Empowering workers with knowledge to
move and assist people safely
Safer People
Handling Training
Which Moving and Handling course should I take?
Level 2 Award in Proportionate Single Handed Care
Your first step towards a safer, more compassionate, flexible and person-centred approach to care provision. Designed for frontline care staff responsible for delivering care, this qualification empowers professionals to implement personalised support that prioritises dignity, independence, and flexibility.
RoSPA Level 3 Award in Safer People Handling Trainers
Our accredited moving and handling course is designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to deliver tailored and effective safer people handling training within their organisation.
RoSPA Level 4 Award in Practical Skills in Safer People Handling (Customised Award)
This course aims to provide those who have already completed the Level 3 Safer People Handling Trainers course (or equivalent) with latest knowledge and up-to-date skills to evaluate risk, analyse body posture and apply the efficient movement principles to a range of safer people handling situations.
What is safer people handling training?
In healthcare and social care settings, routine tasks often involve the manual movement or handling of individuals under one's care. Our moving and handling training courses are designed to comprehensively instruct participants on the necessary skills and potential risks associated with the safe movement of people.
Why is safer people handling training important?
Carers frequently engage in moving and assisting people, which requires careful management to minimise the risk of short and long-term injuries, as well as the potential for musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).
Moving people, in particular, presents significant risks for both the person being moved and the person moving them in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, care homes, leisure and education. Poor people handling techniques and the use of incorrect equipment can exacerbate existing conditions for both parties. While specialised equipment is available to assist, it is imperative for staff to be well-informed about when and how to utilise such tools.
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