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Moving and Positioning Non Clinical policy
For CQC-registered domiciliary care services · version 1.0 · last reviewed 1 June 2026
Safe moving and positioning in a domestic setting is the subject here, framed by the handling regulations along with LOLER and PUWER. It covers the principles of safe handling, moving and handling risk assessment, the individual handling plan, use of hoists, slings and aids, and how dignity, choice and consent are respected while promoting independence.
What this policy covers
- Why safe moving and positioning matters
- The legal framework
- The principles of safe handling
- Moving and handling risk assessment
- The individual handling plan
- Enabling and promoting independence
- Dignity, choice and consent in moving
- Equipment — hoists, slings and aids
- Equipment maintenance and safety
- Single-handed and two-person handling
- Positioning for comfort and pressure care
- Helping a person who has fallen
Regulations and guidance it supports
Supports the fundamental standards at Regulations 12, 15, 19 and 20 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014.
- Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (as amended)
- Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER)
- Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER)
- Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014
Common questions
- Is the moving and positioning non clinical policy CQC-aligned?
- Yes. It is written and reviewed by practising UK compliance consultants against current CQC expectations, and supports the fundamental standards at Regulations 12, 15, 19 and 20. It is a controlled starting-point document that you adapt to your own service — you remain the accountable provider.
- Can I download and edit this policy?
- Yes. It downloads as Word (.docx) or PDF with your company name, registered manager, CQC ID and address already filled in on the cover page and throughout the document. The Word version is fully editable.
- Can I buy this policy on its own?
- Policies are sold as a complete library rather than individually, because CQC expects a coherent set that cross-references properly — a single policy in isolation creates gaps. The domiciliary care library contains 141 policies and can be bought outright as a one-off purchase and kept permanently.
- How often is it reviewed?
- The library is re-reviewed every six months and after any material regulatory change. This policy was last reviewed 1 June 2026, and is at version 1.0. Updates reach you automatically, so downloads always reflect the current version.