Violence Reduction Subgroup
A task and finish group to support work on preventing and reducing violence against NHS staff.
The national SPF set up the Violence Reduction Subgroup in 2019.
The subgroup worked in partnership with the Violence Prevention and Reduction Team at NHS England and other stakeholders on the following projects and resources:
- The original and refreshed NHS Violence Prevention and Reduction Standard.
- A three-year pilot project evaluating the use of body worn cameras in the ambulance sector.
- Preventing violence against staff - a national education and training offer.
- Identifying and sharing good practice and useful resources in tackling violence and abuse.
The subgroup also contributed to the SPF report, Ways to tackle and reduce violence against NHS staff.
In November 2024 the subgroup became a task and finish group. The main responsibility for ensuring partnership work in violence prevention and reduction initiatives has now passed to the Workforce Issues Group.
