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Today, the BBC published a story detailing appalling experiences of a young Scottish woman attending a special school in the south of England. Leah’s descriptions of her experience of restraint at school and the trauma this caused to her are…

On 24 July, 12:30pm-1:45pm, the Restraint Reduction Network, in collaboration with the Welsh Government and Improvement Cymru, will be hosting a FREE lunchtime webinar launching a brand-new coproduced animation and additional resources to support our work to reduce restrictive practices…

A report on research led by lived experience researcher, Hat Porter, and sponsored by the National Survivor User Network, details important considerations for NHS mental health trusts and private providers to improve inpatient support for people who menstruate. This is…

We are delighted to share that early bird registration is now open for the 2024 Restraint Reduction Network Conference: Driving change towards a culture of care. Taking place at the Crowne Plaza, Newcastle, on 27-28th November, book your place now…

The RRN is delighted to announce that applications are now open for the Diploma Practice Leadership in the HOPE(S) Model of Care to Reduce Long-Term Segregation. The HOPE(S) model is an ambitious human rights-based approach to working with people in…

Following the launch of our pilot cohort in spring, we are delighted to share that the next cohort will begin 30 September 2024.  Led by lead tutor Dr Noelle Blackman, this much-needed Pearson BTEC Diploma focuses on prompting cultural change…

The Restraint Reduction Network is concerned by the findings of a BBC investigation into the use of restrictive practices including solitary confinement at a special school in England. The investigation shared the experiences of 39 children at the Whitefield school…

Yesterday, NHS England launched their new Culture of Care Standards for Mental Health Inpatient Care including those with a learning disability and autistic people. The RRN welcomes these new, coproduced standards, signalling an intention to implement positive ward cultures across…

Ben Higgins, CEO of Bild and the Restraint Reduction Network, is featured in SEN Magazine speaking about the need for a more person-centred and trauma-informed approach to reduce the use of restrictive practices in schools. “For most children and their…

The Restraint Reduction Network is thrilled to introduce Dr Noelle Blackman as lead tutor on our new Diploma Practice Leadership in Trauma Informed Practice. Noelle is an allied health professional and trained clinical supervisor, member of the British Association of…