This event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. 

When: Monday 17th March, 9:30am – 4:30pm

About the event:    

This one-day course will introduce you to moving people and objects safely, using real equipment to build understanding. Taking place in the fully equipped Manual Handling Suite at McSence, you can practice using the equipment yourself and learn how to avoid injuries and accidents.

This training also includes a practical session where you can practice techniques to support someone with their mobility and practice using various equipment.

Delivered by:  

McSence Communication

Instructions for attending the event: 

This event will be delivered IN PERSON. Details of the event will be sent to you via email once you have registered. Please note, if you do not get an email with details for the event you have registered for please contact VOCAL on the details below. 

Please note that some events require a minimum number for them to run or may be cancelled near the time of the event, we will contact you if this is the case. 

Booking info: 

If this event is showing as full, please email carertraining@vocal.org.uk or call 0808 196 6666 and we will add you to our waiting list and contact you if a space becomes available. 

Online bookings end 24 hours prior to the event. If you wish to attend and book within this time, please call 0808 196 6666 or email carertraining@vocal.org.uk.