Moving and Handling People Training
(For Health and Social Care Workers)
Incorrect moving and handling is one of the main causes of injury in the health and social care sector—for both staff and service users. This Moving and Handling People course equips care workers with the essential knowledge and safe techniques to lift, transfer, and assist individuals while maintaining dignity and minimising risk.
This training meets Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992, CQC Fundamental Standards, and supports your responsibilities under Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
What You Will Learn:
This practical and essential course covers:
- Principles of safe moving and handling
- Anatomy and injury risk: understanding how damage occurs
- Relevant legislation and legal responsibilities
- Risk assessment and care planning (including mobility needs)
- Use of appropriate equipment (hoists, slide sheets, transfer belts, etc.)
- Techniques for lifting, transferring, repositioning and supporting safely
- Team handling and communication
- Avoiding hazardous practices and common mistakes
- Promoting independence, dignity and person-centred care
- What to do in case of incidents or equipment failure
Note: Practical demonstration or in-person handling assessment can be included depending on delivery method.
Why Choose This Course?
- Delivered by experienced moving & handling trainers
- Covers theory, technique, and equipment use
- CPD-certified with certificate valid for 1 year
- Includes compliance with CQC and HSE guidelines
- Available as on-site, blended or online theory + face-to-face practical
- Reduces risk of injury and ensures staff competence
Protect your staff. Protect your clients. Promote dignity and safety in care.
Ideal For:
- Domiciliary and residential care workers
- Personal assistants and support workers
- Healthcare assistants and nursing staff
- Reablement or community support teams
- Employers looking to meet manual handling training requirements
- Anyone involved in physically assisting individuals with mobility or transfers
Faq
Once you enroll in a course, you will have unlimited access to the course materials for as long as the course is available on our platform.
Once you enroll in a course, you will have unlimited access to the course materials for as long as the course is available on our platform.
Once you enroll in a course, you will have unlimited access to the course materials for as long as the course is available on our platform.
Once you enroll in a course, you will have unlimited access to the course materials for as long as the course is available on our platform.
Once you enroll in a course, you will have unlimited access to the course materials for as long as the course is available on our platform.
