Does my hon. Friend agree that this is not just about the numbers of staff but about how well they are trained to work in the particularly difficult circumstances of a mental health unit? The pressure on members of staff is particularly acute in such an environment. Clause 5 requires training in the appropriate use of force, which will provide positive benefits for members of staff.
Mental Health Units (Use of Force) Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Victoria Atkins
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Friday, 3 November 2017.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Mental Health Units (Use of Force) Bill.
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