Restrictive Practices in Care Homes

Top Rated4.7(3 reviews)

Reducing and ultimately eliminating the use of restrictive practices (restraint, seclusion, segregation) is essential if we want to have person-centred, trauma-informed care. This course will look at current practices, options, and offer a way forward in line with recommended practices.

5 Modules1 hour
£169£0
Restrictive Practices in Care Homes

Learning Outcomes

What you'll learn

  • Understand what restrictive practices mean
  • Identify a range of restrictive practices
  • Understand the legal and ethical issues surrounding the use of restrictive practices
  • Recognise the use of proactive approaches to reduce the use of restrictive practices
  • Be clear about the risks of using restraint
  • Identify safe use of restrictive practices

Modules

Module 1

Restrictive Practices

Module 2

Legal & Ethical Issues

Module 3

Proactive Approaches to Reduce Use

Module 4

Risk & Safe Practice

Module 5

Summary

Top reviews

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Posted on 23/10/2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Restrictive practices limit a person's movement, choice or freedom. UK care training covers restraint, restrictions, legal requirements, risks and safer alternatives.

Restrictive practices can include physical, mechanical, environmental and medication-based restrictions. UK restrictive practices training explains their use and safeguards.

Restrictions should only be used when lawful, necessary and proportionate, with the least restrictive option considered. UK care training covers legal and ethical principles.

Restraint can cause physical harm, distress and loss of dignity. Restrictive practices training covers risk assessment, safe use and proactive approaches to reduce restraint.

Person-centred care, proactive support, risk assessment and understanding triggers can help reduce restrictions. UK care home training explores safer, least restrictive approaches.