As organisations look ahead to 2026, safeguarding remains one of the most critical and sensitive responsibilities in high-risk environments. For settings such as mental health services, care environments, and secure or semi-secure healthcare facilities, the management of ligature risk is not theoretical. It is a daily operational reality that demands clarity, confidence, and consistency. At BR Specialists, we are in the final stages of preparing our Ligature Management and Ro

January has a particular feel to it. The pace begins to steady after winter pressures, teams regroup, and there is often a quiet moment of reflection about what the last year revealed. For many organisations, that reflection includes difficult conversations about safety, staff confidence, and how well teams were supported when situations escalated. Across healthcare, education, care, and public-facing services, one pattern consistently emerges. The organisations that manage c

As the year draws to a close, many organisations are already turning their attention to 2026. For teams working in healthcare, care settings, education, hospitality, retail, and frontline services, the New Year often brings renewed pressure, increased service demand, and a sharper focus on staff safety. January is already shaping up to be a busy month for training, and organisations that plan early are best placed to start the year with confident, prepared teams. Booking earl

As the year comes to a close, we would like to wish all our clients, partners, and course attendees a very Merry Christmas . Thank you for the trust you have placed in BR Specialists throughout the year. It has been a privilege to work alongside so many dedicated teams across the UK, supporting safer, more confident workplaces. From all of us at BR Specialists, Nick, Charlie, Jake, and Karl, we wish you a restful Christmas and a positive start to the New Year. We look forwar

Following on from playing My 2025 Wrapped, on a well known music app... We take a look back on 2025 for BR Specialists. This year has been a year of real momentum. We've worked with more clients, gained new qualifications, clocked up serious miles across the UK, and heard stories that remind us exactly why we do what we do. Here's what stood out. Eight new partnerships We've been fortunate to work with eight new organisations this year, from organisations in Wales to healthca

Aggression and behavioural risk are increasing across many public-facing roles in the UK. Teams in healthcare, hospitality, education, retail, public transport and community services are managing more unpredictable situations, often with fewer staff and greater pressure. Organisations are looking for ways to create calmer, safer environments where people feel confident and supported. PMVA training continues to prove itself as one of the most effective investments for reducing

As the clocks go back and the evenings draw in, many people across the UK continue working long after daylight hours. Community carers travel between homes, housing support staff make evening visits, retail and hospitality teams lock up on their own, transport workers move between routes, and facilities or security staff patrol quiet areas. These moments are often routine during the day, but feel very different in the dark. Reduced visibility, low footfall and unpredictable b

Halloween might be all about scares, but in the workplace, safety should never be something that creeps up on you. Whether you’re managing late-night shifts, busy public spaces, or lively events, it’s a good time to remind ourselves that awareness and teamwork are what really keep things running smoothly. A small moment of calm thinking can make a big difference - spotting risks before they turn into real fright nights. From all of us at BR Specialists , we hope you have a sa

The clocks go back, nights draw in, and the high street begins to shift. Customers rush to get home before dark, tempers shorten, and tiredness sets in on both sides of the counter. For retail staff, this time of year can be especially tough. Small frustrations can spiral quickly, and many workers now face aggression as a regular part of their day. It’s an issue that’s been growing for years, and the latest figures make for difficult reading. The Scale of the Problem Violence

At BR Specialists, we take pride in making sure our trainers are always learning too. It’s how we keep our courses real, relevant, and built around what people face every day in their workplaces. Whether that’s physical intervention, conflict management, or behaviour awareness, the skills we teach are only as strong as the people delivering them. Recently, Jake and Charlie  completed their Restraint Refresher Training  and have been reaccredited as NFPS Level 3 Approved Restr

With the nights drawing in and the rain(!), it feels like the right time to pause and share a little of what we’ve been up to over the...

The leaves are turning, the days are shorter, and before long the year will be drawing to a close. For many organisations, October and...

It is a little over a year since we lost John Davies, the founder of our company and the person who gave it its heart. John was more than...

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As we move further into 2025, the expectations placed on healthcare providers continue to evolve. From new legislation and CQC...

More than 75% of transport workers are prepared to take industrial action , according to the RMT union. Their survey of over 10,000...

Around 60 to 90 percent of nurses report experiencing verbal or physical violence at some point in their careers. A recent systematic...

Last month The Guardian reported that there were a staggering 22,536 incidents of violence, aggression or abuse directed at UK ambulance...