Sitting to sitting transfer using walking frame

In this technique the carer assists the client to move from one seated position to another with the client using a walking frame. Wheelchairs and chairs with movable armrests should have the appropriate armrest moved out of the client’s way to assist the manoeuvre. Make sure the seat to which the client is moving is as close as possible and at right angles to the client’s starting position. The walking frame should be positioned directly in front of the client. 

1. Ask the client to position themselves with their arms on the armrests and their feet flat on the floor, shoulder width apart 

2. Ask the client to lean forward in the chair and slide their bottom towards the front of the seat 

3. Carer helps them lean forward so their upper body is over their feet 

4. Stand on ‘ready, steady, stand’ 

5. Carer assists client to stand and client transfers hands to walking frame 

6. Carer guides client while they use the walking frame to move into position with their bottom facing the chair to which they are moving 

7. Client sits down.