Just had a word with my district nurse a few days ago. I asked her if she can get me this:
https://www.johnpreston.co.uk/dyna-form ... k-mattress
Its not just an air matress, its also usable with air off. So it works both ways. No alternating below the head area, and its 48 inches wide to match my wider bed. Firm edges so I can transfer without sinking... I called. They assure me its all but silent.
She says she is reccomending it and will be ordering it all being well when presented at a ccg panel. Which she says is a formality, rubber stamping. Whoohoo!
Sometimes the NHS amazes me in how simple it can be. One call, a quick visit and all boxes ticked. 2 days. On the other hand... They can be hopeless and refuse do anything. And take many months to do that...
I hope it bends enough to work on my leccy bed!