What the delegates had to say about Moving & Handling People 2011:

Pre-conference New Products Workshops

  • Very informative and excellent presentations
  • Good to see development process of new products
  • Very useful to see that manufacturers have listened to the people using the equipment
  • An event to introduce new innovative products with full explanation and demonstration
  • Excellent way to see an overview of large number of new products and suppliers
  • Very useful and informative to have new products presented separately - makes it easier to focus on them
  • A fabulous opportunity to road test and evaluate competing products
  • All products were very interesting and informative, all presenters were approachable and helpful
  • Very valuable to keep up to date with new developments in equipment
  • The pre-conference workshops gave me an insight into equipment innovation and technology developments that will take us into the future in health care
  • Very valuable to see new products and to be able to actually try out the equipment
  • Good opportunity to ask questions about new products withoutnegotiating crowds and lectures
  • Useful to be able to look at products relevant to need
  • Updating self development with innovative products - inspirational
  • Enjoyable, informative and well organised
  • Very helpful to see new products in a forum that encouraged further dialogues with the manufacturers
  • Potential to examine new items in an open environment
  • A showcase for new developments in handling equipment
  • Very useful to able to view and try new products
  • ts good to have someone able to explain it and to try out
  • It was very good and educating
  • Useful way of clearly identifying new products on the market
  • Informative, interesting with a good range of products on show
  • Excellent opportunity to view & evaluate new products that are available to aid moving and handling
  • Very insightful seeing and trying new products that haven’t yet gone into the market
  • Enlightening and creative
  • A time efficient way of viewing a large amount of equipment
  • Very informative yet concise
  • Information on new products and products in production excellent
  • Some of the bespoke equipment will assist me to solve some difficult client cases
  • Great to actually discuss pro and cons of equipment – highlight the need for individual assessments, not all equipment can tick every box
  • It was interesting; the products are explained very well and very understanding
  • A useful forum to discuss new innovations in product design with the people who are involved in the design process

Main 2 day event, including the comprehensive exhibition

  • It was my 1st visit to DLF and it was great to have a variety of workshops, lectures and suppliers all together
  • Very useful update on techniques, equipment & broader issues concerning moving and handling
  • The conference has achieved the aim of providing opportunities for ongoing learning and networking
  • Essential CPD event for anyone involved in moving and handling
  • Fantastic, first time we’ve attended and I would strongly recommend it to anyone working in the field of moving and handling people
  • A conference where like minded people meet & discuss issue relevant to manual handling
  • The best in the moving and handling world under one roof
  • Excellent review of current good practise
  • A great mix of practical sessions and presentations on theory and new ideas
  • Very well constructed timetable
  • Good combination of practical M & H skills/technical info and management considerations/issues
  • Useful to keep up to date with legislation, equipment and meet people in related roles
  • The exhibition was very enjoyable and informative, the sessions were mostly stimulating and dealt with current issues
  • Well organised, well supported – food etc. Practical work, relevant topics
  • The conference was very informative supportive to the profession
  • Very organised and interactive/sharing ideas and information for a safer practice
  • Highlighted and discussed on very current problems
  • A must attend conference
  • There are always GEMS and Eureka moments at this event, no matter how long you have worked in the field
  • Very well organised and presented
  • Good update of new equipment and stimulate new ideas which can be incorporated into own work situations and patients
  • An educational conference
  • Well planned exhibition, programme and timetable
  • A comprehensive update of equipment and legislation and dissemination of information relating to moving and handling
  • Has acted as a very useful way of reviewing clinical reasoning, an opportunity for peer discussion, devil’s advocate opportunity to explore scenarios in a safe manner
  • A well organised event, with precision timing, plenty of very useful information and equipment
  • Really informative, interesting and thought provoking event
  • Very informative and keeps me up to date with current practice
  • Informative conference highlighted best practice
  • A very good and balanced conference, just right for my expectations
  • Inspiration and reminder why I’m here, refreshing professional identity
  • A chance to meet other people specialising in Moving and Handling and gain very useful skills and knowledge
  • Not to be missed event of the year
  • A well organised and full event with current issues presented and discussed and frontline service challenge debated
  • Compact, efficient, effective use of time
  • Great to have a balance of community and acute issues addressed at the conference
  • Very informative and varied conference covering many aspects of M & H relevant to different options
  • A great opportunity to update on moving and handling practice
  • Excellent update and opportunity to see new products, discuss ideas and problem solving
  • A huge opportunity to reinforce learning and extend learning in new areas and with new products
  • An invaluable experience for everyone involved in giving advice regarding all aspects of moving & handling
  • Excellent big picture of manual handling but opportunity to have hands on with equipment
  • This event has given me the opportunity to see some moving and handling equipment that I don’t usually use
  • Workshops this year made better association with appropriate equipment examples
  • Dynamic, practical, informative and totally aimed at improving practice
  • An excellent way to keep up to date with current practice, legislation, equipment and government trends
  • This was a very informative and well worthwhile conference to attend, it refreshed my knowledge encouraging me to promote good practice
  • It was very instructive on the state of play of manual handling issues in the UK
  • A great forum for experts and suppliers to come together and demonstrate equipment to its best use
  • The conference was extremely informative and an opportunity to share knowledge and experience with other professionals
  • It was good to network and problem solve with others working in different environments to myself
  • A useful event to affirm current good practice and learn of new techniques and equipment
  • Good networking, excellent opportunity to see new range of manual handling all in one place
  • Extremely well run, organised and presented
  • Opportunity to update my knowledge re manual handling and risk assessing
  • Really productive experience
  • A wonderful chance to experience a greater insight with a wide range of people with the same objective – Patient Care
  • Excellent chance to reflect on practice, learn new skills and find new equipment
  • Worth attending from Ireland
  • Opportunity to learn something new whether you are new to M & H or an experienced practitioner in this field
  • A chance to refresh, develop and share knowledge
  • Of great benefit – practically, new equipment and new techniques/safe systems of work