What is the Moving and Handling People course?

The Moving and Handling People course is essential training that teaches safe, dignified people-handling techniques aligned with HSE guidance and MHOR regulations. It helps care workers prevent injuries, reduce risks, meet legal duties, and support mobility confidently in health and social care environments.

Is this course CPD accredited?

Yes. This course is fully CPD accredited and provides instantly downloadable certification recognised by UK care employers. The CPD accreditation confirms professional development and supports compliance with CQC standards and care sector training requirements.

Is this training recognised by UK care employers?

Yes. This training is widely recognised by UK care employers because it aligns with HSE guidance, MHOR requirements, and CQC safety expectations. It is suitable for induction and ongoing staff development across residential, domiciliary, supported living, and NHS-related settings.

Do I need moving and handling training to work in care?

Yes. Moving and handling training is required for anyone supporting mobility or performing transfers. It helps care workers meet employer obligations and CQC safety duties while reducing the risk of injury and ensuring safe handling practices.

How long does the course take to complete?

The course is fully self-paced and typically takes 1–2 hours to complete. Learners receive 12 months of access to all materials, allowing flexible study while meeting CQC expectations for safe handling knowledge.

What equipment handling does the course cover?

The course covers hoists, slings, slide sheets, stand aids, transfer boards, and wheelchairs. Learners gain understanding of correct use, safety checks, and HSE-recommended procedures used in UK care environments.

Does this course include hoist training?

Yes. The course includes hoist training covering safe operation, sling selection, safety checks, and MHOR-aligned procedures. Practical sign-off may require employer verification in the workplace.

How does the assessment work?

Assessment is completed through an online multiple-choice exam with a 60% pass mark and unlimited retakes. Successful learners receive instant digital CPD certification aligned with HSE, MHOR, and CQC training standards.

Is the course suitable for beginners or career changers?

Yes. The course is suitable for beginners, career changers, support workers, family carers, and international learners entering UK care. No previous experience is required to enrol.

How often should moving and handling training be refreshed?

Moving and handling training should be refreshed every 1–2 years, or sooner if job responsibilities change. Regular updates help maintain safe practice aligned with HSE expectations and workplace compliance.

Moving and Handling People in Health and Social Care

Overview

What You’ll Learn

Perform safe people-handling techniques to prevent musculoskeletal injury.

Carry out dynamic risk assessment during all handling tasks.

Use hoists, slings, and slide sheets with correct hoist safety.

Apply dignity in care through person-centred moving communication.

Prevent injury using correct posture and ergonomic positioning.

Identify unsafe techniques and when mobility aids are required.

Support individuals with limited mobility or complex dementia needs.

Prepare safe environments before any manual handling procedure.

Overview

If you work in health or social care, you already know how important safe moving and handling is not just for the people you support, but for your own wellbeing too. Our CPD-accredited moving and handling people course is built for real frontline care workers like you, giving you practical, confidence-building skills that align with HSE guidance, MHOR requirements, and CQC expectations. It’s designed to make your daily tasks safer, easier, and more professional.

You’ll learn how to handle common people-moving situations with calm, controlled technique, whether that’s supporting someone to stand, assisting with repositioning, or using hoists and handling aids correctly. Each module focuses on real-life skills: ergonomic positioning, safe transfers, mobility support, risk assessment, and injury prevention. Everything is taught in a simple, hands-on style that feels genuinely useful in care homes, domiciliary care, supported living, and NHS environments.

Because the training is 100% online and self-paced, you can study when it suits your schedule, without disrupting your work. After passing the assessments, you can order a CPD accredited PDF certificate that meets CQC induction requirements and strengthens your professional credibility. You’ll finish the course feeling safer, more confident, and fully equipped to deliver dignified, person-centred care.

Key Highlights:

Covers all core moving and handling skills aligned with HSE and MHOR.
CPD accredited and recognised by UK health and social care employers.
Teaches safe transfers, hoist use, ergonomics, and risk assessment.
100% online, self-paced learning accessible on any device.
Order a CPD accredited PDF certificate upon completion for CQC-compliant training.

