Plenary Session 1: Risk Management & Moving Handling People

Identifying hazards and assessing risk to develop a safe handling strategy in a handling situation is one example of risk management. Key to organisational safety for both client and carer is an effective risk management team and structure; the importance of the moving and handling service as part of this structure will be considered with regard to external assessment against national standards.

James Lawrence, Director, DNV Healthcare UK, Det Norske Veritas

Plenary Session 2: Professional Debate and Discussion Forum - The Future of Moving and Handling in the UK?

Forum to be chaired by Dr Peter Carter, Chief Executive & General Secretary, Royal College of Nursing

The future of healthcare looks set for major changes and developments due to professional and economic factors. Forum members will discuss their visions of the future of moving and handling in the UK and the potential impact on both client and carer. The forum will include representatives of professional groups and legislators.

Plenary Session 3: Legal Review

A review of recent cases in moving and handling and their outcomes, how they will inform future thinking and implications for organisations and individuals as both employees and independent practitioners.

Michael Mandelstam, Freelance Ergonomics and Rehabilitation Advisor

Jacqui Smith, Director, Work Fit Occupational Physiotherapy and Ergonomics Service Limited