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A1 Momentum A1 Momentum provides accredited training and expert opinion in Manual Handling.

Deborah Harrison, Founder of A1 Risk Solutions has worked extensively across the specialised fields of Manual Handling, Ergonomics and Vocational Rehabilitation within the Health, Social Care and Education Sectors. Deborah’s vast knowledge and extensive experience of both her and the A1 Risk Solutions Team, has lead to providing bespoke training courses to organisations and their staff within the various sectors of Manual Handling. This, coupled with Consultancy Services, has provided the perfect backdrop to the development of the ‘The System’. A1 Risk Solutions identified that organisations were under financial pressure and often forced to reduce the length and frequency of training; with little additional support offered to staff. Often, these cost cutting exercises would also lead to higher exposure of risk to the organisation, staff and patients; ultimately leaving organisations increasingly vulnerable to the threat of litigation. This led the way for the development of an innovative and unique online Risk Managment and Training platform. Following several years in development, A1 Risk Solutions now provides a managed, traceable online system in a structured format, using an innovative web-based multimedia online learning, training and risk management system. Reducing the risk to the organisation, patients and staff, allowing organisations to vastly improve the training and learning requirements of staff within Manual Handling, Ergonomics and Risk Management, whilst significantly reducing resource costs and time associated with this. This unique system provides added benefits for organisations to demonstrate compliance, whilst reducing potential risk to staff and patients within their care.

08/10/2026

Can we map patient journeys in rehabilitation?

In this clip taken from the Martina Tierney Podcast Norma discusses how the right equipment and a carefully planned patient journey can support safe transfers after stroke or brain injury.

Early movement during rehabilitation may help prevent deconditioning and reduce avoidable harm while improving care standards.

Listen to the full podcast 🔗https://hubs.li/Q04zg4MM0

When we think about posture, it can be easy to focus on one part of a person’s day.In our latest blog, Norma Findlay, He...
06/10/2026

When we think about posture, it can be easy to focus on one part of a person’s day.

In our latest blog, Norma Findlay, Head of Clinical Operations at A1 Momentum, explores why we need to look at the whole 24 hours when supporting someone’s posture, movement and function.

From therapeutic lying and seating to transfers, personal care and opportunities for movement, every part of the day matters.

Read the full blog:
https://hubs.li/Q04zg1Wz0

02/10/2026

What if the “difficult” patient isn’t the problem?

In our latest webinar, Complex Moving and Handling for Dementia Care, we explore what can happen when we look beyond the behaviour and consider what the person may be communicating through fear, discomfort, confusion or resistance.

Sometimes, changing our approach can completely change the outcome.

▶️ Watch the full webinar recording to explore practical approaches to complex moving and handling in dementia care: https://hubs.li/Q04ydF0R0

Are you attending today's AOTI Conference in Cork?Our in-house Occupational Therapist, Kirsty Ryan, from 1–2 pm in Ballr...
01/10/2026

Are you attending today's AOTI Conference in Cork?

Our in-house Occupational Therapist, Kirsty Ryan, from 1–2 pm in Ballroom 2 for *More than a Chair: Managing Complex Seating in Dementia Care*.

Kirsty will share what led her into occupational therapy, patient case studies, and why the right seating approach can have such a meaningful impact in dementia care. If you’re at the conference, come along and be part of the conversation.

Join our Head of Clinical Operations, Norma Findlay, at the DWF Conference this Wednesday, 30 September, from 13:55–14:2...
28/09/2026

Join our Head of Clinical Operations, Norma Findlay, at the DWF Conference this Wednesday, 30 September, from 13:55–14:25 for her session, Smarter Care Pathways: Better Outcomes, Better Value.

Norma will challenge assumptions around long-term care needs and explore how proportionate support, reducing unnecessary carers, and early rehabilitation strategies can improve outcomes.

If you’re interested in delivering the right support at the right time, we’d love to see you there!

25/09/2026

We had a great day yesterday at the Seating Masterclass in the Hilton at East Midlands Airport with Seating Matters and Posicare by Seating Matters!

It was a great opportunity to bring clinicians and moving and handling professionals together to share practical insight, strengthen clinical reasoning, and focus on better outcomes for the people in our care.

We were thrilled to launch a brand new venue this week in Wrexham, thanks to the incredible support and hospitality from...
24/09/2026

We were thrilled to launch a brand new venue this week in Wrexham, thanks to the incredible support and hospitality from Healthcare Matters!

Our in-house OT, Kat Stafford, was delighted to host a sold-out RoSPA Level 4 Award in Advanced Proportionate Handling: Optimised Care and Single Handed Approach training course.

Bringing together passionate professionals dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes through informed clinical practice and moving and handling.

Thank you to all our wonderful delegates for such a great few days! ✨

When is bed-based care actually the right decision? 🛏️In our next webinar on the 29th October, Norma Findlay is joined b...
22/09/2026

When is bed-based care actually the right decision? 🛏️

In our next webinar on the 29th October, Norma Findlay is joined by Diana Turner, Professional Lead Occupational Therapist at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, to explore better clinical decision-making around bed-based care.

They’ll discuss:
• When bed-based care is appropriate
• The risks of immobility and deconditioning
• Whether moving and handling risk can unintentionally keep people in bed
• The role of seating, positioning and regular reassessment

Diana will also share the work behind her team’s Bed Care Decision Tool.

🔗 Register here: https://hubs.li/Q04y12Z10

Would you like a free copy of our Moving and Handling Handbook? 📚We're giving away free copies to everyone who attends o...
14/09/2026

Would you like a free copy of our Moving and Handling Handbook? 📚

We're giving away free copies to everyone who attends our National Back Exchange session today in Birmingham!

📍Managing Complex and Diverse Manual Handling Situations, Kat Stafford and Kirsty Ryan, 2-3pm

If you're at NBE conference today make sure to call at Stand 40 and say hello! 👋

We’re delighted to be exhibiting and speaking at the National Back Exchange Conference in Birmingham over the next few d...
13/09/2026

We’re delighted to be exhibiting and speaking at the National Back Exchange Conference in Birmingham over the next few days! 🩵

We’re looking forward to catching up with fellow professionals and sharing practical insights on complex manual-handling challenges.

We'll be speaking at the following times:

🎤[Workshop] Managing Complex and Diverse Manual Handling Situations, Kat Stafford and Kirsty Ryan, 2- 3 pm, Mon 14th Sept

🎤 [Plenary] Historical Practices: Are We Implementing Avoidable Harm? Norma Jane Findlay, 10:15 - 10:45 am, Tues 15th Sept

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