Safe, Dignified, and Legally Compliant Support Through Expert Moving and Handling Assessments
Are you wanting to ensure your moving and handling practices are safe, effective, and compliant with UK legislation? We offer expert assessments around the North West of the UK, including Yorkshire, Humberside, Nottingham, Lancashire and Cumbria, led by a qualified Occupational Therapist who has clinically specialised in Moving and Handling. The assessments are tailored to the individual needs of service users and care staff. Our goal is to minimise injury risk, Maximise independence, and ensure your service meets CQC standards - while improving comfort, dignity, and staff confidence.
Why Safe Moving and Handling Matters
Moving and Handling can be one of the most risky tasks a carer does for their client. therefore we need to ensure that the equipment and the techniques used are safe for client and carer. Incorrect moving and handling can lead to injuries for both the individual being supported and the staff involved. This can result in pain, reduced mobility, increased care costs, and legal consequences.
Our Moving and Handling Assessments are designed to:
● Prevent injury and strain
● Promote service user dignity and independence
● Ensure compliance with the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
● Identify and recommend suitable equipment
● Empower staff with safer working techniques
Whether you’re a care home, domiciliary care provider, or a private client, our assessments help create safer environments and better outcomes for everyone involved. Although we support Care providers in the North West of England, arrangements can be made to travel across the UK
Services We Offer
We offer a range of Moving and Handling services tailored to meet individual and organisational needs:
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In-depth, person-centred assessments of the service user’s environment goals and handling needs, including equipment recommendations and risk minimisation.
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On-site visits to assess single or multiple service users and environments, ensuring that client centred, practices and equipment in place that are aligned with safety and legal standards.
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Assessing current equipment suitability and advising on upgrades or alternatives to meet changing mobility and support needs.
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Supporting residential and domicillary care teams with practical, evidence-based advice and strategies to support clients with complex needs safely and confidently.
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For individuals with changing needs or those returning from hospital, we provide recommended 6 monthly reassessment to keep care plans and equipment up to date.
We run 3 tiers of training to suit your needs for up to 8 attendees per session
Bronze
- Basic Moving & Handling training
- 3 hours
- Includes standard moving handling level 2 course suitable for staff to remain compliant in a healthcare environment
Silver
- Basic Moving & Handling training + bespoke offer
- Half day
- This includes the basic level 2 moving and handling training package plus advanced practice techniques such as recovery from the floor as well as support with care plan writing
Gold
- Tailored training with increased complexity
- Price on application
- Gold level training is designed for singular clients with complex healthcare needs who requires a full OT assessment and a movement and handling plan based on their specific needs. To complete this assessment time may vary depending on complexity and time required to bespokely build the care plan to fit the unique needs of the client
OT4Life Moving and Handling Assessment Process
We follow a clear, professional process to ensure each assessment is thorough and tailored to every client:
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We discuss your concerns, needs, and goals via phone or email.
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A qualified Occupational Therapist visits your location to assess the service user and environment.
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We identify potential risks and evaluate current equipment and techniques in use.
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You receive a detailed written report with clear actions, equipment suggestions, and handling techniques.
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Follow-ups, staff training, and advisory services can be added if required.
Our Work
What our Clients Say
I have enjoyed working alongside Aaron as an allied healthcare professional for the last three years. My organisation works with vulnerable adults who have a wide range of needs; these needs can sometimes change or escalate quickly. Aaron has always been responsive, reacting swiftly to help our Service Users when needed and ensuring that any equipment required is sourced and in place quickly. Aaron has a wonderful manner with the people he is helping, building positive relationships, and providing reassurance to his patients.
Aaron has always demonstrated a vast, in-depth knowledge. He has often helped us with difficult moving and handling situations by thinking outside the box and coming up with resolutions that will work for the unique circumstances of our Service User. He is always professional, friendly, and reliable. My team and I are always reassured when we find that he is the Occupational Therapist joining us as we have complete confidence in him.
— Jess Caring folk manager Leeds
Book Your Moving and Handling Assessment Today
Don’t leave safety to chance. Whether you’re preparing for a CQC inspection, have recently accepted a new patient, or reviewing your staff compliance and skills matrix our assessments offer peace of mind, practical guidance, and legal compliance.
Contact Us or Book an Assessment to to get started.