Transfer Aids

Transfer boards, turning discs, transfer belts and sliding sheets — essential care home manual handling equipment. Reduce injury risk for staff and discomfort for residents during everyday transfers.

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Transfer aids are the everyday manual handling equipment care home staff rely on for safe resident transfers without a hoist. The right transfer aid dramatically reduces musculoskeletal injury risk for staff and skin damage or discomfort for residents across common care tasks including repositioning, toileting and chair-to-chair transfers.

Trade2Care stocks a comprehensive range including transfer boards, turning discs, transfer belts and gait belts, sliding sheets and handling belts. Bariatric options are available across most product lines.

Transfer aid types and uses

  • Transfer boards — rigid or flexible boards bridging two surfaces (e.g. bed to wheelchair); removes the need to lift
  • Turning discs — rotating platforms allowing a resident to pivot without stepping; ideal for car and toilet transfers
  • Sliding sheets — low-friction sheets placed under a resident to reduce effort when repositioning in bed
  • Transfer and handling belts — worn around the resident's waist to give staff a secure grip during assisted walking or transfers

All transfer aids should be selected as part of a manual handling risk assessment in line with your care home's moving and handling policy. Call 03452 999 999 for advice on the right product.