Drink Spiking Awareness for Hospitality Staff

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About Course

Spiking – adding alcohol or drugs to someone’s drink, or giving them a substance without their knowledge – is a crime and a serious welfare risk in pubs, clubs, bars and events. Learn to recognise the signs, respond with care, preserve evidence, report to the police and put practical prevention measures in place.

This course provides general awareness only. It does not replace your venue’s policies, licensing conditions, local police or council guidance, or first aid training, and it is not legal advice. In an emergency, call 999.

What Will You Learn?

  • Recognise possible signs of spiking Respond safely and supportively to a customer who may have been spiked Preserve evidence and record and report incidents correctly Apply prevention measures, including WAVE and Ask for Angela

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • What spiking is
  • Responding to a suspected spiking
  • Prevention in your venue

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

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