In the realm of physical intervention, understanding the medical implications of physically intervening is paramount. Exploring these...

Have you ever arrived at a course only to find the trainer still setting up the room/equipment. Be honest, did it slightly dampen your...

Training must improve staff safety and empower people to proactively enhance the services to the people they support. Ensuring personal...

When faced with company policies that clash with legislation or infringe upon individual rights, addressing the issue demands a...

The Human Rights Act brings the rights outlined in the ECHR (European Convention for Human Rights) into UK law, allowing individuals to...

Over the years I have had many very interesting discussions about these two points. When it comes to the management of risk, within any...

A speed camera operator has narrowly avoided serious injuries after he and his vehicle were allegedly attacked by a group of men....

In the United Kingdom, the principles of the use of force, as governed by common law, play a fundamental role in shaping the legal...

As reported in the New York Times on the 11th October 2023, “California has become the first US state to ban the use of “excited...

When individuals find themselves in situations where physical intervention becomes necessary, the need to be accountable and what...

Following on from yesterday's LinkedIn post ‘Stress’ let’s briefly explore how and why the network of nerves sends messages to parts of...

Workplace absences due to stress have hit their highest-level according to reports by the CIPD with companies employing 6.5 million staff...

Being 360 degrees aware of your immediate surroundings is a must-do action. I know we don’t have eyes in the back of our heads and...

When considering the following we need to take into consideration what training, resources and time has been invested into these...

Research has shown that if you are taught a complicated system constructed from a wide range of skills involving lots of complete...

Having clear policies, procedures, and training in place for teachers and pupils is a must. Robust policies act as a comprehensive...

According to the Office for National Statistics theft in general has increased with 1.7million offences in the year to June, up ten per...

You should not automatically be sacked for using physical intervention on a vulnerable person. That said, it will come down the the...

Across the scope of employment law, the right to self-defence at work is a critical aspect that needs to be explored in more detail....

Let’s have a look at this complex legal dilemma Self-defence is a fundamental concept in criminal law, allowing individuals to protect...