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. PMVA – short for Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression – is specialist training designed to give staff the skills, techniques, and confidence to handle these scenarios safely and effectively. 

At BRS Specialists, we deliver PMVA training and related safety programmes tailored to the needs of healthcare providers, care homes, agencies, and other frontline services. If you’ve ever searched for “PMVA training near me” or wondered exactly what PMVA involves, this guide explains everything you need to know. 

Understanding PMVA Training 

PMVA training is a structured programme designed to help staff prevent, de-escalate, and, where absolutely necessary, safely manage violence or aggression in the workplace. 

Our courses cover: 

• Non-physical conflict resolution techniques 

• Verbal de-escalation methods 

• PMVA physical intervention techniques – used only when essential to protect staff, patients, and the public 
  

PMVA training is particularly relevant for professionals working in environments where challenging behaviours are more common, such as: 

• Mental health services 

• Residential care homes 

• Community care settings 

• Emergency departments 

• Security and frontline roles 

PMVA Techniques and Physical Interventions 

Our PMVA training equips staff with a range of strategies, focusing on safety, legality, and dignity: 

• Restraint techniques – safe, proportionate, and used only when absolutely necessary 

• PMVA holds – controlled holds that reduce risk while protecting all parties 

• Physical intervention techniques – carefully designed approaches prioritising de-escalation first 
  

PMVA, Breakaway Training, and Related Programmes 

At BRS Specialists, we don’t just deliver PMVA training. We also provide Breakaway training, which we’ve developed in-house. Unlike some other providers, our breakaway techniques are designed to be: 

• Simpler to learn 

• Quicker to apply in real-world situations 

• Highly effective and low-risk 
  

Breakaway Training – Stay Safe, Stay in Control 

Our Breakaway training teaches staff how to safely disengage from potentially dangerous situations, protecting themselves and others without causing unnecessary harm. 

We cover: 

• Simple, step-by-step breakaway techniques 

• Responding to different types of grips or holds 

• Building confidence and speed of reaction in high-pressure environments 

This training is particularly valuable for: 

• Healthcare staff in private care settings 

• Residential care workers 

• Community and agency-based carers 

• Security personnel and frontline responders 

Who Needs PMVA Training? 

PMVA training is suitable for anyone working in roles where conflict, aggression, or unpredictable behaviour may arise, including: 

• Healthcare professionals in care homes, clinics, and private hospitals 

• Agency and domiciliary care staff 

• Security teams and frontline responders 

• Community workers supporting vulnerable individuals 

• Corporate teams managing challenging client-facing environments 
  

Nationwide PMVA Training from BRS Specialists 

We provide PMVA and Breakaway training nationwide, working closely with healthcare providers, agencies, and care homes across the UK, including: 

• PMVA training in the North of the UK 

• PMVA training in the Midlands 

• PMVA training across the South 

• Nationwide PMVA training solutions 

The Scottish Nursing Guild is one of our valued clients in Glasgow, and we’re proud to work with an extensive portfolio of organisations, delivering trusted, high-quality training nationwide. 

Refresher Training Available 

Skills fade over time, which is why we offer PMVA refresher training to keep your team’s knowledge up to date and confidence high. Refresher courses ensure your staff remain competent in: 

• Conflict de-escalation 

• Breakaway techniques 

• Safe restraint practices 

• Personal safety management 

Why Choose BRS Specialists? 

• Expert trainers with real-world frontline experience 

• Self-developed breakaway techniques designed for ease of learning and application 

• Flexible training delivery – we provide on-site courses tailored to your workplace 

• Practical, scenario-based learning to prepare staff for real challenges 

Our programmes are built around practicality, safety, and real-world application. Everything we teach is designed to make staff confident, capable, and calm in high-pressure situations. 

Creating Safer Workplaces 

Ultimately, our goal at BRS Specialists is to reduce risk, improve safety, and equip teams with the tools they need to protect themselves and others. 

If you’re looking for PMVA training, Breakaway training, or personal safety courses tailored to your organisation, contact us today.