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RRN responds to Baroness Hollins’ report on solitary confinement and Government response
Restraint Reduction Network welcomes Baroness Hollins’ report, ‘My Heart Breaks – Solitary confinement in hospital has no therapeutic benefit for people with a learning disability and autistic people’ The Restraint Reduction Network (RRN) welcomes the recommendations made by Baroness Sheila…
Positive Cultures and Relational Working: a look back
Our annual conference was held in Bristol on 3-4 October, bringing together people with lived experience, family-carers, practitioners, researchers and professionals. The two-day hybrid event incorporated a range of keynote speakers and practical workshops with the theme of Positive Cultures…
We are delighted to announce the launch of our new website!Â
We are pleased to have launched our new website which includes information about the Restraint Reduction Network and what we do, news and events sections and lots of information and resources that we hope you will find helpful. We have…
Job vacancy: Reducing Restrictive Practices Associate Tutors
The RRN is seeking experienced Associate Tutors to join our Reducing Restrictive Practices qualifications team. The RRN has an exciting opportunity for experienced tutors to join us as Associate Tutors on our Reducing Restrictive Practices qualifications at level 4 certificate…
RRN Conference 2023 – Positive Cultures and Relational Working
The Restraint Reduction Network’s Annual Conference 2023: Positive Cultures and Relational Working will explore the importance of organisational cultures and relational working in seeking to reduce the use of restrictive practices within services. Taking place 3-4 October at the Delta…
RRN responds to new literature review on staff training and physical interventions
A new literature review titled Staff training in physical interventions: a literature review was published this month in Frontiers in Psychiatry. The RRN welcomes efforts to establish a sound evidence base for best practice when supporting people in distress and…
RRN responds to Channel 4 Dispatches ‘Locked Away – Our Autism Scandal’
The Restraint Reduction Network (RRN) is deeply saddened by last week’s (24 March 2023) Channel 4 Dispatches documentary showing experiences of autistic people within UK mental health services. ‘Locked Away – Our Autism Scandal’ shared the stories of Lauren, Amy,…
RRN welcomes Department for Education’s call for evidence on the use of reasonable force and restrictive practices in schools
The Restraint Reduction Network welcomes the government’s efforts to review and update guidance on the use of physical restraint in schools, with a formal call for evidence being announced on Friday 16th February 2023. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have…
RRN welcomes new CQC Policy Position on Restrictive Practices
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