Upcoming Training

Online Training: Recognise - Suicide Prevention in a Domestic Abuse Context Via Microsoft Teams (multiple dates available)

Course description 

We are pleased to offer multiple dates for three different levels of specialist training from ‘Confident Conversations’ relating to suicide prevention in a domestic abuse context. 

More victim‑survivors of domestic abuse die by suicide than at the hands of their abusers. 
That fact changes how all of us need to respond. 

From the first point of contact to long‑term specialist support, every role has a part to play. This training builds awareness, confidence and practical skills so staff can recognise risk, respond safely, and support victim‑survivors effectively. 

Who Should Attend and Which Level of Training Is Right for Them? 

This training is designed for all staff and volunteers supporting people in Salford who could be affected by domestic abuse. Staff or volunteers can attend the level of training most relevant to their role and responsibilities.  

Level of Training  

01 | Recognise: Be aware. Notice. Flag it. (45 minutes) 

For anyone who may come into contact with someone affected by domestic abuse, however briefly. 

This session covers: 

• Elevated suicide risk linked to domestic abuse 
• Key statistics and warning signs 
• Why raising concern is a vital safeguarding action 

Suitable for reception staff, admin teams, volunteers and frontline workers. 

Dates & Times 

Thursday 11 June – 1.30pm–2.15pm Request a Place 

Tuesday 16 June – 1.30pm–2.15pm Request a Place 

Friday 11 September – 11am–11.45am Request a Place 

If you have any questions, please contact us via ssabtraining@salford.gov.uk

Online Training: Respond - Suicide Prevention in a Domestic Abuse Context Via Microsoft Teams (multiple dates available)

Course description 

We are pleased to offer multiple dates for three different levels of specialist training from ‘Confident Conversations’ relating to suicide prevention in a domestic abuse context. 

More victim‑survivors of domestic abuse die by suicide than at the hands of their abusers. 
That fact changes how all of us need to respond. 

From the first point of contact to long‑term specialist support, every role has a part to play. This training builds awareness, confidence and practical skills so staff can recognise risk, respond safely, and support victim‑survivors effectively. 

Who Should Attend and Which Level of Training Is Right for Them? 

Relevant for multi-agency workers and volunteers and others with direct responsibility for supporting people 

Level of Training  

02 | Respond: You’re in the conversation – now what? (90 minutes) 

For people who may find themselves in serious, unplanned conversations where suicide risk is present. 

This session includes: 

• What to say – and what not to say 
• Staying with difficult conversations 
• Listening to understand rather than fix 
• Safe, appropriate signposting 
• Managing emotional impact and self‑care 

Dates & Times 

Monday 6 July – 1.30pm–3.00pm Request a Place 

Tuesday 7 July – 10.00am–11.30am Request a Place 

Wednesday 23 September – 10.00am–11.30am Request a Place 

If you have any questions, please contact us via ssabtraining@salford.gov.uk

Online Training: Reach - In - Suicide Prevention in a Domestic Abuse Context Via Microsoft Teams (multiple dates available)

Course description 

We are pleased to offer multiple dates for three different levels of specialist training from ‘Confident Conversations’ relating to suicide prevention in a domestic abuse context. 

More victim‑survivors of domestic abuse die by suicide than at the hands of their abusers. 
That fact changes how all of us need to respond. 

From the first point of contact to long‑term specialist support, every role has a part to play. This training builds awareness, confidence and practical skills so staff can recognise risk, respond safely, and support victim‑survivors effectively. 

Who Should Attend and Which Level of Training Is Right for Them? 

For practitioners with an ongoing duty of care, including IDVAs, refuge staff, housing officers, social workers and others.

Level of Training

03 | Reach‑In: Helping people stay safe – over time (3.5 hours) 

This session: 

• Builds on Recognise and Respond 
• Introduces the SFA continuum 
• Explores suicide safety planning within domestic abuse contexts 
• Accounts for coercive control and real‑world constraints 
• Includes boundaries and self‑care for sustainable practice 

Dates & Times 

Friday 9 October – 9.30am–1.00pm Request a Place 

Tuesday 13 October – 1.00pm–4.30pm Request a Place 

Thursday 15 October – 9.30am–1.00pm Request a Place 

If you have any questions, please contact us via ssabtraining@salford.gov.uk  

 
Wednesday 1st July 2026 10am-12noon (limited places)
Via Microsoft Teams

Course Description:
This course is designed to create an understanding of the needs of older domestic abuse (DA) victims / survivors, it includes:
•    The challenges older people face in disclosing DA.
•    How to recognise DA in older people.
•    How to respond when DA is identified.
•    What support is available for older victim / survivors when DA is identified.

Aims and Objectives:
To enable professionals / practitioners to understand the following:
•    The prevalence of DA in older people.
•    To identify the range of dynamics where an older person can be a victim of DA. 
•    To identify the nature and signs of DA in older people.
•    To understand the barriers to seeking help for older victims of DA.
•    To understand when and where to refer older victims for multi-agency support.

Who should attend?
This session is aimed at multi-agency professionals who come into contact with older adults as part of their work, such as Adult Social Care staff, health professionals, mental health professionals, physiotherapists, podiatry, voluntary sector and housing staff.  
Professionals are expected to have some prior knowledge of domestic abuse.

If you would like to attend, please seek agreement from you line manager and complete the booking request form. 

Please e-mail ssabtraining@salford.gov.uk  if you require any further information or have any questions.

                                                  

Delivered by Law Enforcement specialists, this 90 minute "bite size" input is for all safeguarding professionals, managers and practitioners from across the multi-agency spectrum who work with individuals convicted of serious crimes and living in your area.

Course Aims – This course aims to provide an introduction to understanding what MAPPA actually means, how the framework is used and implemented when dealing with the most serious offenders in our community, and to provide guidance on how the law applies to your agency and what your individual roles and responsibilities are.

Course Objectives –

•    Outline the purpose and function of MAPPA
•    Detail the framework for the classification of MAPPA Offenders
•    Explain the process of escalation between Management Levels
•    Set out the principles of Information Sharing and Disclosure
•    Clarify your role in MAPPA and the support you will receive from the GM's Multi Agency Public Protection Team.

If you would like to attend, please complete this booking request form. Calendar invitations may be sent a week to 10 days prior to the event, so please make a note of the date in your calendar.

Please contact us via ssabtraining@salford.gov.uk if you require any further information or have any questions.

Bite Size Briefing: 
Reporting safeguarding concerns to Adult Social Care
Tuesday 15th September 2026, 1pm-2.30pm
Via Microsoft Teams

Description:

Adults at risk are adults who have care and support needs, and because of those care and support needs are unable to protect themselves from abuse or neglect.  Under the Care Act 2014, Adult Social Care has the statutory duty for making safeguarding enquiries; it also has the power to make others carry out enquiries where necessary.  This briefing is to demonstrate how to report safeguarding concerns to Adult Social Care using the online portal. It will also explore what makes a good quality referral and what happens next and how concerns are triaged.

Aims and Objectives:

•    To demonstrate how to access Salford’s adult portal for to report safeguarding concerns
•    To discuss / explore the importance of providing good quality information regarding concerns
•    To explain what happens once a safeguarding concern is received
•    To outline the difference between reporting a safeguarding concern and a request for help from Adult Social Care.

Who should attend?

This session is aimed at all multi-agency professionals who work with adults and need to understand how to make a safeguarding referral.  

If you would like to attend, please seek agreement from your line manager and complete the booking request form.

If you have any questions, please contact us via ssabtraining@salford.gov.uk