Hoist Slings
Our range of hoist slings provides safe and comfortable support for lifting and transferring individuals with limited mobility. Designed for use with patient hoists in hospitals, care homes, rehabilitation centres, and home care environments, hoist slings help ensure secure and dignified transfers while reducing strain on carers. We work with leading brands including Arjo, Invacare, Oxford,Molift, Romedic, Days, Osprey Sling, Chiltern, Horcher, Huntleigh, BHM and many more
Choose from a wide selection of hoist slings including universal slings, toileting slings, amputee slings, bariatric slings, and hygiene slings. Manufactured from durable, easy-clean materials, many slings feature reinforced stitching, padded sections, and ergonomic designs to enhance comfort and safety during lifting. Whether you need hoist slings for patient transfers, mobility support, or specialist care, our collection offers reliable and high-quality options compatible with most leading hoist systems.
Hoist Slings for Safe, Comfortable and Dignified Patient Transfers
Hoist slings play a vital role in ensuring safe and comfortable patient lifting. Designed to work alongside patient hoists, the correct sling provides secure support during transfers between beds, wheelchairs, chairs, toilets and other care environments while promoting dignity and reducing the risk of injury for both users and carers.
At John Preston, we offer a comprehensive selection of hoist slings from leading manufacturers. Whether you require a general-purpose sling for everyday transfers, a toileting sling for personal care or a bariatric sling for higher weight capacities, our range includes solutions to suit a wide variety of clinical and home care needs.
Why Choose the Right Hoist Sling?
Selecting the appropriate hoist sling is essential for safe lifting, user comfort and efficient patient handling.
Benefits include:
- Safe and secure patient support
- Comfortable positioning during transfers
- Reduces manual handling risks
- Available for different transfer requirements
- Compatible with many leading patient hoists
- Suitable for home care and professional healthcare settings
Our Range of Hoist Slings
Our collection includes:
- Universal hoist slings
- General-purpose patient slings
- Toileting slings
- Hammock slings
- Full-body hoist slings
- Amputee slings
- Bariatric hoist slings
- Disposable and reusable slings
- Mesh bathing slings
- Padded patient lifting slings
Our slings are available in a variety of sizes and materials to meet different clinical, mobility and personal care requirements.
Choosing the Right Hoist Sling
When selecting a hoist sling, consider:
- User weight and safe working load
- Level of mobility and support required
- Type of transfer being performed
- Hoist compatibility
- Sling size and fit
- Material (mesh, padded or fabric)
- Infection control and laundering requirements
Using the correct sling helps ensure safer transfers while maximising comfort and confidence for both users and carers.
Why Buy Hoist Slings from John Preston?
John Preston has decades of experience supplying specialist mobility and healthcare equipment throughout the UK. We offer high-quality hoist slings from trusted manufacturers, supported by expert advice to help you select the most appropriate sling for your needs.
Browse our range of hoist slings today and discover safe, reliable lifting solutions designed to improve comfort, dignity and independence.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a hoist sling?
A hoist sling is a supportive fabric device used with a patient hoist to safely lift and transfer individuals with reduced mobility.
How do I choose the right hoist sling?
The correct sling depends on the user's weight, mobility, posture, transfer needs and the type of hoist being used. Always follow the manufacturer's guidance.
Are hoist slings universal?
Some hoist slings are compatible with multiple hoist brands, while others are designed specifically for certain manufacturers or lifting systems. Always confirm compatibility before use.
What types of hoist slings are available?
Common options include universal slings, toileting slings, full-body slings, hammock slings, amputee slings, bariatric slings and mesh bathing slings.
Can hoist slings be washed?
Yes. Most reusable hoist slings are designed to be machine washed in accordance with the manufacturer's laundering instructions.
How often should a hoist sling be replaced?
Replacement depends on the sling's condition, frequency of use and manufacturer recommendations. Slings should be inspected regularly and replaced if they show signs of wear or damage.
Why buy hoist slings from John Preston?
John Preston supplies trusted hoist slings from leading manufacturers, supported by expert advice and decades of experience providing specialist patient handling equipment throughout the UK & Ireland.