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Need carers who can lift

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HermioneWeasley · 17/03/2025 12:16

My dad falls regularly and I thought that if they had careers coming in a few times a day then at least he wouldn’t be waiting 4+ hours for a paramedics each time. My mum would also feel more confident about him getting up to do his exercises if someone was around who could lift him if his legs give out. She’s spoken to 3 different agencies and they all say their carers aren’t allowed to lift.

surely there must be carers who lift people? What about people who are immobile? It can’t just be a case that only paramedics can do this?

can anyone help?

thanks

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GildedRage · 17/03/2025 12:26

Historically due to workplace injuries lifting is no longer allowed. Even in hospitals/care homes expensive specialty equipment are used and available.

AnotherVice · 17/03/2025 12:23

As others have said, no carers will lift. Infuriatingly. I work for the ambulance service and it feels like fifty percent of every shift is lifting uninjured people off the floor. I'm not sure why carers don't have to risk their back but I do! And I'm talking about people who are obviously uninjured and don't need assessing before moving them.

SometimesCalmPerson · 17/03/2025 12:23

Carers aren’t allowed to lift and rightly so because it presents too much of a risk. Look into purchasing or hiring a hoist just in case it’s needed, don’t expect people on minimum wage to risk injury.

Bristollocalknowledge · 17/03/2025 12:21

How often is he falling?
Has he been seen by the falls clinic?

My Mum had a falls call button which went through to a service which was manned by carers with specialist inflable chair equipment to help the person back up. They only help up people who are unjured and have not been on the floor for a long time. Try googling the name of your area and falls response.

It sounds like he may also need a care assessment from SS.

andyouwillknowusbythetrailofdead · 17/03/2025 12:20

Sadly you need residential care. Him being at home isn't safe anymore, for him or for any potential carers.

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HermioneWeasley · 17/03/2025 12:20

He gets about in their flat on a walking frame. My mum uses a wheelchair for him when they have to go out.

she can manage his personal care needs, just can’t lift him up when he falls

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haveyouopenedyourbowelstoday · 17/03/2025 12:19

You will not find anyone able to lift!

CreationNat1on · 17/03/2025 12:18

It's time for a nursing home, you need a hoist to do this.

Does he have a wheelchair or walking frame?