Bed Rails & Bed Bumpers

Bed rails, also known as side rails or cot sides, are essential tools in the healthcare environment, widely used to reduce the risk of falls and provide additional safety for patients.

These rails serve as a barrier, preventing individuals from accidentally rolling out of bed, which can be particularly beneficial for those with limited mobility, cognitive impairments, or during recovery from surgery.

While bed rails can be highly effective, it's crucial to ensure they are used appropriately and tailored to the specific needs of each patient. 


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2-Bar Rail Bumpers with Mesh Window, Open Ended - Zip Fasten (Pair)

Code - BP807

Sold in pairs

Patient entrapment and limb injury are a serious issues in beds with exposed railings. Thorpe Mill's Bed Rail Bumpers with Net Windows for Two Rail Profiling Beds quickly and easily attach to a bed to cover up gaps in the railings, removing the chance of arms and legs getting caught.

A soft and comfortable material cover also promotes comfort and prevents bumps, scuffs and bruising in elderly patients.

£89.00
RRP £90.00
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MRSA Resistant Bed Rail Protectors Standard Length - White (87cm x 137cm) (Pair)

Code - BP806

The Standard-Length Profiling Bed Rail Bumpers  are designed to assist in bed rail entrapment avoidance in care settings. Specifically designed for use on healthcare beds, they feature hook&loop fasteners for secure use with both static and profiling beds.

A larger version of the Standard-Length Protectors is also available. Please see the Full Length Profiling Bed Rail Bumpers - Velcro Fastening (87cm x 195cm) for more information.

The bed protectors are made with PU (Polyurethane Fabric) instead of PVC due to risks of Phthalates with PVC. PU is safer and higher quality, stretchable, breathable and serves a longer lifetime.

  • Phthalate free
  • Breathable
  • Impermeable
  • Durable
  • Antibacterial
£35.00
RRP £45.00
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2-Bar Rail Bumpers with Mesh Window, Open Ended - Velcro Fastening (Pair)

Code - BP800

Sold in pairs 

Patient entrapment and limb injury are a serious issues in beds with exposed railings. Our Bed Rail Bumpers with Net Windows for Two Rail Profiling Beds quickly and easily attach to a bed to cover up gaps in the railings, removing the chance of arms and legs getting caught.

A soft and comfortable material cover also promotes comfort and prevents bumps, scuffs and bruising in elderly patients.

£89.00
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MRSA Resistant Connected Bed Rail Bumpers (Pair)

Code - 143-W-PU

MRSA Resistant Connected Bed Rail Bumpers (Pair) are full length bed rail protectors designed for use on profiling beds with rails that drop down.

The bumpers are connected with a mesh base that sits under the mattress. This helps secure the bumpers in place and forms a safety net to help prevent entrapment between the mattress and the bottom of the side rails/bumpers.

The split mesh base ensures these bumpers are ideal for use with profiling beds, and if required can be fitted under the base of the bed.

  • Flame Retardant to British Standard BS 7177.
  • Cleaning: Wipe Clean only. Wipe down with a mild detergent or a sterilising fluid. Do not use bleach or biological cleaners.

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£81.50
RRP £115.00
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Cot Side Bumpers - Longer Length (208cm x 78cm)

Code - BP089

Cot Side Bumpers have a soft foam inner section that protects the user from injuring themselves on the metal rails. A vinyl cover makes them durable, smooth and easy to clean.

  • A cost effective way to ensure patient safety
  • Designed to fit a variety of cot sides - easy to fasten in place
  • Wipe clean (no launder!), soft and hard-wearing
  • Cot Side Bumpers in their various forms help to prevent entrapment
  • Offer protection against the metal work of the rails
  • Suitable for both hospital and divan bed rails
  • All Cot Side Bumpers are supplied in pairs
  • Foam filled with a two-way stretch vapour permeable, waterproof fabric
£90.00
RRP £110.00
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Cot Side Bumpers - Standard (134 x 76 cm)

Code - BP090

Cot Side Bumpers have a soft foam inner section that protects the user from injuring themselves on the metal rails. A vinyl cover makes them durable, smooth and easy to clean.

