Restraint Reduction Network

🎉We’re thrilled to announce #StephenUnwin, 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 @RoseUnwin #RRNConf25

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 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

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 @UniversityLeeds' 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

Last week RRN presented at @rcni's 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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Are you a social care practitioner working directly with people affected by trauma? Applications are open for our Certificate and Diploma qualifications in Trauma Informed Practice, starting 3 November. Find out more: restraintreductionnetwork.org/qualifications #TraumaInformedPractice #CPD

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/RRNMembership

We are thrilled to share that 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/23911658

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: restraintreductionnetwork.org/BlResWeb You can view all our free 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/qualifications/

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

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: 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-hopes-…

Surveillance is a restrictive practice and can infringe on a person’s right to privacy. The RRN and The 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