Rental Solutions

As a UK manufacturer and supplier of durable medical equipment, we provide tailored solutions designed to meet the demanding needs of hospitals and acute care environments.

We have a large portfolio of equipment within our range that is available for both short and long-term rental, providing great flexibility for our customers.

Product Rental Portfolio

• Acute ward beds.
• Community beds.
• Specialist beds e.g. bariatric, paediatric.
• Pressure area care solutions including static, hybrid and dynamic support surfaces.
• Wheelchairs.
• Ward furniture.
• Moving & handling solutions including hoists and transfer aids.
• Respiratory products including oxygen concentrators.
• Specialist packages including bariatric equipment, paediatric equipment and discharge support packages.

Within our equipment management provision, we can also supply equipment from other manufacturers, supported by our strong supplier relationships and acute service expertise.

We provide 24/7 rental support for hospitals, with agreements tailored to individual requirements and backed by our customer service teams and field engineers for servicing, maintenance and decontamination. Rental stock is managed through our UK network of service centres, enabling rapid response to changing hospital capacity and patient flow demands.

Rental solutions are available on an ad hoc basis, agreed equipment provision, block rental or rent-to-buy contracts.

The Benefits of our Rental Solutions

• Ringfenced UK stock across multiple locations to ensure rapid availability and installation within hospital environments.
• 24/7 support with fast response times, including same-day delivery where stock allows.
• No hidden costs—service, maintenance and repairs are included within the rental, along with collection at the end of the rental period.
• Full training and clinical support available with every rental.
• Decontamination certificates provided to ensure equipment is clean, compliant and ready for immediate clinical use.

Fast Flexible Solutions

We offer flexible options designed to support hospital capacity and financial planning:

• Rental solutions to rapidly increase bed capacity and respond to seasonal pressures, patient surges and specialist clinical needs—without increasing permanent bed stock.
• Rent-to-buy options to spread the cost of equipment over time, with full ownership at the end of the agreement.
• Capital purchase options for long-term equipment planning and investment.

Maximise Acute Bed Capacity

Recent years have placed unprecedented pressure on bed capacity planning and management. Bed space remains at a premium due to ongoing backlogs and sustained demand following pandemic-related treatment delays. Combined with fluctuating levels of hospital admissions throughout the year, including periods of increased infection and acuity, pressures on capacity can escalate quickly. Proactive planning is therefore essential to ensure hospitals can maintain high standards of care and support for patients and staff at all times.

Drive Medical are able to help…

We can provide acute beds and mattresses to help you maximise bed capacity, help you hit your targets and maintain patient care.

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