Moving and Handling Services

The Moving and Handling Service provides training, advice and support to all Trust employees regarding all manual handling and back care issues.

All Manual Handling Training is now preceded with a theory portion that is delivered via e-learning or via classroom presentations and appropriate practical training is provided separately. Classroom-based Theory sessions and Practical training sessions may be booked via the Education and Training Centre.

The Role of the Moving and Handling Service is:

• To develop and implement moving and handling education and training to all Trust employees,
• To develop and maintain the Trust’s Manual Handling Policy and related protocols and procedures,
• To assist managers and give advice on Moving and Handling Risk Assessment,
• To investigate manual handling incidents/accidents as and when required and recommend changes to practice if need be,
• To give assistance/advice in the assessment and care of patients presenting with unique or complex handling problems,
• To give advice and support to staff with manual handling problems,
• To liaise with Legal Services and Trust solicitors and give professional advice if and when required,
• To investigate problem areas in relation to moving and handling and produce reports with recommendations for managers,
• To give advice on the purchase of appropriate manual handling equipment,
• To act as professional resource and offer advice on all aspects of manual handling and back care,
• To conduct manual handling audits and produce reports with recommendations.

Email us via: stsft.wellbeing@nhs.net