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1. Does the NHS Trust authorise the use of any kind of mechanical restraint?
2. What types of Mechanical Restraint is authorised? e.g. Handcuffs; Soft Cuffs; Velcro Leg restraints; Emergency Response Belts (ERB). Spit hoods
3. Is the necessary training to apply the authorised form of mechanical restraint linked to a nationally recognised training qualification?
4. Does the NHS Trust authorise the use of Posey Mitts, if a risk assessment deems them to be a reasonable and proportionate response?
5. Total number of recorded incidents of mechanical restraint usage (of any type) if in use for the period September 2020 -September 2021

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