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Assist Security Group appointed as Kingston Hospital's Security Provider
Assist Security Group (ASG), one of the UK's leading independent security providers, has been appointed to deliver physical security services at Kingston Hospital part of the Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust, marking the first change of security provider at the Trust in nearly 30 years.
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ASG Awarded Police-Backed Secured Environments Accreditation at London's Arbor Building
Assist Security Group (ASG) has secured Secured Environments accreditation at The Arbor, Bankside Yards. The 19-storey office building beneath Blackfriars Station scored 49 green ratings and one amber from 50 criteria assessed by police-backed auditors Perpetuity Research and Consultancy…
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ASG Expands Partnership with Ashdown Phillips Across Ashby Capital Portfolio
Assist Security Group (ASG) has expanded its partnership with Ashdown Phillips, one of the UK's leading independent property management companies, to provide physical security across four properties within the Ashby Capital portfolio. The four sites are The JJ Mack Building, The Avenue, The…
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ASG Brings Intelligence and Risk-Led Strategy to Organised Logistics Crime at Retail Risk Conference
Assist Security Group (ASG) is showcasing its intelligence and risk-based security methodology on Stand 9 at the Retail Risk – On the Move conference, Coventry, for tackling one of the most pressing threats facing UK logistics: sophisticated, organised cargo theft orchestrated by criminal networks
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Assist Security Group Wins Four Awards at 2026 OSPAs
Healthcare security specialist recognised for outstanding company performance, training innovation, customer service and leadership at the UK's most prestigious security awards Assist Security Group (ASG) collected four awards at the 2026 Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) on 19
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ASG Wins National Healthcare Security Awards for Life-Saving Team Excellence and Violence Prevention Innovation
Assist Security Group (ASG) has won two awards at the National Association for Healthcare Security (NAHS) Annual Conference and Awards 2025, held at The Slate, University of Warwick on 25-26 November. The security and risk management specialist won Healthcare Team of the Year for its St Helier…
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2gether Support Solutions Appoints ASG to Provide Hospital Security Services
2gether Support Solutions, a subsidiary of East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust, has appointed Assist Security Group (ASG) to provide physical security services across its four hospital sites: William Harvey Hospital (Ashford), Kent & Canterbury Hospital (Canterbury), Queen Elizabeth
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Assist Security Group Appoints Jim McFedries as Chief Business Development Officer
Assist Security Group (ASG) has announced the appointment of Jim McFedries as Chief Business Development Officer. In this strategic role, McFedries will drive business growth and expand ASG's client portfolio across key sectors including retail, healthcare, and property management. McFedries brings…
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New NHS Security Training Courses
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…
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Retail Crime Wave Demands Enhanced Security Response
The latest figures from a Sky News and Association of Convenience Stores survey confirm an alarming surge in retail crime, with 80% of shopkeepers reporting criminal incidents within a single week in October. The study also shows that 94% of retailers believe shoplifting has worsened over the past…
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ASG Awarded New Security Contract for Sustainable Arbor Workspace
Property management company Ashdown Phillips has appointed Assist Security Group (ASG) for a further three years to provide security officers for the Arbor building located at 255 Blackfriars Road on London's South Bank. "We are delighted to continue to partner with Ashdown Phillips to secure the…
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Former Queen's Police Officer Leads New Close Protection Course
Assist Security Group (ASG), a leading UK security solutions provider, has announced the launch of its new Close Protection (CP) course, led by Paul Ephgrave MVO, former Queen's Police Officer. This SIA-qualified programme offers new training across executive, ultra-high net worth, media, and…
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Former England Rugby Captain Dylan Hartley to Drive Elite Performance in Security Services
Assist Security Group (ASG), a provider of bespoke security services to prestige and luxury brands, has appointed Dylan Hartley, former England Rugby Captain, as a Non-Executive Director and Performance Lead at its subsidiary, ASG Protect. Hartley brings a wealth of experience in elite performance…
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Assist Security Group Reveals Extinction Rebellion's Windsor Castle Strategy
Assist Security Group (ASG) has uncovered plans by Extinction Rebellion (XR) to occupy Windsor Castle grounds, highlighting the growing need for advanced security intelligence to protect many high-profile organisations in an era of escalating activist disruptions. ASG's Pivotal division has employed…
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Security Teams Face Fire Safety Risks as London Fire Brigade Announces New Policy
From 1st 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…
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NHS Trusts Appoint ASG to Provide New Security Services
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…
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Bonhams Auction House Appoints ASG for Security Guarding
Assist Security Group (ASG), a supplier of bespoke security to premium brands, has been appointed by Bonhams to provide onsite guarding services for its flagship London salerooms in New Bond Street and Knightsbridge. This follows security deployments in Amsterdam, Dublin and Vienna for the…
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ASG PROFILE: Protection Through Partnership
Assist Security Group (ASG) is a UK security solutions provider with over 30 years of experience securing a wide range of commercial clients across multiple industries. Key sectors include luxury hotels and retailers, corporate headquarters and managing agents, entertainment venues and events…
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ASG Provides Security for Sustainable Arbor Workspace in London
Property management company Ashdown Phillips has appointed Assist Security Group (ASG) to provide security officers for the new Arbor building located at 255 Blackfriars Road on London's South Bank. "We are delighted to partner with Ashdown Phillips to secure the innovative Arbor workspace," said…