A full, practical course covering safe people-handling techniques, equipment use and risk assessment. Suitable for staff in care homes, supported living, mental health, community settings and hospitals.

What this course covers:

• Legal framework, responsibilities and organisational expectations

• Anatomy and biomechanics: protecting the spine and avoiding injury

• Dynamic risk assessment: the TILE approach (Task, Individual, Load, Environment)

• Communication, dignity and consent — handling with a trauma-informed approach

• Safe assisting techniques including:

• guiding and supporting mobility

• assisting to stand and sit

• repositioning in a chair or bed

• turning and lateral movement

Hoisting practice:

• assessing when hoisting is appropriate

• choosing the correct sling

• using mobile hoists & gantry systems safely

• maintaining dignity and comfort during hoisting

• Use of slide sheets, transfer boards and other aids

• Team handling, coordination and verbal cueing

• Avoiding restrictive or unsafe practices

• Practical assessments and scenario-based training