Many people reach a point where moving between a bed, wheelchair, bathroom or chair becomes increasingly difficult without assistance. For family members, carers and care providers, these transfers can also become physically demanding and carry significant manual handling risks.
A ceiling track hoist system can provide a safer, more comfortable and more dignified way to support day-to-day transfers while reducing strain on those providing care.
At HWB Mobility, we arrange complete ceiling hoist solutions across England, Scotland and Wales. We coordinate the initial survey, installation, ongoing servicing, maintenance and LOLER testing, providing a single point of contact throughout the process.
Whether you are adapting a private home, managing a care setting, supporting students within an educational environment or improving the accessibility of a holiday property, we can help you find the most appropriate solution.
A ceiling track hoist is an overhead lifting system that allows an individual to be safely transferred between different locations using a motorised hoist that travels along a fixed track.
Unlike a mobile hoist, which moves around the floor, a ceiling hoist operates above the user. This can free up valuable floor space, reduce trip hazards and often make transfers smoother and less intrusive.
Depending on the property and the individual’s needs, ceiling track systems can be designed for a single room, multiple rooms or even provide direct access between a bedroom and bathroom.
In some properties, a fixed ceiling installation may not be practical due to structural constraints, rental agreements or changing care requirements. In these situations, a portable gantry system may provide a suitable alternative while still offering overhead lifting support.
For many people, the greatest benefit is not simply convenience. It is the reassurance that transfers can be carried out safely and comfortably every day.
One of the biggest challenges when researching ceiling hoists is knowing where to start. There are different track layouts, weight capacities, room configurations and structural considerations to take into account.
Rather than expecting you to navigate those decisions alone, we arrange the entire process from start to finish.
Our service includes:
This allows families, care providers and property owners to focus on the needs of the individual rather than coordinating multiple suppliers and contractors.
Every property is different and every person’s mobility requirements are unique. What works well in one home or care environment may not be suitable elsewhere.
Before any installation takes place, a survey helps establish how the hoist will be used, where transfers will take place and what type of track system would provide the greatest benefit.
During the survey process, consideration is given to factors such as room layout, transfer routes, ceiling construction and future requirements. In many cases, the right solution is not simply about meeting today’s needs but ensuring the system continues to provide support in the years ahead.
Where appropriate, surveys can also take into account recommendations from occupational therapists, case managers and healthcare professionals.
Many people would prefer to remain living in their own home rather than move into residential care. The right equipment can often play an important role in making this possible.
A ceiling track hoist can make everyday transfers safer and less physically demanding for both the individual and those supporting them. It can also reduce reliance on bulky floor-based equipment and help create a more practical living environment.
Ceiling hoists are often installed alongside profiling beds and other specialist equipment to create a safer and more manageable home care environment.
We regularly work with homeowners, family carers and healthcare professionals to help create safer and more manageable home care arrangements.
Whether the requirement is for a bedroom, bathroom, through-room transfer or a more complex layout, we can arrange a solution that is tailored to the property and the individual’s needs.
For care homes and hospices, safe moving and handling is an essential part of providing high-quality care.
A well-designed ceiling hoist system can help reduce manual handling risks for staff while improving comfort and dignity for residents. In busy care environments, overhead hoists can also help make transfers more efficient without compromising safety.
Whether you require a single room installation or multiple systems throughout a facility, we can coordinate surveys, installation and ongoing compliance support.
Regular servicing and LOLER inspections can also be arranged to help ensure equipment remains safe and operational.
Educational environments often require specialist equipment to support students with physical disabilities and complex mobility needs.
Ceiling hoists can be installed in changing places facilities, hygiene rooms, therapy areas and other specialist environments where safe transfers are required.
For schools and colleges, the goal is often twofold. Firstly, to provide safe and comfortable transfers for students and secondly, to reduce manual handling risks for staff supporting them throughout the day.
We can help educational settings identify appropriate solutions while arranging installation and ongoing maintenance support.
Accessible tourism continues to grow as more people seek accommodation that genuinely meets their mobility requirements.
For holiday cottage owners, holiday parks, lodges and other accessible accommodation providers, a ceiling hoist can make a significant difference to the experience offered to guests and their families.
Rather than simply meeting minimum accessibility requirements, ceiling hoists can help create accommodation that is genuinely practical and inclusive for people with more complex mobility needs.
For many guests, the availability of suitable moving and handling equipment can be the deciding factor when choosing where to stay.
Installing a ceiling hoist is only part of the journey.
Like any lifting equipment, ceiling hoists require ongoing maintenance and regular inspections to ensure they continue operating safely and reliably.
We can arrange:
Having a planned approach to maintenance not only helps keep equipment safe but can also reduce unexpected downtime and extend the lifespan of the system.
For more information about LOLER requirements and lifting equipment inspections, you can visit the Health and Safety Executive’s guidance on LOLER regulations.
We arrange ceiling track hoist surveys, installation, servicing and LOLER testing throughout England, Scotland and Wales.
Whether you are adapting a private property, managing a care environment or improving the accessibility of a holiday accommodation business, we can discuss your requirements and advise on the options available.
If you are unsure whether we cover your location, please contact us and we will be happy to help.
If you are considering a ceiling track hoist system, the best place to start is with a conversation about your requirements.
The more information you can provide about the individual, the property and the intended use of the equipment, the easier it is for us to arrange the most appropriate survey and provide guidance on the options available.
To help us understand your requirements, please complete the form below with as much information as possible. Details about the property, the person who will be using the hoist and any existing equipment can help us provide more accurate guidance. If you have photographs, floor plans or supporting documents that may assist, please mention this in your message and we can advise on the best way to send them to us.
In many cases, yes. A survey is required to assess the structure of the property and determine the most suitable installation method.
The cost of a ceiling track hoist installation can vary significantly depending on the type of system required, the layout of the property, the number of rooms involved and any structural requirements.
As every installation is different, we would recommend arranging a survey so that we can assess your requirements and provide accurate guidance on the most suitable solution.
A mobile hoist moves across the floor, whereas a ceiling hoist operates from an overhead track. This can reduce floor space requirements and often make transfers easier and more comfortable.
Yes. Regular servicing helps ensure the equipment remains safe, reliable and operating as intended.
As lifting equipment, ceiling hoists require regular inspection and testing. We can arrange LOLER examinations and ongoing compliance support.
Yes. Ceiling track hoists are commonly installed in care homes, hospices, schools, colleges and other specialist environments.
Yes. Many holiday accommodation providers are investing in accessible facilities to support guests with mobility requirements and their families.
Yes. We can coordinate the survey, installation, servicing, maintenance and LOLER testing, helping to simplify the process from start to finish.
