Lifting equipment

[Harrriet]

Can anyone recommend a lifting aid to get a 14 stone person off the floor. Very limited strength in upper body and has nerve damage in legs/feet. Hopefully I can get an appointment with physio or would OT be more useful.? I would like to have an idea of what he needs though.
Thank you

Are they there now? You need 999.

Long term they need proper care, if they are prone to falls then perhaps it's time to consider a care home with 24/7 on call support.

If this is an ongoing issue, they need an OT referral, and hopefully to be registered with the local ‘falls’ team if you have one.
Ideally they would wear an alarm, which contacts help when needed. The team would probably use some inflatable lifting equipment to prop him up and possibly a hoist to then get him on his feet, having checked there’s no injury.
Its not something for an amateur to attempt ime.

Mangar camel. IStumble app.

If they are on the floor now you need 999.

If you are just thinking in general then you need OT and physio. However it is incredibly rare to be supplied equipment to get someone off the floor - you are much more likely to be referred to Falls Clinic to try to prevent falls in the first place.

The emergency lifting cushions the ambulances carry cost thousands of pounds.

Speak to your relatives GP and ask for a referral to the therapy/ rehab team ( called different things depending on area). Physio's and OT's work together to find solutions to support patients living independently.

If it is a permanent disability you need an OT referral and a ceiling track hoist or mobile hoist .
You would benefit for contacting social services who are good at helping support you through this and contact the right departments for you
If the person is on the floor now, call an ambulance

No! He's not on the floor but thank you for asking and for everyone's helpful feedback. This has happened yesterday evening, I got him up using a large towel to pull him(did check for injuries etc) then helped him to his knees then slowly from there managed to help him to his chair. However I do recognise that isn't safe and I need help.

Ask GP for a referral to Falls Clinic. Glad you are both OK.

Manger Elk or Camel can help to get someone up from the floor if they are able to shuffle onto it, also depends on their balance though whilst it inflates.
You can request an OT assessment at home but they are often loathe to supply them due to the cost.