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RRN welcomes Culture of Care Standards for Mental Health Inpatient Services
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…
RRN CEO in SEN Magazine on adopting a trauma informed approach
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…
RRN announces Dr Noelle Blackman as lead tutor in new Trauma Informed Practice Qualification
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…
RRN responds to DfE report into restraint and restrictive practices in schools
The Department for Education’s latest report, Reasonable force, restraint & restrictive practices in alternative provision and special schools has further highlighted the urgent need for updated guidance on the use of restraint and restrictive practices within schools. The RRN welcomes…
“A friendship like no other” Buddies Project for people detained in hospital
An innovative West Midlands befriending project has matched 24 autistic people and people with learning disabilities detained within mental health hospitals, with individuals who have lived experience of being a hospital inpatient, creating ‘friendships like no other’. The Buddies Project…
Our focus on reduction and prevention
The Restraint Reduction Network is a charity leading an international movement to reduce and prevent the use of restrictive practices. We are a network of committed organisations and individuals promoting positive, trauma-informed and human rights respecting cultures across education, health…
RRN Manager Alexis Quinn speaks out on sexual safety within mental Health units in england
TRIGGER WARNING: sexual violence, restrictive practices Today (29th Jan 2024), Sky News released a series of podcasts featuring author and autism campaigner Alexis Quinn, highlighting devastating levels of sexual violence within English Mental Health Units. Just over thirty NHS Trusts…
Join the RRN Board of Trustees
The Restraint Reduction Network (RRN) is seeking dedicated and passionate Trustees to bring their professional and/or lived expertise to our Board. The RRN has an ambitious vision to eliminate the unnecessary use of restrictive practices in health, social care and…
Apply now for new Diploma in Trauma Informed Practice
The RRN is delighted to announce that applications are now open to join the pilot cohort of our new Diploma for Practice Leadership in Trauma-Informed Practice. Starting in March 2024, this new Pearson BTEC Diploma is a much-needed qualification will…
The RRN is seeking experienced Associate Tutors in Trauma-Informed Practice
The Restraint Reduction Network RRN is currently recruiting Associate for two exciting and much needed training courses in Trauma Informed Practice. The qualifications have been developed specifically for RRN to support the development of knowledge and understanding related to providing…