This course will be delivered via an Online TEAMS meeting and you will not be expected to attend a specific venue. The link to attend this training will be sent to you one week before the training date. Please note this email will be sent from the East Sussex Learning Portal. Please make sure you check your Spam/Junk folders for this email. Please read the attached document, Attending Online Training, before joining the course.

This is a remotely delivered course and delegates should therefore ignore any map or venue information.

This course provides delegates with knowledge of safe moving and handling techniques and a basic knowledge of equipment they may need to use to safely move and handle a client. This course does not cover clients with restricted mobility issues, i.e. those who need hoisting or are cared for in bed.

Due to the practical nature of moving and handling of people, it is recommended when accessible, candidates complete the face to face training available through East Sussex County Council.

The course covers:

• A basic knowledge of key legislation affecting the moving and handling and care of objects and people
• Anatomy of the spine and how to reduce the risk of spinal injury by implementing safe handling principles
• The importance of good sitting posture
• Knowledge of a range of safe moving and handling assisted mobility techniques, i.e. assisted standing techniques
• Techniques to assist someone getting in and out of a bed.

There is also a link to a Microsoft form which must be completed following your attendance. This will be assessed by the trainer and summative feedback sent to you. Please complete the Microsoft form within 5 working days after the course date. Only your first submission will be looked at, please only submit once.

To provide care givers with the knowledge of safe moving techniques to protect their backs as well as the adult they are caring for:

•  To provide them with the relevant knowledge and video recourses to use moving and handling equipment safely and appropriately


•  To provide them knowledge of safe assisted mobility techniques for clients and carers.

By the end of this session, it is anticipated you will:

•  Have a basic knowledge of legislation affecting moving and handling


•  Have a basic knowledge of pieces of moving and handling equipment


•  Have knowledge of unsafe practices in moving and handling and understand why an injury may occur.

Please note that this course has a Workbook, which must be completed and returned to ann.holland@eastsussex.gov.uk Please clearly title your email with the course title and date and your name.

Your training record will not be updated with this training until the workbook has been received and marked.