Suitable for carers who provide physical assistance including chair transfers, bed transfers and use of mechanical lifting equipment.

This event is only open to unpaid carers living in or caring for someone in Edinburgh and Midlothian.

About the event: A practical session with some theory included. A certificate will be awarded.

This is a session for unpaid carers registered with VOCAL only. This session will be delivered by Training for Care at their dedicated training space in Norton Park, Easter Road. The session will include theory and practice: Theory:

•the manual handling operations regulations

•risk avoidance, assessment and reduction

•responsibilities of carers

•basic anatomy, physiology, nature of injury

•efficient movement and ergonomics

Practical (as appropriate):

•manoeuvres and transfers, e.g. sitting to standing, assisted walking, stairs, car transfers, wheelchair use, use of glide sheets, transfer aids,

movement of clients in bed, safe handling of inanimate loads

•practical hoist training for use in Moving and Handling manoeuvres and transfers: passive and standing hoists; slings. A VOCAL representative will be in attendance.

Where possible, please arrive promptly as the course will start at 10am.

Please bring your own cold lunch, only tea, coffee and water will be provided at lunch time. There are no kitchen facilities. Please also bring a bottle of water with you as refreshments will not be provided on arrival. Free Parking is available at the venue. If the car park is full, there is nearby on-street parking.

Delivered by: Training for Care

Important information:

This event will take place IN PERSON.

Please note that some events need a minimum number of bookings to go ahead or may be cancelled near the time of the event. If this happens, we will contact you.

If you would like to attend but cannot book through Eventbrite, please call 0808 196 6666 or email carertraining@vocal.org.uk.

After registering, you will receive reminder emails about the event. These may include additional information about your session, so please check your email inbox.

If you can no longer attend, you can cancel your place through your Eventbrite account, your confirmation email, or by contacting us directly.

If the event is fully booked, you can join the waiting list. If a place becomes available, you will receive an automated email inviting you to book.

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