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UNPAID CARERS

Moving and Handling Training

Practical training to help you move and assist the person you care for safely at home or at our Dumfries base. Free for all unpaid carers in Dumfries & Galloway.

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What this training covers

Hoist

Bed management

Slide sheets

Transfer boards

Stand aids

Wheelchairs

Safe techniques

Watch the technique videos

Using a hoist
Bed to chair transfer
Bed management system
In-bed positioning
Sara Stedy
Chair to bed transfer

How to get started

  1. Apply
    Contact Cheryl directly or submit the referral form below. Both routes work, choose whichever is easier.
  2. We get in touch
    A member of the CTC team will contact you to arrange a time that works around your schedule.
  3. Training takes place
    At your home or our Dumfries base, whichever suits you. We recommend booking in advance if equipment installation is needed.

Practical details

Location

At your home, or CTC’s base at Browne House, The Crichton, Dumfries.

Scheduling

Flexible, we work around you. Book in advance if equipment installation is required.

Who’s it for

Unpaid carers in Dumfries & Galloway, family or friends caring for someone with a disability or illness.

New or returning?

Available as initial training or a refresher for experienced carers.

Point of contact

Cheryl Murray

Unpaid Carer Moving & Handling Lead

07918 258781 | cheryl@caretrain.co.uk

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Training Needs

Meeting your training needs

The training offered will change over different periods of the year and in relation to changes in practice, we need to keep this fresh & up to date.

About Us
CTC delivers a wide range of skills training courses to organisations in the Health and Social Care sector as well as other businesses across Dumfries and Galloway.
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Contact Info
Address:

Browne House,
The Crichton,
Glencaple Road,
Dumfries,
DG1 4ZZ

Phone:
01387 249 111
Email:
info@caretrain.co.uk
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