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Course Summary

Our Tackling Spiking online training equips you with the knowledge and skills to help prevent, identify, and respond to spiking incidents. Learn how to protect individuals, preserve evidence, and support victims with confidence and care.

This timely course also provides a clear overview of the legal framework, including new provisions in the Crime and Policing Bill like the introduce of a new offence – administering a harmful substance.

Through expert insights and interactive scenario-based discussions, learn how to identify and respond to incidents of spiking using a trauma-informed approach. Explore what effective collaboration across agencies looks like and how to implement multi-agency prevention strategies.

By the end of the course, you will have the knowledge to help identify spiking incidents, develop effective prevention strategies, collaborate across agencies to enhance public safety, and provide trauma-informed support while preserving critical evidence.

Trainers

Hannah Wadey 

Expert trainer

Who should attend

Police, Local Authorities, Health Services, Universities, Charities, Licensed Premises, and the Security Industry, including:

Spiking Leads

Public Protection Teams

Intelligence and Safeguarding Teams

Licensing Authorities

Health Protection Teams and Sexual Health Clinics

Ambulance Services

Licence Holders and Staff

Universities and Student Unions

Festival and Event Organisers

Charities

Online Training

Participate in live training online
Group work and practical scenarios
Course materials

I really enjoyed it - the use of this platform is a great way of presenting and being able to ask questions in a productive and regimented way so that topics don't go off on a tangent
Kelly Thorogood-Gates, Thames Valley Police

I was honoured to be able to be in the company of such knowledgeable professionals, and to learn from them what is happening with the raising of awareness to spiking.
Irene Hockin, Soroptimist International Barnstaple and District

Great to share my work but, more importantly, learn from the fantastic work of others. Really good mix of perspectives.
Dr Amy Burrell, University of Birmingham

Course Outcome

Identify and respond to incidents of spiking using trauma-informed, sector-specific procedures
Implement effective prevention strategies and collaborate across agencies to reduce risk
Safeguard individuals and preserve evidence during and after incidents
Understand the legal framework, including new spiking offences under the Crime and Policing Bill 2025
Provide victims with appropriate support, including safety, health referrals, and compensation guidance
Create and implement action plans that promote safer environments by challenging myths, raising awareness, and fostering zero-tolerance cultures

Agenda

09:30 - 09:45

Course Introduction

Hannah Wadey 

Expert trainer

09:45 - 10:15

Understanding Spiking: Facts, Myths and Impact

What spiking is and isn’t

Substances used and their effects

Recognising symptoms vs. intoxication

Myths and misinformation

Impact on victims, venues, and communities

Emerging trends: needle spiking, digital sharing, and social media influence

10:15 - 11:00

Prevention and Policing: Working Together

Policing response and prevention tactics

Legal reform: Crime and Policing Bill 2025

Multi-agency collaboration and intelligence sharing

11:00 – 11:30

Reporting and Disclosure: Breaking the Silence

Barriers to reporting (especially among students and vulnerable groups)

Safe and anonymous pathways

Trauma-informed communication

11:30 – 11:50

Morning Break

11:50 – 12:30

Incident Response: Act Fast, Act Right

Immediate safeguarding actions

Preserving evidence

Stakeholder communication

Venue protocols: escalation checklists and staff coordination

12:30 – 13:10

Supporting Victims with Care

Trauma-informed approaches

Accessing support services and compensation

Working with charities and health teams

Post-incident follow-up: long-term recovery and rebuilding trust

13:10 – 13:30

Action Planning and Next Steps

Preparing for reforms and policy changes

Legal responsibilities of licence holders

Feedback and next steps

13:30

Close of Course

Course Leader

Hannah Wadey brings over 20 years of expertise in community safety, security, and crime prevention, with a proven ability to drive strategic change and build effective partnerships across government, policing, business, and community sectors.

As CEO of the Safer Business Network, Hannah leads intelligence-driven initiatives that enhance public safety through training, multi-agency collaboration, and community engagement. She is a passionate advocate for tackling violence against women and girls and advancing safeguarding standards nationwide.

Hannah has led several influential national campaigns, including WAVE (Welfare and Vulnerability Engagement), Ask for Angela, Spiking Awareness, and the Mayor of London’s Women’s Night Safety Charter—programmes that have reshaped safety culture and set new standards for safeguarding in public spaces.

In March 2025, Hannah was appointed as a Non-Executive Director of the Security Industry Authority (SIA), further strengthening her role in shaping national safety and security policy.

Hannah Wadey 

Expert trainer

CPD

This course is CPD Certified.

Contribute 4 hours towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and receive a certificate of attendance.

In-house Training

Westminster Insight provides bespoke training at a time and place to suit you and your organisation’s needs. All our courses can be provided online, at your place of work or a venue of your choice. Additionally, we can tailor or create a course to suit the exact needs of your organisation. We will discuss the learning outcomes with you and tailor the training to the needs of your organisation.

Benefits of in-house training:

Flexible – Schedule a course date and times that work best for you and your teams. Upskill your teams immediately as training needs arise. Choose from in-person or online and bring your teams together to learn in an interactive, friendly environment.

Cost-effective – Train groups of individuals working in the same organisation without incurring travel or accommodation costs.

Customised Content – Our experienced trainers work with you to ensure that the course content is tailored to meet the needs of your teams and organisation. Benefit from the opportunity to have in-depth discussions about scenarios in your organisation in a confidential forum.

Find out more about our tailored training solutions by contacting us at learning@westminsterinsight.com

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