Hoisting for children & adults with muscular dystrophy & related conditions

Hoisting means using equipment to transfer (lift) someone from one surface to another, eg from bed to shower chair, or from wheelchair to the toilet, without a carer having to physically lift. A hoist can make things much easier, and should offer dignity, comfort, and safety. Hoisting is a straightforward procedure, but a number of issues must be considered, to ensure that the correct hoist (and sling) are selected.

(This information can also be found in chapter 9 'Hoisting' from the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign's Adaptations Manual, 2nd edition.)

Topics covered

Topics covered in this section:

• Why use a hoist? The EEC Directive
• Mobile hoist vs fixed ceiling track (or gantry) hoist 
• Mobile hoist 
• Fixed ceiling track hoist 
•  Hoist assessment & slings
  

To see detailed information about hoisting, please download this pdf: Hoisting (172 kb)

Suppliers' contact details

A number of suppliers and manufacturers are mentioned in the document. You can look at all contact details by clicking the link below. There is also the option to download all the details as a list.

Suppliers' details

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