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National Back Exchange Our Vision: Excellence in all aspects of manual handling

Register now for the third NBE Webinar of our 2026 series! The session will cover:✔️Issues created from a blanket policy...
03/03/2026

Register now for the third NBE Webinar of our 2026 series!

The session will cover:

✔️Issues created from a blanket policy to remove all slings
✔️The existing guidance, evidence and opinion
✔️Sharing of the guidance document created to help address the issues, balancing the needs of clients, carers and PTS staff
✔️Discuss future plans involving guidance for prescribers of slings

To register for this member-only webinar presented by Julia Love and Vicky Henderson, check your inbox or email admin@nationalbackexchange.org

Not yet a member? Visit: www.nationalbackexchange.org/become-member

It's the final chance to register for the next in the NBE Webinar series! Understand: • Criteria for mothers who may re...
23/02/2026

It's the final chance to register for the next in the NBE Webinar series!

Understand:
• Criteria for mothers who may require emergency evacuation.
• Guidelines for pool births in hospital, birth centres and home protect health professionals and birthing people.
• Guidelines need to include appropriate equipment and skills drill.

To register for this member-only webinar presented by Dianne Garland, Midwife Expert, check your inbox or email admin@nationalbackexchange.org

Not yet a member? Visit: https://www.nationalbackexchange.org/become-member

The NBE safer moving and handling in the perioperative environment publication focuses on practical solutions to the uni...
18/02/2026

The NBE safer moving and handling in the perioperative environment publication focuses on practical solutions to the unique challenges related to the provision of patient care and completion of procedure-related tasks in a highly technical environment.

Staff groups working in this environment include:
▶️Operating department practitioners
▶️Nursing staff
▶️Surgeons and
▶️Anaesthetists
to name but a few.

The perioperative environment includes areas where a patient may be located prior to surgery, during the journey to the day surgery unit, anaesthetic room, operating theatre, recovery, post-anaesthetic and receiving clinical environment, depending on acuity level.

To find out more, read the Safer Moving and Handling in the Perioperative Environment publication, which offers the reader insight into safe positioning of surgical patients and the importance of caregiver safety, whilst considering mitigating risk. The aim of this publication is to improve the handling of patients, especially during their perioperative journey.

Available from the NBE Publications Store here with a discount for members of NBE:
https://nbemem.lpl-uk.com/?route=product/category&path=59

Following the success of the inaugural Moving & Handling Awareness Day in 2025, we are delighted to announce that this y...
12/02/2026

Following the success of the inaugural Moving & Handling Awareness Day in 2025, we are delighted to announce that this year, you can look forward to another day dedicated to the incredible work being done across health and social care to promote safe, effective, and person-centred moving and handling practices on Thursday, 11th June.

Save the Date and watch this space for all the ways you can get involved.

In the meantime, if you are interested in being a supporter on the day, contact sponsorship@nationalbackexchange.org

Don't miss out on the latest from the world of Moving & Handling!Check out the latest NBE newsletter for:• The hot topic...
05/02/2026

Don't miss out on the latest from the world of Moving & Handling!

Check out the latest NBE newsletter for:
• The hot topics in the NBE Community
• Upcoming Events and Webinars
• NBE Updates and Insights
• Moving & Handling Industry news

📥In members' inboxes now.

Not yet a member? Join us by clicking the link in the comments.

“We are delighted to renew our corporate partnership with the National Back Exchange. As we collaborate with manual hand...
29/01/2026

“We are delighted to renew our corporate partnership with the National Back Exchange. As we collaborate with manual handling advisors across the UK, this working relationship will enable us to improve patient care even further.”
Matt Langford, Managing Director Acime Frame

To find out more about becoming an NBE Corporate Partner, visit:
https://nationalbackexchange.org/corporate-partnerships

It's the perfect time to become a member of the National Back Exchange!Join a talented and dedicated community of Moving...
20/01/2026

It's the perfect time to become a member of the National Back Exchange!

Join a talented and dedicated community of Moving & Handling professionals who find strength and great ideas in numbers.

Member benefits for 2026 include:
🔵 A member-only webinar series
🟡A peer-to-peer community platform
🔵A quarterly journal and a newsletter
🟡Discounted NBE publications

Registration for our annual conference has also launched. ‘Elevating Care: The Future of Safe Moving & Handling’ takes place at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole from the 13th-15th September. You can expect a huge range of practical learning, new workshops, inspiring presentations, more exhibitors, and the latest in industry-leading technology.
If you become a member, you can take advantage of both the member discount and an early bird discount and be part of one of the leading events in our sector's calendar.

Joining us as a member is easy – click the link in the comments below ⬇️ to sign up and learn more about what membership of NBE will mean for you.

PLUS If you join before January 31st 2026 you will be entered into a prize draw for a free publication of your choice from our online store!

NBE thrives on its membership, and we look forward to welcoming you to our community.

**Member Reminder** Register now for the first NBE Webinar of our 2026 series! The session will cover:✔️ Optimised Movi...
19/01/2026

**Member Reminder**
Register now for the first NBE Webinar of our 2026 series!

The session will cover:

✔️ Optimised Moving and Handling risk assessment
✔️ Person-centred, optimised approaches and documentation
✔️ Increasing confidence and competence when carrying out moving and handling risk assessments of people

To register for this member-only webinar presented by Beth Hallows and Julia Maclean, check your inbox or email admin@nationalbackexchange.org

Not yet a member? Visit: https://nationalbackexchange.org/become-member

Sponsored post: Do you have a passion for working with older people and want the chance to make a real difference?This c...
08/01/2026

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Find out more and apply here:
https://nationalbackexchange.org/jobs/moving-and-handling-advisor-nightingale-hammerson

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23/12/2025

On the twelfth day of Christmas, NBE gave to me...a vision to provide excellence in all aspects of so that our members can learn all they need to know to excel in the field.

Find out more here:
www.nationalbackexchange.org/why-should-i-join-nbe

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