Moving and handling training
Here at the centre, we run course on moving and handling throughout the year. The courses are suitable for anyone working within the Health, Education or Social care sectors, especially for those wishing to be trainers themselves. Whilst our courses are not Accredited with a university or education centre, our trainer Julia Love, is an Advanced Member of National Back Exchange, a qualification recognizing a higher level of education, experience and competence in the industry. https://nationalbackexchange.glueup.com/membership/16523/apply/
This comprehensive 5-day course follows the National Back Exchange guidelines. It will give delegates the skills and knowledge they need to create and deliver their own moving and handling training in their own setting. It will also enable them to support and supervise their own staff in the future. The course includes practical sessions and offers continued support to delegates after the completion of the course.
A 5-day course – £690 per person.
- General principles of safer moving and handling, tailored to the needs of the group
- Use and adaption of small handling equipment
- Working with hoists, both mobile and overhead
- Preventing and managing falls
- Managing emergency situations
- Adapting techniques for handling children, very vulnerable people or plus-size patients
- Writing moving and handling risk assessments and care plans for their organisation
- Therapists
- Nurses
- Carers
- Care agency supervisors and trainers
- Trainers
- Care home staff
- Special needs school staff
- Healthcare professionals
- University healthcare lecturers
- Paramedics
- Operating theatre staff
- 20thto 23rd January, follow up day on 24th February 2025. – *fully booked*
- 24th to 27th March, follow up day on 28th April 2025. – *fully booked*
- 16th to 19th June, follow up day on 14th July 2025.
- 20th to 23rd October, follow up day on 17th November 2025
Our course trainers
Our course trainers are industry leading experts.
Julia Love
Julia is a Registered Nurse and Moving & Handling Practitioner. She has over 30 years’ experience in moving and handling people in health, social care and education. She is an international conference speaker and published author, writing chapters for both HOP6 & 7 and was Chair of National Back Exchange for 3 years.
In Memoriam of Simon Love
Simon was a respected Physiotherapist and Moving & Handling Practitioner with a wealth of experience. He was an international conference speaker, published author, and served as Chair of the National Back Exchange for six years. His contributions were recently recognised with an Honorary Membership for his outstanding work in the field. Simon’s legacy of dedication and expertise continues to inspire all who had the privilege of knowing him. He will be deeply missed.