A Restrictive Intervention is a CARE ACTIVITY.

Restrictive Interventions are defined by the Department of Health and Social Care.

They are defined as:

• Deliberate acts on the part of other PERSON(s) that restrict an individual’s movement, liberty and/or freedom to act independently in order to:
  • take immediate control of a dangerous situation where there is a real possibility of harm to the PERSON or others if no action is undertaken; and
  • end or reduce significantly the danger to the PERSON or others; and
  • contain or limit the person's freedom for no longer than is necessary.

For further information on Restrictive Interventions, see the Department of Health and Social Care part of the gov.uk website at: Positive and Proactive Care: reducing the need for restrictive interventions.

This supporting information is also known by these names:

Context	Alias
plural	Restrictive Interventions