This course provides health and social care professionals with essential knowledge and practical skills in ligature awareness to prevent self-harm and safeguard vulnerable individuals. Participants will explore environmental and personal risk factors, learn how to identify ligature points, and implement effective prevention strategies. The course also covers emergency response protocols, incident management, and post-event support for individuals and staff. By equipping learners with best practices, ethical considerations, and technological advancements, this course fosters a proactive, safety-focused approach to ligature awareness in various care settings.