Safety

Thanks to a partnership between Merseyside Police, Merseyside PCC and Liverpool City Council, nine new Halo Points now provide clearly identifiable, designated safe spaces where anyone who feels unsafe, or at risk can seek immediate support, reassurance and practical help.

Škoda expands HAAS Alert Safety Cloud across Europe, delivering in-vehicle emergency vehicle alerts to help responders move faster and more safely through traffic.

Staff at the Scottish Ambulance Service are continuing to face what the organisation has described as unacceptable levels of violence and verbal abuse, with new figures showing that, on average, a member of staff is assaulted or abused every day.

London Ambulance Service says more than half of its frontline staff have been attacked while on duty with 44% experiencing sexual harassment by patients or by members of the public which is why its campaign focuses on respect.

HAIX has overhauled its workwear safety footwear portfolio, with a simplified product structure and updated range designed to make selection easier for both end users and buyers.

A pub in Nottinghamshire is the first in the county to achieve a national accreditation for its approach to venue safety thanks to the support of Nottinghamshire Police which is promoting the Licensing SAVI scheme.

Jessica Forster, Director of Marketing for IDEX Fire and Safety EU, explores how collaboration among brands like Godiva, Lukas, Vetter, and AWG/Alco is transforming fire and rescue services. Through integrated solutions, shared training and joint innovation, IDEX Fire and Safety aims to elevate reliability, efficiency and safety for responders and the communities they serve.

East of England Ambulance Service Trust (EEAST) has launched a new safety campaign to protect staff from increasing levels of violence and aggression.

Kent’s Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Scott says three schemes aimed at keeping young people safe have triumphed across the county, helping thousands of children and teenagers in the last year.

The King has set out the commitments of the new government in a heavily trailed speech as part of the State Opening of Parliament that includes legislation to help tackle anti-social behaviour, bring in Martyn’s Law and extend the duty of candour to all public servants.