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The Restraint Reduction Network is a registered charity (1187984) working to reduce restrictive practices. Contact us at rrn@bild.org.uk restraintreductionnetwork.org
RRN members can access discounts on events and training, including discounts on our annual conference.
Find out more about how you can be part of a global community dedicated to reducing restrictive practice: restraintreductionnetwork.org/membership/
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The British Institute of Human Rights is re-running its training course for senior mental health staff in Autumn, ‘Embedding Human Rights Legal Duties in Mental Health Inpatient Care’: www.bihr.org.uk/human-rights...
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🎉We’re thrilled to announce @stephenunwin.bsky.social, author of ‘Beautiful Lives’, as a keynote speaker at the RRN Conference 2025!
Don’t miss out! Join us in Liverpool or online on 13-14 November by booking your place today: restraintreductionnetwork.org/RRNConf25
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The RRN has lots of resources about #RestraintReduction completely FREE to access
Our ‘How I should be cared for in a mental health hospital’ toolkit is available for download for all: bit.ly/RRNCareTK
You can view all our free resources here: bit.ly/RRNRest
This week @itvnews.bsky.social news reported on Josh, a young autistic man who also has a learning disability held in secure hospitals for the past 4 years after being detained under the Mental Health Act. Read the RNN response: restraintreductionnetwork.org/RRNResponseITV
17.07.2025 15:13 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Restraint Reduction Network membership is FREE!
Our members get access to great benefits, including discounts on events and training, webinar recordings right to your inbox and updates on the most important news in #RestraintReduction
Find out more: restraintreductionnetwork.org/membership/
We are excited to announce @universityofleeds.bsky.social’ Prof John Baker and Bethany Griffin as keynote speakers for this year’s RRN Conference!
Join us in Liverpool or online on 13-14 November to hear from John, Bethany and many more fantastic speakers: restraintreductionnetwork.org/RRNConf25
The RRN recently spoke at @nursingstandard.bsky.social event ‘Restraint: Improving nursing practice with a human rights approach’, speaking on the impact and development of the RRN Training Standards.
We're delighted to share our work with nursing colleagues as we move practice forward together.
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Join us at this year's RRN Conference. We will be exploring how we can move towards a restraint free future in Liverpool and online, 13-14 November.
Book your tickets now: restraintreductionnetwork.org/RRNConf25
Coming together as a community is such a valuable part of the RRN Conference!
Here, Leanne Gelder, Head of Quality Transformation at @england.nhs.uk shares what she finds most important about building those connections at the conference.@
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Are you a social care practitioner working directly with people affected by trauma?
Applications are open for our Level 4 Certificate and Level 5 Diploma qualifications in Trauma Informed Practice, starting 3 November 2025.
Find out more: www.restraintreductionnetwork.org/qualificatio
RRN members can access discounts in events and training, including discounts on our annual conference
Find out more about how you can be part of a global community dedicated to reducing restrictive practice: bit.ly/RRNMembershi
We are thrilled to share that RRN Manager Alexis Quinn's impactful book, Autistic and Expecting: Practical support for parents to be, and health and social care practitioners, has been listed on The Reading Agency’s Reading Well for Families 2025 list!
readingagency.org.uk/books/239116
The RRN has lots of resources about #RestraintReduction completely FREE to access
Our webinar 'Reducing the use of Blanket Restrictions' is available to watch on demand: www.restraintreductionnetwork.org/BlResWeb
More resources here: restraintreductionnetwork.org/resources/
Applications are open for the Autumn cohort of our BTEC Level 4 Certificate and Level 5 Diploma qualifications in Reducing Restrictive Practices, starting in October 2025.
Find out more and apply by 15 September here: restraintreductionnetwork.org/qualificatio...
RRN membership is about committing to #RestraintReduction
Our members make a pledge to reduce the use of restrictive practices. No matter your experience or sector, anyone and everyone can join the movement.
Find out more about RRN membership today: bit.ly/RRNMembershi
Join us in Liverpool and online on 13-14 November 2025 for the Restraint Reduction Network Conference 2025, 'The art of the possible: paving the way towards a restraint-free future'.
Find out more about the conference and how to book your place here: www.restraintreductionnetwork.org/RRNConf25
Have you signed up to our mailing list?
Keep up to date with the latest news and resources from the RRN by signing up here: restraintreductionnetwork.org/RRNMail
Applications for the next cohort of our BTEC Diploma Practice Leadership in the HOPE(S) Model of Care to Reduce Long-term Segregation, starting in September, are now open.
Find out more and apply by 19 August: restraintreductionnetwork.org/diploma-hope...
RRN's Alexis Quinn is featured in the latest issue of Mental Health Nursing magazine, reflecting on her experiences of being detained in inpatient settings and opportunities for positive change in mental health care.
Latest issue here: pocketmags.com/mental-healt...
Surveillance is a restrictive practice and can infringe on a person’s right to privacy.
The RRN and British Institute of Human Rights have produced resources to support a rights-based approach to the use of surveillance.
View the resources here: restraintreductionnetwork.org/surveillance
🎉Booking now open for the RRN Conference 2025!
Join us in Liverpool and online 13-14 November as we navigate 'The art of the possible: paving the way towards a restraint free future'. Exclusive early bird discount for RRN Members!
Book your place: restraintreductionnetwork.org/RRNConf25...
RRN Trustees Aji Lewis and @ellychapple.bsky.social attended Tuesday’s King’s Garden Party, joined by representatives from our partner charities. We were delighted to have RRN represented at the event, which recognises people and organisations doing good work in their communities.
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Restraint Reduction Network membership is FREE!
Our members get access to great benefits, including discounts on events and training, webinar recordings right to your inbox and updates on the most important news in #RestraintReduction
Find out more: bit.ly/RRNMembershi...
Have you signed up to our mailing list?
Keep up to date with the latest news and resources from the RRN by signing up here: restraintreductionnetwork.org/RRNMail...
Blanket rules can be unfair and cause trauma. The RRN Blanket Restrictions Toolkit includes stories, guidance and other resources to ensure rights respected care by reducing reliance on blanket restrictions.
restraintreductionnetwork.org/resource/rrn-blanket-restrict...
RRN membership is about committing to #RestraintReduction
Our members make a pledge to reduce the use of restrictive practices. No matter your experience or sector, anyone and everyone can join the movement.
Find out more about RRN membership today: bit.ly/RRNMembership
Are you an aspiring practice leader looking to embed trauma-informed working in your team?
Rachele, a learner on our Trauma Informed Practice Diploma, shares her thoughts on the programme and how it is helping to shape her practice.
restraintreductionnetwork.org/tip-learner/
