This essential course provides practical skills and knowledge to safely move and handle individuals, helping to prevent injury while promoting dignity and comfort in care.
Understand the principles of safe moving and handling to reduce the risk of injury to both staff and individuals.
Learn safe techniques for lifting, transferring, and repositioning people in a variety of care settings.
Gain knowledge of manual handling equipment and aids and how to use them correctly.
Develop skills to carry out basic risk assessments and identify potential hazards.
Understand the importance of correct posture and body mechanics.
Learn how to maintain patient dignity, safety, and comfort during handling procedures.
Recognise how to safely support individuals with limited mobility or additional needs.
Understand responsibilities for reporting incidents and following safe systems of work.
This course is suitable for healthcare assistants, carers, support workers, nurses, and all staff involved in moving and handling individuals in healthcare and social care environments.
Duration: 1/2 Day
Mode: In-person training only
Assessment: Practical demonstration and short written assessment
Participants will receive a Moving and Handling of People Certificate upon successful completion.
The certification is valid for 1–2 years (in line with organisational policy).
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (as amended)
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
Care Act 2014
Health and Social Care Act 2008
Manual Handling Guidance (HSE)
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