Moving and Handling

At St John Ambulance, we offer a comprehensive range of moving and handling equipment designed to support safe practices. Our selection includes hoists, transfer aids and ergonomic tools to assist first aiders and professionals in performing their duties effectively.

Evacuation Chairs Immobilisation

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Mediwrap Barrier Bedding Stretcher Pack Image 1
Mediwrap

Mediwrap Barrier Bedding Stretcher Pack

£5.00
£5.00
Mangar Eagle Lifting Cushion with Airflo 24 Image 1
Mangar

Mangar Eagle Lifting Cushion with Airflo 24

£2,750.00
£2,750.00

Moving and Handling equipment plays a vital role in ensuring safety during patient transport. Whether you're transferring individuals with limited mobility or responding to emergencies, the right tools matter. From evacuation chairs and carry chairs to stretchers and spinal boards, each product supports effective movement with minimal risk. For enhanced support, Wheelchairs and immobilization solutions help protect both patients and caregivers. Designed for professional environments, these essentials meet high standards for reliability, comfort, and compliance with workplace safety protocols.

Moving and Handling: FAQs on Safe Practices

Is it a legal requirement to have an evacuation chair?
In the UK, employers must provide safe evacuation for everyone, including disabled individuals. While not named specifically, evacuation chairs help meet legal duties under health and safety regulations.

Which is easier to push, a wheelchair or a transport chair?
Transport chairs are lighter and easier to push on smooth surfaces. Wheelchairs offer more support and independence but can be heavier and harder to manoeuvre in tight or inclined areas.

What disability requires a wheelchair?
Wheelchairs support people with mobility limitations caused by conditions like spinal injuries, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, or muscular dystrophy. They provide independence when walking is unsafe or physically impossible.

What are examples of immobilisation?
Common examples include using a spinal board, neck collar, vacuum splint, or traction splint. These devices keep injured body parts still to prevent further harm before or during medical transport.

What does immobilize mean medically?
Medically, to immobilize means to restrict movement of an injured area using splints, braces, or other supports. This helps reduce pain, prevent further injury, and support healing or safe transport.

What is the difference between a scoop stretcher and a spinal board?
A scoop stretcher separates into two halves for easy lifting without rolling the patient. A spinal board is a flat, rigid board used to keep the spine straight during transport.

Do you need training to use a stretcher?
Yes, using a stretcher safely requires proper training. It covers lifting techniques, equipment handling, and patient safety to reduce injury risks for both the responder and the person being moved.