Who developed The PHACS Approach? | The PHACS Approach was developed by The aim of this site is to provide information to anyone working in the field of Moving and Handling or in Equality and Diversity. We hope that carers, families or advocates will use this site. Much of the information on this site is free to download. We also have useful links to sites or to profiles of individuals or groups. |
What is The PHACS Approach all about? | PHACS stands for: Person-centred Handling and Assessment in Challenging Situations. We provide training or risk assessments for carers and professionals who work with community groups. The main areas of work are based around Moving and Handling and Equality and Diversity.We promote the use of person-centred approaches and want to encourage professionals to work more closely with the disabled person and their families. We want to provide information |
I am a carer for people who have disabilities and or dementia is there information to help me? | There is information on this web site which you might find useful. We provide training courses in moving and handling people who live with dementia. We also have helpful links to other web sites and which will provide additional sources of information.You may want to email us for advice or information. We have a one day Moving and Handling Trainer's update which you might find to be useful. It includes methods for dealing with people who may be considered to have challenging behaviour: how to communicate and what triggers to look for. |
I am a disabled person, is there need advice and information about disability? | There is information on this web site which you might find useful. We have helpful links to other web sites and which will provide additional sources of information. You may want to email us for advice or information. You may find the Fact Sheet written for In Control to be useful |
I am a Moving and Handling Trainer and risk assessor. Do you have training courses? | There are training resources and activities on this web site which you might find useful in your practice. We provide a trainer’s up date course which you can attend. We provide a Trusted Assessor’s up date course which you can attend. There are training resources and activities on this web site which you might find useful in your practice. |
I work with children who have Special Educational Needs. Is there information on this site that would help me improve my practice? | The PHACS Approach is aimed at anyone who is working with disabled children or adults and have to move and handle them safely.It is also aimed a people who have to train or educate others in moving and handling practice. Professionals who are required to complete risk assessments in the community may find the information in this web site to be useful. There is an articles about Equality and Diversity on this site. The Health and Safety Executive provided a useful guidance about |
I work with people from BME or different ethnic groups. Do you have information or training? | Equality Diversity and Inclusion is a key aspect of the PHACS Approach. It promotes the person centred approaches and encourages professionals to take into consideration the diverse needs of the individual when undertaking assessments or providing services. |
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