Handset Holder - Control Handset Support for Woburn Community Beds.
- Prevents Handset Loss and Cable Trip Hazards - a bed control handset left loose on the mattress, hung over the rail, or placed on a bedside table is at risk of being displaced during care activities, falling to the floor, or leaving a cable that crosses the floor between the bed and the nearest power outlet; a cable lying across the floor adjacent to a profiling bed is a trip hazard for carers attending the bed during nighttime care visits and for residents during transfer; the Handset Holder secures the handset and its cable to the bed frame corner, removing the handset from the mattress surface and keeping the cable managed within the immediate bed frame.
- Push-Fit Installation on Any of the Four Bed Frame Corners - the holder installs by removing the existing plastic corner cover from the Woburn Community bed frame and securing the handset holder in its place; no tools are required and the installation takes a few minutes; the holder can be placed on any of the four corners of the bed frame, allowing the care team to position it at the corner most accessible to the resident based on their mobility, side preference, and room layout; the holder position can be changed if the resident's needs or room configuration changes.
- Keeps the Handset Accessible to the Resident at All Times - for a resident with sufficient hand function to operate the bed handset, the handset must be within reach at all times to allow self-directed bed adjustments; a handset that has slid out of reach on the mattress or fallen to the floor means the resident must wait for carer assistance for any position adjustment, reducing their independence and potentially delaying a needed position change; the Handset Holder positions the handset at the bed frame corner at a consistent location that the resident can locate reliably.
- Woburn Community Bed Range - NCL-HLDW008 - the Handset Holder is designed specifically for the Woburn Community bed range and uses the bed frame corner socket that is specific to that model; it is not confirmed as compatible with other Woburn variants or with beds from other manufacturers; product code NCL-HLDW008; the holder must be confirmed seated securely in the frame corner socket and the handset confirmed accessible to the resident after fitting.
Handset Holder - Woburn Community Bed Frame - Push-Fit Corner Mounting - NCL-HLDW008
The Handset Holder secures the Woburn Community bed control handset to the bed frame corner, preventing displacement onto the mattress or floor and reducing the cable trip hazard adjacent to the bed. Push-fit installation in any of the four frame corners; no tools required. Keeps the handset consistently accessible to the resident for self-directed bed adjustment. Compatible with the Woburn Community bed range. NCL-HLDW008.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Installation | Push-fit into bed frame corner socket - replaces existing plastic corner cover |
| Corner Positions Available | Any of four bed frame corners |
| Tools Required | None |
| Compatible Beds | Woburn Community bed range |
| Reference | NCL-HLDW008 |
| Clinical Benefit | Prevents handset displacement; reduces cable trip hazard; maintains resident handset access |
Regulatory Compliance
The Handset Holder supports CQC Regulation 12 (safe care) by reducing the cable trip hazard adjacent to the bed. The holder must be confirmed securely seated in the frame corner socket and the handset confirmed retained in the holder before each care visit. The choice of corner position must be documented in the care plan to allow consistent placement after bed making or relocation. For residents who require the handset to be accessible but secured against accidental operation, the lockable handset function of the Woburn bed itself addresses the security aspect while the holder provides the positioning function.
Frequently Asked Questions
What safety risks does a displaced or dangling handset create in a care home bed setting?
A bed control handset left unsecured creates several distinct safety risks. First, a handset that has fallen from the mattress to the floor creates a cable running from the bed frame to the floor-level handset, typically crossing the area where carers stand when attending the bed; this cable is a trip hazard during low-light nighttime care visits when carers may not see it. Second, a handset lying loose on the mattress may be operated accidentally by the resident rolling onto it, causing unintended bed movements in a resident who may be asleep or confused; the lockable handset function of the Woburn bed can prevent accidental operation, but the handset still needs to be positioned accessibly for intentional use. Third, a handset that has fallen out of the resident's reach and cannot be retrieved without carer assistance removes the resident's ability to make self-directed position adjustments, which may delay a needed position change and affect pressure care if the resident cannot self-reposition. The Handset Holder addresses the positioning and trip hazard elements; the lockable handset feature addresses accidental operation.
Which bed frame corner should the Handset Holder be placed on, and how is this decided for each resident?
The corner position for the Handset Holder should be selected based on the resident's dominant hand and preferred lying position, the room layout and the position of the carer's access side of the bed, and the location of the nearest power outlet relative to the bed. For a resident who predominantly lies on their right side and has their right hand most accessible for operating the handset, the holder should be placed on the right-side frame, at either the head or foot corner depending on which position the resident can most comfortably reach from their preferred lying position. The occupational therapist or lead nurse should assess the resident's reach and access before finalising the holder position, and the selected position should be documented in the care plan so that carers refitting the handset after bed making or room adjustments place it in the correct corner consistently. If the resident's mobility or room layout changes significantly, the holder position must be reassessed and the new position documented.
NCL-HLDW008
- Prevents Handset Loss and Cable Trip Hazards - a bed control handset left loose on the mattress, hung over the rail, or placed on a bedside table is at risk of being displaced during care activities, falling to the floor, or leaving a cable that crosses the floor between the bed and the nearest power outlet; a cable lying across the floor adjacent to a profiling bed is a trip hazard for carers attending the bed during nighttime care visits and for residents during transfer; the Handset Holder secures the handset and its cable to the bed frame corner, removing the handset from the mattress surface and keeping the cable managed within the immediate bed frame.
- Push-Fit Installation on Any of the Four Bed Frame Corners - the holder installs by removing the existing plastic corner cover from the Woburn Community bed frame and securing the handset holder in its place; no tools are required and the installation takes a few minutes; the holder can be placed on any of the four corners of the bed frame, allowing the care team to position it at the corner most accessible to the resident based on their mobility, side preference, and room layout; the holder position can be changed if the resident's needs or room configuration changes.
- Keeps the Handset Accessible to the Resident at All Times - for a resident with sufficient hand function to operate the bed handset, the handset must be within reach at all times to allow self-directed bed adjustments; a handset that has slid out of reach on the mattress or fallen to the floor means the resident must wait for carer assistance for any position adjustment, reducing their independence and potentially delaying a needed position change; the Handset Holder positions the handset at the bed frame corner at a consistent location that the resident can locate reliably.
- Woburn Community Bed Range - NCL-HLDW008 - the Handset Holder is designed specifically for the Woburn Community bed range and uses the bed frame corner socket that is specific to that model; it is not confirmed as compatible with other Woburn variants or with beds from other manufacturers; product code NCL-HLDW008; the holder must be confirmed seated securely in the frame corner socket and the handset confirmed accessible to the resident after fitting.