manual handling injury claim

http://www.thompsons.law.co.uk/personal-injury/southern-cross-pays-compensation-injured-carer.htm

This story illustrates how important is is to have the right equipment for the job and have received proper training in its use. The carer in question had worked for 12 years and had 4 months off work with a disc problem after turning a patient on the bed without the correct equipment. The claim was settled out of court when the employer admitted liability but the carer was not able to return to her former duties and is not currently working as a carer.

This emphasises the importance of correct training.

Postural care Mencap campaign

Mencap launches a new campaign to raise awareness of postural care www.mencap.org.uk/posturalcare

it aims to raise the profile of postural care and ensure that people are aware of the implications of 24 hour postural care and how it can help prevent secondary complications whilst maintaining peoples comfort. 24 hour postural care involves looking at the position someone sits, stand and lies in and ensuring they have the right support to keep them safe, comfortable and as near to symmetrical as possible. It also involves what activities the do to train their own muscles.

People who find moving difficult are at risk of developing unusual body shapes as they lie and sit in a limited number of positions. An unusual body shape can lead to many secondary problems such as

• contractures
• scoliosis
• difficulites with breathing
• stomach and digestion problems
• pain
• difficulty with social functioning

postural care can gently help reduce these problems or if introduced early help them not to occur. 


From a commissioners point of view it reduces the burden of care and the need for expensive surgery. 


Positive Positioning is please to be able to offer assessment, advice and on-going support to people with movement problems and their families and carers. Please email info@positivepositioning.co.uk or telephone 07944566606 for more information