Health & Safety

Clearing the Air

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

2 years ago

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

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

2 years ago

Red Card…Your Banned!

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

2 years ago

Observation – A Crucial Perspective In The Use of Physical Intervention

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

2 years ago

I’m Not In Charge, So Not My Problem

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

2 years ago

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

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

2 years ago

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

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

2 years ago

Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Systems in Managing Stress

Following on from yesterdays LinkedIn post Stress, let’s look into how and why the network of nerves sends messages to…

2 years ago

Enhancing Workplace Safety through Training

Workplace safety is of paramount importance in today's society. Ensuring the safety and well-being of employees not only protects individuals…

3 years ago

Protecting Retail Businesses from Shoplifting

According to the Office for National Statistics theft in general has increased with 1.7million offences in the year to June,…

3 years ago