Ascent 180 Stand Aid - Multi-functional standing support for transfer, mobility, and rehabilitation.
- Three Clinical Functions: Transfer, Sit-to-Stand, and Standing Rehabilitation - the Ascent 180 provides three distinct clinical functions in a single stand aid: sit-to-stand transfer from bed, chair, or toilet to another surface; rehabilitation-assisted standing for residents working to regain or maintain standing capacity as part of a physiotherapy programme; and general mobility support for residents who can weight-bear partially but need assistance with the standing phase; this 3-in-1 functionality reduces the need for multiple separate pieces of equipment and allows the stand aid to be used across different clinical stages of a resident's rehabilitation journey.
- Powered Leg Opening for Stable Access - the powered leg opening system electrically spreads the base legs to the appropriate width for the specific transfer location and resident position; this is clinically important when accessing beds, chairs, or wheelchairs where the furniture legs or base prevents manual leg spreading to the required width; the powered leg opens provide stable positioning before the lift begins, and narrow automatically for transport through doorways and tight spaces between furniture without carer manual adjustment.
- REBA-Assessed Ergonomic Push Handles - the profiled push handles were developed using the Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) tool, which is an ergonomic assessment method that evaluates the carer's posture and force requirements during handling tasks; using REBA outcomes to inform handle design reduces the biomechanical strain on the carer during stand aid operation, supporting MHOR 1992 compliance by addressing the carer's working posture as a component of the manual handling risk reduction.
- Clip or Loop Sling Compatible - 180kg SWL - LOLER Required - NCL-HLA039/042 - compatible with both clip (NCL-HLA039) and loop (NCL-HLA042) sling systems sold separately; users 4ft to 6ft 5in (122-196cm); SWL 180kg (28 stone) per MHOR 1992 verification; rear foot bar for uneven surfaces; LOLER 1998 6-monthly examination; PUWER 1998 competency training; 5-year warranty.
Ascent 180 Powered Stand Aid - 180kg SWL - 3-in-1 Functions - Powered Leg Opening - REBA Handles
The Ascent 180 delivers three clinical functions in a single stand aid - sit-to-stand transfer, rehabilitation-assisted standing, and mobility support - with a powered leg opening system for stable access to varied furniture configurations and REBA-assessed ergonomic push handles designed to minimise carer musculoskeletal strain. SWL 180kg. Compatible with clip (NCL-HLA039) and loop (NCL-HLA042) sling systems. Rear foot bar for uneven surfaces. Users 4ft to 6ft 5in. Subject to LOLER 1998 6-monthly examination. 5-year warranty.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Safe Working Load | 180kg (28 stone) |
| NCL-HLA039 | Clip sling with powered leg opening |
| NCL-HLA042 | Loop sling with powered leg opening |
| Sling Compatibility | Clip or loop - slings sold separately |
| User Height Range | 4ft to 6ft 5in (122 - 196cm) |
| Lifting Range | 885mm |
| Length | 1190mm |
| Clinical Functions | Sit-to-stand transfer; standing rehabilitation; mobility support |
| Leg Opening | Powered - electrically adjustable for access and transport |
| Handles | Ergonomic profiled - REBA-assessed for carer posture |
| Warranty | 5 years |
| Compliance | LOLER 1998 (6-monthly examination); MHOR 1992; PUWER 1998 |
Regulatory Compliance
The Ascent 180 is lifting equipment for use at work subject to LOLER 1998, requiring 6-monthly thorough examination by a competent person with a written report retained by the care setting. PUWER 1998 requires documented staff competency training for this equipment before use. MHOR 1992 requires a manual handling risk assessment for each resident, confirming the SWL is not exceeded. The sling and stand aid product codes must be confirmed compatible before each use; the clip sling variant (NCL-HLA039) and loop sling variant (NCL-HLA042) are specific product codes that must not be substituted with incompatible slings. CQC Regulation 12 compliance requires LOLER examination records and staff training records to be maintained.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a sit-to-stand transfer and rehabilitation-assisted standing, and how does the Ascent 180 support each differently?
