Restraint Training: Focussed on Tasks, not People ?
A Question of Focus Are our care staff giving more focus to the list of tasks and jobs to be done while on shift in their often overworked and under-resourced facilities, or are they focussed entirely on the people they are caring for? In terms of restraint, we see both subtle and grotesque versions […]
Case Study: Learning Disability Respite Service
A charity organisation serving children with disabilities and their families, providing day and overnight short-term respite services, asked Dynamis to assist with training needs for their staff. A number of incidents had happened recently in this learning disability service which prompted them to address staff and client safety. Who Engaged Dynamis The directors of the […]
Case Study: Care Home for Children and Young People
Care Home for Children Care Home for Children Case: A group of care homes were looking for a modern, up-to-date approach to dealing with physical challenges with young people in their care. Their young clients can present particularly risky behaviours, often with roots in ADHD, foetal alcohol syndrome or a tragic history of abuse and […]
Case Study: Learning Disability Home Care
An 11-year-old boy with a brain injury and learning disabilities was presenting challenging behaviours that his home care team needed to manage safely and confidently. The Case-Manager who administrates and supervises the care package reached out to Dynamis for specialist guidance. The Challenge The young man was presenting infrequent but severe combative behaviour that put […]