Clearing the Air

2 years ago

Among the concerns of using physical intervention, several long-standing misconceptions persist, contributing to dangerous misunderstandings and potentially lethal situations. One…

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

3 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…