Moving & Handling Training

Yes. We offer courses for individuals as well as group and on-site training for organisations.

Yes. We can deliver training at your workplace, at our training centre, or for groups and organisations. On-site training is often the most practical and cost-effective option for care homes and healthcare providers.

Yes. Certificates are issued after successful completion of the course.

Most Moving & Handling certificates are valid for 1 year, and annual refresher training is recommended, particularly for staff moving and assisting people.

We can usually arrange training within 1–2 weeks, sometimes sooner depending on availability.

Yes. Under the Manual Handling Operations Regulations, employers must provide training where staff are required to lift, carry, push, pull, or move people or objects as part of their job. This training helps reduce injuries and ensures staff use safe techniques.

Yes. Care homes and healthcare providers must ensure staff are trained in safe moving and handling of people to protect both staff and residents.

Manual Handling covers lifting and moving objects such as boxes, equipment, and stock. Moving & Assisting People covers safely moving and assisting people using correct techniques and equipment such as hoists and slide sheets. This is typically required for care homes, healthcare, and support workers.

Topics typically include manual handling law, risk assessments and handling plans, correct lifting techniques, back care and injury prevention, moving and positioning people safely, use of equipment, avoiding unsafe lifting, maintaining dignity and safety, and team handling.

This training is suitable for care home staff, domiciliary care staff, healthcare workers, support workers, warehouse staff, facilities staff, security staff, and anyone who lifts or moves items as part of their job.