Lifting Pole - Adjustable Support Frame for Independent Bed Mobility.
- 80kg SWL - Critical Weight Limit Before Issue - the Lifting Pole has a safe working load of 80kg; this must be verified against the resident's documented weight per MHOR 1992 before the pole is issued and at each subsequent care plan review; a resident above 80kg must not use this lifting pole; for residents above 80kg requiring a lifting pole, the Ultimate Lifting Pole (ID 215, SWL 120kg) is the appropriate alternative if the Woburn Ultimate bed is in use; this 80kg limit is significantly lower than the 120kg SWL of the Ultimate Lifting Pole and must be checked carefully to avoid a dangerous overload situation.
- Compatible with the Full Standard Woburn Profiling Bed Range - the Lifting Pole is compatible with the full range of standard Woburn profiling beds including Woburn, Woburn Low, Woburn Community, and Woburn Community Low, providing the self-repositioning function across the most widely deployed beds in the range; the adjustable hanging handle accommodates different resident reach and grip requirements; wider variants for the Woburn Ultimate 1200 and 1400 are the NCL-HLDU582 products (ID 215), which also carry the higher 120kg SWL of the Ultimate specification.
- Allows Residents to Self-Reposition and Sit Up Without Carer Assistance - the overhead handle provides a fixed grip point that a resident within the 80kg SWL can pull against to assist sitting up from lying, adjusting their lateral position, or repositioning toward the head of the bed; this resident-assisted movement reduces the carer's active manual handling load per MHOR 1992 for the specific repositioning tasks that the resident can accomplish with the pole's assistance; the manual handling risk assessment must document which repositioning tasks the resident can perform with the pole and which continue to require full carer assistance.
- Not for Use with the Specialist Anti-Entrapment Bumper - the Specialist Anti-Entrapment Bumper (ID 207, NCL-HJB002/003) specifies that a lifting pole must not be used in the same bed configuration; if the Specialist bumper is fitted, the lifting pole must be removed; the care team must document the accessory configuration decision and the rationale for the priority given to one accessory over the other in the resident's care record.
Lifting Pole - Woburn Profiling Bed Range - 80kg SWL - Adjustable Handle - MHOR 1992
The Lifting Pole for the Woburn profiling bed range (Standard, Low, Community, Community Low) provides an overhead handle for self-assisted repositioning and sitting up, reducing carer manual handling load per MHOR 1992. SWL 80kg must be verified before issue. Unit weight 4.2kg. Adjustable hanging handle. Not compatible with the Specialist Anti-Entrapment Bumper (ID 207). Wider variants for Woburn Ultimate 1200 and 1400 are the NCL-HLDU582 products at 120kg SWL. NCL-HLDW582.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Safe Working Load | 80kg - must be verified before issue |
| Unit Weight | 4.2kg |
| Handle | Adjustable hanging handle |
| Compatible Beds | Woburn; Woburn Low; Woburn Community; Woburn Community Low |
| Ultimate Variants | NCL-HLDU582 / NCL-HLDU582.14 (ID 215) - 120kg SWL - Woburn Ultimate beds |
| Incompatibility | Must NOT be used with Specialist Anti-Entrapment Bumper (NCL-HJB002/003) |
| Reference | NCL-HLDW582 |
| Compliance | MHOR 1992; CQC Regulation 10 (independence and dignity) |
Regulatory Compliance
The Lifting Pole supports MHOR 1992 compliance by enabling resident-assisted repositioning. The SWL of 80kg must be verified against the resident's documented weight before issue and reviewed at each care plan update; use above 80kg is a safety non-compliance. The incompatibility with the Specialist Anti-Entrapment Bumper must be assessed in any bed accessory configuration review where both accessories might otherwise be indicated. Equipment register records must include the SWL verification date, resident weight at verification, and confirmation that the Specialist bumper is not in use, for CQC Regulation 12 compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the 80kg SWL of this Lifting Pole compare to the Ultimate Lifting Pole, and what happens if a resident above 80kg needs a lifting pole?
