L2 Positive Handling in the Care Sector

Do you and your staff fully understand their rights and responsibilities when using Positive Handling/Physical Restraint?

Have you received de-escalation training based upon the latest scientific research?

How can the need for using reasonable force be minimised?
When is it acceptable to use force?  

Are legally compliant holds being used in your setting?
What are the essential policies and procedures needed in your setting? 

How can we reduce risks of positional asphyxiation?

React UK can help you answer all these questions and many more

By attending training for Positive Handling in the care sector, you will be able to:

• Further build on your confidence when dealing with behaviours that challenge, fear, trauma, aggression and violence;
• Reflect on your understanding of emotional regulation and the management of people's emotions & behaviour;
• Gain a clearer understanding of the impact of communication;
• Gain a better understanding of what science is telling us about the biology underneath presenting behaviours ~ How the brain and body react when people are socially defensive and the implications for de-escalation;
• Understand the aggression curve and the promotion of safety cues in the environment;
• Gain a basic understanding of current legislation and relating to issues that can arise when dealing with aggression or violence in the workplace, including the Criminal Law Act 1967, The Common Law and the Human Rights Act 1998. 
• Examine the requirements of Health & Safety statute and associated regulations and understand how they apply to physical restraint in the Care Sector;
• Understand the recommendations in HM Government Guidance, 'Reducing the need for restraint and restrictive intervention';
• Recognise the risks associated with physical restraint and how to minimise those risks;
• Risk assess your own safety when dealing with a potentially aggressive or violent person;
• Differentiate between holding, escorting and restraining;
• Know, practise and evaluate legally compliant and medically assessed holds and techniques including how to relax a restraint and disengage safely;
• Know and understand the requirements for recording any use of restrictive force and how the information can be used to inform Behaviour Plans/Risk Assessments;
• Understand the need for repairing relationships following any use of restrictive force.

Why should you use React UK for your Positive Handling training?

• You get a free initial consultation – you tell us what you need and we recommend the training to help you achieve it.
• You have peace of mind – we’re a family based business who put customer care at the top of our priorities
• You can afford us – we may be expert but we’re also realistic. We know you have a budget so we provide training that’s not only highly effective, but also very good value.
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