Events
Events
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Webinar – Version Two of the RRN Training Standards
The RRN is currently developing version two of the RRN Training Standards. Over several months we have been hosting a number of events to hear from colleagues across sectors and nations to help inform the development of version 2 of the Standards. Our next webinar will provide an update on progress to version 2 of […]
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Webinar – Identifying Restrictive Practices: Resources to support the Reducing Restrictive Practices Framework
The Welsh Government, in partnership with the Restraint Reduction Network and Improvement Cymru, is pleased to announce this lunchtime webinar launching a brand-new coproduced animation and additional resources to support our work to reduce restrictive practices in Wales. In this webinar, co-chaired by Joe Powell, CEO of All Wales People First and Zarah Newman, Welsh […]
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Restraint Reduction Network Conference 2024
NewcastleThe Restraint Reduction Network Conference 2024 will take place at Newcastle Crown Plaza, 27-28 November. Further details, programme information and registration available here. Book your place today
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Webinar – RRN Training Standards Version Two Feedback
Hosted by RRN Trustee Salli Midgley and RRN Training Standards authors Sarah Leitch and Dave Atkinson, this free webinar will provide an update on the current draft of version 2 of the training standards. The webinar will also provide an opportunity for discussion around some key issues and next steps.Colleagues from the health, social care […]
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Department for Educations’s Draft Guidance on Use of Force and Restrictive Practices – opportunity to influence DfE
The Department for Education's draft guidance on the use of reasonable force and other restrictive interventions in schools is currently out for consultation. Whilst the guidance reinstates the requirement for schools to record and report use of force, it lacks the focus on rights and prevention that Scottish schools guidance and England's Mental Health Use […]
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Webinar – Raising the Standards: RRN Training Standards Update
Join us Friday 5 September for the latest in our series of FREE webinars to shape Version 2 of the RRN Training Standards. Hosted by RRN Trustee Salli Midgley and RRN Training Standards authors Sarah Leitch and Dave Atkinson, the webinar will provide an update on the current draft of Version 2 of the Training […]
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Restraint Reduction Network Conference 2025
The art of the possible: paving the way towards a restraint-free future We are delighted to announce that this year’s Restraint Reduction Network Conference will take place on 13-14 November 2025 at the Liverpool Hilton. The event will explore what is possible when we prioritise proactive, needs-based support alongside genuine relational engagement. This year’s event […]
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Webinar – Introducing the Boshier Pregnancy Resources
The Restraint Reduction Network is pleased to introduce a new set of coproduced resources aimed at delivering rights respecting support for autistic pregnant and birthing people. These include an information resource for midwifery and obstetrics professionals and a practical guide for autistic pregnant and birthing people. These resources were made possible thanks to funding from […]
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CoP Live: Restraint and Human rights
ZoomIn the first RRN CoP Live session, we invite members to join us exploring the misuse of restraint and its implications for human rights. Restraint is, by its nature, traumatic. It can and does cause harm. While in some exceptional circumstances restraint can be lawful and lifesaving, we should seek to eliminate its use except […]
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Implementing Seni’s Law
ZoomSeni’s Law (The Use of Force Act, 2018) is named after Olaseni ‘Seni’ Lewis, who was tragically killed as a result of prolonged prone restraint. Seni’s family have campaigned ever since to prevent similar tragedies. This webinar will support organisations to meet the requirements of Seni's law. We will explore the impact of the Act […]
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CoP Live: Post-incident support
Post-incident support is a crucial pillar in reducing restrictive practice, creating space for support, listening and learning following restraint. It is essential for people subjected to restraint and staff who are often grappling with moral injury, lack of resources and ideas for how to change. In this CoP Live we will make space to share […]
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Webinar – What should happen after restraint?
FeaturedWhat happens after restraint can shape whether someone feels safe, listened to and able to trust staff again. Debriefing after Restrictive InterVEntions (DRIVE-MH) have identified key principles that help explain what effective post incident responses need to do, but those principles will not look identical in every setting. This webinar will bring research and lived […]
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