Woburn Community Profiling Bed
- Built for Community Use - Multiple Dismantles and Rebuilds - the Woburn Community Profiling Bed is specifically engineered for the community market where the bed must be transported between homes, dismantled for access through standard doorways and stairways, and rebuilt multiple times over its service life without structural degradation; the design prioritises dismantle and rebuild durability alongside clinical performance, making it appropriate for community nursing services, homecare, and residential settings where frequent bed moves are operationally routine.
- 220kg SWL - 185kg Maximum User Weight - MHOR 1992 Carer Access - the frame SWL of 220kg (34 stone) with a maximum user weight of 185kg (29 stone) covers the standard community care weight range; the height adjustability from 380mm to 800mm enables carer ergonomic access at the correct working height per MHOR 1992, reducing lumbar strain during personal care, wound care, and manual handling procedures; the wide height range also accommodates different carer heights and specific clinical requirements for particular procedures.
- Integrated Cables and Low-Voltage Power Supply - integrated cable routing reduces trip hazards adjacent to the bed that arise when external cable management is used; this is particularly important when hoists or stand aids are used alongside the bed, where floor cables create significant trip and entanglement risk during handling manoeuvres; the low-voltage power supply reduces the risk of electric shock to the user and carers during routine operation and cleaning, meeting the electrical safety requirements applicable to profiling beds in community settings.
- Integral Wooden Side Rails - Trendelenburg - Emergency Backup - integral wooden side rails with two-handed operation prevent accidental release during care activities; optional extras include extension platform, battery backup, and Guardian Wireless Alarm; Trendelenburg function is standard for clinical positioning; emergency battery backup maintains operation during power failure; lockable handset prevents accidental adjustment; MHRA compliant.
Woburn Community Profiling Bed - 220kg SWL - 380-800mm Height - MHRA Compliant - Community Engineered
The Woburn Community Profiling Bed is engineered for the community care market with construction that withstands repeated dismantle, transport, and rebuild without structural compromise. SWL 220kg (34 stone); maximum user weight 185kg (29 stone). Height range 380-800mm for MHOR 1992 carer ergonomics. Integral wooden side rails with two-handed release. Low-voltage power supply. Trendelenburg standard. Emergency battery backup. Integrated cable routing. MHRA compliant.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Frame SWL | 220kg (34 stone) |
| Maximum User Weight | 185kg (29 stone) |
| Height Range | 380 - 800mm |
| Side Rails | Integral wooden - two-handed operation |
| Positioning Functions | Electric backrest; knee break; mechanical lower leg; Trendelenburg |
| Power Supply | Low-voltage |
| Cable Management | Integrated (reduced trip hazard) |
| Safety Features | Emergency battery backup; lockable handset |
| Optional Extras | Extension platform; extra battery backup; Guardian Wireless Alarm |
| Reference | NCL-HLBC791.02 |
| Compliance | MHRA guidelines; MHOR 1992 (height adjustment) |
Regulatory Compliance
The Woburn Community Profiling Bed complies with MHRA guidelines for profiling beds, including bed rail two-handed release requirements and electrical safety standards applicable to community settings. The height adjustment range supports MHOR 1992 carer ergonomic requirements; carer working height must be assessed and documented for each deployment. SWL of 220kg must not be exceeded; maximum user weight of 185kg must be verified per MHOR 1992. The low-voltage power supply meets the electrical safety specification for use in domestic and community care environments. Equipment register records must include the bed frame, mattress, and rail configuration for each resident, with regular maintenance checks documented for CQC Regulation 12 compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Trendelenburg function do and when is it clinically used in community care?
The Trendelenburg position tilts the entire sleeping platform so that the head is lower than the feet, typically at an angle of 15 to 30 degrees from horizontal. In community and residential care settings, Trendelenburg is most commonly used in three clinical scenarios: for post-procedure management of hypotension or vasovagal reactions, where the head-down position improves venous return to the heart and brain; for facilitating certain wound care or catheterisation procedures where patient positioning affects access or fluid drainage; and as a component of some pressure care repositioning protocols where gravity-assisted sacral offloading is clinically indicated. The standard inclusion of Trendelenburg in the Woburn Community bed ensures that community nursing staff have access to this positioning function without requiring an optional upgrade, which supports safe clinical practice in situations where Trendelenburg is required urgently. The reverse Trendelenburg (head higher than feet) is also achievable on profiling beds and is used for conditions requiring upper body elevation such as respiratory conditions and gastro-oesophageal reflux.
Why is dismantle-and-rebuild durability specifically important for a community profiling bed?
In a care home or hospital, profiling beds are typically placed once in a clinical area and remain in that position for extended periods; structural wear from dismantle and rebuild is not a primary design consideration. In the community market, the same bed may be delivered to a patient's home, assembled in the bedroom, used for months or years, then dismantled when the patient is admitted to hospital or the care episode ends, transported in a van, cleaned and serviced at a central point, and then delivered to a new address and rebuilt. Each dismantle-and-rebuild cycle places mechanical stress on the joining components, locking mechanisms, and frame connections; a bed not designed for repeated cycles may develop structural looseness or component wear that reduces the frame's SWL integrity or creates safety hazards after multiple uses. The Woburn Community bed's design specifically addresses this use pattern by using joining mechanisms and frame connections rated for multiple cycles, ensuring the bed meets its published SWL specification throughout its working life even after repeated dismantles in community service.
NCL-HLBC791.02
- Built for Community Use - Multiple Dismantles and Rebuilds - the Woburn Community Profiling Bed is specifically engineered for the community market where the bed must be transported between homes, dismantled for access through standard doorways and stairways, and rebuilt multiple times over its service life without structural degradation; the design prioritises dismantle and rebuild durability alongside clinical performance, making it appropriate for community nursing services, homecare, and residential settings where frequent bed moves are operationally routine.
- 220kg SWL - 185kg Maximum User Weight - MHOR 1992 Carer Access - the frame SWL of 220kg (34 stone) with a maximum user weight of 185kg (29 stone) covers the standard community care weight range; the height adjustability from 380mm to 800mm enables carer ergonomic access at the correct working height per MHOR 1992, reducing lumbar strain during personal care, wound care, and manual handling procedures; the wide height range also accommodates different carer heights and specific clinical requirements for particular procedures.
- Integrated Cables and Low-Voltage Power Supply - integrated cable routing reduces trip hazards adjacent to the bed that arise when external cable management is used; this is particularly important when hoists or stand aids are used alongside the bed, where floor cables create significant trip and entanglement risk during handling manoeuvres; the low-voltage power supply reduces the risk of electric shock to the user and carers during routine operation and cleaning, meeting the electrical safety requirements applicable to profiling beds in community settings.
- Integral Wooden Side Rails - Trendelenburg - Emergency Backup - integral wooden side rails with two-handed operation prevent accidental release during care activities; optional extras include extension platform, battery backup, and Guardian Wireless Alarm; Trendelenburg function is standard for clinical positioning; emergency battery backup maintains operation during power failure; lockable handset prevents accidental adjustment; MHRA compliant.