31.03.2025

Medirest security team shortlisted in Workplace Violence Reduction Awards

Our security teams have been shortlisted across four Workplace Violence Reduction Awards. The inaugural awards, recognise those who excel in different aspects of reducing violence across all workplaces in any sector.

Our teams have been shortlisted for –

Outstanding Leadership

• Matt Johnson, Compass Group UK & Ireland – Healthcare
• Aman Joshi, Compass Group UK & Ireland – Healthcare
• Alex Kuye – Compass Group UK & Ireland – Healthcare

Outstanding Training Initiative

• North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust and Compass Group UK & Ireland – Healthcare

Outstanding Partnership Initiative

• North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust and Compass Group UK & Ireland – Healthcare
• Medirest Security Management & Peterborough City Hospital

Outstanding De-Escalation Skills

• Roman Stachowicz & Henry Nzekwue – UCLH National Hospital
• Nana Adu – North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust
• Eric Busia – North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust
• Valentine Adjetey, Mahmud Mahamed, and Abdulfatah Ali – North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust

Matt Johnson, Head of Healthcare Security – Compass Group UK & Ireland commented: “Our teams play a crucial role in the smooth running of a hospital and we train our colleagues to avoid and deescalate issues that may arise, as well as collaborating with our clients to reduce the overall levels of violence and aggression experienced. Being shortlisted across numerous awards, shows that our people have the skills and knowledge to do an outstanding job. Good luck to everyone shortlisted.”

Russell Blake, MD – Compass Group UK & Ireland – Healthcare: “It is great news that our teams have been shortlisted for these awards. We’re making huge strides forward in the work they do, understanding more about how to mitigate issues and help patients, staff and visitors feel safe in a hospital environment. Well done to everyone involved.”

Winners will be revealed during a celebratory dinner on 8 April 2025 at the Birmingham Metropole Hotel.