The Paradox of Restraint Reduction: Why Fighting Restraint Might Fuel Its Persistence

2 years ago

In the realm of organisational management, particularly in sectors dealing with vulnerable populations such as healthcare facilities, schools, and correctional…

Who’s In Your Speed Dial Telephone Numbers?

2 years ago

Subject to which survey you read, there are: Between 123 and 205 daily assaults on lone workers Between 44,850 and…

Safeguarding Schools across the Scottish Borders and Beyond

2 years ago

Whilst UNISON survey exposes ‘shocking’ levels of violence in Borders schools, are things any different in your area? 85 per…

Red Card…Your Banned!

2 years ago

QMC recorded 1,800 incidents of aggression, violence and harassment during 2022-23. Notting University Hospital recorded 1,806 incidents. Staff have been…

Elevating and Setting Standards in Aggressive Behaviour Management

2 years ago

The recent BBC Disclosure programme, shown on 5th February 2024, brought to light the need for continued expertise and experience…

Observation – A Crucial Perspective In The Use of Physical Intervention

3 years ago

Up to the year ending March 2023 overall there were 2.1 million offences against the person recorded.  This was a…

I’m Not In Charge, So Not My Problem

3 years ago

I was reading several news articles related to inquests, where several things stood out.  In one case, a point that…

The Essence of Compliance, Competence, and Common Law in Physical Intervention Techniques

3 years ago

Yet again I received a phone call stating that because someone conducting a review had not heard of a particular…

Is Big Brother Really Watching You?

3 years ago

According to reports there are between 124 and 205 assaults every working day on lone workers.  That equates to approximately…

How The Great British Post Office Scandal (and Others) Can Affect You

3 years ago

I am sure that you are aware of the Great British Post Office Scandal. It has been described by the…