Moving and Handling People (theory and practical)
On 29 September @ 11:30 am - 3:30 pm
Once completed, this training should be refreshed annually.
Invest in your professional development and well-being of those you care for. Join our Moving and Handling people training course today and gain the confidence and competence to provide safe and compassionate assistance to those you support.
What will be covered?
- Your roles and responsibilities in regard to moving and handling people.
- The principles of safe moving and handling.
- The consequences of poor moving and handling and examples of moves no longer used.
- In person practise of using safe manoeuvres e.g. the use of a slide sheet and hoist.
- Knowledge of how to take care of your own health & safety when moving someone.
Funding
This course is available free of charge for Individual Employers living in England, aged 18 and over who employ their own PAs or contract* self-employed PAs, using either:
- their own money
- adult social care Direct Payments
- NHS Personal Health Budgets.
*’Contracted’ refers to PAs with true self-employed status. Evidence of self-employed may be needed prior to accessing training.
If you do not qualify for this funding and still wish to attend, there would be a cost of £100 per person. For more information or any questions, please email training@independentlives.org.
Please click here for information on our cancellation policy.
Details
Date:
29 September 2026
Time:
11:30 am - 3:30 pm