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Equipment

Real equipment. Individual decisions.

Examples from Etac, Prism Medical UK and others, with the assessment considerations that decide whether each is suitable. Examples, not prescriptions.

Not "a hoist": the exact make, model and configuration, with the manufacturer's current instructions.

Molift Mover 180
Mobile passive hoist

Molift Mover 180

Assessment considerations: Hoist, sling and attachment compatibility; lifting range, safe working load and space.

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Freeway TA180
Active transfer aid

Freeway TA180

Assessment considerations: Assessed participation, weight bearing, balance, grip and device-specific requirements.

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Etac Swift Mobil-2
Shower commode chair

Etac Swift Mobil-2

Assessment considerations: Posture, access, transfer method, foot support and individual configuration.

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Molift EvoSling HighBack
Hoist sling

Molift EvoSling HighBack

Assessment considerations: Type, size, material, attachment choices and compatibility with the exact hoist.

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Molift Raiser Pro
Sit-to-stand platform

Molift Raiser Pro

Assessment considerations: Active participation and the standing control required by the manufacturer.

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Immedia SatinSheet
Bed-mobility system

Immedia SatinSheet

Assessment considerations: Movement ability, skin risk, mattress compatibility and positioning needs.

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Wheeled walking frame
Walking aid

Wheeled walking frame

Assessment considerations: Handle height, wheel configuration, grip, gait and the assistance required.

Immedia E-Board
Transfer board

Immedia E-Board

Assessment considerations: Surface heights, gap, positioning, skin risk and the person’s active ability.

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Immedia LeanOnMe
Positioning wedge

Immedia LeanOnMe

Assessment considerations: Alignment, dimensions, pressure risk, skin and mattress system.

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Etac Turner Pro
Standing and turning aid

Etac Turner Pro

Assessment considerations: Assessed weight bearing, grip, balance, knee control and assistance.

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Etac Cross 6
Manual wheelchair

Etac Cross 6

Assessment considerations: Specialist seating, posture, pressure, propulsion, transfers and environment.

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Accora FloorBed 1
Profiling bed

Accora FloorBed 1

Assessment considerations: The complete bed and mattress system, access, height and accessories.

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Freeway Transactive Xtra
Prism · Ceiling-track hoist

Freeway Transactive Xtra

Assessment considerations: Specify the track layout, exact hoist variant, sling compatibility, lifting clearance and emergency arrangements.

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Freeway T80
Prism · Tilt-in-space shower chair

Freeway T80

Assessment considerations: Assess seating dimensions, posture, head and foot support, transfer access and the required configuration.

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Prism Universal Sling
Prism · Hoist sling

Prism Universal Sling

Assessment considerations: Select size, fabric, head support and attachment configuration for the individual and the compatible hoist.

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Manufacturer names are for identification, not endorsement. Exact instructions, hoist–sling compatibility, safe working load, LOLER examination, staff competence and a person-specific assessment govern use.

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An equipment and transfer assessment looks at the person, task and environment together, then specifies the device, size and settings.