Training can take many forms depending on the needs of the situation. With a large care team and a client with complex needs, training may consist of several smaller workshops and then practical demonstrations around the client’s daily routine and carer rota. Or, for an individual carer, it may be an individual one to one session going through the moving and handing plan together. or for group of Ot's who are in need of training on manual handling  , OT specific aspects and also discharge planning.

It is considered best practice that when any equipment is provided it is followed up with a review to assess suitability and any necessary training to the client or carers on appropriate use or techniques. This is never truer than in the prescription of moving & handing equipment. Whilst formal carers have basic moving and handling training, they will not have been provided with bespoke training for each client’s individual needs. Family members or informal carers are not likely to have had any training at all. Providing this training, support, reassurance and increased confidence is a vital part of the occupational therapy role.

It is essential that training is kept up to date and reviewed at least annually. The plan is a working document and a review is recommended whenever there are changes in the client’s condition, the general environment or the tasks being performed. Reviews and updates of training should be in-line with moving and handing plan reviews, which the OT will advise on as part of the recommendations in the report and in the provided plan.