Westholme
moving and handling people
Westholme has a national team of surveyors who visit clients on site to provide free product surveys, installation and on-going service and support for its ceiling track hoists and mobile floor hoists, as well as supplying a vast range of patient slings, either standard or custom-made for the client.
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Ceiling track hoists unobtrusive
transfer system
Mobile hoists self-contained, portable
hoist units
Hoist slings a comprehensive range
Shower Chairs for every situation
Free training days
Westholme
Newcombe Street
Elland
Halifax
West Yorkshire
HX5 0EG
Tel: +44 (0)1422 260026
Email Westholme
Ceiling Track Hoists
A
ceiling track hoist enables a carer to lift and transfer a patient from
one location to another. It is simple, unrestricted, friendly and easy
to use. The hoist runs on a static ceiling track which is customised to
your requirements and installed by the Westholme Survey and Installation
departments.
All Westholme ceiling track hoists are powered by an on board battery pack. The hoist is charged at an in-line power point. A major benefit to implementing a ceiling track hoist is that because it is at ceiling level, it is unobtrusive and does not require storage, making it ideal for areas with limited space.
The Transactive range (shown left) have motorised traverses which not only allow the movement of a patient by the touch of a button but also provide a smooth operation. (manual traverse also available)
Lifting capacities of the Transactive Hoist are from 20stone/130kg to 62 stone/400kg (5 models). It can be used in any configuration of ceiling track layout and is compatible with all slings which have looped tapes.
Mobile
Hoists
A mobile floor hoist is a portable, self-contained hoisting unit.
It provides carers with a safe, practical option which can be wheeled into position quickly and used in multiple locations.
The Freeway range of Mobile Hoists (shown right) are available with either Hydraulic or electric operation with a choice of lifting capacities of 150kg, 175kg or 200kg. The range comes with many safety features including all actuators fitted with an Actulog which records hoist usage.
The Pallas 2000 Stand Aid is a new introduction to the Westholme mobile hoist range which caters for most situations. Whether lifting a person from the floor or being used in a person’s rehabilitation, the flexible Pallas will do it all (two hoists in one).
Hoist
slings
Slings are the most important component of any hoist system as the sling is the interface between the patient and the hoist system. Westholme manufactures and supplies a wide range of standard slings, customised slings and special one-off slings.
The company has a wealth of experience in assessing slings and solving hoisting problems by designing slings which are safe and easy for the carer to fit as well as being comfortable for the patient to be in.
The Universal Sling (left) represents approximately 70% of all slings supplied by Westholme. This is because the sling is easy to fit, yet very supportive. Each size of Universal Sling can accommodate a wide range of body shapes and have weight capacities upto 286kg.
Other slings available include toileting, hammock, full support standing, paediatric slings, and a range of slings for specific conditions such as Muscular Dystrophy.
Shower Chairs
The
Westholme range of Shower/ Toilet/ Commode Chairs has a model to suit
every application. The chairs come in modular form with a large range
of standard options in seats, backrests, armrests and footrests, all interchangeable
on different models.
Westholme Shower/ Toilet/ Commode chairs are high quality, safe and practical. The substantial steel frame has been constructed from strong tubing to produce a heavy duty, durable chair capable of carrying up to 200kg/ 30 stone. The frame then undergoes a unique process to produce a finish that is both highly durable and aesthetically pleasing. The nylon coating is tough, resilient and waterproof.
The T40 chair (shown right) has four braked castors and is extremely manoeuvrable. A full range of seat, backrest, armrest and footrest options are available. The chair is available in three standard widths.
Westholme's range of moving and handling solutions also includes shower trolleys and wall-mounted showering/changing tables, as well as many small manual handling aids such as transfer sheets, turntables and handling belts.
Free training days
Westholme Education Days are long established and well attended, hosted by an experienced and knowledgeable team of trainers. The Education Day is provided free of charge and gives an overview of the Westholme range of products through a series of practical demonstrations and workshops.
The objectives of a Westholme Education Day are:
• To provide a brief overview and practical demonstrations of the
Westholme range of products
• Demonstrate solutions to moving and handling problems
• Explain how each product is supported by Westholme's comprehensive
service commitment - assessment, survey, installation, customer service
and aftercare service
Westholme host education days in Halifax and Hemel Hempstead. If you cannot make it to one of these venues, a Westholme representative may be able to come to you.
For more information, you can email us or visit our website: www.westholme.co.uk (it will open in a new window).
Links to related pages:
Independent Living hoists section
Independent Living transfer aids section
Independent Living manual handling aids
Independent Living bariatric handling section
Independent Living shower chairs