These workshops feature examples from the wide range of equipment available from manufacturers, providing delegates with the opportunity to discuss handling issues through assessment and identify equipment and handling techniques.

They also provide an opportunity an opportunity for delegate’s own related queries with the facilitators.

Delegates will choose 2 out of 3 scenarios for each of the 4 workshops (acute and community options) and have the opportunity to discuss their own handling problems in the sessions.

All workshops will consider both paediatric and adult handling situations.

The workshops will focus on developing practical skills to enhance knowledge and skills.

Workshop 1: Problem-Solving for the Bed Bound Client in the Home, Social Care and Acute Environment

Injury, long term disorders, age, etc. may result in an individual needing to be cared for in a bed. The workshop will consider the individual's handling needs in developing safer handling solutions and the range and use of equipment available to carers.

Lead Facilitator - Juliet Fox Linton, Moving & Handling Advisor, Surrey County Council

Workshop 2: Problem-Solving and Managing the Handling Needs of the Unco-operative Client in the Home, Social Care and Acute Environment

This workshop will consider practical guidance for carers involved in moving and handling clients who are/choose not to be co-operative. Physical and mental impairment can affect an individual's ability to either help themselves or influence them to disengage from their own movement and presents carers with a significant range of issues. How carers can best protect their clients and themselves in handling situations will be considered, including discussion of professional guidance, legislation and legal cases.

Lead Facilitator - Laura Redman, Senior Physiotherapist, Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust

Workshop 3: Problem Solving in Mobility & Transfer Situations

Assessing client mobility and safe transfer is one of the most commonly considered areas of assisted moving and handling and can include:

  • Assisted walking
  • Transferring in/out of vehicles
  • Use of active and passive hoists, stand aids etc
  • Moving clients to/from the floor
  • And many more situations

The workshops will consider mobility and transfer from assessment to the use of techniques and equipment.

 Lead Facilitator - Dipak Chauhan, Ergonomist, London Ambulance Service

Workshop 4: Problem-Solving for the Bariatric Client

This workshop will discuss motivating, moving and handling the bariatric client (children and adults) with dignity and care.

Lead Facilitator - Anita Rush, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Medical Loans, Berkshire Community Equipment Services

Please note that although the workshops offer delegates the opportunity to participate practically, they are not intended as training sessions.