Restraint Reduction & PBS

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Our Values

We are committed to support without harm.

That means avoiding restraint, seclusion and unnecessary restriction wherever possible.

We recognise that behaviour can be a form of communication, and we work to understand what a person may be expressing through their behaviour.

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What We Do

  • Follow the Restraint Reduction Network Pledge
  • Train all staff in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
  • Use Red-Amber-Green support plans to identify escalation and prevent crisis
  • Ensure all responses are person-centred and proportionate
  • Involve families and advocates in designing least-restrictive support
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Our Goal

To create environments where people feel safe, respected, and in control of their lives — and where restrictive interventions are a last resort, not a first response.

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