Beacon Care Training

Moving & Handling Training Courses

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Safe moving and handling is essential for reducing workplace injuries, protecting staff and ensuring the people you support are moved with dignity, comfort and confidence. Organisations have a responsibility to ensure staff understand how to move loads, equipment and individuals safely, following best‑practice guidance and meeting expectations set by CQC, Ofsted and the Health & Safety Executive (HSE). Our Moving & Handling courses provide practical, hands‑on training that helps staff work safely, prevent injury and promote a positive, person‑centred approach to movement and mobility.

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Moving & Handling of Objects (Load Handling)

 

Duration: Half‑day Delivery: In‑House

Suitable for: All staff who lift, carry or move objects, equipment or loads

 

Course Introduction

 

This course provides essential training for anyone who handles loads or equipment as part of their role. It focuses on safe techniques, posture, risk assessment and injury prevention, helping staff work confidently and safely while reducing the risk of musculoskeletal injuries.

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Key Learning Outcomes

• Understanding the principles of safe movement

• Reducing the risk of injury through correct posture and technique

• Manual handling risk assessments

• Lifting, lowering, pushing and pulling safely

• Using equipment correctly (trolleys, sliders, etc.)

• Practical demonstrations and supervised practice

 

Moving & Handling People (People Handling)

 

Duration: Full Day Delivery: In‑House

Suitable for: Health & social care staff, education settings, support workers, SEN teams

 

Course Introduction

This course focuses on the safe and dignified movement of individuals who require assistance. It is mapped to CQC expectations and best‑practice guidance for supporting mobility, ensuring staff can move people safely, respectfully and with confidence. The training covers safe techniques, communication, risk assessment and the correct use of equipment.

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Key Learning Outcomes

• Person‑centred moving and handling principles

• Communication and consent

• Assessing mobility needs and risks

• Safe techniques for assisting movement

• Using hoists, slings, slide sheets and other equipment

• Protecting staff and individuals from injury

• Practical, scenario‑based practice

 

People Handling Refresher Training

 

Duration: Half‑day Delivery: In‑House

Suitable for: Staff who have previously completed Moving & Handling People training

 

Course Introduction

This refresher course updates and reinforces safe moving and handling practices for staff who support individuals with mobility needs. It ensures techniques remain safe, effective and compliant with current expectations, while giving staff the opportunity to practise skills and refresh confidence.

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Key Learning Outcomes

• Updated best‑practice techniques

• Reviewing risk assessments and safe systems of work

• Refreshing equipment use (hoists, slings, slide sheets)

• Preventing injury to staff and individuals

• Practical skills review and competency checks