“Zero Tolerance” Is Not a Violence Prevention Strategy

3 days ago
Trevel Henry

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 weeks 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?

2 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

2 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?

3 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

5 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

5 months ago

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

Physical Intervention Is Not the Failure — Poor Preparation Is

6 months ago

The problem is not physical intervention. The problem is what organisations fail to put in place before intervention becomes necessary.…

Four Years After Sarah Everard: Are We Still Pretending the UK Takes Women’s Safety Seriously or Have Things Actually Improved?

8 months ago

Four years have passed since the murder of Sarah Everard, a tragedy that should have reshaped the UK’s approach to…

If An Incident Happens, It’s Already Too Late

8 months ago

Far too many organisations still cling to the belief that a policy sitting quietly in a folder, which is very…