In high-risk care and frontline environments, physical intervention is sometimes unavoidable. But when staff rely on outdated training, they’re not just putting themselves and others at risk — they’re putting the entire organisation in jeopardy.
At Frontline Training, we regularly meet teams who haven’t had updated PMVA or Mechanical Restraint training for years. The problem? The law, best practice, and even recommended techniques evolve — and if your staff are working from old knowledge, you’re exposed.
⚠️ What’s at Risk?
Staff Safety – Outdated techniques may be unsafe, causing avoidable injuries to staff and service users.
Legal Defensibility – In any incident review, your organisation must prove staff acted within current law and policy. If training records are old or the model used is no longer best practice, you could face serious legal consequences.
Service User Rights – Every intervention must be proportionate, necessary, and the least restrictive option. If staff don’t know the latest standards, they risk breaching those rights.
Reputation & Compliance – Failing to keep training up to date can damage trust with regulators, commissioners, and families.
🔄 Why Refreshers are Non-Negotiable
Annual refresher training isn’t a “nice to have” — it’s the bare minimum to keep your staff and organisation protected. Regular training ensures:
Skills are fresh and confidence is high
Techniques remain safe, effective, and lawful
Staff can evidence decision-making in court or safeguarding investigations
Your service stays compliant with current legislation
✅ How Frontline Training Can Help
Our PMVA and Mechanical Restraint courses are:
NFPS-aligned
Trauma-informed
NHS framework-based
Fully updated to the latest legal and ethical standards
We train teams across residential care, supported living, secure transport, education, and more — ensuring your staff have the skills, confidence, and legal defensibility they need.
Don’t wait for an incident to expose the gaps in your training.
Book your refresher today.
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