Ups and Downs

Synopsis

A step-by-step guide showing practical ways for care assistants to work more efficiently and reduce the risk of injury. Shows examples of equipment designed to ease lifting and carrying in different parts of the home. Demonstrates how the helper can access each task by ensuring that there is enough working space, that all the necessary equipment is at hand and all obstacles removed, knowing how the equipment works, and ensuring that someone is available to help if necessary.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 15 min.

Year of production

1998

Availability

Hire
Sale; 2000 hire: £24.68 (inclusive) 2000 sale: £74.03 (inclusive)

Notes

Available only in UK.

Documentation

Accompanying booklet.

Uses

Care assistants and those caring for relatives at home; social services departments; NVQ studies.

Subjects

Social welfare

Keywords

carers; home care

Production Company

Name

Schwops Productions

Phone

01582 412622

Fax

01582 412095

Address

Luton, Beds LU1 3QE

Distributor

Name

Euro View Management Services Ltd

Web

http://www.euroview.co.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

01937 541010

Fax

01937 541083

Address

PO Box 80
Wetherby LS23 7EQ