Here you will find all of the latest news articles published in relation to all things to do with physical intervention and physical restraint, self-defence, conflict management, handcuffing and everything and anything else in general.
Hi guys. Mark Dawes here once again. If you saw the last video about, “What can I do, what am I allowed to do if someone absconds? Can I use force, etc.?” One of the things I mentioned in that video was about safeguarding, because if we’re allowing a vulnerable patient to abscond and not do anything about it, then … Read more
Hi Guys. Mark Dawes, NFPS limited and if you’ve landed on this video, it’s because you are interested in conflict management training or in becoming a conflict management trainer and you’ve come to the right place, because one of the frustrations you’re experiencing right now is in trying to find a credible training provider to train with.
Physical Intervention – What You Should Know When Choosing Physical Intervention Training.
Hi, everyone, it’s Mark Dawes from NFPS Ltd here, and if you landed on this blog post, it’s because you are looking for more information on physical intervention/physical restraint and I can understand how difficult that could be for you because it can be like navigating through a minefield.
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A Supreme Court has ruled that Morrisons supermarket is liable for the actions of a staff member who physically attacked a customer. This is a wake-up call for all employers because it has broadened the law which holds employers vicariously liable for the acts of their employees who commit a crime whilst at work. Previously an employer could argue that … Read more
Ted Foulger is a very experienced individual with over 35 years experience of the NHS, Mental Health and Learning Disabilities work to fall back on. He was a senior PAMOVA Tutor and was also part of a Senior Management Team dealing with these sort of issues every day. If you would like to know how this relates to you as a restraint / physical intervention trainer then listen to what Ted has to say. He has already saved one family I have been involved with a lot of heartaches.
In this vlog post I’ll be reflecting on the week just gone and in particular on a couple of recent news items that have been sent to me regarding people who have died as a result of force being used. I’ll also be talking about how important good record keeping is and why it is to keep good documentation. I talk about why qualifications are secondary to competence and experience and why it is important to source training from organisations or individuals who can demonstrate a clear audit trail relating to their due diligence and competence.
Last week Ted Foulger and myself were asked to attend a meeting with the manager of an NHS Complex Needs Service. The reason for the meeting was that a family were not happy with the training provision from the Complex Needs team because they felt it didn’t meet their needs or the needs of their son.
