Patient Moving and Handling
The Physical, Mental and Psychological Impact of Caring, published in 2019 following a collaboration between Family Carers Ireland, College of Psychiatrists of Ireland, UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems, found that despite the risk of physical injury, less than 1 in 5 (18%) carers received training for their role. Four in 10 carers have suffered from back injuries, and almost two-thirds (67%) of these felt their back injury was caused or made worse because of their caring role. Manual handling training was the most common training need identified when carers were asked what training they would like to receive.
Family Carers Ireland are offering family carers an opportunity to participate in our Patient Moving and Handling one day courses. The course itself is designed to enable family carers to recognise and prevent back injuries that are brought about by poor lifting and moving techniques.
Upcoming Courses
Venue: Errigal Country House Hotel, Cavan Rd, Errigal Cootehill, Co. Cavan, H16 KX07
Date: 14 May 2026
Time: 10am-3.30pm (Lunch included)
Contact: To secure your free place, please contact Michelle on 061 517627 or by email at training@familycarers.ie.
Family Carers Ireland is delighted to collaborate with the Irish Deaf Society in providing this very practical training to family carers from the Deaf community, recognising and valuing this too often undervalued cohort of family carers.
Venue: Lucan Spa Hotel, Junction 4A, N4 Westbound, Lucan, Co. Dublin, K78 X3H3
Date: 19 May 2026
Time: 10am-4pm (Refreshments and lunch included.)
Contact: To secure your free place, please contact Michelle by email at training@familycarers.ie.
Venue: Kilkenny Education Support Centre, Seville Lodge, Callan Road, Kilkenny, R95 RH97
Date: 28 May 2026
Time: 10am-3.30pm (Lunch included)
Contact: To secure your free place, please contact Michelle on 061 517627 or by email at training@familycarers.ie.
Venue: Lough Lannagh, Knockacronghery, Castlebard, Co. Mayo, F23 A257
Date: 20 May 2026
Time: 10am-3.30pm (Lunch included)
Contact: To secure your free place, please contact Michelle on 061 517627 or by email at training@familycarers.ie.