Who Are Forward Leeds?
Forward Leeds is a frontline service supporting individuals and communities affected by drug and alcohol misuse across Leeds.
Their teams play a critical role in:
- Delivering recovery and treatment programmes
- Providing harm reduction advice and interventions
- Supporting vulnerable individuals and families
- Engaging with people in community and outreach settings
Their work often places staff in dynamic and sometimes high-risk environments, where the ability to manage conflict and maintain personal safety is essential.
The Training Delivered
Our Personal Safety and Breakaway Training is designed to be practical, realistic and immediately applicable. Throughout the programme, staff were equipped with:
- Enhanced situational awareness and risk recognition
- Effective communication and de-escalation strategies
- Safe, practical breakaway techniques
- Increased confidence in managing challenging situations
This is not just theory-based learning, it’s hands-on training built around real-world scenarios. More about out Personal Safety Training can be found on our training page.
100% Positive Feedback
We are proud to have received 100% positive feedback from those who attended.
Staff reported feeling:
- More confident in their ability to stay safe
- Better prepared to manage conflict
- More aware of potential risks within their roles
This level of feedback reflects not just the quality of the training, but the real impact it has on day-to-day working environments.
A Proven Track Record Across the UK
At UK Patient Care, we have now delivered this training to tens of thousands of delegates across the UK, working across sectors including:
- Healthcare
- Mental health services
- Education
- Social care
- Security
Our approach remains consistent: simple, safe and effective techniques that work in the real world.
Making Workforces Safer
This partnership with Forward Leeds highlights what can be achieved when organisations invest in their people.
By prioritising staff safety, they are:
- Strengthening workforce confidence
- Enhancing service delivery
- Creating safer environments for both staff and service users
Training over 400 staff at Forward Leeds is a fantastic achievement, but more importantly, it represents 400+ individuals who now feel safer and more prepared in their roles.
At UK Patient Care, we’re proud to be part of that impact and we remain committed to supporting organisations across the UK in building safer, more confident teams.
Ready to Make Your Workforce Safer?
If your organisation works with the public, vulnerable individuals, or in high-risk environments, personal safety training is no longer optional, it’s essential.
At UK Patient Care, we deliver practical, proven training that gives your staff the confidence and skills to stay safe and in control.
Whether you’re in healthcare, education, social care, or community services, we can tailor training to your needs.
Get in touch today to discuss how we can support your team:
- Book a course
- Arrange a consultation
- Or explore our full training programmes
Let’s build a safer, more confident workforce – together.
info@ukpatientcare.co.uk
0113 873 0715
