This policy is designed for domiciliary care managers, care coordinators, compliance officers, and all frontline staff involved in moving and handling activities. It also benefits quality assurance personnel seeking to enhance operational safety and compliance.

This moving and handling policy includes:

• Legal and regulatory framework (e.g., Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992, Health and Safety at Work Act 1974)

• Roles and responsibilities in safe handling

• Comprehensive training requirements

• Risk assessments for staff, service users, and environments

• Specialist provisions for bariatric care

• Equipment use, maintenance, and compliance

• Incident reporting and follow-up procedures.

This policy is vital for maintaining the safety and dignity of service users while protecting staff from injuries. It ensures compliance with legal and regulatory standards, reduces operational risks, and fosters a culture of continuous improvement. By implementing this policy, organisations can:

• Minimise workplace injuries and associated costs

• Enhance staff competence and confidence in moving and handling activities

• Ensure readiness for CQC inspections with robust documentation.

The features and benefits of this moving and handling policy are:

• Time-saving - Fully customisable Microsoft Word template, saving hours of work.

• Up-to-date - Regularly reviewed and aligned with the latest regulations and guidelines.

• Professional quality - Developed by health and social care compliance experts for accuracy and reliability.

• Adaptable - Easily tailored to reflect organisational branding and operational needs based on your own risk assessment.

• Inspection-ready - Designed to meet CQC and other inspection requirements effortlessly.

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