Abstract: A resting system comprising a support (5) for supporting a resting means (4) on which a body can rest in relative comfort, wherein a support means (5) is provided comprising a support frame (5) having a plurality of channel forming means (7) and further wherein said resting means (4) includes a number of components and the junction between at least two of said components provides a further channel (9), aligned with said channel forming means (7), so that a securing/restraining means is able to move in said aligned channels (9); and at least one securing/restraining means including a portion which is adapted to move along said aligned channels (9) and a portion (3) which can be placed against a body to be secured/restrained so as to prevent excessive movement of said body; a kit for the adaptation of existing support means so as to provide the resting system; the use of the resting system in patient care in orthopaedics, neurology, neurosurgery, radiography, radiodtherapy, general surgery, rheumatology, physio