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"twitter:title": "Transfer Boards – Sliding Transfer Aids | Solent Mobility" --- Solent Mobility Centre home **Transfer Boards** # **Transfer boards for safer sliding transfers** 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. [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 **Transfer Boards** ## **Browse our transfer boards** Explore our range of transfer boards below, designed to support safer sliding transfers as part of a professionally assessed care routine. ### **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 transfer board** Transfer boards come in a few different shapes, each suited to slightly different transfer situations and spaces. [Call Now: 02392 009999](tel:+442392009999) ### **Straight transfer boards** A simple, flat board suited to general transfers between two level surfaces. ### **Curved & banana transfer boards** Shaped to fit around obstacles such as wheelchair armrests, making transfers easier in tighter spaces. ### **Padded & contoured transfer boards** Add extra comfort or shaping, helpful for longer or more frequent transfers. **Comfort, range and independence** ## **Why choose our transfer boards** Our transfer boards are designed to support safer sliding transfers as part of a professionally assessed care routine. ### **Bridges the gap between surfaces** Lets you slide between a wheelchair, bed, car seat or toilet, without needing a full stand or lift. ### **Lightweight and portable** Easy to carry between rooms or take out and about for transfers in the car or elsewhere. ### **Smooth, low-friction surface** Designed to help reduce the effort needed to slide across during a transfer. ### **A range of shapes and sizes** Straight, curved and contoured boards are available to suit different transfer situations and spaces. **Buying guide** ## **How to choose the right transfer board** Transfer boards are only suitable for certain abilities, so it's important to work through these steps with a healthcare professional. **1** ### **Get a professional assessment** Speak to an occupational therapist or other qualified professional to confirm a transfer board is suitable for the person's sitting balance and strength. **2** ### **Consider the board shape** A straight board suits general transfers, while a curved or banana-shaped board can help bridge the gap around obstacles like wheelchair armrests. **3** ### **Check the size and weight capacity** Make sure the board is long and wide enough to safely bridge your specific gap, and confirm it suits the user's weight. **4** ### **Practise safe positioning with support** Learn the correct way to position and use the board from a healthcare professional or trainer before relying on it day to day. Hire available **Equipment hire** ## **Transfer Boards & Sliding Aids Hire in Hampshire** Need equipment for a shorter period? Hire a transfer boards & sliding aids 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 Transfer Boards & Sliding Aids in Hampshire** Upgrading, or no longer need your transfer boards & sliding aids? 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** ## **Transfer Boards & Sliding Aids Servicing & Repairs in Hampshire** Keep your transfer boards & sliding aids 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) **Free specialist assessment** ## **Get expert help choosing Transfer Boards & Sliding Aids** 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. ### **Hampshire-based guidance** 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** ## **Related Transfer Boards & Sliding Aids Categories in Hampshire** Compare similar ranges from Solent Mobility Centre with local advice from our Hampshire team. 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What is a transfer board used for? A transfer board bridges the gap between two surfaces, such as a wheelchair and a bed, car seat or toilet, allowing the person to slide across rather than being lifted or needing to stand.
Who is a transfer board suitable for? Transfer boards are generally suitable for people with some sitting balance and upper body strength to help slide themselves across, with or without support from a carer. They aren't appropriate for someone unable to support themselves at all, so it's best to confirm suitability with an occupational therapist or other healthcare professional.
What's the difference between a straight board and a curved (banana) board? A straight board offers a simple, flat bridge suited to general transfers between two level surfaces. A curved, or banana-shaped, board is designed to fit around obstacles such as wheelchair armrests, making it easier to bridge the gap in tighter spaces.
Do I need training to use a transfer board? Yes, training is recommended. Correct positioning of the board, and the technique used to slide across it, both matter for safety, so it's best to learn the right approach from a healthcare professional or manual handling trainer before relying on it regularly.
Am I eligible for VAT relief on a transfer board? If you have a disability or a long-term illness, you may qualify for VAT relief on an eligible transfer board. This usually involves completing a simple eligibility declaration at checkout, with the VAT removed at the point of sale.
**Solent Mobility Centre** ## **Find the right transfer boards & sliding aids with local Hampshire support** Try suitable models at home, compare comfort and everyday use, and get practical advice from our Lee-on-the-Solent mobility team. [Call Now: 02392 009999](tel:+442392009999)