Transfer mat

Glide mat for easy horizontal moves for persons with extensive disabilities and for assistants

Glide mat lying on bed

Glide mat lying on bed

A glide mat is used for reclining transfers between bed and shower cart, stretcher, etc.
The glide mat is quilted and the fabric is made of a material that reduces friction.

Users comments
The glide mat is not ordinarily used. The user has it at home in case she needs to be transferred while lying down.

Purchased from
handicare.co.uk (last checked March 2020)

Paid for by
County Council

Author: Nina

Nina bor i en lägenhet. Hon arbetar deltid. Hon skadade sig 1996 och har en hög tetraplegi (C4) och är i behov av ventilator. Hon har dubbel assistans dygnet runt.

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