Human Rights & Restrictive Practice

Event on: 2022-July 1st 9:30 AM - 12:30 AM

This course is aimed at middle and senior managers to explore the key issues from a human rights perspective and will highlight some of the key concepts, practice standards and present research relating to use of restrictive practices.

By the end of the course learners will:

  • explore the Mental Capacity Act (Northern Ireland) 2016, specifically C4: additional safeguards: Deprivation of Liberty (DOLs)
  • understand what is meant by restrictive practice
  • understand the provisions of the human rights legislation and its impact on restrictive practice
  • understand the context of restrictive practice in different service types ie supported living, residential care etc
  • be able to articulate the reasons for eliminating/minimising restrictive practice
  • practice manage the tensions between restrictive practice and risk management through case study
  • practice and share ideas for alternative strategies to restrictive practice.

Method of Delivery: Online via Zoom

Cost: ARC Member £65 | Non-Member £90

Booking Arrangements: To secure a place complete and return a booking form to [email protected]