Healthcare skills experts Skills for Health have launched an innovative new eLearning course to support compliance with the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, more commonly known as Martyn’s Law. The AI-powered Threat Awareness course provides a scenario-led, interactive user experience that is tailored specifically to healthcare settings, including hospitals and clinics.
The new legislation applies to public spaces with a capacity of 200 people and above, and the eLearning course offers a cost-effective and scalable solution to raise awareness amongst clinical and non-clinical staff groups.
Developed by Skills for Health in partnership with professional security and counter terror experts, topics covered in the new eLearning course include:
- The implications of Martyn’s Law and what they mean for healthcare professionals and the wider healthcare workforce
- How to identify real-world potential risks and suspicious behaviours in healthcare settings
- Emergency response procedures
- Workforce resilience and embedding this into everyday service delivery
Skills for Health is a not-for-profit which has been supporting the NHS and healthcare sector for decades, providing innovative eLearning and workforce development solutions.
Paul Hobden, Learning Director at Skills for Health, comments:
“With the introduction of Martyn’s Law, qualifying public venues will soon be required to take proactive steps to reduce the risk of physical harm in the event of a terrorist attack, either on the premises or in the immediate vicinity. While legal compliance will not be enforced until the Act comes into effect, this landmark legislation offers a valuable opportunity for venues to review policies, procedures, and physical security measures now. By embedding a culture of safety and resilience early, organisations can not only prepare for compliance but also demonstrate leadership and commitment to best practice.
“An overriding principle of Martyn’s Law is recognition of the fact that everybody has a role to play in supporting the duty of qualifying venues to protect the public, which is why the awareness of staff is central to encouraging best practice safety behaviours. Both now and into the future, training that conforms to high-quality standards holds the key to ensuring venue-wide compliance with Martyn’s Law.”
Skills for Health is a trusted eLearning provider to a range of public and private sector organisations, including the NHS. The Threat Awareness eLearning course can now be accessed and download via the charity’s website. To find out more visit: www.skillsforhealth.org.uk/products/elearning/threat-awareness-elearning
