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PMVA Training That Actually Reduces Restraint

Organisations using our #AimingForZero methodology achieve 41–89% restraint reduction.

BILD ACT Certified
RRN Accredited
Trusted by NHS Air Ambulance

Restraint Reduction Results

Average reduction achieved
41–89% reduction
Staff confidence increase
85% improvement
Post-training implementation
90 day support
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Most PMVA Training Is Still Stuck in the 1980s

Your staff complete their mandatory training. They tick the compliance box. And then? Restraint incidents continue. Staff view physical intervention as inevitable. CQC keeps asking about your restraint reduction strategy. Your data shows the same patterns, year after year.

The Uncomfortable Truth

Traditional PMVA training creates compliant technicians who know how to restrain safely. It doesn't create practitioners who know how to make restraint unnecessary. That's the difference between training that satisfies regulators and training that actually protects your staff and service users.

Unchanged Restraint Data

Your statistics show the same patterns year after year, despite repeated training cycles.

Staff Acceptance Culture

Teams view physical intervention as inevitable rather than preventable—a mindset problem.

CQC Pressure

Inspectors keep asking about your restraint reduction strategy—and "more training" isn't an answer.

Training That Transforms Culture, Not Just Ticks Boxes

ProActive Healthcare delivers BILD ACT certified PMVA training with one critical difference: we measure success by restraint reduction, not course completion. Our #AimingForZero methodology transforms your staff into passionate advocates for a zero-restraint culture.

Restraint Elimination Focus

We don't just teach de-escalation techniques. We create practitioners who genuinely believe restraint elimination is achievable and have the tools to make it happen.

Cultural Transformation

Staff return as change agents—passionate advocates who challenge restraint-accepting practices and inspire their colleagues to pursue excellence.

Measurable Outcomes

90-day post-training support ensures implementation success. We help you build the evidence base that demonstrates your investment is working.

41–89%
Restraint Reduction
90 Days
Implementation Support
100%
BILD ACT Certified

Training Tailored to Your Organisation

Whether you're an NHS trust, staffing agency, or care provider, our #AimingForZero approach is designed for your specific needs.

Evidence-Based Training Your Board Will Thank You For

You're under pressure to demonstrate measurable outcomes, not just training completion rates. Your restraint data goes to the board. CQC expects to see a clear reduction strategy.

  • Documented Restraint Reduction

    41–89% reduction you can report to stakeholders and governance boards.

  • BILD ACT Certification

    Satisfies NHS commissioning requirements and RRN Training Standards compliance.

  • Implementation Support

    Data-driven improvement frameworks your governance team will appreciate.

Discuss Your Trust's Requirements

We don't just train your staff. We help you build the evidence base that demonstrates your investment is working.

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Certification Your Clients Trust. Training Your Staff Value.

Your agency workers need PMVA certification that's recognised by every NHS trust and care provider. But you also need staff who can handle challenging situations confidently.

  • Universal Recognition

    BILD ACT certification accepted by all NHS trusts and CQC-registered providers.

  • Reduced Placement Issues

    Better-prepared workers mean fewer incident reports and stronger client relationships.

  • Flexible Scheduling

    Open courses across multiple locations, or bespoke delivery for your team.

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Your workers get premium training. Your clients get reliable, confident staff. Your agency builds a reputation for quality.

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Training That Prepares You for "Outstanding"

CQC doesn't just want to see that your staff are trained. They want to see your restraint reduction strategy and evidence it's working.

  • Demonstrable Restraint Reduction

    Not theory, but documented outcomes you can show regulators.

  • Trauma-Responsive Practice

    Beyond "trauma-informed" to practical skills that work under pressure.

  • Cultural Transformation

    Staff who challenge restraint-accepting practices, not just comply with them.

Discuss Your Service's Needs

The organisations we work with don't dread CQC inspections. They use them to showcase their approach.

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PMVA Training Programmes

1 Day

PMVA Refresher Course

For certified practitioners maintaining their skills

  • Skills refresh and scenario-based practice
  • Updates to legislation and best practice
  • Renewed focus on restraint reduction
  • Updated certification
  • Continued access to practitioner resources
£95 + VAT per participant
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Train the Trainer

For organisations building internal training capability

  • Comprehensive trainer development programme
  • Full curriculum and training materials
  • Quality assurance framework
  • Ongoing trainer support and development
  • Licence to deliver certified training
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The Difference Is in the Results

Traditional PMVA Training ProActive Healthcare #AimingForZero
Teaches safe restraint technique Teaches restraint elimination
Creates compliant practitioners Creates passionate change agents
Focuses on what to do during incidents Focuses on preventing incidents entirely
3-day basic skills programme Comprehensive 3-day transformation
Training ends when the course does 90-day implementation support
Views restraint as inevitable Views restraint as a solvable problem

The Uncomfortable Question

If your current training was working, why hasn't your restraint data changed?

Why Organisations Choose ProActive Healthcare

BILD ACT Certified

The only UKAS-accredited certification body for restrictive physical interventions.

RRN Compliant

Full compliance with Restraint Reduction Network Training Standards.

Proven Methodology

#AimingForZero delivers 41–89% restraint reduction across organisations.

Emergency Trusted

We train air ambulance doctors at Kent Surrey Sussex Air Ambulance.

Outcome-Focused

We measure success by restraint reduction, not course completion.

Questions We're Often Asked

Yes. Our BILD ACT certification is the gold standard for PMVA training and is recognised by every NHS trust, staffing agency, and CQC-registered provider in the UK.

Certification is the baseline. What sets us apart is the #AimingForZero methodology—a documented approach that delivers measurable restraint reduction, not just compliance. We train air ambulance doctors using the same approach we bring to your organisation.

Organisations using our methodology consistently report 41–89% reduction in restraint incidents. Results depend on implementation, which is why we include 90-day post-training support.

Absolutely. We offer bespoke in-house delivery for organisations, tailored to your specific service context and challenges.

Our 3-day Foundation Course includes 90-day post-training implementation support. We're invested in your results, not just your course completion.

Contact us for current availability. We run regular open courses and can arrange bespoke delivery to meet your timescales.

Ready to See What Restraint Reduction Actually Looks Like?

Every restraint incident represents a failure of prevention. Every traumatised service user reflects a missed opportunity. Every burnt-out staff member shows the cost of accepting the status quo. It doesn't have to be this way.

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