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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 recognize and prevent back injuries that are brought about by poor lifting and moving techniques.
There will be four Patient Moving and Handling courses open to family carers in the following areas in May 2025:
To book your place on one of these courses please contact Deirdre at training@familycarers.ie or call 086 7749838. Places will be allocated to family carers on a first come first served basis.
Venue: Bloomfield House Hotel, Mullingar, Co, Westmeath, N91 HP8E
Date: May 14th 2025
Time: 10am-3.30pm (Lunch will be provided)
Contact: Email Deirdre at training@familycarers.ie or call 086 7749838
Venue: The Greenhills Leisure Club and Gym, Ennis Rd, Knock, Limerick, V94 X2RV
Date: May 15th 2025
Time: 10am-3.30pm (Lunch will be provided)
Contact: Email Deirdre at training@familycarers.ie or call 086 7749838
Venue: Crown Plaza Blanchardstown, Blanchardstown Town Centre, Coolmine, Dublin, D15 T1FD
Date: May 21st 2025
Time: 10am-3.30pm (Lunch will be provided)
Contact: Email Deirdre at training@familycarers.ie or call 086 7749838
Venue: TBC
Date: May 27th 2025
Time: 10am-3.30pm (Lunch will be provided)
Contact: Email Deirdre at training@familycarers.ie or call 086 7749838
