Service Description

North Care Training: Manual Handling and Safe Movement of People – 3-Hour Classroom-Based Session Overview: This practical, classroom-based training session delivered by North Care Training provides learners with the essential skills and knowledge to handle and assist individuals safely in a care environment. The course focuses on safe manual handling techniques, efficient movement principles, and compliance with key legislation, ensuring participants can apply best practice confidently and competently in real workplace situations. Facilities Available: The session will be delivered in a classroom setting equipped with a range of moving and handling equipment, including adjustable profile beds, slide sheets, stand aids, turning aids, and hoists. Adequate space and demonstration areas are provided for both theory and hands-on practice. Training Content: 1. The Five Principles of Efficient Movement (Biomechanics and Ergonomics) The trainer will demonstrate the five key principles of efficient movement, focusing on biomechanics and ergonomics to promote safety and prevent injury. Learners will observe and practise how to: Adopt a dynamic and stable base for balance and control. Maintain correct posture during all moving and handling activities. Keep elbows close to the body to minimise strain and friction, allowing smoother communication and coordination when assisting others or lifting objects. Participants will explore how these principles support both carer and service user safety through the reduction of physical effort and risk. 2. Risk Assessment in Practice The session will include an interactive element on how to carry out a risk assessment before any handling activity. Learners will identify and apply the assessment of: Environment – checking for hazards, obstacles, and available space. Load – considering the person’s weight, mobility, and comfort. Individual – evaluating personal capability and technique. Task – determining the safest way to complete the movement. Equipment – ensuring correct selection, suitability, and condition. 3. Manual Assistance Techniques Through demonstration, learners will understand how to safely and effectively assist a person from sitting to standing, walking, and sitting again, following correct ergonomic principles. Techniques will emphasise minimal lifting, clear communication, and the use of dynamic stability to protect both parties. 4. Falls Protocol and Legislation The course will link practice to