Welcome to Lift Experts. This site will become an authorative resource for information on disability lifts, issues of moving and handling and patient transfer advice.

Platform Lifts

Platform lifts, also known as wheelchair lifts, are electrically powered devices designed to raise a wheelchair and its occupant between floors, overcoming steps or similar vertical barriers. They are the ideal solution for increasing the independence of wheelchair users in their home, as well as in public buildings, hospitals and other establishments.

A Platform Lift has numerous safety features including hold-to-run push buttons which will allow the platform to stop immediately when released.

Ceiling Hoists for Patient Transfer

A ceiling hoist allows the safe lifting and transfer of a patient, for example from a chair to bed, into a bath or onto the toilet. Choosing an appropriate hoist system requires careful, professional assessment of the client(s) and carers needs. It is essential that the correct patient lifting equipment is selected to ensure safe transfer.

Ceiling track systems have a permanently fixed hoist or a portable hoist, that can be detached for use on another track in the building. For this reason, portable hoists are particularly useful in nursing home environments.

Patient Slings

Selecting a sling for an individual patient also requires careful, professional assessment to ensure that the person is properly supported and comfortable, and that the sling is suited for the task being undertaken.

Patient Slings are available in a range of different sizes, including hammock-style, divided leg and toileting/access. Special slings can also be tailored to suit an individual's requirements.