The Manual Handling team are available for advice on moving and handling patients and loads, hiring patient handling equipment and assistance with patient handling. 

Booking of all manual handling training is taken by this department.

The department work across all BSUH sites and staff training is offered on both the Royal Sussex County Hospital and Princess Royal Hospital site.

Contact details

Telephone number:

01273 696955 extn. 7823

Email addresses:

sarah_j.buxton@bsuh.nhs.uk - Lead Manual Handling Coordinator

nicola.ludlow@bsuh.nhs.uk - Manual Handling Trainer