  • A cost effective way to ensure patient safety
  • Designed to fit a variety of cot sides - easy to fasten in place
  • Wipe clean (no launder!), soft and hard-wearing
  • Cot Side Bumpers in their various forms help to prevent entrapment
  • Offer protection against the metal work of the rails
  • Suitable for both hospital and divan bed rails
  • All Cot Side Bumpers are supplied in pairs
  • Foam filled with a two-way stretch vapour permeable, waterproof fabric
£52.50
RRP £65.00
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2-Bar Rail Bumpers with Mesh Window & Connected Mesh Panel (Pair)

Code - TRCSB-CB

Velcro Fastening

Ensure safety and comfort with our 2-Bar Rail Bumpers featuring a Mesh Window and Connected Mesh Panel. This pair of bumpers is designed to fit standard bed rails, providing cushioning to prevent injuries from accidental impacts.

The breathable mesh window allows for visibility and airflow, promoting a safer and more comfortable environment. The connected mesh panel offers additional coverage, ensuring protection while maintaining an open and airy feel. Perfect for hospitals, care facilities, or home use, these rail bumpers combine functionality with peace of mind.

In wipe clean material, with hook and loop fastening with split base unit 200cm long

£120.00
RRP £140.00
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Machine Washable 2-Bar Profiling Bed Rail Bumpers 200cm (Pair)

Code - TRCSB-W

Sold in pairs 

The Thorpe Mill Machine Washable 2-Bar Profiling Bed Rail Bumpers create a perfect profiling bed that allows for a patient to be positioned in the most comfortable way possible.

These Net Bed Rails are specifically designed to aid the changing of a patient's body position. This feature is particularly useful for patients with a disability or mobility difficulties and it can also help to prevent pressure sores.

However, due to their full-length wooden rails with gaps in between, profiling beds can sometimes become a potential risk hazard. Patients can accidentally injure themselves on the hard rail surface or even trap their limbs as they sleep.

To combat this, our two-rail bumpers are connected with a net base help to protect patients from injury or entrapment. Top and bottom pads are connected by a strong see-through, breathable net that 'concertinas' to save space when the sides are lowered.

This Net Bed Rail will fit beds with two rails, this two-rail bed bumper with a net base wipes clean and is fully machine washable for easy hygiene maintenance and infection control. It fits easily and is held in place with a simple hook and loop fastening in pairs.

£104.00
RRP £110.00
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Full Length Profiling Bed Rail Bumpers - Velcro Fastening (87cm x 195cm) (ALT-114)

Code - BP803

The Alerta Full Length Bed Rail Bumpers are designed to fit onto standard height wooden side rails, providing protection for users in bed. Suitable for profiling beds with 2 side rails. 195cm strong long-life strech PU fabric.

Alerta Medical bed protection is made with PU (Polyurethane Fabric) instead of PVC due to risks of Phthalates with PVC. PU is safer and higher quality, stretchable, breathable and serves a longer lifetime.

  • Phthalate free
  • Breathable
  • Impermeable
  • Durable
  • Antibacterial

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£60.00
RRP £85.00
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Machine Washable Head or Foot Board Protectors (Individual)

Code - MWBHF

Machine Washable head and foot board protectors. These bed end padding can be washing up to 71° for thermal disinfection in accordance with NHS guidelines. (Document HSG(95)18).

  • Made from durable polyester outer fabric and a soft to the touch fibre filled inner
  • Held in place with Velcro straps
  • Size at its widest point 104 to 89 cm, height 58cm
  • Sold in singles.
£39.00
RRP £47.00
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3-Bar Rail Bumpers with Mesh Window - Zip Fasten (Pair)

Code - ALT-113

The Alerta 3 Bar Bed Rail Bumpers with net inserts are designed to zip onto side rails, providing a safe protection for users in bed. Net inserts are centred between the bed rails to improve visibility between each side rail, reducing the feeling of entrapment.

Suitable for profiling beds with 2 side rails and an additional 3rd high side rail attached.

The Alerta Medical bed rail bumpers are made with PU (Polyurethane Fabric) instead of PVC due to risks of Phthalates with PVC. PU is safer & higher quality, is breathable and serves a longer lifetime.

  • Phthalate free
  • Breathable
  • Impermeable
  • Durable
  • Antibacterial
£130.00
RRP £180.00
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