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Patient Information

Bed Lever

https://kingstonhospital.nhs.uk/information/bed-lever

What is the bed lever for?

This leaflet is for patients who have been assessed as needing a bed lever to improve independence in the home. It is also for the families, carers and professionals supporting you.

A bed lever can help you to:

  • turn in bed
  • safely get in and out of bed
  • sit up in bed.
Photo of bed lever

Maximum weight limit 190 kg (29 stones 12 lbs)

When should you not use a bed lever?

Do not use a bed lever if:

  • you have not been assessed as needing one
  • to stop you from falling out of bed
  • you have a hospital-type bed or profiler bed which allows you to raise and lower head and foot sections
  • your arm strength is weak or you have limited shoulder movement.

How to fit a bed lever

Please ask someone to help you to fit the bed lever if you have limited mobility or find it hard to bend down and/or move your mattress on and off the bed.

When you first receive the bed lever, check it for damage and check that the pin clips are locked in place.

  1. First attach the straps with the buckle ends looped around the bottom of the upright lever arm (see Method 1 below). Then attach long end of buckle straps and loop the straps under the bed or to the bed base (see also Method 2 below). Pull tight to make sure the lever is firmly in place.
  2. Fix the lever under the mattress with the grab handle facing upright, then replace the mattress.
bed lever diagram
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Website address and QR code for a video which shows how to fit a
bed lever
https://youtu.be/-35I8GXPClE
QR code bed lever video

How to arrange to collect your bed lever or to request a repair for a broken bed lever

Each borough’s provider and phone number is listed in the Contacts section below.



Contacts

Kingston - Medequip 0208 154 2922
Merton - Uniquis 0208 664 8860
Richmond - NRS 0300 100 0253
Surrey - Millbrook 0330 124 1247
Wandsworth - NRS 0300 100 0253

Translate Please speak to a member of staff before or during your visit to the hospital if you require translation.
Accessibility Please contact the Patient Experience Team on 020 8934 3850 if you need this information in a different format.
For information accessibility please visit Kingston Hospital AccessAble www.accessable.co.uk/kingston-hospital-nhs-foundation-trust
Support services

Visit the hospital website, ask a member of staff, or ring us for details.

www.kingstonhospital.nhs.uk

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  • Information, advice and support for patients and relatives (PALS) 020 8934 3993
  • Pastoral and Spiritual Support 020 8546 7711
  • Learning Disability Liaison Team 020 8934 6895
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Accessibility

Please contact the Patient Experience Team on 020 893 3850 if you need this information in a different format.
For detailed information on accessibility at Kingston Hospital visit Kingston Hospital AccessAble (https://www.accessable.co.uk/kingston-hospital-nhs-foundation-trust).


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