Responding to Sexualised Behaviour in Dementia Care

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

By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

• Explain how dementia may affect behaviour, communication, inhibition, judgement, relationships and sexual expression.
• Recognise different forms of sexualised behaviour and distinguish sexual expression, unmet need, distress and potential safeguarding concerns.
• Identify possible triggers and contributing factors, including pain, discomfort, confusion, loneliness, trauma, medication, life history and the environment.
• Use calm, person-centred communication, reassurance, redirection, distraction and de-escalation when responding to sexualised behaviour.
• Maintain dignity, privacy, choice, professional boundaries and staff safety while responding proportionately to risk.
• Explain the importance of consent, mental capacity, safeguarding and positive risk taking in relation to intimacy and sexual behaviour.
• Recognise signs of abuse, exploitation, coercion or risk of harm and know when concerns should be escalated.
• Record and report incidents objectively, sensitively and without judgement to support risk assessment and care planning.
• Contribute to preventative approaches through care planning, meaningful activity, environmental adjustments and consistent team responses.
• Recognise when staff support, post-incident reflection or specialist advice from relevant professionals may be required

Session Details

Where: Stone House Hotel Stafford Rd, Stone ST15 0BQ

When: 

• Friday 13 November - 10am to 4:30pm
• Monday 14 December - 10am to 4:30pm
• Thursday 18 February - 10am to 4:30pm
• Wednesday 24 February - 10am to 4:30pm
• Monday 1 March 2027- 10am to 4:30pm

Car Parking

Please note that there is free on site car parking at The Stone House Hotel.

Refreshments

A small basic lunch will be provided on the day, you can purchase drinks from the café 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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