There is a misunderstanding in many organisations that if a service is outsourced to a suitably qualified contractor, responsibility for what happens has been outsourced with it. This is not necessarily the case. A contract can allocate work, set standards, require insurance and provide rights of indemnity. What it cannot necessarily do is extinguish a duty that the law regards … Read more
Should any physical restraint technique ever be absolutely banned, regardless of the circumstances? A recent case in New York, where an NYPD officer became the first officer convicted under New York City’s law prohibiting certain chokeholds and restraint methods, raises a much wider and potentially uncomfortable question about how we regulate the use of force. Let me be clear from … Read more
When a serious workplace incident occurs, organisations rightly begin an investigation. Evidence is gathered, statements are taken and the review begins. However, one of the greatest risks is not always the incident itself, it is what happens afterwards. The Home Office has launched an end-to-end review of the police accountability system to examine how misconduct cases can become faster, fairer … Read more
For years, organisations have declared that they will not tolerate violence or abuse towards staff. The message itself is familiar. It appears on posters, in policies and throughout public-facing workplaces. However, a statement of intent is not the same as an effective workplace violence prevention strategy. A zero-tolerance policy may communicate an organisation’s position, but it does not, by itself, … Read more
The publication of the NHS Violence Prevention and Reduction Standard represents one of the most significant developments in healthcare violence prevention in recent years. Violence against healthcare staff has never been an inevitable part of providing care. What Is the NHS Violence Prevention and Reduction Standard? The NHS Violence Prevention and Reduction Standard is a national framework published by NHS … Read more
When incidents escalate, staff often act instinctively. A teacher intervenes to stop a fight. A support worker attempts to prevent self-injury. A healthcare professional tries to stop a patient from absconding. The temptation is understandable: “I’ll deal with this myself.” Unfortunately, good intentions do not always produce good outcomes. The Problem Physical restraint carries risks. These include: Musculoskeletal injuries to … Read more
Yesterday’s corporate manslaughter appeal decision involving Air France Flight AF447 raises questions far beyond aviation. Increasingly, investigations into deaths, serious violence and operational failures are focusing not only on individuals… …but on the organisations behind them. This article explores the growing shift towards organisational accountability, foreseeable risk and decision-making under pressure across aviation, prisons, policing and frontline services. Those of … Read more
There are moments in frontline practice where an organisation’s policies, training, equipment, leadership and legal understanding are tested in seconds. A person is in crisis. A ligature risk is present. Staff must act. Decisions must be made quickly, often under pressure, often in emotionally charged circumstances, and often before senior managers, clinicians, security leads or external responders are immediately available. … Read more
Because we understand what is at stake. NFPS programmes enable you to: Gain recognised BTEC vocational qualifications Deliver legally defensible training Access complete professional training resources Join a respected national instructor network Maintain competence and professional credibility Next month, March, NFPS Ltd is delivering its full instructor qualification programme at the prestigious Lilleshall National Sports & Conference Centre. These programmes … Read more
If you are looking for a BTEC Train the Trainer course in the UK, choosing the right provider is one of the most important professional decisions you will make. A recognised BTEC trainer qualification does far more than issue a certificate. It establishes your competence, credibility, and ability to deliver training safely, professionally and in line with recognised vocational standards. … Read more