About Us
ProMove UK Ltd was established in 2007 by (the now late) Dr Huw Thomas.
Huw had limb girdle muscular dystrophy and initially designed the ProMove sling for his own use, mainly due to difficulties in transferring from his wheelchair at airports. The company was established in order to sell the sling to others in a similar situation to himself.
Huw describes it all in this video:
The sling is manufactured in the UK, allowing a close relationship between production and sales ensuring the highest possible standards of quality.
ProMove believes that the equipment it designs and creates should overcome disabilities, should be well designed and made with due care and attention. The ProMove sling is hand crafted by a skilled and dedicated team who are genuinely passionate about quality.
The ProMove slings and accessories are successfully accredited to the Medical Device Regulation and are also UK CA and CE marked.
The ProMove Sling is used as a manual transferring and/or repositioning sling to transfer a disabled or incapacitated individual from one position or location to another seated position. The sling creates a bucket shaped seat to transfer the user, with the assistance of operators / care givers and using the handles located on the sling. The sling is available in different sizes for children from aged three (3), through to large sized adults and bariatric (including super-bariatric) patients. Using the slings will enable a safer, more comfortable and dignified transfer for the individual and reduce risk of potential injury.
Children
The Child 1 Sling is designed for moving a child from 3 – 10 years of age, the Child 2 Sling can be used for children from 8 – 14 years and the Child 3 Sling / Young Adult can be used for children from 10 – 18 years where a hoist cannot be used.
Adults
The Adult Standard Sling is designed for moving and handling a child from approximately 12 years of age to a large adult, for transfer where a hoist cannot be used.
Bariatric and Super Bariatric
Designed for moving bariatric individuals, where a hoist cannot be used. Up to eight extension handles can be fitted to the slings for bariatric handling to enable eight operatives to be involved in the move, distributing the weight between them. The slings and extension handles make the most challenging move more manageable, reducing the risk of potential injury to operatives and providing safety, comfort and dignity for the bariatric individual. The Bariatric and Super Bariatric slings offer a secure and controlled move with a maximum of eight operatives, thereby spreading the load and reducing the risk of potential injury.
Contra-indications
The ProMove slings should not be used for moving / transferring an individual with an amputation below the knee or transpelvic amputation.
We endeavour to keep in contact with our customers, disabled people and those with an interest in disability through our social media pages like Facebook and Twitter.
Why not follow us on Twitter @a2bwithdignity and take a look at our Facebook page.
The greatest satisfaction is gained from the feedback of our customers. With comments like: “it made our holiday because for the first time we travelled together as a family”, “the best thing we ever bought” and “I wouldn’t be without my ProMove sling, it’s fantastic” make very satisfying reading.
Jacob, the subject of this video is just one of our many satisfied customers:
If you would like to talk about your manual handling needs or those of a family member or friend please call us on +44 (0) 121 726 0299, send us an email to enquiries@promove.uk.com.