Bed Rails & Poles

Bed rails and bed poles give a person something firm to hold when rolling over, sitting up and standing from the bed. Bed poles and bed sticks fit under the mattress or clamp to the frame; bed rails run along the side of the bed to reduce the risk of rolling out and to support transfers.

Assess whether the person needs a grab point or a barrier, as the two carry different risks. Any rail must fit the bed and mattress with no entrapment gaps, and it should suit the bed type, whether a standard domestic bed or a home care bed. Check the fixing method, safe working load and whether the person can operate it independently.

Thrive Lifecare supplies bed rails and poles across Tasmania, fits them at delivery, and quotes for NDIS, Home Care Packages and Support at Home, DVA or private purchase. Book a trial to confirm a safe match with the person’s bed.