Oxford Up Sit to Stand Standaid

Safe and Efficient Standing, Transfers and Rehabilitation

Introducing the Oxford Up, a highly engineered manual stand aid designed to support safe, efficient, and confidence-building standing and transfer activities. As part of the renowned Oxford Professional Series, the Oxford Up represents a thoughtful evolution in mobility assistance, combining robust construction, ergonomic design, and practical functionality to meet the demands of both care environments and home use.

The Oxford Up is specifically intended for individuals who retain some weight-bearing ability and can actively participate in the standing process. By encouraging user involvement rather than passive lifting, it promotes dignity, confidence, and functional movement. This makes it particularly suitable for rehabilitation following injury or surgery, as well as for individuals with reduced mobility who wish to maintain independence in their daily routines.

Unlike powered stand aids, the Oxford Up is a non-powered solution that offers carers precise control during transfers while reducing reliance on complex electronics. Its intuitive design allows carers to assist users safely and effectively, minimising physical strain while maintaining excellent stability throughout the movement. The result is a reliable and predictable transfer experience that benefits both user and caregiver.

One of the defining features of the Oxford Up is its exceptional versatility. The device is well suited to a wide range of environments, including hospitals, rehabilitation centres, residential care facilities, and private homes. Adjustable legs allow the stand aid to be positioned closer to furniture such as beds, chairs, and wheelchairs, improving access and reducing awkward manoeuvring during transfers.

Safety is central to the Oxford Up’s design. The enclosed footplate helps reduce the risk of foot or toe entrapment, providing reassurance for both user and carer. The contoured swing-away seat pads offer comfortable support once the user has reached a standing or semi-seated position, while also allowing easy access when positioning or removing the user. These features combine to create a controlled and secure transfer process at every stage.

With a safe working load of up to 200 kg (31 stone), the Oxford Up is suitable for a broad range of users. Its solid, well-balanced frame delivers excellent stability without compromising manoeuvrability. Despite its strength, the unit has been designed with practicality in mind and can be quickly disassembled, making it easy to transport between locations or store when not in use. This is particularly beneficial for community care teams and shared-use environments.

Ergonomic considerations have been carefully integrated into every aspect of the Oxford Up. From handle positioning to seat pad contours, each element has been developed to enhance comfort, efficiency, and ease of use. These design choices help to reduce physical effort for carers while supporting correct posture and movement for users, contributing to safer long-term handling practices.

For additional reassurance, the Oxford Up can be used in conjunction with the Oxford Deluxe Standing Sling with Clips. This optional accessory provides extra seated support during transfers, helping users feel more secure while maintaining the active nature of the standing process. The compatibility with Oxford slings further enhances the flexibility of the system and allows care providers to tailor support to individual needs.

In summary, the Oxford Up is a dependable and thoughtfully designed stand aid that supports safe standing, effective transfers, and active rehabilitation. Its non-powered operation, high weight capacity, adjustable design, and focus on user participation make it an excellent choice for care professionals seeking a reliable manual solution, as well as for individuals aiming to regain confidence and independence in everyday mobility.