Clinical Procedures – Handling Belt ( Assisting Patient to Stand) 
A handling belt is used to assist a patient to stand, especially when transferring from chair to bed.
 Minimal assistance (patient able to cooperate and understand instructions).
Equipment
• Handling belt: single-webbed design with clipped buckle:
• To fit up to 115cm (45") waist (single use)
• 1 (or 2) members of staff required.

​Procedure
• Before you start the move, ensure the patient has been assessed as able to weight bear
• Ensure the immediate area is clutter free
• Ensure the patient has full understanding of the manoeuvre:
•At each stage ensure patient is aware of the procedure and your expectations
• Encourage the patient to move forward in the chair:
• Assist the patient to move forward if they are unable
• Stand beside the chair with feet slightly apart:
• If 2 staff are present, 1 should stand on either side
• Agree who will give commands if 2 staff involved
• Place the belt around the patient's waist and tighten to a point where it will not slip up, or down:
• Check that it is safely secured in the buckle and comfortable for the patient
• Grip the belt externally with one hand:
• That is, do not put your hand(s) through belt
• Place your other hand on the patient's shoulder or chest
• Advise patient to stand on command: 'Ready, Steady, Stand:
• If 2 staff involved, command can be split, as agreed
• On 'Stand' command, as the patient rises, move your weight from your back foot to front, taking some of the patient's weight:
• The move should require only minimal effort for staff.