Assist Security Group (ASG) has announced an expansion of its NHS training services after Senior NHS Account Manager Paul Grzegorzek secured the advanced NFPS Level 3 PMVA/Physical Restraint Instructor Accreditation. The certification, issued by the National Federation for Personal Safety (NFPS) and backed by Pearson, enables ASG to offer enhanced violence prevention and management… Continue reading New NHS Security Training Courses
Assist Security Group (ASG), a leading provider of tailored security solutions, has announced it has received a B rating from Alectro for its environmental performance in its first year of emissions measurement. The achievement marks an important milestone in ASG’s sustainability journey as the company works towards its ambitious 2040 Net Zero goal. This… Continue reading ASG Achieves B Rating in First Year of Carbon Emissions Measurement
Labour’s Crime and Policing Bill was presented to Parliament last week and was welcomed by Assist Security Group (ASG) as a critical intervention to combat the surge in retail crime. ASG security experts, specialising in the luxury sector, believe the legislation provides essential tools to protect high-end retailers facing unprecedented criminal activity. It contains… Continue reading New Crime and Policing Bill Presented to Parliament
How to Protect Excellence in Healthcare Security The current practice of bundling security services within comprehensive Facilities Management (FM) tenders across NHS Trusts is a major challenge to the delivery of high-quality healthcare security. Too often security services are merged with a range of facilities management functions, from catering to cleaning. Unbundling security services from… Continue reading Security Tenders in NHS Procurement
In today’s complex threat landscape, close protection training has evolved beyond traditional VIP protection services. At Assist Security Group (ASG), our approach to UK security training integrates intelligence-led security with hands-on personal protection skills, creating a comprehensive security risk management framework that sets new standards in the industry. Paul Ephgrave MVO, ASG’s head of training… Continue reading Executive Protection: The Intelligence Difference
Assist Security Group (ASG) has uncovered plans by Extinction Rebellion (XR) to occupy Windsor Castle grounds, highlighting the growing need for sophisticated security intelligence in an era of escalating activist disruptions. ASG’s Pivotal division, employing advanced open-source intelligence techniques, has produced a detailed report on XR’s intended three-day demonstration at Windsor Great Park from… Continue reading Assist Security Group Reveals Extinction Rebellion’s Windsor Castle Strategy
In an era of increasing global uncertainty, businesses face a myriad of security challenges. From civil unrest to geopolitical tensions, the need for robust intelligence and security services has never been more pressing. Rob High, Head of Intelligence and Risk at Assist Security Group (ASG), offers his expert insights on recent events and their implications… Continue reading Global Unrest: Security Insights for Busy Organisations
From 1 October 2024, the London Fire Brigade will no longer attend activations from automatic fire alarms in most non-residential buildings, such as office blocks and industrial estates, during daytime hours (7am – 8:30pm). This policy shift places the responsibility of initial fire checks squarely on building managers and security personnel, raising concerns about fire… Continue reading Security Teams Face Fire Safety Risks as London Fire Brigade Announces New Policy
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust and Croydon Health Services NHS Trust have appointed Assist Security Group (ASG) to provide security services. This further reinforces ASG’s experience in healthcare security, including with Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust. “I am delighted to welcome Assist Security Group as the new security service… Continue reading NHS Trusts Appoint ASG to Provide New Security Services
In the aftermath of the widespread IT outage that disrupted businesses across the UK and globally on 19 July, Assist Security Group (ASG) is calling on organisations to reassess and strengthen their security preparedness strategies. The recent incident, described as potentially the largest IT outage in history, affected a wide range of sectors including… Continue reading UK Businesses Must Bolster Security Preparedness in Wake of Global IT Outage
