Training delivered by professionals with over 30 years of real-world frontline experience, using practical and interactive learning to build confidence and skills.
What our customers say
Read what our customers say about our professional, friendly and practical first aid training across Liverpool and Merseyside.
Esther Everett
Karl gave an informative session and demonstration, making things clear in how he explained things, which will be a very useful in any future manual handling roles.
Becky Marsh
Completed emergency first aid training with Karl today. The course ran smoothly and he was interesting and knowledgeable. He ensured techniques were explained in a way which they could be easily remembered for practice.
Janice Lesley Smith
We all had a chance to use the equipment which was particularly useful for new people and a good reminder for those who have done it before. Carl was friendly and informative.
Comprehensive Moving and Handling Training for Care
Explore our moving and handling training designed for care professionals.
Gain practical skills to ensure safety and compliance.
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Intended Audience
A Moving and Handling (Care) course is designed for people who need to safely move or assist others as part of their job, particularly in health and social care settings.
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Typical learners include:
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Care assistants and support workers
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Nursing and residential care home staff
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Home carers / domiciliary care workers
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Hospital healthcare assistants
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Physiotherapy and occupational therapy assistants
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Support staff in supported living services
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Nurses and midwives (for refresher/update training)
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NHS and private healthcare staff involved in patient handling
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Some school SEN support staff (where physical assistance is required)
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It may also be used for:
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Employers responsible for manual handling risk reduction in care environments
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Course Aim's
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The main aims are to ensure learners can move and handle people safely while reducing risk of injury to both the worker and the person being assisted.
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Course Duration
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3 hours without equipment training, 6 hours with equipment training.
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Course Validation
It is recommended this course is completed every year.
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Course Content
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Understand legal responsibilities under UK manual handling regulations
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Reduce risk of injury to staff and service users
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Promote safe working practices in care environments
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Identify hazards and assess risks before moving a person
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Use correct moving and handling techniques
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Maintain dignity, comfort, and safety of the individual being moved
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Use equipment safely (e.g. hoists, slide sheets, transfer boards)
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Prevent musculoskeletal injuries (especially back injuries)
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Work effectively as part of a team when required
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6 hours
Individual £100.00 PP
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Group / on-site booking (up to 12 people) £450.00
Training 2 U, covers first aid training, paediatric first aid tracing, Cardiopulmonary aresuscitatioo, moving and handling training evacuation Chair Training in all of these areas, Merseyside, Lancashire, Cheshire, Manchester, Southport, Formby, Crosby, Waterloo, Liverpool, Bootle, Litherland, Seaforth, Netherton, Maghull, Kirkby, Huyton, St Helens, Whiston, Rainford, Billinge, Newton Le Willows, Widnes, Runcorn, Warrington, Garston, Page Mass, Walton, Fazakerley, Aintree, Kirkdale, Everton, Anfield, Wallacy, Birkenhead, Ellesmere Port, Port Sunlight, New Brighton, Oxton, Heswall, Arrowe Park, Wirral, Salford, Trafford, Wigan,