Grab Handle - Bed Mobility Aid for Profiling Beds.
- Platform-Mounted - Adjusts with the Bed Height - the Grab Handle attaches to the bed platform rather than to a fixed floor or wall point, which means the handle height above the floor adjusts automatically as the bed is raised or lowered; this is clinically important for residents using low or ultra-low beds where the relationship between the resident's hand reach and the handle must be maintained at all bed heights for the handle to assist sitting up and transfer; the platform mounting also means the handle can be used with the side rails still in place without requiring rail removal during the transfer manoeuvre.
- Three Variants for Different Woburn Models - NCL-HLB685 is the standard Grab Handle for Woburn and Woburn Community beds, with a SWL of 100kg; NCL-HLB686 is the Grab Handle for Woburn Ultimate beds with a higher SWL of 120kg reflecting the bariatric specification of the Ultimate frame; NCL-HLDWUL685 is the Grab Handle specifically designed for Woburn Ultra-Low beds with a SWL of 100kg; the correct variant must be selected for the specific bed model in use, as the platform attachment mechanism differs between variants to match the frame geometry of each bed.
- 610mm Height from Platform - 240mm Width - 3.7kg Unit Weight - the handle extends 610mm above the bed platform surface, positioning the grip point at a height that allows a resident in a sitting position to pull against the handle to assist their transfer or repositioning without the handle being too close to the mattress surface or too far above it; the 240mm width provides a stable handhold that residents with different grip widths can engage reliably; unit weight 3.7kg.
- Companion Safety Sleeve Available - MHRA Assessment Required - the Grab Handle Safety Sleeve (NCL-HLBGHS) is available to cover exposed grab handle gaps that may present entrapment risk per MHRA guidance; the grab handle must be included in the bed's MHRA entrapment zone assessment with the decision to use or not use the safety sleeve documented; the handle's SWL must be verified against the resident's weight per MHOR 1992 before issue; equipment register records must include the product code and SWL verification for CQC Regulation 12 compliance.
Grab Handle - Platform-Mounted - Woburn Standard, Ultimate, and Ultra-Low Variants - SWL 100-120kg
The Grab Handle attaches to the Woburn bed platform, adjusting with the bed height to maintain the grip point position relative to the resident at all bed settings, and can be used with side rails in place. Available in three variants: NCL-HLB685 (Woburn and Community, 100kg SWL), NCL-HLB686 (Woburn Ultimate, 120kg SWL), and NCL-HLDWUL685 (Woburn Ultra-Low, 100kg SWL). Dimensions: 610mm height from platform; 240mm width. Unit weight 3.7kg. MHRA entrapment assessment required; companion safety sleeve (NCL-HLBGHS) available.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| NCL-HLB685 | Grab Handle - Woburn and Woburn Community beds - SWL 100kg |
| NCL-HLB686 | Grab Handle - Woburn Ultimate beds - SWL 120kg |
| NCL-HLDWUL685 | Grab Handle - Woburn Ultra-Low beds - SWL 100kg |
| Height from Platform | 610mm |
| Width | 240mm |
| Unit Weight | 3.7kg |
| Side Rail Compatibility | Can be used with side rails in place |
| Companion Accessory | Grab Handle Safety Sleeve (NCL-HLBGHS) |
| Compliance | MHRA entrapment assessment; MHOR 1992 (SWL verification) |
Regulatory Compliance
The Grab Handle must be included in the bed's MHRA entrapment zone assessment; the decision to use the Grab Handle Safety Sleeve (NCL-HLBGHS) to cover exposed handle gaps must be documented in the entrapment assessment. The SWL (100kg for NCL-HLB685 and NCL-HLDWUL685; 120kg for NCL-HLB686) must be verified against the resident's documented weight per MHOR 1992 before issue and reviewed at each care plan update. The correct variant must be matched to the specific Woburn bed model; using a variant not designed for the specific bed frame may compromise the platform attachment integrity. Equipment register records must include the product code, SWL verification date, and resident weight at verification for CQC Regulation 12 compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the clinical benefit of a platform-mounted grab handle compared to a wall-mounted or floor-standing grab rail?
