If your organisation has staff who work alone, you must understand lone working laws. Lone workers are more at risk of situations like workplace violence, unwitnessed falls and patient or client abuse, so it’s vital that you ensure your organisation is compliant with...
Across the UK, GP surgeries are facing unique challenges and now more than ever, ensuring the safety and security of staff and patients alike is crucial. This blog post focuses on actionable tips on mitigating workplace violence and aggression within these healthcare...
In the United States, the issue of burnout among hospital doctors and nurses has reached alarming rates, calling for immediate action to address well-being and psychological safety at work in the healthcare sector. A recent survey published in JAMA Health Forum...
In remote and rural regions of Australia, where accessing medical help involves extensive travel, prioritising safety and security within healthcare facilities is paramount. In this blog post, we delve into the invaluable role of discreet on-screen duress alarms in...
Mental Health Nurse and Therapist Will Mertens, from Child and Adolescent Therapy Service in Norwich, UK, works with vulnerable children and adolescents on a daily basis. He sees clients in their homes and schools, which means he is often in situations where he could...
Little Green Button customer and CBT therapist Will Mertens provides insight into working with teenagers and their mental health challenges. In this interview we discover the common issues he supports through his evidence-based treatment approach and we learn how he...
Most people understand how to protect themselves in the physical world. However, what can workers do to ensure safety and security in remote environments? When working by yourself, it’s essential to be aware of your surroundings and take steps to stay safe. Lone workers can potentially face danger daily, even when working on their own.
3 Tips to Protect Your Staff When Working From Home For a huge number of industries, the the last few years have seen a radical shift in the way that we work. From mostly travelling to a fixed office, the pandemic has caused a huge move towards home working, remote...
Panic alarm systems are helping to save lives in the workplace and keep staff safe on a daily basis. Whether it’s the improved speed of response to a medical emergency or making sure the right people are in the right place to help de-escalate a potentially dangerous...