By the end of this topic you should:

• Know about basic moving and handling for stroke carers.
• Know more about using equipment including a patient turner, slide or glide sheet, sliding board.
• Know how to assist someone in a wheelchair including on to a kerb or manoeuvering a wheelchair.
• Know how to assist someone in and out of a car.
• Know how to put a wheelchair into the boot of a car safely.
• Know some tips for moving and handling at home.
• Know where and how to get individual advice about moving and handling.