Manual handling: a 24-Hour approach with Carole Johnson
In this webinar, we’ll explore two people with complex postural and manual handling needs (one adult, one child). The aim will be to encourage and balance safe manual‑handling practices day and night while maintaining autonomy, dignity and protecting these vulnerable individuals in a less than perfect world.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the session, participants will be able to:
- Recognise the holistic needs of the person and those involved in their care.
- Engage in structured decision‑making using interactive discussion to evaluate options
- Consider the boundaries and options in our roles. Should we go 'above and beyond' or risk making promises we cannot keep in order to meet the person's needs
- Translate learning from these case studies into our own situations.
Meet our Experts
Carole is a Chartered Physiotherapist working as a freelance Manual Handling Adviser. She has over 35 years’ experience in the field of manual handling, and takes great delight in finding solutions that work for both the person asking for help and the person giving help.
Nicola Murphy is a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist with experience within the inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. Her experience spans across many specialities including oncology, surgery/ vascular, wheelchairs services, and elderly care.
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Chris has been an Account Manager at Accora for six years, supporting customers across the South East and London. With strong product knowledge and a hands-on approach, he works closely with clinicians and care providers to help them choose the right equipment and get the best outcomes for their service users.
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