Welcome to this module from the 'Managing risk, minimising restraint' e-learning series. We hope that you find it useful and enjoyable.

To start, click 'Section 1' below.

Before you begin you may want to have a read of the useful information listed below.

Learning aims

By the end of this module you should be able to:

  • Restraint can be a difficult issue in care homes, and the word means different things to different people.
  • There are many different types of restraint, ranging from active physical interventions to failing to assist a person.
  • Minimising the use of restraint is important, but sometimes it will be the right thing to do.
  • Knowing the individual, valuing the views of relatives and working as a team will help reduce the need for restraint.

Estimated time required

20-30 mins

Instructions

Work through the sections in order, starting with Introduction.