Recommended Solutions
4. I often need to go to the toilet in the night but struggle with getting in and out of bed on my own
Not being able to get in and out of bed independently can be very depressing and debilitating, especially if you need to get up in the middle of the night. There is a wide range of solutions available to help depending on the part of the activity you struggle with.
| Product | Description | Find out more |
| Sit-u-Up | If it's sitting up in bed that you find difficult this supportive pillowlift should be able to help. | Click here for more information |
| Handy Pillowlift | Working in a similar way to the Sit-u-Up, this pillow lifter will help you sit up in bed whilst offering the maximum comfort. | Click here for more information |
| Leglifter | If you problem lies more with getting your legs back into bed once you've got up then the Leglifter is worth investigating. | Click here for more information |
Often people don't like getting up in the night because they are worries about falling or tripping over something in the dark. If this is the care it's a good idea to make sure the route you take it well lit and all obstacles are removed. If you do fall over there are a couple of solutions to help you get back up again:
| Product | Description | Find out more |
| Elk lifting cushion | If you live with someone who can assist you when you fall over, the Elk is a great way to help you up if you've fallen. It will eliminate manual lifting and so significantly reduce the risk that one of you gets injured in the process. | Click here for more information |
| CAMEL lifting cushion | The CAMEL works in exactly the same way as the Elk but with the added bonus of a supportive backrest. | Click here for more information |
<<back to Mobility Scenarios page
Any questions? Call us for free on 0800 280 0485 or send us an email