Controversial face-down restraint still being used for mental health patients in England
Briefly

"Despite strong warnings from ministers and health experts about the dangers of prone restraint, its use in mental health facilities has not significantly decreased, with 5,247 occurrences in 2023 alone."
"Both NICE and the Care Quality Commission recommend that mental health providers avoid prone restraint and minimize its duration, especially given its risks of serious injury or death."
Read at www.theguardian.com
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