Moving and Handling

Proportionate handling – environmental factors to meet the need

Learning objectives

  • Discuss what proportionate handling is and the potential impacts.
  • Consider the functional implications of a single-handed care recommendation.
  • Reflect on how environmental design can hinder or promote SHC (single-handed care)

Our webinar presenter

Adam Ferry

Adam Ferry

Occupational Therapist

Adam qualified as an occupational therapist in 2007 and worked across emergency care, neurological rehabilitation and service management within the NHS before joining The Occupational Therapy Service full-time in 2018. Alongside a complex clinical caseload, he has developed a national profile through commercial consultancy and CPD leadership, including responsibility for The OT Show education programme. Adam specialises in neurological rehabilitation, falls prevention and service development.