The UK’s latest budget from Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves has raised household bills, business costs, and everyday expenses. But despite these challenges, now is the perfect time to start your own business in the UK and take control of your financial future. Across the country, anxiety and uncertainty are growing — and the media thrives on spreading fear. But here’s … Read more
Over time, workplace policies have shifted. What once served as practical guidance has now become rigid rulebooks that often prioritise compliance over care. Policies have strayed far from their original purpose to support wellbeing, lawful practice and ethical decision-making. One of the most alarming examples of this is the widespread misapplication of the so-called ‘no-touch’ policy. Standing By While Children … Read more
Last week reminded me why we are so passionate about our work at NFPS Ltd. Every day, we strengthen standards in conflict resolution training and physical intervention, especially for professionals in schools, healthcare, and care settings. Preparing for Expert Witness Work I spent part of the week preparing for a court case where I will act as an Expert Witness … Read more
Are you ready to turn your passion for self-defence into a rewarding and profitable career? With NFPS Ltd’s BTEC Level 3 Self-Defence Instructor Course, you can get certified and start teaching in just two days — without the financial burden or years of training. Let’s explore why this is the fastest and most cost-effective route to becoming a professional self-defence … Read more
If you’re considering taking a self defence instructor course, you might wonder: Will I get ripped off? That’s a fair concern, especially with so many options available. To help you make an informed decision, here’s what you need to know to choose a course that offers real value. 1. Why You Deserve a Self Defence Instructor Course That Delivers Real … Read more
Turn Your Skills into a Profitable Career with a Self-Defence Certification Join our self defence instructor course and turn your years of safeguarding experience into a rewarding business with the BTEC Level 3 Self-Defence Instructor Award Course. Learn directly from two legendary former SAS operators and gain the certification you need to become a qualified self defence instructor. Who Should … Read more
Before reading this article, let’s take a moment to remember the lives lost due to workplace failures. Behind every statistic, a person, a family and a community have felt the impact. Why Corporate Responsibility Matters Now More Than Ever Every employer in the UK has a legal obligation to ensure that individuals not in their direct employment, such as the … Read more
Since its inception, NHS England has improved healthcare standards, patient care and workplace safety. It has introduced important initiatives to protect staff from violence and aggression, ensuring that frontline workers have access to the training, policies and support needed to handle challenging situations. For example, we’ve seen: The NHS Violence Prevention and Reduction Standard, which set clear expectations on how healthcare providers should … Read more
We at NFPS have recently received requests for ‘risk assessments’ of our advanced restraint techniques. Interestingly, it is something we have rarely been asked for historically, and for good reasons, as shall be revealed within this article. The requests have originated from those delivering training within Health and Social Care and is being largely driven by the Client of the NFPS … Read more
Your eyes are not deceiving you – you read this correctly…see the link below! Question – I would appreciate it if you could let me know when being victimised is part of the workplace norm? An appeals court denied a bus driver’s workers’ compensation claim saying the PTSD she developed from an attack was “not outside” of a normal workday … Read more
