Patient Hoist Equipment
What is a detachable hoist?
A detachable hoist, also sometimes referred to as a portable hoist, is a hoist that can be quickly removed from…
What is a hoist?
As a healthcare equipment specialist, many of the places we work in often require the installation of a hoist system. …
5 Tips for Specifying Hoists for SEN Schools
There are over 1,000 special educational needs (SEN) schools in the UK. These SEN schools educate and care for children…
Future-proofing Hamnavoe House in the Orkney Islands
We’ve recently installed and handed over 46 overhead hoist systems at Hamnavoe House, a newly built care home in Stromness,…
How do I choose the right ceiling track hoist system?
A ceiling track hoist system is a type of overhead hoist that is commonly used for moving and handling. The…
What is involved in ceiling track hoist training?
Anyone using a ceiling track hoist should have first received training, so they really know how to use the equipment.…
What you need to know about patient lifting hoist regulations in the UK
Whilst there aren’t necessarily any legal patient lifting hoist regulations, there are policies to adhere to and be mindful of…
How to choose the right patient lifting hoist sling
Choosing the right patient lifting hoist sling for your client is very important in ensuring that they are as comfortable…
Improving patient comfort at the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability
Having just signed off on our work during phase one of the five-year refurbishment at the Grade II listed Royal…
The best patient lifting hoists for homes and private dwellings
Specifying patient lifting hoists for homes sometimes requires a little more consideration and thought in the way of layouts and…
How to tell if someone needs hoisting
Whether or not you should hoist a patient is an important decision when you’re coming up with a care plan.…
Can one person use a patient lifting hoist?
Whether or not one person can use a hoist is a rather hotly-debated topic — and with good reason. Ceiling…