Woburn Community 1200 Profiling Bed.
- 1200mm Width for Greater Lateral Space Without Bariatric Classification - the Woburn Community 1200 provides a 1200mm wide sleeping surface for residents who require more lateral space than a standard 900mm single bed but whose weight does not meet the bariatric threshold; at a maximum user weight of 158kg (25 stone), it is not classified as a bariatric bed, making it available through standard community care procurement pathways; the wider width allows residents to roll more freely during sleep, reducing self-inflicted pressure injury from restricted nocturnal movement and reducing carer workload for nocturnal turning.
- Sliding Backrest Auto-Regression for Sacral Shear Prevention - the built-in auto-regression mechanism uses a sliding backrest that moves the upper body section toward the foot of the bed as the backrest angle increases, preventing the resident from sliding down the mattress under gravity during headboard elevation; in the context of a 1200mm wide bed where the resident's lateral position may vary from the bed centreline, auto-regression is particularly important because sacral shear occurs regardless of the resident's lateral position when the backrest is raised.
- 385-815mm Height Range for Carer Access and Transfer Safety - the height range of 385mm to 815mm provides MHOR 1992 compliant carer working height at the upper end and a safe transfer height at the lower end; the 815mm maximum is higher than the Woburn Community standard model's 800mm, accommodating the greater working height that the 1200mm width may require for carers working across the wider bed surface during personal care or clinical procedures.
- 193kg SWL - 115mm Integral Rails - Vinyl Boards - MHRA Compliant - SWL 193kg (30 stone); integral 115mm side rails accommodate mattresses up to 8 inches (200mm); vinyl-coated head and footboards for infection control compliance; low-voltage power supply; Trendelenburg standard; emergency battery backup; lockable handset; auto-regression; optional built-in extension; braked castors; MHRA compliant.
Woburn Community 1200 Profiling Bed - 1200mm Wide - 193kg SWL - Auto-Regression - MHRA Compliant
The Woburn Community 1200 Profiling Bed provides a 1200mm wide sleeping surface for residents needing greater lateral space without bariatric classification, with a maximum user weight of 158kg (25 stone) and frame SWL of 193kg (30 stone). Auto-regression with sliding backrest prevents sacral shear during headboard elevation. Height 385-815mm. Integral 115mm side rails (accepts mattresses up to 200mm depth). Vinyl head and footboards. Low-voltage supply. Trendelenburg. Emergency battery backup. MHRA compliant.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Frame SWL | 193kg (30 stone) |
| Maximum User Weight | 158kg (25 stone) |
| Bed Width | 1200mm |
| Height Range | 385 - 815mm |
| Side Rails | Integral 115mm (optional) - accepts mattresses up to 200mm |
| Head and Footboards | Vinyl-coated for infection control |
| Auto-Regression | Built-in sliding backrest |
| Power Supply | Low-voltage |
| Positioning Functions | Electric backrest; knee break; mechanical lower leg; Trendelenburg |
| Safety Features | Emergency battery backup; lockable handset; braked castors |
| Optional | Built-in extension; vinyl head and footboards |
| Reference | NCL-HLBC791.12 |
| Compliance | MHRA guidelines; bed rail entrapment regulations |
Regulatory Compliance
The Woburn Community 1200 Profiling Bed complies with MHRA profiling bed and bed rail safety guidelines. The integral 115mm side rails accept mattresses up to 200mm depth; mattresses above this depth must not be used with the integral rails as they would breach bed rail entrapment compliance under MHRA guidance. SWL of 193kg and maximum user weight of 158kg must be verified per MHOR 1992. The low-voltage power supply meets electrical safety requirements for community settings. Vinyl head and footboards support NHS IPC decontamination compliance. Equipment register records including bed, mattress, and rail configuration must be maintained for CQC Regulation 12 compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the clinical rationale for a 1200mm wide bed for a resident who is not in the bariatric weight range?
The clinical rationale for a wider bed is not always weight-related. Residents who sleep in a double bed at home and find the confinement of a standard 900mm bed psychologically distressing, particularly if they have dementia or agitation, may benefit from the greater width of the 1200mm bed for wellbeing and cooperation with care. Residents with conditions that cause involuntary limb movement during sleep, such as periodic limb movement disorder or spasticity, require lateral space to prevent repetitive pressure injury at the limb contact sites against the mattress edge. Residents who are very tall but within the standard weight range may benefit from the wider surface for comfortable repositioning. The 1200mm width also allows a companion to sit beside a resident on the bed surface during visits or during personal care, which can improve the resident's comfort and compliance with care. The occupational therapist's assessment of the resident's need for the wider surface should document the specific clinical or wellbeing rationale and confirm that the maximum user weight of 158kg is not exceeded.
What does the 115mm side rail height mean for mattress selection, and how is the 200mm maximum depth determined?
The 115mm side rail of the Woburn Community 1200 refers to the height of the rail above the bed frame surface. MHRA bed rail entrapment guidance sets maximum and minimum distances between the compressed mattress surface and the top of the rail to prevent the user from rolling over the top of the rail. The 200mm maximum mattress depth is the depth at which the mattress surface, when compressed under the maximum user weight of 158kg, remains within the compliant gap range relative to the 115mm rail height. A mattress thicker than 200mm compresses to a height that, even under load, leaves the sleeping surface too close to or above the rail top, creating a roll-over risk. In practice, this means the care team must confirm the mattress selected for the Woburn Community 1200 has a nominal depth at or below 200mm; the depth must be the nominal depth before the mattress is compressed, not the compressed depth, as the compliance calculation is based on nominal specifications. The equipment register must include both the bed rail height and the mattress nominal depth as paired specifications for each resident.
NCL-HLBC791.12
- 1200mm Width for Greater Lateral Space Without Bariatric Classification - the Woburn Community 1200 provides a 1200mm wide sleeping surface for residents who require more lateral space than a standard 900mm single bed but whose weight does not meet the bariatric threshold; at a maximum user weight of 158kg (25 stone), it is not classified as a bariatric bed, making it available through standard community care procurement pathways; the wider width allows residents to roll more freely during sleep, reducing self-inflicted pressure injury from restricted nocturnal movement and reducing carer workload for nocturnal turning.
- Sliding Backrest Auto-Regression for Sacral Shear Prevention - the built-in auto-regression mechanism uses a sliding backrest that moves the upper body section toward the foot of the bed as the backrest angle increases, preventing the resident from sliding down the mattress under gravity during headboard elevation; in the context of a 1200mm wide bed where the resident's lateral position may vary from the bed centreline, auto-regression is particularly important because sacral shear occurs regardless of the resident's lateral position when the backrest is raised.
- 385-815mm Height Range for Carer Access and Transfer Safety - the height range of 385mm to 815mm provides MHOR 1992 compliant carer working height at the upper end and a safe transfer height at the lower end; the 815mm maximum is higher than the Woburn Community standard model's 800mm, accommodating the greater working height that the 1200mm width may require for carers working across the wider bed surface during personal care or clinical procedures.
- 193kg SWL - 115mm Integral Rails - Vinyl Boards - MHRA Compliant - SWL 193kg (30 stone); integral 115mm side rails accommodate mattresses up to 8 inches (200mm); vinyl-coated head and footboards for infection control compliance; low-voltage power supply; Trendelenburg standard; emergency battery backup; lockable handset; auto-regression; optional built-in extension; braked castors; MHRA compliant.