Moving and Handling Back Care Projects
 

Back Care Support Trainers / Advisors  give information, support and training to Carers on all aspects of moving and handling. The aim is to support Carers to reduce the risk and likelihood of incurring muscle strain and/or back injury by providing back care information support and training which may help reduce these risks. People are vulnerable at any age to the risk of injury from moving and handling. If you are caring with moving and handling involved, the possibility of injury may be increased by the effort provided, the repetitive nature of the handling, the techniques used and aspects of your own health and knowledge on moving and handling. 

What could happen?

Physical 

Soft tissue damage possibly due to hand hold positions i.e. bruising
Joint/ligament strain/injury
Back injury 

The effect:

Increased tiredness
Pain, discomfort (acute/chronic)
Reduction or Loss of mobility
Increased level of sickness and absence from work
Reduced ability to care 
Reduced income 
Change in lifestyle, inability to pursue interests 

What can Back Care Trainers /Advisors offer? 

Back care information including postural care
Assess your moving and handling issues
Assist with Problem solving in relation to the moving and handling issues
In some cases loan small handling equipment for trial
Provide training with moving and handling techniques and use of equipment.
Continue to provide support at a pace which enables you to feel confident with the techniques and use of equipment.
They can liaise with any additional support organisations e.g. NHS Acute/Community teams, Social Care Teams or Voluntary agencies with your consent.