Outsourcing May Not Remove Your Duty of Care

1 week ago
Trevel Henry

There is a misunderstanding in many organisations that if a service is outsourced to a suitably qualified contractor, responsibility for…

Does The Banning of Techniques Lead Towards the Introduction of Approved and Therefore Non-Approved Techniques?

2 weeks ago

Should any physical restraint technique ever be absolutely banned, regardless of the circumstances? A recent case in New York, where…

What the Home Office Review Should Teach Every Organisation About Incident Reviews

1 month ago

When a serious workplace incident occurs, organisations rightly begin an investigation. Evidence is gathered, statements are taken and the review…

“Zero Tolerance” Is Not a Violence Prevention Strategy

1 month ago

For years, organisations have declared that they will not tolerate violence or abuse towards staff. The message itself is familiar.…

NHS Violence Prevention Standard 2026: Why Training Alone Is Not Enough

2 months ago

The publication of the NHS Violence Prevention and Reduction Standard represents one of the most significant developments in healthcare violence…

Single-Person Restraint: An Accident Waiting to Happen?

3 months ago

When incidents escalate, staff often act instinctively. A teacher intervenes to stop a fight. A support worker attempts to prevent…

Planes, Trains and Automobiles

4 months ago

Yesterday’s corporate manslaughter appeal decision involving Air France Flight AF447 raises questions far beyond aviation. Increasingly, investigations into deaths, serious…

Ligature management and room search do not sit in isolation from the wider realities of frontline practice. Can your organisation evidence that it is prepared?

4 months ago

There are moments in frontline practice where an organisation’s policies, training, equipment, leadership and legal understanding are tested in seconds.…

Why Professional Instructors Choose NFPS Ltd

6 months ago

Because we understand what is at stake. NFPS programmes enable you to: Gain recognised BTEC vocational qualifications Deliver legally defensible…

BTEC Train the Trainer Course UK: Become a Qualified Trainer with NFPS Ltd

7 months ago

If you are looking for a BTEC Train the Trainer course in the UK, choosing the right provider is one…