A bed pad (10) is provided and comprises an absorbent pad (11) having a first and second lateral edge (12, 13). The absorbent pad comprises a liquid permeable topsheet (14) having a first and second lateral edge, a liquid impermeable backsheet (15) and an absorbent layer (28) which is located between the topsheet and the backsheet. The bed pad further comprises at least one wing (40). The one or more wings have a first and second lateral edge (41, 43). One or more fasteners (42, 44, 45) are disposed at or adjacent to each of the first and second lateral edges of the absorbent pad and/or at or adjacent to one or both of the first and second lateral edges of the one or more wings, such that the one or more wings are able to be releasably engaged with the absorbent pad at or adjacent to the first and/or second lateral edge of the absorbent pad.
