Moving and Handling Training for Carers
Safe moving and handling is a fundamental part of delivering high-quality care — and one of the most common areas of risk for both carers and the people they support. At Therapies on Thames, we provide expert moving and handling training for care staff, led by qualified physiotherapists and occupational therapists with extensive clinical and frontline experience.
Our training enables carers and their customers to assist individuals with a wide range of mobility needs — from those who are frail or recovering from illness, to clients managing long-term conditions such as stroke, Parkinson’s, or spinal injuries. We don’t just teach techniques — we provide a clear understanding of the why behind the practice, helping staff recognise risks and make safer choices in real time.
What’s Included in Our Moving and Handling Training?
Each session is interactive, practical, and tailored to the real-life challenges carers face every day — whether working in care homes or delivering support in people’s homes. Staff leave feeling more confident, more capable, and better equipped to keep themselves and their clients safe.
Manual handling in care settings (homes and residential care)
Safe use of hoists, slide sheets, and transfer aids
Repositioning and turning clients in bed
Moving and handling in tight or restricted spaces (ideal for domiciliary care)
Preventing injury to carers through correct technique and body mechanics
Risk assessments and understanding individual mobility needs
Handling clients with conditions like spinal injuries, stroke, or Parkinson’s
Postural awareness and pressure care basics
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Moving and Handling Training in Care Homes
We provide structured manual handling training for care home staff who support older adults and individuals with complex physical or neurological conditions. Our sessions are specifically designed to reflect the realities of residential care settings, from managing high-dependency residents to working in teams using specialist equipment.
Training is delivered on-site at your care home, allowing staff to learn in the environment where they work. Sessions include hands-on demonstrations, scenario-based learning, and dedicated time for Q&A with our experienced therapy team.
Moving and Handling Training for Domiciliary Care Staff
We offer tailored moving and handling training for domiciliary carers, specifically designed for those providing care in private homes. Unlike residential care settings, home environments can be unpredictable — carers often work alone, in tight or cluttered spaces, and frequently without access to standard equipment like hoists or profiling beds.
Our training addresses these real-world challenges by equipping carers with practical techniques that focus on safety, adaptability, and independence promotion. We cover how to safely assist clients with limited mobility, how to handle unexpected situations, and how to use the tools and surroundings available to best support each individual.
Why Choose Therapies on Thames for Care Staff Moving and Handling Training?
Our moving and handling training for carers is delivered by a team of experienced physiotherapists and occupational therapists with backgrounds across the NHS, social care, and private healthcare. Each session is practical, hands-on, and tailored to your care environment — helping staff build confidence and deliver safer, more effective care.
Training is led by Raj Senniappan, Managing Director and Consultant Occupational Therapist, with over 17 years of expertise in elderly rehabilitation. Raj holds advanced qualifications in manual handling, including People Handling Level 4 with ROSPA Academy, and has delivered sector-wide training and talks on safe handling, falls prevention, and rehabilitation best practice.
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If you're a care agency seeking to enhance your service offerings and support your clients' rehabilitation needs, we'd love to hear from you.
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All of our therapists are fully qualified, experienced professionals, DBS checked, registered members of Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC) and registered with relevant professional bodies.
