Sex and Sexuality in Adult Social Care (1)

Course Details:

Duration: 2-3 hours (varies depending on the number of participants)

Target Audience: All care staff working in adult social care environments

Event Information:

• Date: 04/02/2025

• 10am-1pm

• Location: IP-City Ipswich

• Cost: £25 deposit refunded on attendance

What You’ll Learn: This course is designed to foster a respectful and informed approach to supporting clients' needs and rights regarding sexuality and relationships, in line with CQC guidelines.

Topics covered include:

• Understanding the CQC’s guidance on sexuality in adult social care

• Recognising the importance of person-centred care in relation to sexuality and relationships

• Approaches to handle sensitive conversations and situations professionally

• Respecting clients’ rights and preferences while maintaining professional boundaries

Assessment: At the end of the session, participants will complete a short-written assessment to confirm their understanding of the course content. This assessment helps ensure attendees can apply the learning outcomes in their care roles.

Training Provider: This course is offered by Training 2 CARE (UK) Ltd, a leading provider in professional development for care staff, known for delivering high-quality, impactful training sessions that support the highest standards in adult social care.

Refreshments: Refreshments provided. Please advise any dietary requirements when you book.

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This course offers an opportunity to build confidence and competence in addressing sensitive issues around sexuality with respect and professionalism. We look forward to welcoming you to this important training session!

Cancellation Policy:

Please notify us no later than 7 days before the workshop is due to take place if you can no longer make it.

Tickets are fully refundable upon your attendance.

Please do not attend if you are unwell, email [email protected] to let us know.

This course is aimed at all care staff. This course follows the guidance from CQC on Relationships and Sexuality in Adult Social Care Services. At the end of the training session, there is a short written assessment to evidence the learning of the attendees.

Learning Outcome Assessment Criteria Introduction – what is sexuality?

• Understand: o What is sexual orientation and gender identity?
• What does the term LGBT+ mean?
• When should providers assess a person’s sexual needs?
• Discuss sexuality and relationships Equality and Diversity and Human Rights (EDHR)
• Discuss EDHR in relation to sexuality and relationships Support for individuals
• Best interest assessment in relation to a person’s consent to sex
• Discuss how to support individuals with a physical disability
• Discuss how to support individuals accessing dating services Sexual Disinhibition
• Understand the term sexual disinhibition
• Discuss how to support individuals exhibiting sexual disinhibition
• Understand responses to unwanted sexual behaviour Consent
• Discuss assessing capacity to consent to sexual relations Sexuality and relationships within key lines of enquiry (KLOE)
• Discuss questions that should be asked.

Event Venue

IP-City Centre, 1 Bath Street, Ipswich, United Kingdom