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As we get older, the everyday movements most of us take for granted, getting out of bed, rising from a chair, walking to the bathroom, can become harder and, at times, risky. So it is a very natural question for families to ask: can a live-in carer help with this, safely?

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The answer is yes. Helping someone move safely and comfortably, known in care as \"moving and handling,\" is a core part of what our carers do. But how it is done matters enormously, both for your loved one's safety and for their dignity. Here is how our carers approach it.

Why safe moving and handling matters

Helping someone move might look simple, but done without the right skill it can lead to falls, injuries, pain or a real loss of confidence, for the person being helped and the person helping. Done well, on the other hand, it keeps your loved one safe and comfortable while helping them stay as mobile and independent as possible. It is a genuine skill, and we treat it as one.

Skilled, trained support, not guesswork

Every Edyn carer completes moving and handling training before they ever support someone's mobility, and refreshes that training every year. We also make sure their skills stay sharp through supervision, spot checks and observation of their practice in the home. So when a carer helps your loved one move, it is with proper technique and genuine competence behind it.

Tailored to your loved one

Before care begins, we complete a bespoke moving and handling risk assessment for your loved one, sometimes drawing on the expertise of occupational therapists or physiotherapists. This sets out exactly how to help them move safely: the right techniques, the right equipment, and the approach best suited to their particular needs. It means the support is designed around your loved one specifically, not a one-size-fits-all method.

Checking safety every single time

Even with a good plan in place, everyone has better days and harder days. That is why, before each and every move, our carers carry out a quick safety check. In just a few moments, they consider the task at hand, how your loved one is feeling and coping that day, the equipment involved, and the space and surroundings. If anything has changed, they pause and reassess before going ahead. This constant, quiet attentiveness is what keeps every single move safe.

Independence and dignity, always

Here is the part we care about most. Good moving and handling is never about simply doing everything for someone. It is about helping your loved one do as much as they safely can for themselves, using equipment to support their independence, and always treating them with respect and protecting their privacy.

Our carers ask for consent before assisting, take the gentlest and least restrictive approach possible, and are guided by best-practice principles where someone may find it harder to make decisions for themselves. The goal is for your loved one to keep not just their safety, but their confidence, their independence and their dignity.

The right equipment, used safely

Where equipment such as a hoist or a transfer aid is needed, our carers use only what is set out in the care plan, and they check it carefully before every use. They will never use equipment that is damaged, faulty or unsuitable. And if any equipment in the home, including a family's own, is not safe to use, they will hold off and let us know straight away, so it can be put right. Your loved one is never put at risk with the wrong equipment.

Never pushing through an unsafe situation

Perhaps the most reassuring principle of all is this: if a move ever cannot be done safely, our carers stop. If equipment is missing or broken, the surroundings are unsafe, your loved one's condition has changed, or the carer has any doubt at all, they will pause, make your loved one safe and comfortable, and call our team for guidance rather than pressing on. Never pushing through an unsafe situation is exactly the caution you would want for someone you love.

A strong culture of safety

Our carers also report any accident, incident or even near miss, even when no harm has come to anyone. Far from being a formality, this helps us learn, refine the care plan, and prevent problems before they happen. It is a key part of how we keep our standards high and your loved one safe. You can read more about how we build safety into care from the very start in our guide to the care assessment.

Safe, dignified, and as independent as possible

Helping someone move through their day safely, comfortably and with their dignity intact is one of the quiet arts of great care. Our carers do it thoughtfully and skilfully, so your loved one can stay as mobile and independent as possible, in the comfort of their own home.

If you would like to talk through how we could support your loved one's mobility and care, we would be glad to help.

Book a free care advice call, or give us a ring on 020 3970 9900. We are always happy to help.

