Guidance

Safe relationships for staff and patients in mental health settings

A guide to relational security for people who work in secure mental health settings.

Applies to England

Documents

See, think, act: your guide to relational security

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Relational security explorer

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Details

The guide and the relational security explorer help to maintain the balance between caring and security for patients and workers in secure mental health settings. They give them the information they need to keep themselves, patients, colleagues and the public safe.

Published 1 March 2010