COLLECTION

Restrictive Practices

Balancing Minimising Restrictive Practices with Safety

November 28, 2024

Video

How to create positive organisational cultures while reducing use of restrictive practices.

Staff member trying to reduce use of restrictive practices

Balancing Reducing Restrictive Practices with Safety

November 8, 2024

Article

Practical ways to reduce the need for restrictive practices while prioritising safety for all.

Reducing Risk

November 6, 2024

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Accompanying resource pack for the Talking Behaviour episode.

Letter Home After Physical Intervention

October 9, 2024

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Template to facilitate clear communication with parents and carers after an incident.

Reducing Restraint in Higher-Risk Settings

August 12, 2024

Article

Exploring the importance of restraint reduction, with practical suggestions for higher-risk settings.

Child running towards someone to grab their head scarf.

Personal Safety Around Clothing

August 5, 2024

Article

Exploring practical ways to reduce risk around clothing.

Supporting Those Who Witness Restrictive Practices

July 12, 2024

Article

Strategies to help individuals who observe incidents involving restrictive practices.

Key Questions on Use of Restraint

June 29, 2024

Article

Key questions to prompt reflection on the use of restraint and restrictive practices.

A member of staff talks calmingly to an angry individual.

Supporting Individuals Who Feel Angry

May 5, 2024

Article

Strategies to support individuals when they feel angry.

How To Reduce Restraint: Part 3

April 10, 2024

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Part 3 of our series exploring how to reduce the use of restraint.

Professional talking openly and honestly to individual and family member when something has gone wrong.

What is Duty of Candour?

March 16, 2024

Article

How being transparent and taking responsibility when things go wrong can create honest environments.

Walking Into a Crisis

January 12, 2024

Article

How to make incisive decisions to de-escalate situations and offer timely, appropriate support.

How to Reduce Restraint: Part 2

January 10, 2024

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Part 2 of our series exploring how to reduce the use of restraint.

eBook Practical Ways to Reduce Restraint on a chair

How to Reduce Restraint: Part 1

December 20, 2023

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Part 1 of our series exploring how to reduce the use of restraint.

Supporting Sudden Escalations of Behaviour

December 18, 2023

Video

Dave Smallwood explores the cumulative effect of experiences and how to reduce risk.