ABOUT

Specialist in In-house Courses for People & Organisations that work in the front line

Established in 1992 Breakaway & Restraint Specialists Ltd (BRS Ltd), formerly know as Basis Training, have provided personal safety training in conflict management, breakaway and restraint techniques to thousands of people in UK, Ireland, Middle East & Africa.

We are the leading Breakaway & Restraint Specialists in delivering personal safety training to all staff who daily face the threat of verbal abuse and physical violence in the workplace.

BRS Ltd is a leading provider delivering personal safety training to front-line workers; those that are most at risk of physical or verbal violence.

It is the aim of BRS Ltd to offer simple, concise skills in order to deal with dangerous situations. The benefit to the staff is that they feel confident in their ability and are able to deal with situations that may previously have caused them to feel afraid.

Qualifications & Accreditations

NFPS Level 3 Diploma in the Prevention & Management of Violence & Aggression

BTEC Level 3 Restraint Instructors Award

NFPS Level 3 PMVA / Physical Restraint / Physical Intervention & Breakaway / Disengagement Instructor Accreditation

BTEC Level 3 Self Defence Instructors Award

NFPS Approved Self Defence Trainer

BTEC Level 3 Handcuff and Soft Cuff Instructors Award

NFPS Level 3 Handcuff and Soft Cuff Instructor Accreditation

Safe Schools Train the Trainer. Training in systems & processes to provide evidence that will support the RRN, OFSTED & CARE HOMES STANDARDS

All our trainers are qualified, experienced professionals with recognised training credentials, including BTEC and City & Guilds qualifications. They also bring real-life frontline experience into the learning environment, helping make each course practical, relevant and grounded in the situations staff may actually face.

MISSION

Breakaway & Restraint Specialists Ltd (BRS) is in the business of helping to give you peace of mind, concerning the prospect of finding oneself in a stressful, aggressive, or violent situation. This is achieved by providing you with the emotional & physical skills to cope with stressful situations or an aggressive or violent attack. This is delivered to the highest quality by an elite, specialised group of experts, who are approachable, experienced trainers & instructors. The BRS Ltd experience is delivered in a comfortable friendly manner.

Awards

Over the years, BR Specialists has been nominated for and received a number of awards, reflecting our continued commitment to practical, bespoke safety training that supports safer workplaces across a wide range of sectors. Here are our most recent two awards.

Best for Bespoke Personal Safety Training Services, 2025

BRS Specialists won a Business Award at the National Business Expo, recognising its work helping organisations create safer working environments through specialist training and consultancy. The award reflects the care, commitment and practical support BRS brings to clients across sectors including healthcare, housing, education and retail.

Corporate Livewire innovation & excellence awards, 2026, for Bespoke Safety Training Service of the Year

“We’re absolutely delighted to receive this recognition from the Corporate LiveWire Innovation & Excellence Awards 2026. Winning Bespoke Safety Training Service of the Year is a real endorsement of the work our team puts into understanding each client, tailoring training around their environment.” – Nick Attard, General Manager