A wall-mounted grab rail is fixed at a defined height from the floor and provides a stable reference point at that fixed position. When the profiling bed is raised or lowered during a care episode, the bed surface moves but the wall-mounted rail stays at the same height; the relationship between the resident's reach position and the rail changes as the bed height changes, potentially making the rail too low to assist sitting up at maximum bed height or too far away to reach comfortably at the lowest bed position. A floor-standing grab rail has the same fixed-height limitation. The platform-mounted Grab Handle rises and falls with the bed platform, maintaining a consistent 610mm distance above the mattress surface regardless of the bed's height setting; this means the handle is always at the same position relative to the resident and the mattress, providing a consistent and predictable grip point for the resident to use during repositioning or transfer without the height relationship changing as the bed is adjusted during care.
Can the grab handle be used on the same bed as the lifting pole, and are there any configuration incompatibilities to note?
The standard Grab Handle (NCL-HLB685) and the Ultimate Grab Handle (NCL-HLB686) are different products serving the same function on different bed models. The Lifting Pole (NCL-HLDU582/NCL-HLDU582.14) is exclusive to the Woburn Ultimate and is a separate overhead structure; the Ultimate Grab Handle and the Ultimate Lifting Pole are both designed for the Woburn Ultimate but serve different repositioning functions (the grab handle assists lateral and transfer movements from the bed edge; the lifting pole assists vertical repositioning and sitting up from a supine position). Whether both can be used simultaneously on the Woburn Ultimate should be confirmed with Harvest Healthcare, as the structural loading of both accessories on the bed frame must be assessed. The Specialist Anti-Entrapment Bumper (NCL-HJB002/003) specifies that the lifting pole must not be used alongside it; there is no documented incompatibility between the standard grab handle and the Specialist bumper, but this should also be confirmed with the manufacturer before combining any accessories not explicitly listed as compatible in the original product documentation.
NCL-HLB685
- Platform-Mounted - Adjusts with the Bed Height - the Grab Handle attaches to the bed platform rather than to a fixed floor or wall point, which means the handle height above the floor adjusts automatically as the bed is raised or lowered; this is clinically important for residents using low or ultra-low beds where the relationship between the resident's hand reach and the handle must be maintained at all bed heights for the handle to assist sitting up and transfer; the platform mounting also means the handle can be used with the side rails still in place without requiring rail removal during the transfer manoeuvre.
- Three Variants for Different Woburn Models - NCL-HLB685 is the standard Grab Handle for Woburn and Woburn Community beds, with a SWL of 100kg; NCL-HLB686 is the Grab Handle for Woburn Ultimate beds with a higher SWL of 120kg reflecting the bariatric specification of the Ultimate frame; NCL-HLDWUL685 is the Grab Handle specifically designed for Woburn Ultra-Low beds with a SWL of 100kg; the correct variant must be selected for the specific bed model in use, as the platform attachment mechanism differs between variants to match the frame geometry of each bed.
- 610mm Height from Platform - 240mm Width - 3.7kg Unit Weight - the handle extends 610mm above the bed platform surface, positioning the grip point at a height that allows a resident in a sitting position to pull against the handle to assist their transfer or repositioning without the handle being too close to the mattress surface or too far above it; the 240mm width provides a stable handhold that residents with different grip widths can engage reliably; unit weight 3.7kg.
- Companion Safety Sleeve Available - MHRA Assessment Required - the Grab Handle Safety Sleeve (NCL-HLBGHS) is available to cover exposed grab handle gaps that may present entrapment risk per MHRA guidance; the grab handle must be included in the bed's MHRA entrapment zone assessment with the decision to use or not use the safety sleeve documented; the handle's SWL must be verified against the resident's weight per MHOR 1992 before issue; equipment register records must include the product code and SWL verification for CQC Regulation 12 compliance.