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Established in 2012 as the only ‘One Stop Shop for all anti-ligature products available under one roof. Anti ligature shop harnesses extensive technical and clinical expertise developed in the NHS to manage suicide risk within mental health and custodial environments.
Since our inception we have developed and refined our product range to encompass the best products available at competitive prices. In addition we have work tirelessly with health care professionals and suppliers to develop our own product range to manage previously unmet needs (i.e. Anti-ligature hand dryers, shower chairs, fixed curtain rails, soap dispensers, extraction grills, ensuite doors)
Anti-ligature shop has a dedicated sales team as well as technical and clinical expertise to meet all your environmental safety needs.
Our Vison: To create the safest reduced ligature care environments for services providing mental health care.
We will achieve this by:
1. Identifying the correct products for the end user from all available suppliers (i.e., consultation, catalogue, showroom, display vehicle)
2. All products subjected to internal scrutiny evaluation and testing
3. Working with suppliers to ensure the best quality price and service for our customers
4. Designing and manufacturing new products providing greater levels of safety than products previously available or create products to meet previously unmet needs
5. Developing and delivering product training to ensure that products are fitted correctly
6. Undertaking environmental safety reports identifying potential ligature risks
CARL NEED
Managing Director
Following a long career as an electrical engineer and former estates manager within the NHS Carl recognised that there was a specialist need for products which reduced the risk of suicide in care environments. The company commenced in 2012 as a one stop shop for ligature-resistant products at the keenest prices. This simple premise remains at the forefront of the company’s mission statement. Carl continues to develop and manufacture new products to meet customer needs.
STEPH NEED
Accounts and HR Manager
Having previously gained 20 plus years’ experience within a Public Sector Local Authority setting, Steph’s background is in Human Resources – Recruitment and Employee Development, also specialising in Employment Skills and Inclusion to support individuals in their journeys to obtain and sustain their long term employment goals.
Joining the organisation since its commencement in 2012, Steph’s current main duties are fulfilling a wide range of corporate business requirements, Human Resources and accounting.
TONY CRUMPTON
Sales Director
Formerly Head of Safety and Security for a large mental Health NHS Trust Tony’s career spans over three decades and includes roles as a mental health nurse, senior manager, researcher and educationalist, specialising in patient safety. Tony is driven by the desire to contribute to improving people’s lives, and the environments they live in and will provide expert technical sales advice in ensuring customers ligature-resistant needs are met.
DAVID FALKINGHAM
Operations Director
David joins our growing team as a Director at the Anti-ligature Shop with a wealth of experience within the mental health sector, predominantly from operations. He also brings with him a wide range of skills from technical product knowledge to new product development which makes him a great asset to our team. David joins us from Safehinge Primera where his passion to work within the mental health sector began 12 years ago when Anti-ligature products was in its infancy. David is very proud to have played a major part in the design & manufacture of the majority of the Ironmongery, Load release and ancillary items that are widely used in over 80% of the NHS trust throughout the country.
David`s aims will be to build on the great work already happening here at ALS and to work alongside and to support customers specify/design fit for purpose products that work within difficult environments. His attention to detail in all aspects of his work has him well respected within our sector.
AMANDA TAYLOR
Office Manager
Amanda joined ALS as an environmental safety sales consultant and excelled with her proactive and positive approaches. Amanda now takes the role of office manager and is responsible for overseeing office operations, providing support to the team and championing the development of our procedures.
JANE SWEENEY
Purchasing & Processing
Jane is a very efficient and experienced member of the ALS team. Jane is responsible for cementing key supplier relationships, optimising purchasing processes, and ensuring the smooth navigating and delivering of goods.
DAWN SNELL
Environmental Safety Sales Consultant
Dawn is an experienced member of the sales and customer service team. Providing product information to ensure that the customer purchases the correct product for the environment it is required. Dawn is on hand to answer any customer queries, provide tailored solutions and keep essential communication with customers and suppliers.
KATIE ALLINSON
Marketing Lead
With a passion for Marketing Katie takes the role as Marketing Lead, sharing news and showcasing both established and new products to ensure customers are fully informed and kept updated. In addition to providing a social media presence she is responsible for creating content and graphics, sharing our new projects, successes and future plans.
PAUL WILSON
Business Development Manager
Paul Wilson specialises in going the extra mile to ensure customers needs are met with the highest satisfaction, whether that be when product assistance is required or answering any customer queries.
With a wealth of product knowledge, Paul is a valuable member of the team in helping the supply of safety products, creating a network to attract new opportunities and keeping communication with customers and key suppliers.
Jackie Tee
Accounts Department
Jackie specialises in the accounts department taking care of key financial matters to keep the business flowing, communicating effectively with key suppliers and members of staff and bringing her passion and knowledge of finance to her role.
GRAHAM HYNES
Warehouse & Distribution
Graham is our hands on warehouse and distribution man! He is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate packing of orders, coordinating shipments with carriers and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the warehouse. Graham has strong organisational skills and commitment to procedures.
