This book is written for all those involved in the manual handling of adults or children. It lays out the current legal requirements in a non-technical way and includes case studies illustrating the law applied in practice, across health, social care and sometimes educational settings. The book applies to England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The main part of the book is in the form of an A-Z guide, providing quick access to relevant legislation and common law (negligence) rules applying to personal injury cases. It covers also, extensively, judicial review legal challenges to decisions, when people and their families disagree with manual handing decisions that have been made. In addition, relevant ombudsman cases are included and an extended introduction provides context and further information. The book will be an essential reference for staff and managers in health and social care settings, students, legal professionals and all those working to ensure good practice and compliance with the law.