Government plans to upskill the care workforce and implement a career structure Plans include: £20 million for apprenticeships Leadership qualification The Level 2 Social Care Certificate Qualification delivered with Skills for Care £53.9 million buff.ly/47yBb3Q

How do you use your sliddy gloves? Last week we explored using them on the feet It reduced the amount of friction when using the lifting and repositioning sheet. We have lots of uses for them i was wondering what you do 😁

RCOT RCOT London Region CPD event was a huge success thanks to Deborah Harrison from Deborah Harrison provided very interesting double session on single handed care looking at themes including risk assessment, reviews London South Bank University - LSBU please leave some feedback RCOTSS Housing RCOTStudents

Here is a safe system as promised We got the delegates on the training this week to do images We are constantly being asked for this by others. It is a method to turn the individual on their side with one person.

Well done everyone Thanks for the feedback 😃

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How far do you travel to work? Ive created a little map to show where we have travelled. I was recently asked where will you travel to? Register with us for your Moving and Handling needs We will travel to you [email protected] 0161 327 2195

Due to the popularity of the other whatsApp support groups A1 Risk Solutions has decided to set up an additional group Learning Disabilities and Moving and Handling. Either scan the QR code or click on the link below. buff.ly/3HW3grC

Did you miss out last year on the single-Handed /Optimal Handed Care training in London? Unfortunately the upskilling money only went so far We have secured an amazing venue see the dates: Register your interest and secure a slot [email protected] 0161 327 2195

A1 Online system has a 4-year research study American Journal of Occupational Therapy buff.ly/3CJXe9W It: Improved safety Improved skill Reduced errors Booking a course you gain 12 months access Or As a separate licence Register [email protected]

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After the success of the Scottish Manual Handling Conference. The supportive conversations sharing of best practice continues on the Scottish Moving and Handling Proportionate Care Group. Why? Drive up the standards by sharing skills and knowledge. buff.ly/3KJKFkh

How can we be the best version of ourselves? We can question ourselves We can question what we do and why We can through continual improvement move forward carryon questioning Look to authentically work and influence others for the greater good

Does this work? Or Is it the same as Diet Water? Asking for a friend Lisa in fact several In all seriousness it is roasting down in the South West today stay hydrated 😊

We want you to challenge the status quo, develop confident and competent leaders in Moving and Handling How can we do this? Contact us Train the trainer course in Manchester 18th to the 21st June. [email protected] 0161 237 2195

Excited about A1 Risk Solutions Plus Size Moving & Handling event tomorrow in the centre of Manchester The workbooks, notepads, pens and articles are packed neatly into the A1 Risk Solutions bags. A fantastic series of x8 workstations all set to engage the delegates

A fantastic group of delegates from the South West We did not just the Optimal/Single Handed Care course That has been accredited by RoSPA we did so much more. Proning Applying slings on windswept postures How they can implement this across their own NHS organisations

A mock up of Brighton beach Assisting the child to the floor on the pebbled beach The explored several methods and the pros and cons of each technique 1. ELK 2. Raiser chair 3. Lifting sling 4. Wedge used as a slide off A great training session facilitated by the trainers

Great to be able to play a part in encouraging therapists to practice differently when discharging patients out of hospital. Well done everyone 💪💪💪

We thoroughly enjoyed watching the team open their minds to the possibility of Single-handed care