by Charlotte Carson | May 21, 2026 | News
In 2004 whilst delivering a moving and handling training course to the Northern Ireland Ambulance service the question of taking people downstairs who couldn’t use a chair and carrying a person across rough ground who couldn’t lay flat was discussed.The conventional...
by Charlotte Carson | Mar 31, 2026 | News
Women are, unfortunately, less likely to receive CPR from bystanders than men in public emergencies. This is a well-documented issue and one that can have serious consequences. In a cardiac arrest situation, every second matters. Delays in CPR can significantly...
by Charlotte Carson | Mar 12, 2026 | News
“This month we ran an accredited four day moving and handling trainers’ course at West Midlands Ambulance Trust. The picture shows participants from West Midlands Ambulance Trust, two paramedic lecturers from the University of West Scotland and a Training Officer from...
by Charlotte Carson | Feb 17, 2026 | News
Solutions have been training members of ambulance services, fire and rescue and universities in evidence based safer patient handling for 30 years. In 2025 we updated what we believe to be unique our video film library of 25 pre hospital techniques. From basics such...
by Charlotte Carson | Jan 30, 2026 | News
Moving and Handling for pupils in education Introduction: The moving and handling of pupils in both special education where learning disabilities may accompany physical disabilities or in mainstream schools requires a multi discipline approach to ensure both pupils...
by Charlotte Carson | Jan 12, 2026 | News
Workplace Fire Statistics UK The UK has seen a decline in workplace fires over the past decade, with approximately 7,000 workplace fires recorded in 2023/24, marking a 25% decrease from the previous decade. The leading cause of workplace fires is faulty or misused...
by Charlotte Carson | Jan 6, 2026 | News
Prevalence of Back Pain in the UK The prevalence of back / neck pain in the UK is significant, with a substantial number of individuals affected by this condition. Here are some key statistics: 9 million people in England live with back pain, with 61% suffering from a...
by Charlotte Carson | Nov 21, 2025 | News
This week we have been training both drivers and passenger assistants for Achieving for Children South London on how to manage highly vulnerable kids with epilepsy needing rescue medication. These dedicated people show such amazing care and skill for these very sick...
by Charlotte Carson | Nov 12, 2025 | News
We are back again in Glasgow Scotland, this time conducting the annual update and reassessment of moving and handling trainers for the Scottish charity Turning Point Scotland who support some of the country’s most vulnerable. Picture above shows them practicing...
by Charlotte Carson | Oct 31, 2025 | News
Just in case your current training providers have not told you! This week the UK Resuscitation Council have announced changes to the Basic Life Support Procedures as follows. For more information go to www.resus.org.uk New guidance advises calling 999 for any...
