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Manual Handling for Care Homes - Level 1 - e-learning Course - ComplyPlus™ LMS - The Mandatory Training Group UK -
CPD-Accredited Manual Handling for Care Homes - Level 1 - eLearning Course - ComplyPlus™ LMS - The Mandatory Training Group UK -
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Manual Handling for Care Homes - Level 1

Trusted by over 1 million learners, The Mandatory Training Group delivers accredited courses through ComplyPlus™ LMS, our AI-powered, interactive e-learning platform. Designed for compliance and impact, our training supports CQC, Ofsted, HSE and other regulatory standards.

Price:

£14.99 + VAT

Course reviews:

Level:

1

Duration:

1 hour

Method:

Fully online 24/7 via ComplyPlus™ LMS

Platform:

Desktop, Laptop, Mobile, Tablet

Course access expiry:

365 days

Certificate validity:

3 years - CPD-accredited, instant digital certificate on completion

Last updated:

19 May 2026 (V2.6)

Accepted payments:

Course overview

CPD-Accredited | HSE Aligned | ComplyPlus™ LMS

This Manual Handling for Care Homes Level 1 online course provides essential knowledge of safe moving and handling practices within residential and nursing care settings. This course covers key legislation, responsibilities, risk assessment, safe handling techniques, and musculoskeletal health, in line with recognised care standards and workplace procedures, to reduce injury risks, support staff safety, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards in care environments.

Course content

This Manual Handling for Care Homes e-learning course covers:

  • Key legislation, including Manual Handling Operations Regulations (MHOR), Health and Safety at Work, etc. Act 1974 (HASAWA), Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER), Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) and Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)
  • Manual handling hazards and risk factors
  • Dynamic and formal risk assessment processes
  • Musculoskeletal health and injury prevention
  • Principles of safer moving and handling techniques
  • Team handling and communication practices
  • Safe use of equipment and handling aids
  • Risk reduction, reporting and safe systems of work.

Who is this course for?

This Manual Handling for Care Homes eLearning course is for:

  • Care assistants, support workers and residential care staff
  • Nursing home staff and healthcare assistants
  • Domestic, portering and support staff in care homes
  • New or existing employees requiring mandatory training
  • Agency staff and volunteers supporting care delivery
  • Individuals involved in patient handling and mobility support.

Aims

The aims of this Manual Handling for Care Homes online course are to:

  • Provide essential knowledge of manual handling legislation, responsibilities and safe handling principles in real-world care home environments and daily practice situations to reduce risks and support safe, compliant care practices 
  • Increase awareness of hazards, risk assessment processes, and musculoskeletal health in everyday care activities and handling tasks to improve safety, minimise injuries, and promote effective working practices across all care settings.

Learning objectives

This Manual Handling for Care Homes e-learning course will:

  • Explain key legislation, including MHOR, HASAWA, LOLER, PUWER and RIDDOR, relevant to care home settings
  • Describe employer and employee responsibilities for safe manual handling practices
  • Examine common hazards and risk factors associated with handling activities
  • Demonstrate how to carry out dynamic and formal risk assessments
  • Explain the principles of safer moving and handling techniques used in day-to-day patient and resident care
  • Discuss maintaining musculoskeletal health and reducing injury risks through safe working practices and posture awareness
  • Outline the use of equipment, team handling and communication to support safe, coordinated handling tasks
  • Present safe systems of work and reporting procedures in care environments.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this Manual Handling for Care Homes eLearning course, you will be able to:

  • Identify key legislation and requirements for manual handling in care home settings and associated responsibilities
  • Recognise hazards and assess risks associated with manual handling tasks in care environments
  • Apply safer moving and handling principles confidently in practical situations and daily practice
  • Carry out dynamic risk assessments safely and effectively in changing environments
  • Use equipment and handling techniques correctly and safely in practice
  • Maintain musculoskeletal health through consistent and safe working practices
  • Follow organisational policies and reporting procedures in line with workplace requirements
  • Contribute to safer care environments by reducing risks and preventing injury.

Course assessment

  • Multiple-choice knowledge assessment with a minimum pass mark of 80%
  • Assessment questions mapped directly to course learning outcomes
  • Unlimited assessment retakes included
  • Confirms knowledge of manual handling risks, legislation and safe handling practices.

Course certification

  • CPD-accredited digital certificate issued on successful course completion
  • Certificate available for immediate download as a secure PDF
  • Evidence of competence in safe manual handling practice
  • Certificate authenticity can be verified via the ComplyPlus™ platform.

Refresher requirements

  • This course certificate should be refreshed every 3 years
  • Earlier refresher is advised if legislation, guidance, workplace policy, or risk assessments change.

Course accreditation

  • Externally reviewed and accredited by the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Certification Service
  • Supports Health and Safety Executive (HSE) expectations for safe manual handling in care settings
  • Informed by MHOR 1992, HASAWA 1974, LOLER, PUWER, RIDDOR and recognised UK best practice frameworks.

Frequently asked questions

Why is this manual handling online course for care homes important?
This online course helps reduce injuries, ensures safe moving and handling practices and protects both staff and residents in care settings.
Does this manual handling e-learning course for care homes support compliance requirements?
Yes, this e-learning course supports workplace compliance with Health and Safety Executive guidance and manual handling regulations in care settings.
What does this manual handling eLearning course for care homes cover?
This eLearning course covers legislation, risk assessment, handling techniques, equipment use and safe working practices.
How do I log on to the eLearning platform?
After purchasing a course, you'll receive an email with your login details and a platform access link to ComplyPlus? LMS (optimised for Google Chrome). Your email address will serve as your fixed username. To avoid access issues, ensure your purchase information is accurate and up to date.
I haven't received my login details. What should I do?
Your login details are emailed automatically right after purchase. Please check your Spam or Junk folder, as some email providers (like Google or Yahoo) may direct them there.
How do I download my certificate(s)?

Once you have successfully completed the end-of-course assessment with a passing score, your certificate will be made available online on ComplyPlus? LMS . It is issued in a quality-assured PDF format and can be downloaded directly from the platform.

Once available, you can:

  • Download the certificate directly to your device
  • Save a digital copy for your records
  • Print a physical copy if needed.

No physical copy will be mailed, as all certificates are issued electronically for convenience and instant access.

Can I request name changes on certificates?

Learners are not allowed to change their names directly in the LMS. This is to ensure that the name reflected on the certificate belongs to the actual individual who completed the course and to prevent the risk of name forgery or transferring certificates to others.

If you need to request a name change, please contact our Support Team by submitting your concern through this form. Kindly include a clear reason for the change and any supporting documentation required for verification.

Do you give discounts for bulk purchases?

Yes, we offer competitive volume discounts for organisations enrolling multiple candidates in any of our online training courses. To view our current volume discount options, click here.

Login steps

  1. If you are a New User, check the email you provided for the login instructions
  2. If they are not in your Inbox, please check your Junk/Spam folder
  3. Follow the instructions provided and proceed to the LMS
  4. If you are an Existing User, proceed to your account
  5. If you cannot remember your account password, click here
  6. If you bought 1 license, you can either assign the course to yourself or another person once you log in
  7. If you bought 2 or more licenses of the same course, a group account will be automatically created so you can add and monitor your learners.

Need Help? Contact our support team via Live Chat for quicker assistance or email info@mandatorytraining.co.uk

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