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Safeguarding adults training - toxic and closed cultures


Delivered in partnership with Durham Safeguarding Adults Partnership. This training will enable you to understand the definition of a toxic culture, the relevance to adult social care and the link to vulnerability.

Who the course is for

This course is suitable for frontline staff working at a supervisory level either in care management or provider services.

Learning method

The half day course is delivered face to face and includes a presentation, discussion, personal reflection, and group work.

What you will learn

By completing this course, you will:

  • Increase awareness and understanding of what is meant by the term 'toxic/closed culture'.
  • Appreciate how and why institutional care exists.
  • Awareness of damaging features of 'total institutions'
  • Understand what is meant by the term 'dehumanisation' and its links to institutional care.
  • Increased awareness of what to do when a closed culture is identified.
  • Identify key actions on an individual level to support good practice.   

Course benefits

  • Be able to apply knowledge of toxic/closed cultures and 'identified risks' to their practice.  
  • Able to support upholding human rights within their own organisation.
  • Have a good understanding of recognising 'a toxic culture' and where they may develop.

Course dates and times

VenueDateTime 
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How to book

If you require this training, please contact care academy



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