You may need to help the person you are caring for change position in bed for comfort or to wash them.
If possible, you should ask the District Nurse or Marie Curie Nurse to demonstrate the movements before carrying them out yourself.
To help the person you are caring for roll over in bed, follow these three steps:
Step 1Remove bedclothes and all but one pillow. Cross one of their legs over the other leg towards you.
Step 2Move their arm over their chest towards you.
Step 3Make sure there is enough room so the person does not fall off the bed then with one hand on their hip and the other behind their shoulder, roll them towards you onto their side.
Our video tutorial explains how to use syringe drivers
Our film has essential tips on helping someone stand and walk
Make sure medication is administered properly by watching this video
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