Browse various types of slide sheets from Interweave. Safe patient handling avoids nurses and carers suffering from back injuries by using the right equipment for each situation and patient. The most suitable manual handling aid will differ from patient to patient and the type of lift or transfer being attempted.
Manual handling injuries cause musculoskeletal disorders, which is the most common type of occupational ill health in the UK. Back pain, in particular, accounts for approximately 40% of all sick absences in the NHS every year. It is important to find ways to avoid this in professions that are at higher risk of injury, such as manual handling professionals.
From slide sheets to accessories, our suite of manual handling aids is built to reduce injury risk, promote independence, and ensure compliance across healthcare settings.
Core products: Slide & transfer sheets
Slide Sheets
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Flat, tubular, and handled designs, all crafted with smooth, low-friction fabrics to make turning, lifting, or repositioning patients easier and safer.
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Choose reusable, washable sheets for high-use environments, or single-use/resident-specific options to maintain optimal hygiene.
Transfer Sheets
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Designed for lateral moves like bed-to-trolley transfers, available in standard and wide (194 cm) formats.
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Features include six sturdy handles, latex-free, water-repellent surfaces, and bariatric multimover versions—all engineered for secure, smooth transitions.
Accessories & add‑ons
Complete your setup with these essential extras:
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Stocking sliders – simplify dressing and compression therapy.
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Bed ladder straps & handles – add grip points for repositioning.
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Dedicated gloves & slide-sheet gloves – enhance grip while protecting hands.
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Carry/storage bags – organise and transport your handling kits effortlessly.
Why care teams choose Interweave
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Protects staff & patients: Helps reduce caregiver back-strain and lifting injuries.
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Hygiene-compliant: Reusable sheets withstand laundering cycles; single-use options cut contamination risk.
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Inclusive sizing & coding: Colour-coded tabs make quick identification easy; bariatric-sized sheets accommodate larger or heavier patients.
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Procurement-ready: Fully stocked in the UK, with NHS Supply Chain availability and fast logistic support on in-stock products.
Typical use cases
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Ward & care-home repositioning – improve safety during patient turning and movement.
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Ambulance & stretcher transfers – seamless lateral transfers reduce handling complexity.
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Post-op or bariatric care – single-use and bariatric multimovers aid recovery and support mobility.
At-a-glance feature summary
| Feature |
Benefit |
| Washable up to 71 °C |
Reusable hygiene option is ideal for infection control |
| Single-use/resident alloc. |
Reduces cross-contamination — perfect for isolation settings |
| Up to 6 handles & latex-free |
Secure grip, safer positioning without allergy risks |
| Bariatric & colour-coded |
Inclusive sizing, fast visual selection, seamless procurement |
Equip every ward, care home, or transport unit with Interweave’s trusted handling solutions. Ergonomic, hygienic, and reliable—our range supports both clinical excellence and caregiver well-being.
Other equipment and accessories available online include: repositioning gloves, stocking sliders and bed ladder straps. Explore types of slide sheets from Interweave.
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