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Transfer belt for carers
A padded belt that lets a carer help someone stand and move without pulling on the arm.
Good forCarers helping with transfers
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- A nurse can advise before you buy
- Set-up help when it is needed
What it is, and who it helps
A transfer belt, also called a gait belt, is a padded belt with a sturdy fastening that goes around the waist of the person being helped. It gives the carer a safe, secure place to hold when helping someone stand, walk or move from bed to chair.
Without it, carers often pull on the arm or shoulder, which can hurt the person and strain the carer's back. A belt spreads the pressure and gives better control.
How to choose
- Choose a belt with a quick-release buckle and handles on the sides, so the carer has several holding options.
- Check the width and length: it should fit snugly over clothing around the waist without riding up.
- Look for a washable, non-slip fabric that does not rub the skin.
- Ask a physiotherapist or nurse to demonstrate how to use it properly.
Using it safely
- Fit the belt snugly, not tightly, over clothing and below the ribs, never over bare skin or a wound.
- Do not use it for someone with a recent abdominal surgery, a stoma or a fragile skin condition without advice.
- Use it for supporting and guiding, not for lifting a person's full weight.
Before you buy
Can anyone use a transfer belt?
Yes, after being shown how. A nurse or physiotherapist can teach safe techniques in a short visit.
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General information, not medical advice. Ask a doctor, nurse or physiotherapist what is right for your parent.
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