SRC
Soft-cuffs®
A humane alternative to metal handcuffs, which cause fractures, soft tissue injury and handcuffing neuropathy. Too big or too small, the SRC fits them all.
Superior · Softer · Safer
Humane restraint, made from tough cloth.
A more humane alternative to the other intrusive methods of control and restraint. Cuffs, belts and a safe holding system that give staff superior control when a person must be safely held or transported, and protect people who attempt to self harm.
EN ISO 10535Tested to the standard for hoists and slings
SATRA strength testedIndependent strength testing of every product
Medically reviewedBy the Home Office’s preferred leading medical expert
PUWER compliantNever sold without certified training
Used worldwide in
- Healthcare
- Forensic settings
- CAMHS
- Special education
- Prisons
- Policing
- Patient transport
The equipment
Lightweight, ergonomic and extensively tested.
Designed to reduce injuries and litigation, and often the least intrusive option available. Every piece works on its own or as part of the full kit.
SRB
Soft Restraint Belt®
“Puts handles” on the body for upper and lower torso control, and helps move a person out of the prone position as soon as possible. Manual handling compliant.
Mechanical
The Safety Cuff®
An alternative to prolonged physical restraint, shown to reduce clinical holding. Described by a UK national training team as “revolutionary, not evolutionary”.
SHS
Safe Holding System®
A Soft Restraint Belt with Soft-cuffs fixed in place. Hold, turn or transport safely and prevent self injury, while giving the wearer freedom to engage. A stepping stone out of seclusion or mechanical restraint.
She now gets out twice a day with minimum incidents, a huge change to her care.NHS client, on moving a patient out of long term seclusion
SEELS
Safer Emergency Enveloping Lifting Sling
A CE marked medical device for lifting and carrying a person, with a traffic light system, multi tiered handles and washable, breathable material.
Accessories
Straps, strips and pads
SRB extension straps, secure and lock strips, comfort pads and pouches. Choose a barrel bag, holdall or premium antimicrobial bag.
The full kit
Everything, in one bag.
Soft Restraint Belt, Soft-cuffs, Safety Cuffs and the Safe Holding System in your choice of barrel bag, holdall or premium antimicrobial bag. Pouches, extension straps, comfort pads and lock strips available.
Training first
Not sold without certified training.
Soft Restraint equipment is work equipment under PUWER 1998. Under Section 6 we do not supply kit without evidence of training. Training is profession specific, includes the SEELS at no extra cost, and runs in-house, on open courses and online, in the UK and internationally.
The benefits
Why teams switch to soft restraint
- Easy to use and very cost effective
- Reduces prolonged restraint
- Makes people handling easier
- Does not restrict breathing
- Techniques for feeding, sitting, carrying and moving
Training courses
Certified in the safe and effective use.
Accredited training that teaches the legal knowledge and working principles behind soft restraint. Theory online first, then a practical day in person.
End user
End-User Certification
For staff who will use the kit at work. Safe and effective use of the SRB, Soft-cuffs, Safety Cuffs, Safe Holding System and SEELS.
£144per delegate on an open course· £1,350 in-house for up to 12
1 day course
Train the Trainer Award
Train others in the SRB, Soft-cuffs, Safety Cuffs, Safe Holding System, transitions from rigid cuffs and the SEELS. Also works as a refresher. NFPS accredited.
£438per delegate· £300 for in date NFPS trainers
IdentifyThe component parts of the Soft Restraint
AssessThe risks associated with its use
UnderstandThe health and safety implications
Know the lawSoft Restraint as a use of force option
ApplyAnd remove it safely and effectively
Online courses: complete the Soft Restraint Kit and SEELS theory online, then attend the physical session in person. Ask us for the next open course dates, or see all training.
Police forces
Free SRB train the trainer courses for officer safety trainers.
Following the Thomas Orchard inquest, we offer police forces fully subsidised Soft Restraint Belt training for officer safety trainers, plus an exchange on old Emergency Response Belts.
FreeFully subsidised SRB train the trainer course for officer safety trainers
1 for 1Return any Emergency Response Belt for one free updated SRB
50% offEvery further SRB your force purchases
In practice
What teams tell us.
We integrated a patient from long term seclusion using the Safe Holding System. She went from around 15 minutes outside a week to twice a day, with minimum incidents.
NHS client
The Soft Restraints allow us to administer personal care safely.
Healthcare client
Using the Soft Restraints has reduced staff injuries drastically.
Client
Videos
See the kit in action.
Absolutes when using Soft Restraints
Welcome to Safer Handling Online
Accredited, licensed and recognised
Free demonstration
See it, hold it, try it before you decide.
Book a free demonstration of the kit at your service. We travel all over the UK and worldwide.