Bed Loops for Patient Handling

People with mobility difficulties find it especially reassured knowing they are able to readjust and lift on their own. These Bed Loops for Patient Handling have been designed by a manual handling adviser with the purpose of giving her patients something to hold on to when lying down, making them feel more secure on the edge of the bed.

Key Features of Bed Loops for Patient Handling

• Designed to help people feel more secure on the edge of the bed
• Excellent aid that helps patients lift and turn, and become more independent
• Easy to loop through any bed frame
• Supplied in pairs
• Length: 40cm

How Can Bed Loops Change Lives for the Better?

The idea behind the Bed Loops was the brain child of manual handling adviser Linda Head, who wanted to give her patients something to hold on to help them turn over when lying down, or even just to feel more secure on the edge of the bed. Bed Loops are very easy to adjust to any bed frame, where they serve as additional reassurance and an easy-to-use moving aid. Watch the video below to see how they are used.

Using Bed Loops for Patient Handling

Bed Loops are very easy to adjust for independent use, making them an excellent aid for promoting self-reliance. Their versatility and simplicity makes them suitable for use in various settings, including:

• A&E
• Stroke care
• General wards
• Children’s nursing
• Palliative care
• Independent care
• Occupational therapists
• Physiotherapists
• Social services
• Community nursing