The standard Lifting Pole (NCL-HLDW582) has a SWL of 80kg, while the Ultimate Lifting Pole (NCL-HLDU582/NCL-HLDU582.14, ID 215) has a SWL of 120kg. The SWL difference reflects the different frame specifications of the standard Woburn beds and the bariatric-rated Woburn Ultimate. A resident weighing between 80kg and 120kg who requires a lifting pole and is using a standard Woburn bed (not the Ultimate) presents a challenge, because the standard pole's SWL is exceeded and the Ultimate pole requires the Ultimate bed. In this situation, the prescribing clinician must assess whether the bed can be changed to the Woburn Ultimate to enable the higher-SWL pole, or whether an alternative repositioning method that does not exceed the available equipment's SWL is appropriate. The SWL must not be exceeded under any circumstances; using the 80kg pole above its rated load creates a structural failure risk during a pull-load event, with the potential for the pole to detach from the bed and cause the resident to fall back without the grip support they were relying on.
Which repositioning tasks is the lifting pole most clinically useful for, and which tasks still require full carer assistance regardless?
The lifting pole provides most benefit for repositioning tasks where the resident needs a fixed overhead point to pull against - primarily sitting up from a supine or reclined position, adjusting their position toward the headboard after sliding toward the foot of the bed, and assisting the initial phase of a bed-to-chair transfer by pulling themselves to a higher sitting position before pivoting to the chair. These tasks require upper limb strength sufficient to apply a meaningful pull force on the handle, which means the pole benefits residents with preserved upper body function despite lower limb weakness or limited mobility. Tasks that continue to require full carer assistance regardless of the pole include: repositioning for residents with insufficient upper body strength to use the handle, lateral repositioning turns for pressure care where the resident cannot contribute, and complex transfers involving hoisting equipment where the overall manoeuvre design does not include a pole-assisted phase. The manual handling risk assessment must document which specific tasks benefit from the pole and confirm the resident's actual ability to apply the handle during each assessed task - a trial observation during the assessment is the most reliable method for confirming capability.
NCL-HLDW582
- 80kg SWL - Critical Weight Limit Before Issue - the Lifting Pole has a safe working load of 80kg; this must be verified against the resident's documented weight per MHOR 1992 before the pole is issued and at each subsequent care plan review; a resident above 80kg must not use this lifting pole; for residents above 80kg requiring a lifting pole, the Ultimate Lifting Pole (ID 215, SWL 120kg) is the appropriate alternative if the Woburn Ultimate bed is in use; this 80kg limit is significantly lower than the 120kg SWL of the Ultimate Lifting Pole and must be checked carefully to avoid a dangerous overload situation.
- Compatible with the Full Standard Woburn Profiling Bed Range - the Lifting Pole is compatible with the full range of standard Woburn profiling beds including Woburn, Woburn Low, Woburn Community, and Woburn Community Low, providing the self-repositioning function across the most widely deployed beds in the range; the adjustable hanging handle accommodates different resident reach and grip requirements; wider variants for the Woburn Ultimate 1200 and 1400 are the NCL-HLDU582 products (ID 215), which also carry the higher 120kg SWL of the Ultimate specification.
- Allows Residents to Self-Reposition and Sit Up Without Carer Assistance - the overhead handle provides a fixed grip point that a resident within the 80kg SWL can pull against to assist sitting up from lying, adjusting their lateral position, or repositioning toward the head of the bed; this resident-assisted movement reduces the carer's active manual handling load per MHOR 1992 for the specific repositioning tasks that the resident can accomplish with the pole's assistance; the manual handling risk assessment must document which repositioning tasks the resident can perform with the pole and which continue to require full carer assistance.
- Not for Use with the Specialist Anti-Entrapment Bumper - the Specialist Anti-Entrapment Bumper (ID 207, NCL-HJB002/003) specifies that a lifting pole must not be used in the same bed configuration; if the Specialist bumper is fitted, the lifting pole must be removed; the care team must document the accessory configuration decision and the rationale for the priority given to one accessory over the other in the resident's care record.