Where activity concentrates
- The back of the headboard and the wall behind it
- Upholstered headboard seams, buttons and piping
- Slats and the pockets where slats meet the rails
- Bolts, brackets and corner fixings
- The junction between frame and box spring
Inspecting the frame
- Pull the bed away from the wall.
- Lift or unmount the headboard where it is safe to do so and check the reverse face.
- Check each slat and each fixing point.
- Check the wall, skirting and any nearby socket plate or picture frame.
Treatment considerations
Frames are usually treated in place alongside the rest of the room. Where a frame is already damaged or a provider advises otherwise, removal may be discussed as part of the plan.