--- title: "Mobile Hoists | Free Assessment in Hampshire | Solent Mobility" canonical_url: "https://solentmobility.co.uk/transfer-patient-handling/mobile-hoists/" last_updated: "2026-10-30T11:33:23.675Z" meta: description: "Mobile patient hoists from Etac Molift, including folding and bariatric models, with a free moving and handling assessment across Hampshire." "og:description": "Mobile patient hoists from Etac Molift, including folding and bariatric models, with a free moving and handling assessment across Hampshire." "og:title": "Mobile Hoists | Free Assessment in Hampshire | Solent Mobility" "twitter:description": "Mobile patient hoists from Etac Molift, including folding and bariatric models, with a free moving and handling assessment across Hampshire." "twitter:title": "Mobile Hoists | Free Assessment in Hampshire | Solent Mobility" --- Solent Mobility Centre home **Mobile Hoists** # **Mobile hoists for safer transfers, wherever they're needed** Our mobile hoists help carers lift and move someone safely between the bed, chair, toilet and floor, with no building work, following a free moving and handling assessment. [Call Now: 02392 009999](tel:+442392009999) - **4.8 Google rating**1,000+ customers helped - **Free home demos**We come to you - **Local Hampshire experts**Serving all areas - **Free delivery & setup**Professional installation **Mobile Hoists** ## **Browse our mobile hoists** Explore our range of Etac Molift mobile hoists below, from folding travel hoists to high-capacity models. ### **No products listed yet ** We may still be able to help — speak to our team for advice on what's available in this range. [Call Now: 02392 009999](tel:+442392009999) **About this category** ## **Types of mobile hoist** Mobile hoists come in a few different styles, suited to different homes, users and transfers. [Call Now: 02392 009999](tel:+442392009999) ### **Everyday mobile hoists** All-round hoists for frequent transfers at home or in a care home, lifting from the floor as well as from the bed or chair. ### **Folding and travel hoists** Lightweight hoists that fold without tools for storage or travel, ideal for short transfers at home. ### **High-capacity hoists** Hoists with safe working loads of 255kg and 300kg for plus-size users and more complex transfers. **Safer, more flexible transfers** ## **Why choose a mobile hoist** Mobile hoists are a practical way to make transfers safer at home, following a proper moving and handling assessment. ### **No building work** A mobile hoist doesn't need a ceiling track or any fixings, so it can be used straight away. ### **Lifts from the floor** Most mobile hoists can lift someone safely from the floor as well as from a bed, chair or toilet. ### **Moves from room to room** Wheel the hoist to where it's needed, as long as there's room to manoeuvre it. ### **Reduces strain on carers** Removes the manual lifting from transfers, helping protect the wellbeing of carers and family members. **Buying guide** ## **How to choose the right mobile hoist** Work through these steps with our team to find a hoist that suits the person and your home. **1** ### **Book a free assessment** We'll look at the person's needs, the transfers involved and the space at home, working alongside any occupational therapist. **2** ### **Check the space** Make sure there's room to manoeuvre the hoist and enough clearance under the bed and chairs for the hoist's legs. **3** ### **Choose the hoist and sling** Match the hoist's safe working load and lifting range to the person, then choose the right sling type and size. **4** ### **Get training and servicing in place** Make sure carers are shown how to use the hoist safely, and arrange regular inspection and servicing from the start. **Free specialist assessment** ## **Get expert help choosing Mobile Hoists** Arrange a free assessment with one of our specialists to find the safest and most suitable solution for your needs. ### **Find the safest solution** Arrange a free assessment with one of our specialists to find the safest and most suitable solution for your needs. ### **A local, family-run team** Speak with a local mobility team that understands Lee-on-the-Solent, Gosport, Fareham, Portsmouth and nearby areas. ### **No-pressure specialist advice** Get clear guidance on comfort, range, storage, controls and practical everyday fit before you choose. **Ready for local advice?** **Book a free assessment or call Solent Mobility Centre.** [Call Now: 02392 009999](tel:+442392009999) **More options in this category** ## **More transfer & patient handling** Compare similar ranges from Solent Mobility Centre with local advice from our Hampshire team. [**Solent Mobility**

**Transfer Boards & Sliding Aids**

Our transfer boards bridge the gap between surfaces such as a wheelchair and bed or car seat, supporting safer transfers for people with some sitting balance and strength.Related category](https://solentmobility.co.uk/transfer-patient-handling/transfer-boards/) [**Solent Mobility**

**Perching Stools**

Our perching stools let you take the weight off your legs while staying at a comfortable working height, making tasks like cooking and washing up less tiring.Related category](https://solentmobility.co.uk/transfer-patient-handling/perching-stools/) [**Solent Mobility**

