The Growing Threat of Violence in NHS Settings
The Growing Threat of Violence in NHS Settings: What the Data Shows Although violence against NHS staff is not a new problem, the scale it has reached, and the pace at which it is worsening, demands renewed attention from everyone responsible for healthcare security and staff safety. The latest national data is concerning. For NHS […]
What is Risk Management?
What Is Risk Management? Here at Ubique Risk Management we pride ourselves on our award-winning risk management services. But what exactly is risk management? Risk management is the structured process of identifying, assessing, and controlling threats that could affect an organisation’s people, operations, assets, finances, or reputation. For businesses, risk management is not simply about […]
Why NHS Security Training Has Never Been More Important
NHS Security Training Has Never Been More Important: Why Protecting Healthcare Staff Starts with the Right Skills The NHS has long faced challenges around violence, aggression and abuse directed at frontline staff. However, recent government announcements mean these issues are no longer viewed solely as workforce concerns, but are becoming measures of organisational performance. From […]
What Sectors Does Martyn’s Law Apply To
What Sectors Does Martyn’s Law Apply To? A Guide for Standard and Enhanced Tier Venues The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, widely known as Martyn’s Law, received Royal Assent on 3 April 2025. With an implementation period of at least 24 months, enforcement is expected to begin around April 2027. For the thousands of […]
Martyns Law FAQ
Martyn’s Law FAQ: Everything You Need to Know Since the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 commonly known as Martyn’s Law received Royal Assent, organisations across the UK have been asking one simple question: What do we actually need to do? Whether you manage a public venue, organise events or are responsible for security and […]
The UK Terror Threat in 2026: What Organisations Need to Know
The UK Terror Threat in 2026: What Organisations Need to Know In May 2026, the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre (JTAC) raised the UK National Terrorism Threat Level from SUBSTANTIAL to SEVERE. That means a terrorist attack is now assessed as highly likely. It is the first time the level has reached SEVERE in over four […]
What is Martyn’s Law? A Plain-English Guide for UK Businesses and Venue Managers
What is Martyn’s Law? A Plain-English Guide for UK Businesses and Venue Managers The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 — more widely known as Martyn’s Law — is now part of UK legislation. For many business owners, venue managers and event organisers now need to consider whether the Act applies to them and, if […]
