Moving & Handling Assessments
We carry out comprehensive moving and handling assessments to ensure clients, carers and staff can support transfers and mobility safely and with dignity.
Our recommendations reduce risk, promote comfort and support compliance with current legislation and best-practice guidance.
What we assess
- Bed mobility and repositioning
- Transfers (bed, chair, toilet, bath/shower, vehicle)
- Use of hoists, slings and other manual handling equipment
- Standing and walking with aids
- Carer technique, posture and workload
- Environmental constraints and risks
Outputs & recommendations
Local authorities, NHS teams and other commissioners receive
- Detailed moving and handling plans tailored to the individual
- Recommendations for appropriate equipment (hoists, slings, standing aids, glide sheets, transfer boards, etc.)
- Advice on staffing levels and carer safety
- Training for family or paid carers where commissioned
Benefits
- Reduced risk of injury to clients and carers
- Improved dignity and comfort
- Clear documentation to support organisational policies and inspections