Specialist Support For Complex Physical Needs
Practical Training For Families & Care Teams
Supporting Safe And Sustainable Care At Home
Safe. Dignified. Practical Support for Everyday Care
At Smart Rehabilitation, we provide specialist moving and handling assessment, prescription and training for adults and children with complex physical needs.
Our approach prioritises safety, comfort, dignity and independence while reducing risk for individuals, families and care teams. Safe handling is essential for sustainable care at home and within residential settings.
Who We Support
We support:
• Children and adults with neurological or physical disabilities
• Individuals with reduced mobility or complex transfer needs
• Families and informal carers
• Personal assistants and care staff
• Residential and nursing home teams
Recommendations are always practical and tailored to everyday routines.
Assessment and Prescription
We complete detailed moving and handling assessments considering mobility, environment, equipment needs, carer safety and long-term sustainability. Following assessment, we provide clear, defensible recommendations to support safe transfers, positioning and functional independence.
Our Moving and Handling Support
We offer moving and handling services across Yorkshire and the Humber, including:
• Assessments and professional reports
• Equipment advice and recommendations
• Hoist and sling prescription
• Housing and environmental suggestions
• Handling plans and risk assessments
• Hands-on training for families and care staff
• Support with daily routines and functional goals
• Bespoke training sessions and competency assessments
Training is practical, hands-on and tailored to the individual and care team.
Single-Handed Care
Where appropriate, we support the development of single-handed care approaches that maintain safety while promoting independence and efficient use of care resources.
This includes:
• Risk-assessed transfer strategies
• Equipment recommendations
• Training to ensure safe implementation
• Ongoing review as needs change
Our focus is safe, realistic and defensible care planning.
Residential and Care Setting Support
Within residential and nursing environments, we provide:
• Moving and handling assessment and review
• Staff training and competency development
• Equipment guidance and environmental recommendations
• Support with complex care planning
• Integration with postural care and positioning programmes
Collaborative working ensures consistency across care teams and improves overall safety. Contact us today for more information.
Supporting Home and Community Living
We support clients living at home by ensuring moving and handling approaches are safe, comfortable and integrated into daily routines. Our goal is to reduce injury risk, improve confidence and support sustainable care arrangements.
Training for Families and Care Teams
We provide bespoke training for:
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Families and informal carers
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Personal assistants and support workers
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School staff supporting children
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Residential and nursing home teams
Training includes:
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Safe transfer techniques
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Equipment use and positioning
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Bed mobility and repositioning
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Falls recovery where appropriate
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Promoting independence during transfers
Training is practical, hands-on and tailored to the individual’s needs.
Our Approach
Moving and handling at Smart Rehabilitation are the following:
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Person-centred and dignity-focused
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Risk aware yet enabling
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Practical and realistic
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Integrated with wider rehabilitation goals
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Supported by training and review
Arrange A Moving And Handling Assessment
Speak with Smart Rehabilitation for a practical moving and handling assessment tailored to your home, school or care environment.
