Apr 20 2020
FAQs Further to Covid-19 Crisis - Risk Assessments for People Handling Activities
Do we need to continue to undertake risk assessments for all people handling activities? Read Full story
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Apr 15 2020
Coronavirus: Welsh Government Give Extra £40 Million to Support Adult Social Care
The Minister for Health and Social Services in Wales has announced an extra £40 million to support adult social care services during the coronavirus pandemic. Read Full story
Apr 08 2020
FAQs Further to Covid-19 Crisis - LOLER Inspections
Our trainers have been busy talking to our clients and delegates with advice on moving and handling and risk assessment issues which have arisen as a result of the Covid-19 crisis. Read Full story
Apr 03 2020
FAQs Further to Covid-19 Crisis - 'Key Trainer' Refresher/Update Training Due
If your EDGE Services' people/children/inanimate object handling or managing challenging behaviour 'Key Trainer' certificate expires between 9 March and 30 June 2020 please be assured that EDGE is committed to continue to support you in the onward delivery of your training during the Covid-19 pandemic. Read Full story
Mar 25 2020
Guidance on Moving and Handling Training during the Covid-19 Pandemic
The delivery of mandatory manual handling training in a care or special educational needs setting is generally considered a ‘practical skills’ course. At least two-thirds of the course content are practical skills being demonstrated, then practised and finally assessed and documented by the course leader. Read Full story
Mar 23 2020
COVID-19 - IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
Following Government advice and the ongoing Coronavirus crisis, EDGE Services has today decided to pause training operations for the time being in the interests of protecting our staff’s and our clients’ health and well-being. Read Full story
Mar 17 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE
It is imperative that EDGE Services comply with best practice guidelines and government advice in halting the spread of the Covid-19 virus. Read Full story
Mar 13 2020
COVID-19
The safety of delegates and the EDGE Services Team is our priority during the COVID-19 outbreak. Read Full story
Feb 10 2020
Campaign To Cut Back On Lost NHS Equipment
Every year millions of pounds-worth of equipment is lost to the NHS, often because patients are not sure what to do with it. Read Full story
Feb 04 2020
Welsh Government Consider Tax Increase to Cover Cost of Care
The Welsh Government are considering raising taxes to cover the cost of caring from elderly and disabled people. They propose that money raised through this increase could be spent on abolishing care fees or on a pay rise for care workers. Read Full story