#$%^&*AU2008243264B220130117.pdf#####ABSTRACT A patient movement device (10) arranged to be fitted to a bed, having a loop of material (12) used to facilitate the turning of an immobile or bariatric bed ridden patient. The loop of material (12) has portions of high (16) and low friction (18) characteristics. To overcome undue physical stress upon a carer the device embodies elongated members (14) to be used manually, or with mechanical assistance, to assist in turning the patient in a safe and controlled manner. 111/4 10 26 12 ,2 18 26 26 -- 16 22 26FIG.1 20 10 16 12 26 24 20 26 26 18 FIG. 2 26