**Ceiling Hoists**

Our ceiling hoist track systems are designed to support safer transfers at home, freeing up floor space and reducing strain on carers, following a professional assessment and installation.Related category](https://solentmobility.co.uk/transfer-patient-handling/ceiling-hoists/) [**Solent Mobility**

**Slings**

Our range of hoist slings is designed to support safe and comfortable transfers, chosen to match the person's needs following a professional assessment.Related category](https://solentmobility.co.uk/transfer-patient-handling/slings/) **Common questions** ## **Mobile hoists: your questions answered** Answers to some of the questions we're asked most often about mobile hoists.
What is a mobile hoist? A mobile hoist is a wheeled lifting frame with a motorised arm that lifts a person in a sling, so a carer can move them safely between the bed, chair, toilet or floor.
Should I choose a mobile hoist or a ceiling hoist? A mobile hoist needs no installation and can be moved between rooms, but it needs floor space to manoeuvre. A ceiling hoist takes up no floor space and is often easier for one carer to use, but needs a track or a freestanding gantry. We'll help you compare both at your free assessment.
Will a mobile hoist fit under my bed? The hoist's legs need to fit under the bed. Most of our mobile hoists have legs around 105–115mm high, and low-base versions are available for beds with less clearance. We check this at the assessment.
Do mobile hoists need regular inspection? Yes. Hoists are lifting equipment, so we recommend a thorough examination by a competent person every six months, in line with LOLER (the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998), along with the manufacturer's recommended servicing.
Am I eligible for VAT relief on a mobile hoist? If you have a disability or a long-term illness, you may qualify for VAT relief on an eligible mobile hoist. You complete a simple eligibility declaration and we remove the VAT from your quotation.
Hire available **Equipment hire** ## **Mobile Hoists for hire** Need equipment for a shorter period? Hire mobile hoists for a holiday, respite stay, or to try before you buy, through our dedicated hire partner, Solent Mobility Hire, delivering and supporting customers across Hampshire. - ****Short & long-term hire.**** Daily, weekly or monthly hire to suit holidays, respite care or a trial period. - ****Local delivery & collection.**** Delivered, set up and collected by our own Hampshire-based team. - ****Support included.**** Friendly advice and support for the full length of your hire. **Solent Mobility Hire ** Browse live availability and pricing with our dedicated hire partner. [View all hire options](https://www.solentmobilityhire.co.uk/) [Call Now: 02392 009999](tel:+442392009999) **Resale service** ## **Sell your used mobile hoists** Upgrading, or no longer need your mobile hoists? We can sell good-quality used equipment on your behalf, for customers across Hampshire. You receive up to 40% of the final sale price once it sells. **1** ### **Contact us** Tell us about your equipment, its make, model, age and condition, by phone or through our contact form. **2** ### **Free assessment** We assess the item to check it is suitable for resale, with no obligation to proceed. **3** ### **Preparation & sale** If accepted, we prepare and advertise it for sale, which may include servicing or new batteries. **4** ### **You get paid** Once it sells, you receive up to 40% of the final sale price, minus any agreed costs. We sell equipment on your behalf rather than buying it outright. [**~~Read how our resale service works, including pricing and terms ~~**](https://solentmobility.co.uk/sell-your-equipment/). [Call Now: 02392 009999](tel:+442392009999) **Servicing & repairs** ## **Servicing and repairs for mobile hoists** Keep your mobile hoists safe and compliant with LOLER-compliant hoist and sling inspections, servicing and repairs from our Hampshire-based engineers. ### **LOLER-compliant inspections** Hoist and sling inspections carried out to LOLER requirements. ### **Servicing & repairs** Routine servicing and repairs carried out by our own engineers. ### **Friendly booking** Clear next steps, no jargon, from our Hampshire-based team. [Call Now: 02392 009999](tel:+442392009999) Pre-Loved available **Pre-loved equipment** ## **Pre-loved and refurbished mobile hoists** Looking for more affordable mobile hoists? Browse our quality-checked refurbished and second-hand stock, inspected by our Hampshire-based engineers before sale. - ****Fully inspected.**** Every item is checked and serviced by our own engineers before it goes on sale. - ****Save on new.**** Get quality equipment at a fraction of the price of buying new. - ****Same local support.**** The same Hampshire-based advice and aftercare as our new equipment range. **Pre-Loved Mobility Equipment ** Browse refurbished and second-hand stock, inspected and ready to go. [Browse Pre-Loved equipment](https://solentmobility.co.uk/refurbished-mobility-equipment/) [Call Now: 02392 009999](tel:+442392009999) **Solent Mobility Centre** ## **Find the right mobile hoist with honest local advice** Book a free moving and handling assessment and get practical, no-obligation advice from our Lee-on-the-Solent team. [Call Now: 02392 009999](tel:+442392009999)