In Hull it's similar to Robin's authority. There is a joint equipment panel that now includes education that considers recommendations from therapists...
We encountered an issue with something similar - all staff refused to carry out this very intimate procedure. As it wasn't part of their job descripti...
Hi As our host venue is unavailable we're planning to run a virtual Moving and Handling Course using Microsoft Teams next month for those who had boo...
Have you tried getting the local specialist continence nursing team involved? They can train staff and oversee good practice with hygiene etc.
Hi We have found that the AQA Unit Award Scheme is a great vehicle for teaching life skills and also provides a vast range of resources for teaching ...
Hi If the pupil won't get in the evac-chair to practice moving down the stairs, it could still be planned to be used in an emergency. It is importan...
In Hull we trade training (we run INSET courses throughout the year in moving and handling, Inclusive PE, Developing fine and gross motor skills; we a...
Hi - There is a cost but I can't find any contact details at present. Please contact Ian Townsend (a member of the pdnet national committee) for all t...
We have come across a similar situation in Hull with a pupil wanting to stay behind 3 nights per week to attend a homework club. After explaining the ...
We have used the 'Moving On' / 'Moving Up' resources developed by the Kent PD service very successfully in small groups to work on self-esteem/confide...
We use the 'Alderton' cut-out table from James Spencer - www.jamesspencer.co.uk - a good value, high quality height adjustable table for wheelchair u...
after trying and failing to insert the Hull LA policy in to this post, you are welcome to email me and I'll send you it by reply! Robert.grayson@hull...
Hi Ann There is little out there as this is a commercial area and people don't put information up on the internet that they'd rather you paid for!
wouldn't it be much simpler to use a real word? we are the physical difficulties team - we changed from disability as not all of the pupils we work wi...
In Hull we offer specific disability awareness training (e.g. new pupil in new school), initial software training to key staff (e.g. Clicker) and mov...