pain-compliance Archives

The Changing Landscape of Police Response and How Selecting The Right Physical Intervention System is Paramount

August 2, 2023August 2, 2023 by Robert Landells

This is an image showing Rab from NFPS Ltd and the text is there to highlight a change in police methods and how physical intervention training is becoming ever more important

In recent times, there has been a shift in how police services respond to calls for assistance from NHS Mental Health Units. Many of you will have heard of the ‘Right Care Right Person’ (RCRP) operational model developed by Humberside Police. In a letter sent to leaders of London health and social care providers on 24th May 2023, Commissioner Sir Mark … Read more

Are the Use of Pain Compliance Holds Illegal?

May 16, 2023May 12, 2023 by Trevel Henry

I was recently contacted about the fact that a pain compliance technique was being taught during a training cause. The point from the caller was that they felt that the technique should not have been taught because they are not legal and the banned. Particularly for staff not employed in law enforcement or security roles! Whilst the philosophy behind any … Read more

Q and A’s on the Department of Health Positive and Proactive Care Guidance [Video]

June 3, 2020December 21, 2017 by markdawes

The Department Health Positive and Proactive Care Document, issued by the Department of Health and used by CQC for inspection purposes, is seen by many as being set in stone, but the fact is, is that it is only guidance – not statutory law.

The Use of Pain to Restrain Children – A Response From The Department for Education [Video]

February 23, 2019August 15, 2017 by markdawes

Hi Everyone,

Mark Dawes here once again and I’m just doing this video to follow up on a video I did a while ago about the use of force on children and particularly any use of force that may cause discomfort, harm or pain.

Because there’s a drive at the moment by a particular lobbying group to ban or to make illegal should I say any restraining technique with a child that causes pain.

Now I did a video on that and we actually had about three and a half thousand views on Facebook alone, God knows how many on YouTube.

Pain Compliance Techniques With Children Are Not Illegal

June 3, 2020March 5, 2014 by markdawes

Pain Compliance Techniques With Children Are Not Illegal In a recent blog post I mentioned that I had recently met with a Government-appointed panel of ‘experts’ who told me, quite enthusiastically, that it is illegal for anyone to use a physical technique with a child that may intentionally or unintentionally cause pain. You can read that blog post here: https://nfps.info/causing-pain-to-a-child-is-illegal/ Illegal … Read more