Founder and Lead Trainer
Meet Mark Draper
Helping organisations build safer, more confident teams through practical, people-first training.
For me, training has never been about getting people through a course. It’s about giving them the confidence to make the right decisions when they’re faced with difficult situations in the real world.
That’s why every course I deliver is built around practical learning, personalised coaching and creating an environment where people feel comfortable asking questions, making mistakes and developing skills that last long after the training has finished.
My Story
Why I started Safer Solutions
After years of working in healthcare and delivering training, I saw the same problem time and time again. Too many courses focused on completing a timetable rather than building genuine confidence, people were leaving with certificates, but not always with the confidence to put those skills into practice.
I knew there was a better way.
That’s why I founded Safer Solutions.
To deliver training that gives people the time to practise, reflect and develop the confidence they need to keep themselves and others safe.
Because I believe when someone is faced with violence or aggression, confidence matters far more than simply remembering a technique.
Experience you can trust
✔ Years of frontline NHS experience
✔ Specialist PMVA trainer
✔ Search Training specialist
✔ Conflict Resolution trainer
✔ Experience supporting complex healthcare environments
✔ Trusted by NHS teams, care providers and organisations across the UK
My Mission
My mission is to give people real skills for the real world, not rush them through a course. We deliver training that is practical, evidence‑based, and genuinely prepares staff to make safer decisions in challenging situations. Unlike high‑volume providers who push large groups through condensed programmes, we run extended courses at no extra cost, ensuring every learner has the time, support, and practice they need to build true competence and create safer environments.
What you'll notice when you train with me
People often tell me they appreciate that I don’t rush training.
You’ll have time to:
- Ask questions.
- Practise techniques properly.
- Learn through realistic scenarios.
- Understand why techniques work, not just how to perform them.
- Build confidence before returning to the workplace.
My Approach
I believe every learner deserves the opportunity to build confidence at their own pace. That doesn’t mean longer courses, it means making better use of the time you’ve already invested. By giving people more opportunity to practise, receive feedback and reflect, they leave feeling more capable, more confident and better prepared for the challenges they’ll face back at work.
Beyond The Classroom
Training doesn’t stop when the course ends! I’m passionate about supporting organisations to create safer workplaces, stronger teams and environments where staff feel confident managing challenging situations professionally, safely and with dignity. That’s why I believe in building lasting relationships with the organisations I work alongside and not simply delivering a course and moving on.
Let's Talk About Your Team
Whether you’re looking for PMVA, Search Training, Conflict Resolution or a completely bespoke programme, I’d be happy to discuss how we can help.