TROLLEY

A load bearing manual handling trolley apparatus comprising: a frame comprising a base with four corners; the trolley apparatus further comprising a pivotable member pivotably connected to the frame, the pivotable member configured to pivot between a first position and a second position; at least one wheel located at each corner portion of the base; a brake mechanism comprising a wheel unit and a wheel brake apparatus for engaging the wheel unit, at least one handle member located on the frame; an elongate member connecting each of the at least one handle members to the brake mechanism, and arranged in operative communication with the wheel brake apparatus and arranged to actuate the wheel brake apparatus such that actuation of any one of the at least one handle members decouples the brake mechanism; wherein the elongate member is arranged to rotate about its longitudinal axis and actuation of the at least one handle member rotates the elongate member about its longitudinal axis; wherein the elongate member is biased to the braked configuration.