Support from a seated position to stand with support of one or two carers
One Carer : Standing from a chair using (Palm on shoulder guidance)
- Follow instructions from the guidance notes if required
- This technique can be done with one or two carers (please risk assess)
- Always ask the person if they are happy for you to place your hands on them
- Position yourself at the side and in a comfortable position
- Lower yourself down and gently place the palm of your hand on their shoulder
- Remember to go in the same direction as the person who is to stand
- You can use verbal guidance at this point such as "stand" "123"or ask what instructions are familiar to the person
