Hoist slings & lifting aids
We offer a comprehensive range of patient hoist slings & transfer aids in a variety of designs and materials to allow safer and more comfortable moving and handling. Our patient slings with loops can be used with the majority of ceiling track hoists, gantry hoists, mobile hoists and stand aids. If you require a sling with “clips” please contact us
Our Range of Hoist slings & lifting aids
Bathing Sling
This sling is based on the Deluxe sling shape with a split leg design.
- Available in 9 sizes
- Available in a paediatric sizes
- Available in an adult sizes
- Available in a bariatric sizes
- Made for bathing
Cressy Sling
The Cressy sling has a built in integral neck support and padded for the legs.
- Deluxe-style sling
- Integral head support
- Colour coded leg straps
- Optional soft neck roll
- Available in 9 sizes
Deluxe Comfort Sling
This sling offers further levels of support above the Deluxe Sling.
- Available in 9 sizes
- Extra comfort sling
- 200kg to 350kg SWL
- Loop or clip fixings
- Size & colour coded
Deluxe Sling
This sling is our most popular style of sling, providing excellent comfort.
- Available in 9 sizes
- Designed to provide comfort
- Both loop and clip versions
- Chest band as standard
- 200kg – 350kg weight limit
Flexi Sling
This sling is made for clients who are prone to involuntary movement.
- Available in 9 sizes
- Colour coded
- Chest band as standard
- 200kg – 350kg SWL
- Variety of sizes
Hygiene High Sling
This hoist offers new technologies to ensure comfortable patient transfers.
- Water-resistant
- Toilet/bathroom sling
- Colour coded binding
- Available in 9 sizes
- 200kg – 350kg SWL
Inseat Sling
This sling is great when the sling needs to be left in place for long time.
- Available in 9 sizes
- Soft toweling material
- Child, standard & bariatric
- Discreet as possible
- Reduced sweating
Toileting Sling
This Toileting Sling is designed to offer quick and easy toilet transfers.
- Available in 7 sizes
- Chest band as standard
- Designed for toilet transfers
- Colour coded leg loops
- Large hoist compatibility
Valet Sling
This sling has been designed for comfort, ease of use and toileting.
- Water-resistant
- Toilet/bathroom sling
- Colour coded binding
- Available in 9 sizes
- 200kg – 350kg SWL
Easy Fit Sling
This sling is well-suited for amputees and is easy to apply in many positions.
- Well-suited for amputees
- Loop attachment
- 15 models and 6 sizes
- Optimal weight distribution
- Supports the whole body
RepoSheet Lift Aid
This can be used in combination with an ordinary bed sheet.
- Can lift up to 200Kg
- Ultra can lift up to 500Kg
- Available in 2 sizes
- Avail. in cotton netting
- Available in various types
Universal High Plus Sling
This sling is used by those with limited control of the head, trunk or hips.
- Whole body support
- Soft touch materials
- 15 models and 6 sizes
- Full support transfers
- Colour coded loops
Universal High Sling
This sling is designed to support the users whole body including the shoulders.
- Choose from 3 fabrics
- Various sizes
- Transfers in a lying position
- Transfers in seated position
- Supports the head and trunk
Universal Low Sling
This sling supports the hips and lowers the back, with some trunk control and head control
- Smooth patient transfers
- Good weight distribution
- Supports hips & lower back
- For seated transfers
- Available in 3 sizes
Universal Standard Sling
This sling supports the entire body including the head for maximum comfort.
- Available in 3 sizes
- 300kg SWL
- For those with head control
- Whole body support
- Colour coded straps
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About Hoist slings & lifting aids
Our Hoist slings & lifting aids are designed to provide a safe, supportive and comfortable transfer for the patient. The Hoist sling provides options for various models, sizes, and fabrics to ensure the sling fits each person perfectly.
Our Hoist slings are specially made to provide optimal positioning and ease of application. The hoist slings provide a safe and comfortable transfer solution for several types of physical disability. This selection of high-quality slings has been developed in collaboration with Physiotherapists to ensure exceptional functionality.
The patient hoist sling has a range of adjustments to meet the specific needs of individuals. All hoist slings feature a green label on the back with detailed illustrations on how to position the sling according to the spine of the patient. This is intended to help caregivers position the sling correctly.
