Abstract: This invention relates to a device for moving a patient, of the type comprising: a support adapted to receive the body of the patient, a trolley comprising a motor actuating cables connected to the support for lifting the support loaded with the patient's body vertically then for translating it horizontally, at least one rail for translation over which said trolley moves; wherein, on the one hand, said support, adapted to receive the patient's body, is constituted by a supple cloth, in one piece, comprising at least three successive distinct parts: a first part adapted to receive and to maintain the patient's head, a second part adapted to receive and to maintain the patient's body, a third part adapted to receive and to maintain the patient's legs; and wherein, on the other hand, the trolley mobile over at least one rail comprises: a first pair of cables connected to the first part of the support, a second pair of cables connected to the third part of the support, a first, so-called lifting motor for control