Health & Social Care Sector

De-Escalation & Personal Safety Training for the Health & Social Care Sector.

This training combines conflict resolution, lone worker safety, and breakaway/disengagement techniques into a comprehensive approach that enhances self-awareness and boosts confidence. Your team will gain the skills to manage challenging situations effectively, with a focus on maintaining safety and professionalism.

By learning how to safely disengage from potentially harmful situations, participants will be better equipped to protect themselves and others while fostering a positive and secure working environment. This training is designed to support staff in responding to difficult circumstances with care, competence, and confidence.

Suggested attendees.

Healthcare professionals often face challenging interactions with patients, families, or the public. This training provides essential de-escalation techniques to manage high-stress situations, improve patient outcomes, and ensure staff safety. Designed for healthcare and social care professionals, this course helps staff defuse situations before they become physical while maintaining a compassionate approach.

  • Nurses & Healthcare Assistants – De-escalate patient aggression and maintain a calm environment.
  • Social & Care Workers – Support individuals in distress while ensuring personal safety.
  • Reception & Frontline Staff – Manage challenging conversations in a professional manner.
  • Emergency Responders – Use verbal de-escalation to reduce risk in high-pressure situations.

Course duration

6 Hours

Course learners

12 Per Course

Course content.

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Part 1:

Exploring Conflict & Lone Working.

  • Define conflict.
  • Explore lone working challenges.
  • Understand the causes of conflict.
  • Recognise behavioural changes.

Part 2:

Communication Models and De-escalation.

  • Apply the attitude and behaviour model.
  • Use communication and de-escalation strategies.
  • Implement listening models to defuse situations.
  • Manage difficult conversations effectively.

Part 3:

Procedural, Environmental and Legal Responsibilities.

  • Conduct dynamic risk assessments.
  • Gather critical information.
  • Understand decision-making factors.
  • Organisational policies and legal frameworks.

Part 4:

Lone Working and Personal Safety.

  • Enhance self-awareness in lone working.
  • Understand the importance of distance, stance and positioning.
  • Improve situational awareness.
  • Learn breakaway disengagement techniques.

Part 5:

Incident Reporting and Support.

  • Organisational documentation and reporting system.
  • Post-incident procedures.
  • The options for support.

Part 6:

By the end of this course your team will be able to:

  • Recognise escalating behaviour.Reduce conflict risks.
  • Manage a conflict situation successfully.
  • Interpret procedural, environmental and legal context.
  • Safely remove themselves from harm.

Part 7:

At the end of this course your team will receive:

  • A certificate of attendance.
  • Access to IKON Academy digital online resource area.

Training Methods

Flexible Training Options for Health and Social Care Professionals.

Whether you require in-person, face-to-face training or a comprehensive online support and resource solution, we offer a range of delivery methods to ensure you receive the right training for your health and social care organisation. Our flexible approach allows us to tailor the learning experience to meet your specific needs, ensuring your team has access to high-quality, accessible training that supports their professional development and enables them to deliver exceptional care.

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De-escalation & Personal Safety Training

To enquire about De-escalation & Personal Safety Training, please get in touch.

Invest in your team’s development and empower them to handle challenging situations with confidence. Our de-escalation & personal safety training equips your staff with the essential skills to navigate conflicts effectively, reduce stress, and create a more positive workplace culture.

Call us on 01473 927 333

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