When to consider the TurnAid for a client, for Occupational Therapists

Occupational Therapists are often the first to identify when manual handling processes are no longer safe, efficient or sustainable.

Choosing to implement a turning solution can often make a meaningful difference to pressure care, carer strain and a person’s overall quality of life. The TurnAid is designed to support safe and dignified lateral turning and repositioning for clients who cannot move independently in bed.

Here is a clear guide to help you decide when it may be the right option for a client.

Declining mobility and reduced ability to turn independently

Consider the TurnAid when a client can no longer turn themselves in bed, or requires significant assistance from carers to be repositioned.

The TurnAid enables controlled, consistent turning that makes movements much smoother than manual turning. This is especially valuable for clients with progressive conditions such as MS, Parkinson’s or motor neurone disease.

Increased carer strain or unsafe manual handling

If carers are struggling to complete turns safely or risk assessments highlight high physical demand, the TurnAid offers an engineered alternative that maintains safety.

The system removes the need for repeated manual repositioning and helps prevent musculoskeletal injury.

Clients with large care packages

Turning systems like the TurnAid reduce the need for manual turning and repositioning of clients, reducing the need for multiple carers and enabling ‘single-handed care’.

Single-handed care brings multiple benefits for clients, carers and local authorities, such as financial savings and increased dignity.

Clients with anxiety, pain or low tolerance for movement

For individuals who experience pain, fear of movement or discomfort during manual turns, the TurnAid provides a predictable and gentle experience.

This can improve cooperation, reduce distress and make repositioning a positive experience.

How to assess suitability

As with any equipment recommendation, a thorough clinical assessment is essential when considering the TurnAid. Consider cognitive ability, mobility needs, bed environment, pressure care requirements, carer availability and the wider moving and handling plan.

Training is a key part of safe use, and all carers should receive hands-on instruction at installation to ensure confidence. When installing the TurnAid in the community, we make sure to complete a comprehensive training session.

To get the process started for one of your clients, please get in touch.

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