Need carers who can lift

[HermioneWeasley]

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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Thanks for taking the time @Hairyfairy01 to provide your input, I’ll speak to my mum about the ones I’m not sure about.

@AnnaQuayInTheUk thank you

Yes, all those things are covered. Hasn't made much difference, really.

I hadn't heard of an "extra care" scheme, so I will look into that tomorrow.

@EmeraldRoulette they may be called by other names in other areas, but basically purpose built flats that have a team of care workers on site 24/7. So there is always support on hand.

There's usually a communal dining room where a hot lunch is provided but all the flats have their own kitchens as well.

You rent the flat, the "Landlord" will be a social housing provider (Housing Association) or similar.

This is a link to one in Suffolk (not where I work so I don't know anything about it but the explanation of how it works is good)

https://www.orwell-housing.co.uk/supported-housing-and-care/housing-and-care-older-people/

@AnnaQuayInTheUk Thank you, really appreciate your replies

she isn't prepared to move and realistically I think she is right not to. She'd be so unhappy and she's 86 so couldn't manage any of it. I think we're just stuck with it all really.

thank you though. I don't know if it's worth buying the items shown for situations where she's not injured and a neighbour might be able to help etc.

@EmeraldRoulette I feel for you. Maybe you could look into Extra Care schemes in your area and go and visit to see what it's like. Moving is a huge deal whatever your age.

Most services/companies have policies in place that won't allow people to lift, however case law has shown that it can be done with the right planning. I cant remember the case, but it was discussed when I did my advances trainers course for moving and handling.

If you mean to get him from the floor using equipment this would be something OT or falls team would look into, best get them involved as soon as possible.

No carer would be allowed to lift due to manual handling - it puts them at risk and you can’t expect them to do this.

theres a falls response here that respond and pick people up using equipment and the correct techniques so save paramedics