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 would like to offer you the opportunity to take part in our Patient Moving and Handling training to help protect you from developing such injuries. If you are caring for someone you need to move or transfer, this training will equip you with invaluable techniques that will protect you from physical injury in the future.

Locations, Dates & Venues

  • Cork

    Venue: Cork Stroke Support Centre, 3 Oak House, Mahon Industrial Estate, BlackRock, Cork, T12 AKA4

    Date: September 17th 2024

    Time: 10am-4:30pm (Lunch will be provided)

    Contact: Email Deirdre at training@familycarers.ie or call 086 7749838

  • Dublin (Blanchardstown)

    Venue: Crowne Plaza, Blanchardstown Centre, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15

    Date: September 10th 2024

    Time: 9:30am-3:30pm (Lunch will be provided)

    Contact: Email Deirdre at training@familycarers.ie or call 086 7749838

  • Dublin (Chapelizod)

    Venue: West County Hotel, Old Lucan Rd, Chapelizod, Dublin, D20 YK13

    Date: September 3rd 2024

    Time: 10am-4pm (Lunch will be provided)

    Contact: Email Deirdre at training@familycarers.ie or call 086 7749838

  • Kerry

    Venue: Meadowlands Hotel, Co. Kerry

    Date: September 5th 2024

    Time: 9:30am-3:30pm (Lunch will be provided)

    Contact: Email Deirdre at training@familycarers.ie or call 086 7749838

  • Limerick

    Venue: South Court Hotel, Raheen Roundabout, Limerick, Co. Limerick, V94 E77X

    Date: September 18th 2024

    Time: 9:30am-3:30pm (Lunch will be provided)

    Contact: Email Deirdre at training@familycarers.ie or call 086 7749838


  • Longford

    Venue: Longford Arms Hotel, 25 Main St, Townparks, Longford, N39 X4H6

    Date: September 12th 2024

    Time: 9:30am-3:30pm (Lunch will be provided)

    Contact: Email Deirdre at training@familycarers.ie or call 086 7749838

  • Monaghan

    Venue: Íontas Theatre, Arts & Community Centre, Conabury, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan

    Date: September 26th 2024

    Time: 9:30am-3:30pm (Lunch will be provided)

    Contact: Email Deirdre at training@familycarers.ie or call 086 7749838

  • Tipperary

    Venue: Clonmel Óg, GAA Clubhouse, Cashel Road, Clonmel, E91 FW50

    Date: September 24th 2024

    Time: 9:30am-3:30pm (Lunch will be provided)

    Contact: Email Deirdre at training@familycarers.ie or call 086 7749838