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What Do I Do If There Is Guidance That Says I Can’t Do Something But The Law Says I Can [Video]

 What Do I Do If There Is ‘Guidance’ That Says I Can’t Do Something But The Law Says I Can? I have just heard from someone who has contacted me because they are being told that they can’t use certain techniques because they are not allowed to use them.

19 Sep 2019 · 1 min read

Are Rigid Cuffs Offensive Weapons [Video]

Are Rigid Cuffs Offensive Weapons? I was recently asked to comment on an email thread whereby a former retired police officer had stated that rigid cuffs are offensive weapons and can only be carried in a public place by “Sworn Officers of the Crown”.

17 Sep 2019 · 1 min read

Should Staff Physically Intervene When a Patient or Service-User is Self-Harming [Video]

Should Staff Physically Intervene When a Patient or Service-User is Self-Harming? I was recently been asked to clarify what an organisations situation is with regards to staff who physically intervene when a patient is self-harming.

16 Sep 2019 · 1 min read

NFPS Ltd And The Priory Will Shortly Be Parting Company (By Mutual Agreement)

It is with regret that as from the end of this year we [NFPS Ltd] will no longer be delivering PMVA Training to the Priory. This decision has come about due to the fact that we do not wish to become accredited under the new PI accreditation scheme that is being introduced next year. This is not a decision we … Read more

14 Sep 2019 · 2 min read

9 Self Defence Techniques That Everyone Should Know and Anyone Can Do

  “If some cannot see, hear, breathe or walk, then they cannot fight.” Mark Dawes As strong and invincible as people like to think they are we are in fact quite vulnerable. For example did you know that only 8.5 lbs of pressure could break any bone in the human body and it takes less than 4.5 lbs of pressure … Read more

6 Sep 2019 · 1 min read

The New & Updated NFPS Level 3 Risk Assessment Course [Video]

 I’m quite excited about the fact that we will soon be launching our New & Updated NFPS Level 3 Risk Assessment Course and this is just a quick overview of what the course contains to give you an insight of what’s coming – and if you are involved in managing violence at work and/or physical restraint/intervention training, or if … Read more

12 Jul 2019 · 1 min read

The Importance of Risk Assessments [Video]

 Over the last few weeks and months I’ve been talking about the importance of risk assessments and if you like to see an interview I did with a very senior and well-respected Health & Safety Professional, watch the video below and then click here – https://markdawes.clickfunnels.com/optin30563652  

12 Jul 2019 · 1 min read

NFPS Ltd will not be seeking accreditation under the new PI accreditation scheme that is due to come into effect in April 2020

NFPS Ltd will not be seeking accreditation under the new PI accreditation scheme that is due to come into effect in April 2020. We were hoping that a second option to attain accreditation through UKAS would be available, but due to the restrictions that will be imposed on any agency seeking to become a UKAS accredited centre for the delivery … Read more

12 Jul 2019 · 2 min read

How Many Legs Does A Dog Have [Video]

How Many Legs Does A Dog Have?

9 Jul 2019 · 1 min read

The Law of Unintended Consequences [Video]

The ‘Law of Unintended Consequences’

9 Jul 2019 · 1 min read

My Dad’s Advice [Video]

My Dad was never one for giving advice, but just before I left to join the Royal Navy, he gave me one piece of advice which has been instrumental in virtually every career and business decision I’ve ever made.

9 Jul 2019 · 1 min read

What Happens When You Do Things You Don’t Enjoy [Video]

9 Jul 2019 · 1 min read