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Does The Banning of Techniques Lead Towards the Introduction of Approved and Therefore Non-Approved Techniques?

Should any physical restraint technique ever be absolutely banned, regardless of the circumstances? A recent case in New York, where…

1 week ago

What the Home Office Review Should Teach Every Organisation About Incident Reviews

When a serious workplace incident occurs, organisations rightly begin an investigation. Evidence is gathered, statements are taken and the review…

4 weeks ago

“Zero Tolerance” Is Not a Violence Prevention Strategy

For years, organisations have declared that they will not tolerate violence or abuse towards staff. The message itself is familiar.…

1 month ago

NHS Violence Prevention Standard 2026: Why Training Alone Is Not Enough

The publication of the NHS Violence Prevention and Reduction Standard represents one of the most significant developments in healthcare violence…

2 months ago

Single-Person Restraint: An Accident Waiting to Happen?

When incidents escalate, staff often act instinctively. A teacher intervenes to stop a fight. A support worker attempts to prevent…

3 months ago

Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Yesterday’s corporate manslaughter appeal decision involving Air France Flight AF447 raises questions far beyond aviation. Increasingly, investigations into deaths, serious…

3 months ago

Ligature management and room search do not sit in isolation from the wider realities of frontline practice. Can your organisation evidence that it is prepared?

There are moments in frontline practice where an organisation’s policies, training, equipment, leadership and legal understanding are tested in seconds.…

4 months ago

Why Professional Instructors Choose NFPS Ltd

Because we understand what is at stake. NFPS programmes enable you to: Gain recognised BTEC vocational qualifications Deliver legally defensible…

6 months ago

BTEC Train the Trainer Course UK: Become a Qualified Trainer with NFPS Ltd

If you are looking for a BTEC Train the Trainer course in the UK, choosing the right provider is one…

6 months ago

Physical Intervention Is Not the Failure — Poor Preparation Is

The problem is not physical intervention. The problem is what organisations fail to put in place before intervention becomes necessary.…

7 months ago