Single Handed Care Home / Training / Single Handed Care What is Single-Handed Care? We are an ageing society, with the number of people likely to need social care set to increase significantly in the years to come. But with local authorities experiencing budget and staff cuts, difficult decisions are being made on the viability of established methods of delivering care. As part of an effort to improve efficiencies, a number of authorities are adopting the Single-Handed Care model, in which clients can receive the same or improved standards of care – including moving, handling and bathing – from just one person, without sacrificing safety for either party. A number of care reviews have found that around 40% of people receiving care from two or more carers are suitable for Single-Handed Care practices. What are the benefits of Single-Handed Care? Single-Handed Care provides a significant cost saving for local authorities and providers, allowing the same number of carers to provide care for a greater number of clients. There are a number of benefits for the client, too. Care reviews have found that many service users felt that their privacy was being compromised by having two carers, who may not be the same every day. Single-Handed Care allows increased privacy and dignity for clients, as well as increased independence and flexibility. This also provides obvious benefits for private customers providing care for a loved one at home. How can Prism help enable Single-Handed Care? We have a great deal of experience in assisting authorities to deliver Single-Handed Care, from conception and planning to installation and maintenance. Cost benefits Working in partnership with the University of Salford, we have developed a tool that can demonstrate the cost benefits of investing in Single-Handed Care. The tool assesses the number of service users and daily visits, and calculates daily, weekly and yearly savings made by moving from two carers to one. The cost of new equipment can also be incorporated. To arrange a demonstration of our cost-benefit tool, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Assessment We have a team of experienced assessors who can help you to identify the most appropriate moving, handling and bathing equipment required to provide Single-Handed Care for clients of all needs. Products We offer the largest portfolio of quality moving, handling and bathing products for Single-Handed Care at cost-effective, competitive prices. Our range includes hoists, stand aids, bed management systems, assisted baths and much more. Installation Our large team of engineers, operating from our regional service centres across the UK, can normally install products within seven days of receipt of an order. All of our installations are carried out in accordance with current regulations, and our teams include qualified electrical engineers. Support At every stage before and after the supply of products, our assessors, business managers and customer service teams provide friendly, efficient support. We also offer a number of service and repair packages to ensure all equipment continues to meet regulations and remain in top working condition. Training We provide practical, hands-on Single-Handed Care training for both carers and service users, in partnership with HME Training – click here to learn more about HME’s Single-Handed Care Training. We also offer free product awareness days at many of our regional service centres across the UK. Please contact us if you are interested in attending. More Information To find out more about Single-Handed Care, you can download our Single-Handed Care brochure, or read our report on manual handling and Single-Handed Care, Does It Take Two? If you have any questions about Single-Handed Care and how we can help, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Prism Medical UK is a trading name of Prism UK Medical Ltd part of the Prism Healthcare Group. Registered Office: Unit 4, Jubilee Business Park, Jubilee Way, Grange Moor, Wakefield WF4 4TD. Registered in England and Wales. No. 04992349 VAT Reg. No. 315 3556 16 Get in touch Call now to speak to one of our expert advisors 01924 840 100 Contact Us Customer Login © 2021 Website Terms Privacy & Cookies Sitemap Facebook Youtube LinkedIn Twitter Prism Medical UK is proud to be associated with: We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. Cookie settings ACCEPT