Patient support apparatus

Patient support apparatus for supporting a patient above a first surface, the apparatus comprising:

• a support frame movable across a second surface to a position adjacent the first surface;
• a support portion comprising an aperture to facilitate toileting, the support portion extending outwardly relative to the support frame, the support portion positionable on the first surface to enable the patient to be moved onto the support portion so that the patient is held on the support portion above the first surface;
• a first rail and a second rail joined by a handle, and a bed pan portion mounted on the first rail and the second rail, wherein the first rail and the second rail are configured to translate together in parallel directions relative to the support portion to allow the bed pan portion mounted thereon to move relative to the support portion;
• wherein the support portion comprises a back rest portion coupled at a first end to the support portion and further comprises a free-end which is arranged to be pulled around the back of the patient and attached to the support portion to secure the patient in the seated position on the support portion, and wherein the first rail and the second rail are configured to translate together relative to the support portion to enable the bed pan portion mounted thereon to slide between a first position below the support portion underneath the aperture for receiving detritus from the patient and a second position for disposal of the detritus.