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But how it is done matters enormously, both for your loved one's safety and for thei","published_at":"08 Jul 2026"},{"title":"How do our carers handle medication safely?","slug":"how-do-our-carers-handle-medication-safely","feature_image_sharp":{"childImageSharp":{"gatsbyImageData":{"layout":"constrained","backgroundColor":"#e8e8d8","images":{"fallback":{"src":"/static/0f3c87243609dba00f52788ee8c74edf/f19bc/getty-images-5xgvpyTO6hQ-unsplash.jpg","srcSet":"/static/0f3c87243609dba00f52788ee8c74edf/26cfb/getty-images-5xgvpyTO6hQ-unsplash.jpg 500w,\n/static/0f3c87243609dba00f52788ee8c74edf/1b035/getty-images-5xgvpyTO6hQ-unsplash.jpg 1000w,\n/static/0f3c87243609dba00f52788ee8c74edf/f19bc/getty-images-5xgvpyTO6hQ-unsplash.jpg 2000w","sizes":"(min-width: 2000px) 2000px, 100vw"},"sources":[{"srcSet":"/static/0f3c87243609dba00f52788ee8c74edf/921bf/getty-images-5xgvpyTO6hQ-unsplash.webp 500w,\n/static/0f3c87243609dba00f52788ee8c74edf/b7ef5/getty-images-5xgvpyTO6hQ-unsplash.webp 1000w,\n/static/0f3c87243609dba00f52788ee8c74edf/c9c6a/getty-images-5xgvpyTO6hQ-unsplash.webp 2000w","type":"image/webp","sizes":"(min-width: 2000px) 2000px, 100vw"}]},"width":2000,"height":1333}}},"excerpt":"Of all the things families think about when arranging care, medication is often near the top of the list. Is my loved one getting the right medicines, at the right times? Is it being handled safely? Are they still being treated as an adult who can make their own choices? These are important questions, and entirely the right ones to ask.\n\nManaging medication well is a core part of good care, and it is something we take extremely seriously. Here is how our carers handle it: safely, accurately, and","published_at":"08 Jul 2026"},{"title":"What happens if there is an accident?","slug":"what-happens-if-there-is-an-accident","feature_image_sharp":{"childImageSharp":{"gatsbyImageData":{"layout":"constrained","backgroundColor":"#f8f8f8","images":{"fallback":{"src":"/static/0a635e6549d0c7b2da01761722255444/3c646/curated-lifestyle-HbZtBWfrs9Y-unsplash.jpg","srcSet":"/static/0a635e6549d0c7b2da01761722255444/28380/curated-lifestyle-HbZtBWfrs9Y-unsplash.jpg 500w,\n/static/0a635e6549d0c7b2da01761722255444/6e54a/curated-lifestyle-HbZtBWfrs9Y-unsplash.jpg 1000w,\n/static/0a635e6549d0c7b2da01761722255444/3c646/curated-lifestyle-HbZtBWfrs9Y-unsplash.jpg 2000w","sizes":"(min-width: 2000px) 2000px, 100vw"},"sources":[{"srcSet":"/static/0a635e6549d0c7b2da01761722255444/76f01/curated-lifestyle-HbZtBWfrs9Y-unsplash.webp 500w,\n/static/0a635e6549d0c7b2da01761722255444/bd81f/curated-lifestyle-HbZtBWfrs9Y-unsplash.webp 1000w,\n/static/0a635e6549d0c7b2da01761722255444/1c6e9/curated-lifestyle-HbZtBWfrs9Y-unsplash.webp 2000w","type":"image/webp","sizes":"(min-width: 2000px) 2000px, 100vw"}]},"width":2000,"height":1335}}},"excerpt":"It is one of the worries that sits quietly at the back of every family's mind when arranging care: what if something goes wrong? What if my loved one has a fall, or there is a mistake? It is a completely fair question, and one you should feel able to ask any care provider.\n\nThe honest truth is that accidents can, occasionally, happen, particularly in later life. No one can promise they never will. What truly matters is how a provider works to prevent them, how they respond when something does ha","published_at":"08 Jul 2026"},{"title":"Mental capacity: how our carers respect your loved one's right to choose","slug":"mental-capacity-how-our-carers-respect-your-loved-ones-right-to-choose","feature_image_sharp":{"childImageSharp":{"gatsbyImageData":{"layout":"constrained","backgroundColor":"#e8d8c8","images":{"fallback":{"src":"/static/d139ff9867c752946093cf28158312f4/37b92/AdobeStock_84435251-1-1.jpg","srcSet":"/static/d139ff9867c752946093cf28158312f4/915f2/AdobeStock_84435251-1-1.jpg 500w,\n/static/d139ff9867c752946093cf28158312f4/1db5b/AdobeStock_84435251-1-1.jpg 1000w,\n/static/d139ff9867c752946093cf28158312f4/37b92/AdobeStock_84435251-1-1.jpg 2000w","sizes":"(min-width: 2000px) 2000px, 100vw"},"sources":[{"srcSet":"/static/d139ff9867c752946093cf28158312f4/a5233/AdobeStock_84435251-1-1.webp 500w,\n/static/d139ff9867c752946093cf28158312f4/1dd10/AdobeStock_84435251-1-1.webp 1000w,\n/static/d139ff9867c752946093cf28158312f4/de019/AdobeStock_84435251-1-1.webp 2000w","type":"image/webp","sizes":"(min-width: 2000px) 2000px, 100vw"}]},"width":2000,"height":2023}}},"excerpt":"As a loved one grows older, or lives with a condition such as dementia, families sometimes find themselves worrying about decision-making. Who decides what is best? And, importantly, is my loved one's right to make their own choices still respected and protected?\n\nIt is a sensitive and genuinely important area, guided both by law and by a deep respect for the person at the heart of it. Here is how our carers approach mental capacity, and how we protect your loved one's right to choose for themse","published_at":"08 Jul 2026"}]}},"pageContext":{"slug":"moving-and-handling-how-our-carers-keep-your-loved-one-safe-and-mobile","publicPath":"/blog/moving-and-handling-how-our-carers-keep-your-loved-one-safe-and-mobile/","tagSlug":"safety-health-and-wellbeing","feature_image":"https://storage.ghost.io/c/57/1f/571fdc8a-aa9a-4837-a3ef-49c48fe6bc13/content/images/2026/07/getty-images-meSXWwLc11A-unsplash.jpg"}},"staticQueryHashes":["1371987667","1706655005"]}