AntiSlip

AntiSlip is a manual handling accessory used to reduce slippage between a patient and their seating, bed surface, or handling equipment, helping to improve stability during transfers, repositioning and everyday sitting. Products in this category are typically made from a textured or rubberised material that increases friction against skin, clothing or other surfaces, and can be used in a variety of forms, such as a mat placed on a wheelchair seat, chair or bed to stop a patient sliding forward, or as an accessory used alongside slings and slide sheets to control unwanted movement during a hoist transfer. By reducing sliding, anti-slip aids help carers manage patients who tend to slump or slide out of position in a chair or wheelchair, lowering the risk of falls and reducing the physical effort a carer needs to expend repositioning the patient throughout the day. They are also useful for patients with reduced trunk control or low muscle tone who struggle to maintain an upright seated position unaided. Anti-slip materials are generally lightweight, easy to wipe clean, and can be trimmed or fitted to a range of chairs, wheelchairs and beds, making them a flexible, low-cost addition to a manual handling or seating and positioning program. They are commonly used across hospital, aged care and home care settings as a simple, practical aid that complements other seating, positioning and manual handling equipment.