Hoist slings & lifting aids are suitable for;
- Individuals with Limited Mobility
- Lifting aids for elderly
- Those recovering from surgery
- People with disabilities
- Nursing homes
- Hospitals
Benefits of Hoist slings & lifting aids
- Reduce the risk of injury for both caregivers and patients being lifted
- Minimize physical strain on careers
- They allow for quicker and smoother lifting and moving
- Various types of slings are available for different lifting needs and body types.
The chosen hoist and sling must be able to lift your body weight. Consequently, the working load should be displayed on both the sling and the hoist. You must know your weight accurately to select the appropriate equipment.
Check the hoist regularly to ensure that:
- the lifting arm moves smoothly through its full range
- the castors on a mobile hoist move freely
- the brakes are effective when used
- any emergency stop mechanism works effectively.
You must ensure that the battery works well, is charged, and is correctly installed before using a powered hoist. Check any electrical connections and leads to ensure no fraying, breakages etc. Also, check slings for any broken stitching or frayed or broken material. Straps and clips should be secure and in good condition. There shouldn’t be more than a single user using the sling to prevent cross-infection. Always use slings that are compatible with the hoist (this usually means using slings from the same manufacturer).
The hoists and slings should be serviced every six months. This service may be provided by the manufacturer or the supplier or arranged by the local community equipment service if your hoist is supplied through statutory services. A mobile hoist has brakes on the castors. These must not be used to transfer a service user but may be used when storing the hoist. Check that they hold the hoist securely when applied.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I transfer someone with limited mobility safely without risking injury to them or myself?
A hoist sling is the fabric support that cradles a person during a hoisted transfer, taking the physical weight entirely off the carer and ensuring the person being moved is held securely and comfortably throughout. Adapt A Home’s sling range has been developed in collaboration with physiotherapists and works with the majority of ceiling track, gantry, mobile hoists and stand aids.
How do I know which hoist sling is right for my specific needs?
The right sling depends on the user’s weight, how much head, trunk and hip control they have, the type of transfer needed, general, toileting or bathing and the hoist model being used. As a starting point: full-support slings suit users with limited head or trunk control, toileting slings suit bathroom and hygiene tasks and general transfer slings suit everyday bed-to-chair transfers. Adapt A Home’s sling range has been developed in collaboration with physiotherapists and the team can recommend the correct sling type, size and fixing for your specific hoist and user needs.
How do I choose the right hoist sling and size?
The right sling depends on the user’s weight, how much head, trunk and hip control they have and the task, such as general transfers, toileting or bathing. Slings come in up to nine sizes, including paediatric, adult and bariatric and the physiotherapist-developed range means the team can recommend the correct fit.
What's the difference between a loop and a clip sling?
Loop slings attach over the hoist’s spreader-bar hooks and are compatible with most hoists, while clip slings fix with clips and suit specific hoist designs. Many slings, such as the Deluxe, come in both loop and clip versions, so the right fixing can be matched to your hoist.
Are your slings compatible with any hoist?
Loop slings work with the majority of ceiling track, gantry and mobile hoists and stand aids, but for safety you should always use a sling that is compatible with your hoist, which usually means matching the same manufacturer. The team can confirm compatibility before you buy.
What weight can a hoist sling support?
Most slings have a safe working load of 200kg to 350kg, with the Universal Standard rated to 300kg. For repositioning, the RepoSheet lift aid supports up to 200kg and its Ultra version up to 500kg. Always check the working load on both the sling and the hoist matches the user’s weight.
Do I need a different sling for bathing, toileting and general transfers?
Yes, different tasks require different sling designs for safety and comfort. Toileting slings like the Toileting Sling and Valet Sling are water-resistant with open designs for easy access, bathing slings have a split-leg design for full body immersion and general transfer slings like the Deluxe provide all-round comfort and support for everyday bed-to-chair transfers.
Is there a sling for users with limited head or trunk control?
Yes. Full-support slings such as the Universal High and Universal High Plus support the whole body including the head and shoulders, ideal for users with limited head, trunk or hip control. The Cressy sling also offers integral head support with an optional soft neck roll.
How often should a hoist sling be checked or replaced?
Check the sling before every use for broken stitching, fraying or damaged straps and clips and stop using it if anything is worn. Slings and hoists should be serviced every six months and a sling should only be used by a single person to prevent cross-infection.
Do hoist slings qualify for VAT relief and can I pay monthly?
Yes. Hoist slings bought for someone with a disability or long-term health condition can qualify for VAT relief, removed at checkout for eligible customers, with charities qualifying via a charity number. The cost can also be spread over up to 12 months through PayItMonthly, subject to eligibility.
