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Despite six years at medical school and well-developed cynicism when it comes to food fadism, I admit I have bought into the superfoods phenomenon. In addition to oily fish, I make sure I consume pomegranates, blueberries, kiwi fruit, broccoli and...

Community Care The Department of Health has issued guidelines to stop the intentional use of face-down restraint. The guidelines, “Positive and proactive care: reducing the need for restrictive interventions”, make recommendations on how...

Restraint can cause both physical and psychological harm to patients and staff. As a result the government has published new guidance to reduce the use of this outdated practice in all health and adult care settings and is investing £1.2 million...

New drive to end deliberate face-down restraint New controls to stop the deliberate use of face-down restraint for people receiving care launched by Care and Support Minister Norman Lamb. Restraint can cause both physical and psychological harm to...

B572 - Face Down Restraint Repeal Bill 2013, TSR Liberal Party Face Down Restraint Repeal Bill 2013 An Act to ban the use of face-down restraint in psychiatric hospitals. BE IT ENACTED by The Queen's most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice...