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Course Overview:

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This half-day training course provides practical training in safe techniques for assisting individuals with mobility, using equipment where appropriate. It is designed for care staff, nurses, and support workers. Staff will prevent injury to themselves and others while maintaining dignity and comfort for service users, supporting both safety and quality care standards in the organisation.

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Course Objectives:

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By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

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🎯Understand the key principles of safe moving and handling and their application in the care setting.

🎯Recognise the importance of risk assessments in manual handling and how to assess the environment and individual needs.

🎯Learn how to use appropriate moving and handling equipment to reduce the risk of injury to both individuals and staff.

🎯Understand the legal and regulatory requirements surrounding moving and handling, including the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (MHOR) and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

🎯Develop skills to move and handle individuals safely in a range of scenarios, including transfers from beds, chairs, and wheelchairs.

🎯Identify the potential risks and hazards associated with moving and handling and how to mitigate them.

🎯Understand how to maintain the dignity and comfort of individuals while supporting their mobility needs.

🎯Apply the person-centred approach in moving and handling, ensuring that each individual's preferences and needs are taken into account.​

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Why Choose This Course?

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✅ Provides essential knowledge and practical skills for identifying and supporting individuals with mental health conditions.

✅ Increases awareness of the stigma associated with mental health and how to combat it through respectful and empathetic practices.

✅ Offers strategies for reducing the negative impact of mental health conditions and improving the well-being of individuals in care settings.

✅ Delivered by experienced trainers with expertise in mental health, person-centred care, and reducing stigma.

✅ Promotes a person-centred approach, focusing on the dignity and autonomy of individuals experiencing mental health challenges.​

✅ Supports legal and ethical compliance with mental health frameworks, ensuring staff are equipped to support individuals safely and effectively.​

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Important Information:

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Participants attending this course must be present for the duration of the training in order to receive a certificate upon completion. Participants must not be expected to be on shift during the training and the environment must be safe and suitable for the training to be delivered. Please contact us to discuss if you have any further questions.

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Contact us for a quote and to discuss your training requirements!​

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