Training
Hoist Training and
Moving and Handling Training
Anyone who is employed to support a person with additional needs that requires the use of specialist equipment, must have the skills and expertise to use it safely.
Multicare offer a range of hoist training and moving and handling training courses that are designed to give staff the skills, confidence and knowledge to use the equipment safely, and with dignity.
Training is carried out at your premises and is tailored to staff skill set and requirements. Personalised training offers an opportunity for specific challenges to be addressed and tailored situations to be implemented.
We have a range of courses available to suit all staff skill levels.
Full Moving & Handling
Training Course
(Full Day)
A comprehensive Moving and Handling training course that covers every aspect of Moving and Handling within your setting.
This course includes an overview of legislation, principles of safe moving and handling, risk assessment awareness and a practical hands on session with equipment and different scenario-based exercises.
Suitable for all skill levels, including those with no previous experience.
Full Moving & Handling
Training Refresher
(Half Day)
This course is an opportunity to discuss any changes within your environment. We recommend a refresher every two years to ensure the continuance of good practice.
Suitable for candidates who have already taken the full manual handling training course within the last 24 months.
Hoist
Training Course
(Half Day)
It offers an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of hoisting and sling application and usage. It is particularly useful where there are challenging behaviours or situations, offering an opportunity to explore solutions and options for safer patient handling.
Suitable for users with previous manual handling training.
Lunch & Learn Sessions
Delivered in person at your premises by Multicare’s specialist design, project and installation team, each session provides clear, real-world guidance to support compliance, improve outcomes and help you make confident, informed decisions on your projects and client cases.
About our Manual Handling Trainer
Dave Robinson is our RoSPA-qualified Manual Handling Trainer, with over 30 years’ experience working in healthcare, specialising in moving and handling best practice across a wide range of care environments.
Dave delivers on-site assessments and in-house group moving and handling training, supporting Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, healthcare professionals, care homes, education settings, and community-based services. Alongside his frontline experience, he has also supported the training of second-year students at Salford University, bringing a strong educational foundation to his approach.
With extensive experience working in complex, real-world care settings, Dave is highly focused on problem-solving, understanding how the body moves, and applying best-practice solutions tailored to each individual, environment, and challenge.
Dave’s practical knowledge, calm approach, and passion for safe, effective care underpin every assessment and training session he delivers.
“Dave, it’s always been a pleasure to meet you for assessments. You taught me so much, and you were the font of all Moving and Handling knowledge.”
Find out more about our training and book a session
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