The demands of acute care environments require patient handling equipment that combines safety, efficiency and versatility. The Oxford Journey Professional stand aid from Oxford Healthcare has been developed to support the early mobilisation of patients with weight-bearing ability, helping clinicians facilitate safe transfers while promoting patient independence and rehabilitation.
Based on patient assessment and individual capability, active stand aids can play an important role in supporting mobility throughout the recovery pathway. The Oxford Journey has been designed to meet these evolving clinical needs.
Suitable for a wide range of transfer tasks, including bed-to-chair, chair-to-toilet and ‘seated’ transfers with a compatible Oxford sling, the Journey enables patients to participate actively during movement, encouraging confidence and functional recovery where clinically appropriate. Its removable foot tray also supports standing practice and rehabilitation activities as patients regain strength and mobility.
Designed with busy hospital settings in mind, the Oxford Journey features a compact footprint and lightweight construction, allowing caregivers to manoeuvre the stand aid in confined clinical spaces, including crowded wards and en-suite facilities. A folding design also simplifies storage and transportation between departments, helping maximise equipment availability across acute care sites.
A key innovation is the patented adjustable cow-horn mechanism, which accommodates a broader range of patient heights and body sizes than conventional stand aids. This flexibility enables a single device to meet the needs of multiple patients, reducing the requirement for different models while supporting efficient equipment utilisation. Additional ergonomic features include an adjustable knee pad with optional calf support, integrated safety systems and compatibility with both active standing and transport slings to suit a variety of clinical applications.
To support ongoing fleet management, the Oxford Journey is equipped with the intelligent Smart Monitor control system as standard. This onboard diagnostic tool records lift cycle data, highlights attempted overloads and provides service reminders, helping healthcare organisations maintain compliance with planned maintenance schedules while supporting equipment reliability and patient safety.
With a safe working load of 155kg and a design focused on both patient comfort and caregiver usability, the Oxford Journey provides a practical solution for acute care providers seeking to support safe mobilisation and efficient patient handling.
To find out more, visit https://oxfordhealthcare.co.uk/product/oxford-journey-professional-lift/
