself (or is assisted to move) in a sling from the bed directly to another room in the house.

If freestanding, care should be taken to ensure that the base is positioned properly under the bed, otherwise the gantry frame may tip over. Alternatively, the National Bed Federation can provide information on companies that sell sectioned mattresses. It is essential that bed rails are suitable for the person who is using them and compatible with the particular beds being used. We are delighted to tell you that the Banana Transfer Board has been tried and tested by our team of Occupational Therapists who are proud to give it the OT Recommended seal of approval. The Transfer Board Slides are disposable, so patients can use them for as long as they need before swapping for a new one.

These difficulties may include getting in and out of bed, turning over, sitting up and generally getting comfortable in bed. They usually have vertical and/or horizontal handholds to provide the carer with a firm and comfortable grip. The super light 1kg Banana Board features a carry handle for transportation Does the Banana Board Prime Support Independent Transfer?

As a short-term solution, if the person's bed is too soft or sagging, a bed board can be placed under a mattress to make it firmer. Both the pumping or winding action is quite hard work for the carer and the bed occupant can have quite a jerky ride. Lifting poles are not usually suitable for people with painful arms, painful shoulders, limited overhead shoulder movement or abdominal weakness. The Banana Board Prime Seated Transfer Board takes on the features of the patented Q2 Board but is slightly smaller to appeal to the general population and paediatric market.The sensor is connected to an alarm unit, which will be triggered as soon as the sensor mat detects even a few drops of urine. A boom from the mast reaches out over the bed and swings sideways through 90° to enable a transfer from a bed onto a chair or wheelchair. The UK has been living in lockdown for over a month, Covid-19 has become our reality and most aspect.