OneGlide is a next-generation patient transfer system designed to reduce physical effort, improve safety and make every transfer smoother for clinicians and more comfortable for patients.
Every day, clinicians manually transfer patients between surfaces:
Manual handling injuries remain one of the NHS’s most common workplace risks.
Source: NHS Resolution – Manual Handling Claims Report (2009–2019)
Total payments made by the NHS in successful manual handling claims (2019/20 – 2022/23)*
Source: NHS Resolution FOI Response (Reference: 6700)
OneGlide is designed to reduce physical effort and friction during patient transfers.
It helps clinicians move patients more safely and comfortably, every day.
Engineering design complete. Independent testing and clinical evaluation commencing.
Intended to reduce physical effort
Designed for smoother, controlled transfers
Reusable and durable
Lightweight construction
Infection-control conscious design
Designed around NHS workflows
Engineering design complete
Prototype manufacture underway
Independent load testing planned
Hospital evaluation programme upcoming
Clinical feedback integration
Seeking strategic investment partners to accelerate testing, regulatory approval and commercial rollout.
OneGlide was founded by Rhys Llewellyn after first-hand experience working as an NHS Hospital Porter. Witnessing the physical demands placed on frontline staff inspired the development of a safer, more efficient patient transfer solution.
Technical information, engineering drawings, testing data and commercial plans are available under NDA to qualified hospitals, distributors and investors.
