Restrictive Practices can only be used if there is a risk to safety right at that time. It does not include you regular medicine that your Doctor or Nurse tells you to take.

When can restrictive interventions be used?

1 Restrictive interventions should only be used to: a take immediate control of a dangerous situation where there is a real possibility of harm to the person or others if no action is undertaken. b end or reduce significantly the danger to the person or others.

What are examples of restrictive practices?

Physical restraints – e.g. Use of straps, belts, wheelchair bars, wheelchair belts, inappropriate use of wheelchair brakes, tucking in sheets too tightly, bed rails, straightjackets, holding a person or restricting a person from moving freely, pinning them down on the floor or against a wall.