Gift Courses

Course 01: Care Planning and Record Keeping
Course 02: Observational Skills in Care

Accreditation & Recognition

This course is fully accredited and designed to meet the exact standards expected in UK health and social care. It offers globally trusted CPD-accredited training, aligned with HSE guidance and MHOR safe handling requirements, ensuring your skills are recognised by UK care employers and valued across the sector.

Delivering globally trusted CPD certification and industry-recognised people-handling competency.
HSE Moving and Handling guidance, MHOR (1992) legal requirements, and CQC safety expectations for statutory training.
100% online, self-paced learning with 12-month access on any device.
Multiple-choice exam plus a scenario-based reflection to confirm safe handling understanding.
Order a CPD certificate upon successful completion (optional hardcopy available for £24.99).

Assessment & Certification

Learners complete an online multiple-choice exam with a 60% pass mark, instant results, and free unlimited retakes, making the process flexible and stress-free. Once you pass, you can order a digital CPD-accredited certificate confirming your understanding of key HSE and MHOR principles, with an optional employer competency checklist included for workplace verification.

All certification provided is recognised by UK care employers, meet CQC and MHOR expectations, and support your compliance in regulated health and social care environments. There are no hidden fees, and your certificate remains accessible for download anytime you need it for job applications, audits, or employer records.

Who Is This Course For?

This training is ideal for anyone working or preparing to work in UK health and social care who needs safe people-handling competency that meets CQC, HSE, and MHOR expectations. Whether you’re new to care or already experienced, the course strengthens your confidence, compliance, and readiness for real workplace responsibilities.

New and experienced care workers completing CQC induction.
Healthcare assistants, support workers, and care assistants in all settings.
Domiciliary care staff and residential/nursing home teams.
Career changers entering UK care employment for the first time.
International learners preparing for regulated UK care roles.
Employers needing compliant, people-handling trained staff.
Family carers providing safe mobility and daily living assistance.

Career Opportunities & Progression

Completing this Moving and Handling People course equips you with essential safety skills recognised across the UK care sector, forming a core part of CQC induction and workplace compliance. It strengthens your employability, helps you progress your career in health and social care, and provides a solid foundation for further CPD development or Level 2–3 qualifications. With recognised people-handling competency, you can confidently step into roles that require safe transfers, mobility support, and MHOR-aligned practice.

Possible Career Paths:

Care Assistant
Support Worker
Senior Carer
Reablement Worker
Domiciliary Care Worker
Rehabilitation Support Worker

Key Skills You’ll Gain

This course builds real-world handling competence, giving you the confidence to carry out safe, dignified moves while preventing injuries and meeting workplace safety expectations. You’ll finish with practical, employer-valued skills that improve your daily practice and support safer outcomes for the people in your care.

Safe lifting, transferring, and repositioning techniques.
Correct use of hoists, slings, and mobility aids.
Strong dynamic risk assessment and decision-making skills.
Clear communication and teamwork during handling tasks.
Injury prevention through correct posture and ergonomics.
Promoting dignity, independence, and person-centred moving.

Why Study with Royal Open College

Royal Open College is a trusted UK provider of accredited online care training, supporting learners who want to build confidence, meet CQC expectations, and deliver safer, more professional care. Our courses are designed to protect you and the people you support, giving you the skills to handle every move with confidence and compliance.

CPD-accredited and fully employer recognised across UK care settings.
100% online, flexible training designed for busy care professionals.
Expert tutor support and reliable guidance throughout your learning.
Get a PDF certificate with transparent pricing and no hidden costs.
Trusted by UK learners, employers, and care providers nationwide.

Enrol today and learn how to move and handle people safely with our fully CPD accredited Moving and Handling People in Health and Social Care Training, aligned with HSE & MHOR guidance.

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