duty of care

Poor Leadership, Dangerous Mindsets, A Toxic Culture & Ineffective ‘Standards’: Abuse At LIFE Wirral

The BBC Panorama broadcast ‘Undercover School: Cruelty in the classroom’, which aired on 17th June 2024, covering the physical and…

2 years ago

It’s Your Story, So Get It Right

Intervening to take away someone’s freedom of movement is generally done for a greater good, to. To stop a situation…

2 years ago

Knowing Right from Wrong

Zero tolerance policies are designed to create a strong deterrent effect by ensuring that any violation, no matter how minor,…

2 years ago

Personal Entertainment v Personal Safety?

In an era where technology is intertwined with daily life, headphones and earphones have become daily accessories. 24+ per cent…

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

Safeguarding Schools across the Scottish Borders and Beyond

Whilst UNISON survey exposes ‘shocking’ levels of violence in Borders schools, are things any different in your area? 85 per…

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…

3 years ago

Is Big Brother Really Watching You?

According to reports there are between 124 and 205 assaults every working day on lone workers.  That equates to approximately…

3 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…

3 years ago