LPS Training & Consultancy

24/08/2026

For those who have attended recent updates for trainers with LPS and William Merritt Centre, you may remember we discussed the issues relating to stress and burnout. Here is a link that has just come through from the HSE to support the resources shared on those study days.

The law requires all employers to prevent work-related stress. Find out more about how you can use the five steps where you work: reach out, recognise, respond, reflect and make it routine.

17/08/2026

On an activity farm in the new forest and very pleased to see a changing places toilet and fully accessible activities. I did have an overwhelming desire to check the house was on charge tho!

11/08/2026

Are you responsible for staff training in health, education or social care?

Our Moving and Handling Train the Trainer course is designed to help you deliver compliant, practical manual handling of people training across your organisation.

Support safer working and better outcomes for those you care for.

Find out more and register
https://wmdlc.org/services/moving-handling-training/train-the-trainer/

06/08/2026

I was recently honoured to share the front cover of the NBE Column which remembered the sad passing of friend and colleague Pam Simpson. A former Column Editor, Pam was one of the most respected Moving and Handling Practitioners in the field. She will be deeply missed by many.

15/07/2026

Build confidence. Improve safety. Stay compliant.

Our Moving and Handling Train the Trainer course equips you to deliver effective manual handling of people training within your organisation.

✔ Practical skills
✔ Up-to-date guidance
✔ Risk reduction

Find out more and register
https://wmdlc.org/services/moving-handling-training/train-the-trainer/

27/06/2026

Something to look forward to! An accessible festival

22/06/2026

Julia has been working with the MIP team at a specialist ‘hospital’ filming studio in London. A few more moving and handling videos to add to the YouTube channel. Watch this space!

09/06/2026

14/05/2026

You can register now for NBE national Moving and Handling Awareness Day 2026 on Thursday 11th June!

https://www.nationalbackexchange.org/nbe-moving-handling-awareness

Celebrate the incredible work being done across health and social care to promote safe, effective, and person-centred moving and handling practices.

Sign up for all the live action on the day, including webinars on:
• Sleep Positioning
• AI in Health and Social Care
• Falls Prevention & Management in Practice: From Risk Factors to Safe Transfers

Good to Know
• You'll get one link which will give you access for the whole day!
• You don't have to be an NBE member to join in, so share the invitation!
• Visit our dedicated web page on the day to join in the quiz at 1 pm

Thank you to our Supporters