Patient Transfer Scale
The Marsden PTS is a revolutionary solution for weighing immobile patients without the need for hoists or stretchers. Designed with NHS professionals, this Class III Approved scale weighs patients during lateral transfer, streamlining care while maintaining safety and dignity.
Invented by a clinician, for clinicians
The PTS was invented by Gillian Taylor, a former critical care nurse and clinical educator who witnessed first-hand the challenges of weighing immobile patients accurately and quickly. Driven by her frontline experience in the NHS, Gillian created the PTS to improve care efficiency, patient dignity and safety.
Her insight and collaboration with Marsden led to a patented innovation that has since transformed weighing protocols across the UK’s healthcare system.
Gillian’s mission was simple: make it easier to do the right thing, even in high-pressure environments.
Why we created it
Clinicians needed a faster, safer way to weigh immobile patients—especially during critical admissions or pre-theatre prep. Traditional methods were time-consuming, distressing, and often inaccurate. The PTS was developed to fill that gap.
Who it’s for
- A&E and admissions teams in hospitals
- Theatres and pre-operative departments
- Stroke, ICU, and high dependency units
- Ambulance services and mobile triage
How it works
Placed under a transfer sheet or board, the PTS weighs the patient in a horizontal position during lateral movement. This saves time, reduces risk, and supports critical decision-making with fast, accurate data.
Key features
- Accurate to 500g with 250kg capacity
- Lightweight and portable with built-in handle
- Rechargeable battery with up to 55 hours’ use
- Simple digital display with HOLD function
- Optional Bluetooth or printer add-ons
Commercial and clinical impact
- Speeds up triage and treatment decisions
- Reduces risk of musculoskeletal injury to staff
- Enhances patient dignity and experience
- Supports compliance with NICE and CQC requirements
Our PTS Ambassadors
Over 70% of UK NHS Trusts now use the PTS in frontline settings. It has been recognised in numerous trust-wide case studies and is endorsed in clinical audits as a solution for improving transfer protocols.
The PTS is a Marsden innovation created with clinical insight, designed for frontline teams, and built to deliver results under pressure.
Gillian Has An Idea
The inventor of the Patient Transfer is Registered General Nurse, Gillian Taylor. Gillian had worked within the NHS for over 20 years.
During that time she identified the need for a device which not only aids a patient transfer, but that also captures the weight of a patient.
This was important not just for patient vitals, but for nutritional scoring and administering medication.
Taking The Idea Forward
After carrying out some initial market research and realising that there was nothing similar on the market, Gillian took the idea forward.
With some help, Gillian was put in touch with Marsden to help bring the idea to life.
After seeing the initial concept drawings and seeing Gillian’s passion for the item, it was easy for Marsden to make the decision to take the idea forward.
Developing The Prototype
In order to gain some invaluable market research with our trusted customers within the NHS, we had to develop a prototype.
During this process, there was much discussion and alternations to the design following the advice and opinion of healthcare professionals.
Following a 6-month period of gaining insights with our prototype, the decision was made to go ahead and bring the final design to market.
Model In Production
Since bringing the Patient Transfer Scale to launch in late 2018, the device has now become an integral part of any hospital department.
The Patient Transfer Scale is now used in over 65% of NHS trusts and has eliminated the need to ‘guesstimate’ a patient's weight.
Queens Award Winner
In 2021, we received the news that the Patient Transfer Scale had won the Queens Award for Enterprise in Innovation.
The Queens Award is a difficult accolade to achieve, however we are proud that out of thousands of applications, the Patient Transfer Scale was selected as one of the fortunate recipients.
The Patient Transfer Scale
If you would like to improve patient outcomes in your department, please contact us today to arrange a demonstration or to request a quotation.
