Moving and handling

The Health and Safety Executive reports that 28% of reported ill health relates to work related musculoskeletal disorders 2021/22.

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.

Be aware of changes to Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) regulations 2014: Regulation 12: Safe care and treatment “Providers have a duty to prevent people from receiving unsafe care and treatment and prevent avoidable harm or risk of harm...and make sure that staff have the qualifications, competence, skills and experience to keep people safe.

We have a selection of courses for you to choose from.

Moving and handling – train the trainer

Train an in-house moving and handling expert to uphold best practices, safety, and dignity.

Moving and handling of people

Develop safe moving and handling skills by understanding anatomy, legislation, minimising risk, and equipment usage.

Moving and handling – train the trainer refresher

Train your own moving and handling expert to promote best practice, considering safety, legislation, and reflective practice.

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