Overbed Table - Adjustable Table for Profiling Beds, Meals, Reading & More.
- 720-1060mm Height Adjustment for Varied Bed and Chair Heights - the Overbed Table's height range of 720-1060mm covers the full range of profiling bed heights used in care home and community settings, from low-to-standard positions during day use to the full raised working height; the table is appropriate for use with standard and community profiling beds at conventional heights, and with chairs for residents who prefer to remain seated at a table surface; for ultra-low or low-height bed configurations where the bed is at 90-220mm, a frame-mounted table such as the PivotPro (ID 214) is more appropriate as the floor-standing base cannot descend to those heights.
- Tilting Tabletop for Dining, Reading, and Writing Positions - the angle-adjustable tabletop allows the surface to be tilted to the position best suited to the resident's current activity: flat for meals, drinks, and general use; angled for reading or viewing a screen without needing to hold the item; tilted more steeply for writing or drawing in a semi-reclined position; this angle adjustment means a single table configuration serves multiple daily activities without requiring a separate reading stand or laptop tray alongside the table.
- Moulded Composite Surface for Hygiene and Durability - the moulded composite tabletop is wipe-clean, hard-wearing, and resistant to the moisture and food contamination of a meal service environment; the composite surface does not absorb fluid and can be decontaminated with standard NHS IPC-approved cleaning solutions between residents; the surface is free of joins or seams that could harbour contaminants, providing a hygienic surface for the care environment.
- H-Frame Base - Two Lockable Castors - NCL-HMT100 - the powder-coated H-frame base provides a wide stable footprint for the table; two lockable castors secure the table in position during use and allow repositioning when unlocked; the H-frame design allows the base to slide under a profiling bed from the side without obstruction, positioning the table surface over the mattress at the required height; the locking castors must be engaged before the resident uses the table surface.
Overbed Table - 720-1060mm Height - Tilting Tabletop - H-Frame Lockable Castors - NCL-HMT100
The Overbed Table provides a height-adjustable tilting surface for dining, reading, writing, and general bedside use across the 720-1060mm height range, covering standard and raised profiling bed configurations. The moulded composite top is wipe-clean and resistant to the care environment's daily demands. The powder-coated H-frame base with two lockable castors provides a stable, manoeuvrable platform. Not suitable for ultra-low bed configurations; for beds at 90-220mm, a bed frame-mounted table is required. NCL-HMT100.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Height Range | 720 - 1060mm |
| Tabletop | Moulded composite - wipe-clean; angle-adjustable tilt |
| Base | Powder-coated H-frame |
| Castors | Two lockable - secure in use; mobile when unlocked |
| Carton Size | 640 x 620 x 60mm |
| Reference | NCL-HMT100 |
| Suitability | Standard profiling beds at 720-1060mm height; not for ultra-low configurations |
Regulatory Compliance
The Overbed Table is general care equipment rather than a medical device. The lockable castors must be confirmed engaged before the table is used as a stable surface during meals or other activities where the resident may place weight on or against the table edge. The table must not be used as a transfer aid or load-bearing support for the resident during movement. The table height and position must be assessed against the specific profiling bed in use to confirm accessibility, and the MHOR 1992 trip hazard assessment for the bed zone must include the table base footprint and castor routing. Equipment records must include the table product code for CQC Regulation 12 compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is this floor-standing overbed table not suitable for ultra-low profiling beds, and what should be used instead?
The floor-standing Overbed Table adjusts its column height between 720mm and 1060mm above the floor; even at its lowest setting, the table surface is at 720mm from the ground. A Woburn Ultra-Low bed lowered to 67mm or 90mm has a mattress surface height far below this 720mm threshold, meaning the table surface would be far above the resident lying or sitting in the ultra-low bed and would not be usable for meals, reading, or other activities from that bed position. Additionally, the H-frame base of a floor-standing table creates a trip obstacle in the floor space immediately adjacent to an ultra-low bed, where the resident must be able to roll from the mattress to the floor without obstruction during a fall event or controlled exit. For ultra-low bed configurations, a bed frame-mounted table such as the PivotPro (ID 214), which clamps to the bed frame and descends with the bed to all height positions, is the appropriate solution. The floor-standing Overbed Table is suitable when the bed is maintained at standard care home heights and the resident uses the table primarily from a raised or sitting-up position in the bed.
How should the overbed table be positioned safely during meal service, and what are the key stability checks?
Before placing any meal tray or items on the table, the care team must confirm: both lockable castors are in the locked position, which prevents the table from rolling during use; the table height is set to a comfortable level for the resident in their current position (typically so the table surface is at approximately elbow height when the resident is sitting up in bed); the table is positioned so the base is fully under the bed and not extending into the floor zone where a carer or the resident might trip on the H-frame legs; and the tabletop angle is set appropriately for the intended activity - flat for items that need to remain level, such as bowls of liquid, and tilted only for items that the resident is actively holding or reading. The table must not be used as a support surface for the resident to push against when repositioning, as the castors, even when locked, are not designed to bear lateral push loads. After meal service, the table must be moved clear of the immediate bed zone to restore the transfer space for care activities.
NCL-HMT100
- 720-1060mm Height Adjustment for Varied Bed and Chair Heights - the Overbed Table's height range of 720-1060mm covers the full range of profiling bed heights used in care home and community settings, from low-to-standard positions during day use to the full raised working height; the table is appropriate for use with standard and community profiling beds at conventional heights, and with chairs for residents who prefer to remain seated at a table surface; for ultra-low or low-height bed configurations where the bed is at 90-220mm, a frame-mounted table such as the PivotPro (ID 214) is more appropriate as the floor-standing base cannot descend to those heights.
- Tilting Tabletop for Dining, Reading, and Writing Positions - the angle-adjustable tabletop allows the surface to be tilted to the position best suited to the resident's current activity: flat for meals, drinks, and general use; angled for reading or viewing a screen without needing to hold the item; tilted more steeply for writing or drawing in a semi-reclined position; this angle adjustment means a single table configuration serves multiple daily activities without requiring a separate reading stand or laptop tray alongside the table.
- Moulded Composite Surface for Hygiene and Durability - the moulded composite tabletop is wipe-clean, hard-wearing, and resistant to the moisture and food contamination of a meal service environment; the composite surface does not absorb fluid and can be decontaminated with standard NHS IPC-approved cleaning solutions between residents; the surface is free of joins or seams that could harbour contaminants, providing a hygienic surface for the care environment.
- H-Frame Base - Two Lockable Castors - NCL-HMT100 - the powder-coated H-frame base provides a wide stable footprint for the table; two lockable castors secure the table in position during use and allow repositioning when unlocked; the H-frame design allows the base to slide under a profiling bed from the side without obstruction, positioning the table surface over the mattress at the required height; the locking castors must be engaged before the resident uses the table surface.