A sit-to-stand transfer is a functional movement from a seated position to a standing position for the purpose of moving the resident to a different location - from bed to chair, from chair to toilet, or from chair to standing for dressing. The Ascent 180 supports this by providing the powered lift that compensates for the resident's inability to generate sufficient leg strength for independent standing, while the sling and knee pad support the body during the transition; the goal is safe relocation with minimum carer load. Rehabilitation-assisted standing, by contrast, is a therapeutic activity designed to maintain or improve the resident's weight-bearing capacity, muscle strength, and bone density through standing practice; the goal is not relocation but the clinical benefit of the standing activity itself. The Ascent 180 supports rehabilitation standing by allowing the resident to be brought to a standing position and maintained there for a prescribed period under physiotherapy supervision, with the stand aid providing safety support if the resident's strength fails during the standing exercise. The physiotherapy programme defines the duration, frequency, and degree of resident effort required during rehabilitation standing, which differs from the transfer protocol; care staff must be trained to use the stand aid for each function according to the relevant protocol.
What is the rear foot bar and when is it used?
The rear foot bar is a horizontal bar at the base of the rear of the stand aid frame, positioned at floor level, that the carer can step on or push against with their foot to apply a downward force on the rear of the stand aid during movement over obstacles. Its primary use is when the stand aid needs to cross a raised threshold, such as a door sill, a floor-level cable, a carpet transition, or other small floor-level obstruction; by stepping on the rear foot bar, the carer can tip the front wheels of the stand aid upward slightly to clear the obstacle, similar to how one would tilt a shopping trolley to mount a kerb. This is important for safe use in domestic and community settings where floor-level obstacles are common, and in care homes where doorway thresholds may present a challenge to full-sized stand aid castors. The foot bar must only be used by a carer who is stable and balanced, without the resident being elevated in the sling at the time; crossing obstacles should be done while the resident is seated before the lift, not while the stand aid is in the raised position with the resident in the sling.
NCL-HLA039
- Three Clinical Functions: Transfer, Sit-to-Stand, and Standing Rehabilitation - the Ascent 180 provides three distinct clinical functions in a single stand aid: sit-to-stand transfer from bed, chair, or toilet to another surface; rehabilitation-assisted standing for residents working to regain or maintain standing capacity as part of a physiotherapy programme; and general mobility support for residents who can weight-bear partially but need assistance with the standing phase; this 3-in-1 functionality reduces the need for multiple separate pieces of equipment and allows the stand aid to be used across different clinical stages of a resident's rehabilitation journey.
- Powered Leg Opening for Stable Access - the powered leg opening system electrically spreads the base legs to the appropriate width for the specific transfer location and resident position; this is clinically important when accessing beds, chairs, or wheelchairs where the furniture legs or base prevents manual leg spreading to the required width; the powered leg opens provide stable positioning before the lift begins, and narrow automatically for transport through doorways and tight spaces between furniture without carer manual adjustment.
- REBA-Assessed Ergonomic Push Handles - the profiled push handles were developed using the Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) tool, which is an ergonomic assessment method that evaluates the carer's posture and force requirements during handling tasks; using REBA outcomes to inform handle design reduces the biomechanical strain on the carer during stand aid operation, supporting MHOR 1992 compliance by addressing the carer's working posture as a component of the manual handling risk reduction.
- Clip or Loop Sling Compatible - 180kg SWL - LOLER Required - NCL-HLA039/042 - compatible with both clip (NCL-HLA039) and loop (NCL-HLA042) sling systems sold separately; users 4ft to 6ft 5in (122-196cm); SWL 180kg (28 stone) per MHOR 1992 verification; rear foot bar for uneven surfaces; LOLER 1998 6-monthly examination; PUWER 1998 competency training; 5-year warranty.