NHS Training

Lone Worker Training for the NHS.

Our lone worker safety training empowers NHS staff with the essential skills to stay safe and confident while working independently. The course covers risk assessment, de-escalation techniques, effective communication, and body language.

Suggested attendees.

NHS professionals, from home-visiting nurses to out-of-hours support staff, often work alone in high-risk situations. This course provides essential lone worker safety training, equipping staff with de-escalation skills and risk management strategies. Ideal for healthcare professionals who work independently or in isolated environments, ensuring they have the skills to manage risk effectively.

  • District & Community Nurses – Stay safe when making solo patient visits.
  • Paramedics & First Responders – Reduce risk in unpredictable emergency situations.
  • Mental Health Crisis Teams – Handle lone working safely in challenging environments.
  • Reception & Administration Staff – Manage difficult interactions when working alone.

Course duration

3.5 Hours

Course learners

16 Per Course

Course content.

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Part 1:

Lone working and personal safety.

  • Define lone working.
  • Conduct dynamic risk assessments.
  • Gather critical Information.
  • Recognising vulnerable situations.
  • Understand personal and environmental impact factors.

Part 2:

Communication and lone working strategies.

  • Use verbal and non-verbal communication effectively.
  • Apply communication and de-escalation strategies.

Part 3:

Policies and procedures.

  • Follow lone working policies.
  • Understand the legal framework for lone working.
  • Implement post-incident procedures.Explore support options.

Part 4:

Enhance self-awareness in lone working situations.

  • Use distance, stance and positioning to stay safe.
  • Identify escape routes.
  • Maintain tactical awareness.

Part 5:

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

  • Define lone working.
  • Identify personal safety risks.
  • Use positive communication and de-escalate strategies.
  • Understand policies to ensure safety.

Part 6:

At the end of this course your team will receive:

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

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LONE WORKER SAFETY TRAINING

To enquire about lone worker safety training, please get in touch.

Invest in your team’s development and empower them to handle challenging situations with confidence. Our lone worker 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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