Reducing Restrictive Practice

Eligibility 

This training is available to individuals who are employed, contracted or self-employed to deliver care and/or support in Staffordshire, including those working for providers with a CQC-registered location in Staffordshire.

Staffordshire County Council reserves the right to determine eligibility on a case-by-case basis. Please contact cmdt@staffordshire.gov.uk if you are unsure.

Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of the programme, participants will be able to:

1    Describe the common causes of physical and non-physical assault
2    Describe two forms of communication
3    Give examples of communication breakdown
4    Explain the physical and mental effects of physical and non-physical assault 
5    Explain examples of communication models that can assist in managing physical and non-physical assault
6    Describe patterns of behaviour that they may encounter during different interactions
7    Explain the different warning & dangers signs
8    Give examples of impact factors
9    Describe the use of distance when dealing with physical and non-physical assault
10    Explain the use of “reasonable force” as it applies to physical interventions and disengagements
11    Describe different methods for dealing with possible physical and non-physical assault
12    Highlight key Health and safety issues regarding the management of physical and non-physical assault
13    Explore and discuss the cause and nature of behaviour that challenges services
14    Explore and discuss how individual intervention plans should be developed using the Affective Model as a model of intervention
15    Discuss the use of a range of restrictive interventions within the context of an appropriate value base.
16     Discuss the use of a range of restrictive interventions within the context of risk assessment.
17    Identify the cultural and individual characteristics of service users and the effects of restrictive interventions on relationships
18    Locate and underpin the appropriate use of restrictive interventions within a context of professional, ethical and legal practice (specific to the service user and setting).
19    Discuss the difference between post incident analysis and post incident support.
20    Discuss the importance of accurate record keeping in relation to the use of restrictive interventions.
21    Demonstrate their ability to implement a range of Physical Intervention DMI© Holding and Disengagement skills appropriate to their service user group.    

Session Details

Where: Entrance A - Event Hall 1 - Beaconside Conference Centre, Stafford, ST18 0BF

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When: 

• 1 December 2026 - 9:30am to 4:30pm
• 23 February 2027 - 9:30am to 4:30pm
• 24 February 2027 - 9:30am to 4:30pm
• 11 March 2027 - 9:30am to 4:30pm
• 18 March 2027 - 9:30am to 4:30pm

Car Parking

Please note that car parking is free on the day, however you must register your car registration when entering the venue, there are QR codes available in the foyer of the venue. If you don't do this, you will be charged.

Refreshments

Refreshments will not be provided on the day, however there are shops close by and a cafe on site.

Accessibility

If you have any additional requirements, such as the need for British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation or mobility requirements, please let us know in advance so that we can make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.

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