Moving and handling
The Health and Safety Executive reports that 32% of reported ill health relates to work related musculoskeletal disorders 2023/24.
Let us help you ensure your staff and those they support remain safe when being moved or involved in moving and handling people. Keep your teams up to date with current techniques, equipment and research in Moving and Handling by attending our training courses.
Through our team of experienced Moving and Handling practitioners we can offer direct training or a train the trainer programme that enables you to feel confident and competent to deliver moving and handling training to your staff.
Providers must also be aware of their responsibilities under the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014. Regulation 12 requires care to be delivered safely and without avoidable harm, while Regulation 18 states that staff must be suitably trained, competent, and supported to carry out their roles effectively. Our training helps you meet these requirements with confidence.
This offer is for organisations who provide support for adults living in a health and social care setting.
We have a selection of courses for you to choose from.
Browse course datesMoving and handling - train the trainer
This programme has been developed to enable you to have your own moving and handling expert who can deliver bespoke training that will provide you with a sustainable training model of best practice within your organisation. This train the trainer programme is designed to maintain the dignity, comfort and independence for individuals you support. Your member of staff will be able to consider the safety of others by focusing on the skills and techniques required to move and handle people in relation to current GB legislation, guidance and best practice.
Moving and handling of adults
This practical course aims to provide you with the skills to move and handle people safely. The course content follows current best practice and GB legislation information, advice and guidance. The key focus of the day is to ensure you are able to move and handle individuals, balancing their needs and your safety.
Moving and handling - train the trainer refresher
This refresher course is designed to support Moving and Handling Train-the-Trainer (TTT) participants with their annual professional development, helping them maintain their Impact certification as trainers within their organisation. It provides an opportunity to review updates to current UK legislation and best practice, reflect on existing knowledge and skills, and explore ways to enhance and update training delivery in line with workplace needs.
*Please note, this training is invite only for yearly refreshers following Impacts 4 day train the trainer programme.
