Moving and Handling People (theory only)
On 9 September @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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. Once completed, this training should be refreshed annually. Please note this session is theory only and is therefore not recommended for those new to moving & handling people.
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.
- Knowledge of how to take care of your own health & safety when moving someone.
- Knowledge surrounding the importance of risk assessing and agreed ways of working.
Funding
Those in receipt of a West Sussex Direct Payment or funding from Pan Sussex through a Personal Health Budget (PHB) are able to attend this training at no cost.
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.
Details
Date:
09 September 2026
Time:
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm