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Maybo Newsletter |
Welcome to Maybo's twelfth e-newsletter.
This month saw an opinion piece in the Guardian looking at the problems of associated with conventional methods of restraint. Maybo is working closely with learning disability and mental health units to find safer approaches for staff and patients, with considerable success. To find our more speak to Alan Frame, Maybo’s healthcare specialist.
Other news in healthcare…
Audit calculates violence bill in NHS
A Welsh Assembly report says £6m is the cost of violence against NHS Wales staff. This was prepared in conjunction with new violence reporting and training guidelines.
National violence syllabus launched
The first national training syllabus to tackle violence against frontline staff in mental health and learning disability services was launched by the NHS Security Management Service (NHS SMS)
News in retail…
Verbal abuse against shop staff up by 35%
The British Retail Consortium's 2004 Annual Retail Crime Survey, sponsored by ADT, has revealed a worrying picture of retail crime in the UK
News in security…
Security training takes new shape
The new body “Skills for Security” to run from 1st Jan 2006
Scotland sets timescale for security licensing
Scotland's private security industry will have to be qualified, as in England and Wales.
News in education…
Heads warn visitors of the consequences of bad behaviour
The education sector has become another domain where posters warning against abusive or violent behaviour by visitors will be displayed.
If you have any questions about any of these items or any other conflict management issue please phone Maybo on 01580 881346. Also we would appreciate feedback on our newsletters, email tamara
Regards,
The Maybo Team.
www.maybo.com