Nimble - Compact and extremely easy to manoeuvre - Promotes patient independence & well-being With its unrivalled range of movement, the Ascend can transfer a patient from a low-seated position to fully extended with ease. Its active lifting motion was specially designed to encourage user participation, which ultimately promotes patient independence and well-being. The Ascend has the option of both a standing and transport sling, providing the carer the option of performing various care duties, such as : Toileting Standing Point to point transfers Walking/Rehab In addition to it’s lightweight aluminium construction the Ascend has a powerful safe working load of 170kgs/27st/375lbs. As well as being compact and easy to operate in confined spaces such as bathrooms, the Ascend has many key design features that make it a truly flexible piece of equipment.