Homes have a responsibility under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, to take reasonable steps to safeguard staff and others from harm within the workplace.

Additionally,  CQC registered providers, in line with Regulation 15 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014, must ensure that people are safe whilst receiving care. This includes:

• Protecting personal safety, which includes restrictive protection required in relation to the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Mental Health Act 1983. This includes the use of window restrictors or locks on doors, which are used in a way that protects people using the service when lawful and necessary, but which does not restrict the liberty of other people using the service.
• Protecting personal property and/or money.
• Providing appropriate access to and exit from protected or controlled areas.
• Not inadvertently restricting people’s movements.
• Using the appropriate level of security needed in relation to the services being delivered.

Homes have a duty of care to ensure that it is doing all it can to keep residents safe, whilst ensuring residents are allowed to enjoy their lives and the environment they live in and this policy supports you in demonstrating this.