Flitch Manual Handling

Teaching carers and other health care professionals safer techniques in Manual handling.

Specialised Training in the Safer Manual Handling of Clients

Flitch handling Specialise in the training of carers and other health professionals in the most up to date methods in manual handling techniques.

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Experienced Handlers

Flitch handling is managed by Paul Hook BSc physiotherapy. Paul’s approach to manual handling focuses on both the individual(s) looking after the client and the clients themselves.

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Flexible Location

Training can be provided at your venue of choice, which could be in-house or at a local training venue. We also offer half-day or full day courses.

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Virtual Material

We are able to supply an overhead projector or flash drive and course materials and small handling equipment.

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Certification

We provide handouts and certificates of attendance for all delegates.

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Educate

All our courses provide sufficient theory to enable staff to understand the importance of back care, and the legal requirements to protect staff, clients and employer in safer manual handling.

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Put into Practice

At least half the session will be dedicated to practical work.

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About the trainer

Paul qualified as a chartered physiotherapist in 2013

He completed a Train the Trainer in Safer Handling of People in 2021 and is a member of the National Back Exchange.

About the course

Anatomy

Having a general understanding of anatomy can help limit the risk of injury whilst carrying out manual handling tasks.

Legislation

There are a number of policies and legislation that underpin the safer moving and handling of clients. A part of our course will give its attendees a deeper understanding of both theirs and the employers responsibilities.

Practical Handling

All course attendees have the opportunity to participate in the practical elements of the manual handling of clients. The practical session begin at sit to stand and move through each of the elements right through to full hoisting transfers.

Your Handling Starts Here

Please contact us for our pricing structure, as discounts are given for volume booking.

“Very informative training course, I’m looking forward to implementing everything that I have learnt today”

-SP

What a great training course! I’ve attended many manual training courses over the years working within the care sector. The course delivered by Paul taught me lots of new techniques that I can use in my day to day working life.

-GR

“Thank you Paul, I now have a better understanding of the anatomy and how correct manual handling can reduce the risk of injury to me.”

-SB

Better Handling is Our Mission

Teaching carers and other health care professionals safer techniques in Manual handling.

2, Mandeville Walk, Flitch Green, Great Dunmow, Essex, CM6 3FW