Alerta Gas Lift Overbed Table, Walnut Finish, Straight Leg Base with Braking Castors
- Straight Leg U-Frame Base - positions alongside beds and chairs in hospital wards, care homes and residential settings for conventional overbed table use.
- Gas-Lift Height Adjustment - from 80 to 105cm via ergonomic handle; 15kg tabletop capacity on an 80x40cm wipe-clean laminated work surface; rear braking castors for stable positioning.
- Walnut Finish - for home-appropriate aesthetics in residential care and community placements; adjustable independently by carer or patient without tools.
- CQC Regulation 10 - supports Dignity and Respect by enabling patients to eat, work and engage in activities at their preferred height without carer assistance for table adjustment.
Gas Lift Overbed Table with Straight Leg Base - Height-Adjustable Bedside Table for Care Homes and Hospitals
The Gas Lift Overbed Table with Straight Leg Base is a conventional overbed table for hospital wards, care homes and residential settings where standard bedside and chair positioning is required. The U-shaped straight leg base positions alongside the bed or chair without wheelchair clearance requirement. Gas-lift height adjustment from 80 to 105cm via an ergonomic handle means the table is set to the precise working height for the task - eating, reading, device use, clinical care - and adjusted by the patient or carer independently. Rear braking castors stabilise the table during use and allow repositioning when unlocked.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Base Type | Straight leg U-frame base |
| Height Range | 80-105cm (gas-lift adjustment) |
| Adjustment | Ergonomic handle, no tools required |
| Tabletop Dimensions | 80x40cm |
| Tabletop Capacity | 15kg |
| Tabletop Surface | Wipe-clean laminated surface |
| Castors | Rear braking castors |
| Finish | Walnut |
Regulatory Compliance
The Gas Lift Overbed Table with Straight Leg Base supports CQC Regulation 10 (Dignity and Respect) by enabling patients to eat, work and engage in activities at their preferred height without requiring carer assistance for table adjustment. The wipe-clean laminated tabletop surface supports NHS Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) standards for frequently touched surfaces in care environments. MHOR 1992 manual handling principles are addressed by the gas-lift mechanism, which removes any carer manual handling burden during height adjustment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the Straight Leg and Wheelchair Base overbed tables?
The Straight Leg Base uses a conventional U-shaped frame suited to standard bedside and chair use. The Wheelchair Base uses an H-shaped lower frame that slides under wheelchair footplates to enable use directly over a wheelchair. If the patient uses a wheelchair and needs the table in both the bed and wheelchair position, the Wheelchair Base is the correct specification. Both share the same 80-105cm range, 15kg capacity, 80x40cm tabletop, wipe-clean surface and rear braking castors.
Is the gas-lift height adjustment easy for patients to operate independently?
Yes. The gas-lift is activated via an ergonomic handle that requires minimal grip force to engage. Height moves smoothly through the full 80-105cm range and locks at the chosen position when the handle is released. No tools or carer assistance are required for adjustment, which supports CQC Regulation 10 independence objectives for patients with sufficient upper limb function to reach the handle.
Part of our comprehensive Medical Beds and Accessories range. Bed accessories optimise clinical functionality and resident safety in care home and nursing home environments.
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- Straight Leg U-Frame Base - positions alongside beds and chairs in hospital wards, care homes and residential settings for conventional overbed table use.
- Gas-Lift Height Adjustment - from 80 to 105cm via ergonomic handle; 15kg tabletop capacity on an 80x40cm wipe-clean laminated work surface; rear braking castors for stable positioning.
- Walnut Finish - for home-appropriate aesthetics in residential care and community placements; adjustable independently by carer or patient without tools.
- CQC Regulation 10 - supports Dignity and Respect by enabling patients to eat, work and engage in activities at their preferred height without carer assistance for table adjustment.