Ligature Removal Course
Our Ligature Removal Course is designed to equip staff with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to respond safely and effectively to ligature incidents, while maintaining a focus on prevention and post-incident care. This course is delivered by experienced trainers with specialist knowledge of risk, trauma, and best practice in high-risk environments.
What the Course Covers
Participants will gain practical and theoretical understanding in the following areas:
- Primary prevention strategies to reduce risk and maintain safety
- Legal and ethical framework relevant to ligature incidents
- Anatomy and physiology in relation to ligature risks and response
- Ligature release procedure: safe, step-by-step approach
- Integration with PRICE techniques, ensuring consistency of practice
- Post-incident processes, including debrief, reflection, and staff support
Who Should Attend?
This course is suitable for staff working with adults, children, and young people across a wide range of care and support environments, including:
- Residential care
- Day services
- Supported living
- Health and social care
- Secure settings
- Mental health services
Why Choose This Course?
Ligature incidents represent some of the most serious risks in care and health settings. Our course ensures staff are prepared, confident, and capable of responding effectively by providing:
- Clarity on risk and policy – a clear understanding of ligature risks and how to follow organisational policy
- Strong prevention strategies – the ability to recognise ligature points and reduce risks before they occur
- Legal confidence – knowledge of the legal framework and duty of care when responding to incidents
- Practical skills – safe and effective use of ligature removal tools and procedures
