Moving someone in and out of bed

If you regularly lift or move someone, it's best to get training or have someone demonstrate the correct techniques to avoid injury to yourself or the person you care for.

The GP, district nurse or occupational therapist can give information about suitable equipment to help you care.

A Carer's assessment from social services can help you plan what support you need. Your local Citizen's Advice can guide what practical and financial support you can access. Please see our service directory for contact details.

The video below from Hospice in the Weald shows you how to help someone with:

  • moving out of bed into a chair or commode
  • going to and from the bathroom with a walking frame
  • showering

Recommended Resources

Marie Curie - Moving someone in bed

Published 26th October 2023

NHS - How to move, lift and handle someone else

Published 26th October 2023

Hospice in the Weald - Online guides

Published 26th October 2023

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Adult Social Care Harrow
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Adult Social Care provides practical support to people to stay safe and well.  These services are usually provided in people's homes, care homes or in the community. Thre is also support for people who are caring for an adult family member or friend, access to personal care and home care services.

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Please contact by telephone.

Opening hours are Monday and Tuesday 9.30am to 3.30pm. Thursday and Friday 9.30am to 1.00pm.

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This service provides a quick funding route for HCA packages of care for appropriate patients in Brent and Harrow for 2 weeks whilst Continuing Health Care (CHC) is arranged.

Funding is to pay for social care at home or a place in a care home for patients with a deteriorating condition and short prognosis 

Referrals by clinicians can be made Monday to Saturday 9.00am to 4.00pm and Sunday between 8.30am to 8.30pm. Referrals made after 4pm will be dealt with the next working day.

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Harrow Carers is an independent charity and voluntary organisation and has been the lead carers’ support agency in Harrow since 1996. Support and services are available to anyone who cares for people in the community who are ill, frail, disabled and disadvantaged.

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