Over time, workplace policies have shifted. What once served as practical guidance has now become rigid rulebooks that often prioritise compliance over care. Policies have strayed far from their original purpose to support wellbeing, lawful practice and ethical decision-making. One of the most alarming examples of this is the widespread misapplication of the so-called ‘no-touch’ policy. Standing By While Children … Read more
The concept of reasonable force is a fundamental principle in legal frameworks worldwide, governing the permissible level of force individuals can use in various situations. However, the term “reasonable” is inherently subjective, making it difficult to create a universally applicable definition. This article looks into the complexities of defining reasonable force and highlights the need to get balance right between … Read more
Why Two Trainers Were Torn To Shreds in A Courtroom And How You Can Become More Confident As A Result.
Many years ago there was a restraint related death of a young person.
During the inquest into the death the restraint trainers had to appear in court to give evidence.
They were (as usual) cross examined by the prosecution, and it was brutal.
Two Old Guys Chewing The Fat – Part 2 – Failing Training and A True Story of A Woman Who Nearly Lost Her Job As A Result
In this video (that follows on from Part 1 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ub0OsQcIb4E) we discuss whether customer service has been lost.
Trevel and I have known each other for many years and in this video we talk about some of the strange things we regularly come across.
The widow of a doctor who took his own life has filed a claim against her husband’s former trust and the General Medical Council.
Handcuffs and Covid in 2021 – Physical restraint is a hazardous activity in it’s own right, and now with the covid infection and death rates rising once again combined with the rising tide of violence against staff, I want to broach the subject of handcuffing and how handcuffs and other forms of mechanical restraint devices can help reduce the risk … Read more
This is a video interview I did with my good friend and professional colleague Tony Bleetman on the 18th November 2020.
In this video Tony takes a look back at how far the UK has come in the last twenty or so years in relation to restraint and how far ahead the UK is compared to many other countries.
We talk about the history of restraint, where it came from and how each different sector decided upon its own restraint training based on their own specific objectives and requirements.
Should We Be Resuming Physical Restraint /Intervention/PMVA Training During Covid 19? This is a very interesting discussion thread that I started on LinkedIn regarding people’s views on resuming PI training. A lot of very experienced PI trainers (many at the top of their profession) and good people commented on this thread so it is an excellent resources for … Read more
Restraint and Covoid-19 Risk Assessment – Please Share and Help Me Save a Life I don’t know if you are aware but I have put together a risk assessment to help staff who are still at work, especially those staff who may be expected to physically control and restrain someone who may become violent, and as a result are exposing … Read more