Patient Hoists for Safe and Comfortable Transfers

Patient hoists provide a safe and effective way to lift and transfer individuals with limited mobility while reducing physical strain on carers. Whether transferring between a bed and wheelchair, assisting with toileting or supporting rehabilitation, the right hoist improves comfort, safety and dignity during everyday care.

At John Preston, we offer a comprehensive range of patient hoists from leading manufacturers. Our lifting solutions are designed for domestic care, residential care homes, hospitals and healthcare environments where reliable transfer equipment is essential.

Why Choose a Patient Hoist?

Patient hoists make everyday transfers safer and more comfortable for both users and carers.

Benefits include:

• Supports safe lifting and transfers
• Reduces manual handling risks
• Improves user comfort and dignity
• Suitable for a wide range of mobility needs
• Available in mobile and ceiling-mounted options
• Designed for home and professional healthcare use

Our Range of Patient Hoists

Our collection includes:

• Mobile patient hoists
• Electric patient hoists
• Ceiling hoist systems
• Folding patient hoists
• Bariatric patient hoists
• Standing hoists
• Hoist accessories and replacement parts

Many models are compatible with a wide range of patient slings to suit different transfer requirements.

Choosing the Right Patient Hoist

When selecting a patient hoist, consider:

• User weight and safe working load
• Level of mobility
• Type of transfers required
• Available floor space
• Manual or powered lifting preference
• Sling compatibility
• Frequency of use

Choosing the correct hoist helps improve safety, confidence and efficiency during daily care routines.

Why Buy Patient Hoists from John Preston?

John Preston has decades of experience supplying specialist mobility and healthcare equipment throughout the UK. We work with trusted manufacturers to provide reliable patient hoists that deliver excellent performance, durability and ease of use for both professional and home care.

Browse our range of patient hoists today and discover lifting solutions designed to support safer, more comfortable and more independent care.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a patient hoist?

A patient hoist is a lifting device designed to safely transfer individuals with limited mobility between beds, wheelchairs, chairs and other locations while reducing manual lifting.

What types of patient hoists are available?

Our range includes mobile hoists, electric hoists, ceiling hoist systems, standing hoists, bariatric hoists and folding patient hoists.

How do I choose the right patient hoist?

Consider the user's weight, mobility level, transfer requirements, available space, safe working load and compatibility with suitable slings.

Are patient hoists suitable for home use?

Yes. Many patient hoists are designed specifically for home care as well as hospitals, care homes and rehabilitation settings.

Do patient hoists require a sling?

Yes. Most patient hoists are used with compatible slings selected according to the user's size, mobility and transfer requirements.

Are electric patient hoists easy to operate?

Electric patient hoists are designed to simplify lifting and transfers with powered controls that help reduce physical effort for carers.

Why buy patient hoists from John Preston?

John Preston supplies high-quality patient hoists from leading manufacturers, backed by expert advice and decades of experience supporting healthcare professionals, carers and individuals across the UK & Ireland