One Year On: Remembering John Davies and His Legacy of Safety
It is a little over a year since we lost John Davies, the founder of our company and the person who gave […]
What is PMVA Training? A Complete Guide by BRS Specialists
In many frontline roles, particularly in healthcare, social care, and security, professionals face the challenge of managing aggressive, unpredictable, or violent situations. […]
From the Classroom: How Train the Trainer Programmes Are Changing the Way We Think About Safety
Back in July, The Times published a troubling statistic: two out of every five teachers in the UK reported being assaulted by […]
Frontline Fatigue: Why Public-Facing Staff Are Reaching Breaking Point
More than 75% of transport workers are prepared to take industrial action, according to the RMT union. Their survey of over 10,000 […]
Setting the Standard: What Should Healthcare Training Look Like in 2025?
As we move further into 2025, the expectations placed on healthcare providers continue to evolve. From new legislation and CQC requirements to […]
From Beer Gardens to Breakaway Training – Book Your Autumn Courses Now
You might be feeling the heat of summer – whether it’s from the weather, the school holidays, or trying to run a […]
Building a Culture of Safety: How BR Specialists Help Organisations Train from Within
Safety in the workplace isn’t just about policies on paper. It’s about what happens in the moment, when tensions rise, emotions run […]
The psychological toll of workplace violence on healthcare staff – why training matters
Around 60 to 90 percent of nurses report experiencing verbal or physical violence at some point in their careers. A recent systematic […]
Record‑High Attacks on UK Ambulance Staff Show Urgent Need for PMVA, Breakaway and Conflict Management Training
Last month The Guardian reported that there were a staggering 22,536 incidents of violence, aggression or abuse directed at UK ambulance staff during […]
Keeping the Peace in Pubs: Supporting Hospitality Teams
With over 100 venues across the UK, one of the country’s leading pub groups has partnered with BR Specialists to deliver behavioural […]
Rising Tide of Violence Against Frontline Workers
Recent figures released by NHS England reveal a disturbing reality: physical violence against healthcare workers continues to climb. According to the latest […]
Nick Attard Recertifies with NFPS Trainer Course
We’re pleased to announce that Nick Attard, General Manager at BR Specialists, has successfully completed his recertification with the National Federation for […]