Moving & Handling Solutions
⁃ Moving and Handling assessments
⁃ Single handed care or proportional care advice, equipment trial and recommendations to meet your short and long term needs
What is Single Handed Care?
Single-Handed Care (SHC) is an approach that places you at the centre of the moving and handling assessment, ensuring you receive the right size care and support in your home and;is proportionate to your needs. It aims is uphold your dignity and promote your wellbeing. Traditionally double handed care has been the first approach, with advances in the equipment available we can explore safe and effective moving and handling techniques to implement SHC.
What are the benefits:
• Reduce your care costsWe aim to reduce the number of carers, from two to one, reducing your current care costs.
• Assessment
We will complete a thorough and robust moving and handling risk assessment, and help you identify the most appropriate moving and handling equipment that is safe and meets your needs at all times of the day.
• Products
We have developed close links with the main disability equipment providers across the UK. They offer a free, no obligation to buy trial/demonstrations in your home.
• Training
We will provide demonstrations for you, your care provider and/or your family member to ensure you feel happy and they feel competent in using the equipment.