Your setting has recently recruited a new manager.

You overhear her telling the care workers that they are not allowed to lift a patient under any circumstances as it contravenes health and safety guidelines.

You are concerned that failing to help a patient from their bed to their chair contravenes their human rights.

1. What are the rights of the patient in this situation?
2. What are the risks to the patient of this no lifting rule?
3. What are the rights of the staff?
4. What are the risks to staff if the no lifting rule is ignored?
5. How can the rights of both the patient and staff be met?

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