Safewards; making wards safer and more therapeutic for service users

Safewards is a scheme now being adopted in various parts of the world. It’s an initiative intended to make mental health wards safer and more therapeutic places.

Based upon many years of research and trials, it provides a framework to challenge restrictive practice, conflict and containment, ultimately reducing flashpoints and the need for physical restraint. This means a positive impact on the lives of those who use our services and improvement in the wellbeing and happiness of our staff too.

Mark, our Safewards lead for Adult Inpatient Services told us “It’s important that we take our time and do this properly. For Safewards to be truly effective, it requires a culture shift, from the team and managers.”

If you’re passionate about providing the best care and want to work in an environment committed to supporting you to do just that, click here to find out about vacancy opportunities working in inpatient services.

Visit Safewards website: http://www.safewards.net/