Oxford Access Padded Sling (Padded Legs) – Extra Small
The Oxford Access Padded Sling (Padded Legs) – Extra Small is specifically engineered to meet the unique needs of patients in high-dependency care environments who require assistance with toileting transfers. Unlike general-purpose slings, this sling provides targeted support for users whose mobility and body control necessitate careful handling during toileting, dressing, and undressing. Designed with both patient comfort and carer efficiency in mind, the Oxford Access Padded Sling ensures secure transfers while preserving dignity and minimising discomfort during use.
This sling incorporates padded leg sections, which are a key feature that enhances comfort and reduces pressure on sensitive areas during lifting. The padding ensures that patients who have limited mobility, fragile skin, or increased sensitivity to pressure are transferred safely, with reduced risk of discomfort or skin irritation. By distributing weight evenly across the padded sections, the sling provides stability and support during toileting transfers, helping to prevent unwanted movement and ensuring a secure hold for carers during the process.
One of the defining benefits of this sling is its focus on dignity and ease of use. Carers can perform toileting, dressing, or undressing tasks without removing the sling entirely. This approach reduces handling time, minimizes patient disruption, and allows carers to provide assistance in a respectful and efficient manner. The design is particularly suited to users whose needs make traditional slings impractical, representing roughly 25% of patients in high-dependency care settings who require this level of specialised support.
The Oxford Access Padded Sling is built with a Safe Working Load (SWL) of 227 kg across all sizes, offering reliable strength and stability. This ensures that patients are supported securely during every transfer. Additionally, the sling is available with or without integrated head support, providing flexibility depending on the patient’s level of control and specific comfort needs. The inclusion of an adjustable body belt further enhances security, allowing carers to ensure that the user remains safely positioned throughout the transfer process.
Practical features extend beyond safety and comfort. The sling’s non-slip material helps to prevent the fabric from riding up during use, keeping the patient securely positioned and allowing carers to focus on correct handling techniques. Colour-coded attachment loops are incorporated for visual guidance, making it easy to attach the sling correctly to compatible hoist systems and reducing the likelihood of errors during setup. These visual cues help standardise procedures and improve safety in busy care environments.
Constructed from durable, high-quality fabric, the Oxford Access Padded Sling is both robust and easy to maintain. The materials are designed to withstand repeated use and washing, ensuring long-term hygiene and durability. Machine washability allows care facilities to maintain strict infection control standards, which is essential in hospitals, care homes, and other clinical settings. The padded sections retain their cushioning properties even after multiple washes, maintaining consistent comfort for the patient over time.
This sling is particularly valuable in environments where both patient comfort and carer efficiency are critical. By offering targeted support with padded leg sections, an adjustable body belt, and optional head support, the Oxford Access Padded Sling enables safer, more dignified transfers. Its design reduces the physical strain on carers, optimises patient comfort, and ensures that the patient’s posture and safety are maintained at all times.
Key Features
- Safe Working Load (SWL): 227 kg across all sizes
- Optional integrated head support for additional comfort
- Adjustable body belt for enhanced security and stability
- Padded leg sections provide cushioning and pressure relief
- Non-slip fabric prevents the sling from riding up
- Colour-coded attachment loops for easy, safe positioning
- Durable, high-quality fabric suitable for repeated use
- Machine washable to maintain hygiene and infection control standards
The Oxford Access Padded Sling (Padded Legs) – Extra Small is an essential tool for carers supporting high-dependency patients during toileting transfers. Its combination of comfort, safety, and practical design features ensures secure, dignified, and efficient handling, meeting the rigorous demands of modern care environments.
