Physical Restraint In Mental Health Inpatient Settings Training

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The Reducing Restrictive Practices Oversight Group (RPOG) has proposed a review of the different types of restraint training that are offered across NHS services. Whilst the overall aim of any work in this space is to promote least restrictive options and avoid restraint wherever possible, it is recognised that in some circumstances, physical intervention may be required to protect people’s right to life. We propose to undertake a scoping review of all of the physical restraint training systems implemented within NHS Commissioned Mental health inpatient services across England., to review any common themes, gaps and risks and review instances of specialist adaptations for specific needs such as restraint in children and young people and for those with an eating disorder or additional physical health need. To share findings and recommendations as a result of the review, giving particular consideration to whether a standardised approach to restraint training within the NHS and across NHS commissioned MH inpatient services would be of benefit to staff, patients and organisations.