Care & Independence launches toileting sling for users with reduced upper body tone
Patient moving and handling specialists Care & Independence has launched its latest product innovation, the Glove Convenience Max.
Developed inhouse, the Glove Convenience Max aims to deliver maximum support, comfort, security, and performance, resolving an issue for prescribers and users that it says has long dogged the sector. It is targeted at users with reduced upper body tone, or those who need a little extra support and stability and may ordinarily not be suitable for an access/convenience style sling.
James Bennett Sales & Marketing Director explained: “We have listened over the years, to prescribers and users alike who opine the issues and risks around the application of access/toileting slings – insomuch as they are frequently not suitable but very much desired. The most common cause for concern is that users don’t have the appropriate physiological condition to be safe and secure using this type of sling.
“Having undertaken extensive field research with voice of customer input and evaluating then combining the current sling designs in our portfolio, we have been able to create a new style of toileting sling that offers the best of Care & Independence design and manufacturing – the result of which is the glove™ Convenience Max.”
With a high back, hoisting may be achieved (subject to appropriate risk assessments) from bed or even floor as well as seated position, providing care givers with greater application opportunities. Deep lumbar and underarm padding provides beneficial additional comfort for the user during use. Care & Independence’s patented binding-free leg sections have been applied with double-sided padded slidesheet fabric, not only making fitting a dream but helping reduce tissue viability risks arising from drag and shear. 
As a toileting style sling, naturally the Glove Convenience Max has a large aperture giving excellent lower body access for hygiene purposes. Loop straps at the legs give an adjustable angle of recline, whilst the upper body benefits from dynamic, self-adjusting shoulder extensor straps that prevent jack-knifing during transfer and make the sling ideal for users subject to extensor spasm.
The self-adjusting corset-style enclosed body hugs as it lifts, providing the user with the combination of core stability, accessibility and maximum support. Furthermore, a luxurious one-way non-slip velvet velour back panel and lumbar pad together with a triple clunk-click buckle chestband provide maximum security for the user during use.
“We are well versed in solving complex moving and handling issues and are really proud of our latest sling innovation,” declared Bennett. “As a business we have a 10-year goal to improve the lives of one million people per year. By bringing the Glove Convenience Max to market, we know the difference it will make to thousands of users, carers and their families – and that, is the greatest of rewards.” The Glove Convenience Max is available now for assessment-led sales.
Headquartered in Bicester, Oxfordshire, Care and Independence are a Class-1 medical devices British manufacturer and supplier of specialist moving and handling equipment for the less abled. The firm recently announced its pride at the recent success of one of their employees being recognised in The Manufacturer Top 100 2023 awards.
