For years, organisations have declared that they will not tolerate violence or abuse towards staff. The message itself is familiar.…
The publication of the NHS Violence Prevention and Reduction Standard represents one of the most significant developments in healthcare violence…
When incidents escalate, staff often act instinctively. A teacher intervenes to stop a fight. A support worker attempts to prevent…
Yesterday’s corporate manslaughter appeal decision involving Air France Flight AF447 raises questions far beyond aviation. Increasingly, investigations into deaths, serious…
There are moments in frontline practice where an organisation’s policies, training, equipment, leadership and legal understanding are tested in seconds.…
The problem is not physical intervention. The problem is what organisations fail to put in place before intervention becomes necessary.…
Four years have passed since the murder of Sarah Everard, a tragedy that should have reshaped the UK’s approach to…
Over time, workplace policies have shifted. What once served as practical guidance has now become rigid rulebooks that often prioritise…
Before reading this article, let’s take a moment to remember the lives lost due to workplace failures. Behind every statistic,…
Since its inception, NHS England has improved healthcare standards, patient care and workplace safety. It has introduced important initiatives to protect staff…