Our position statement
A brief introduction to how the CBF provides help for people with severe learning disabilities whose behaviour challenges, with useful links to other parts of the website.
It is thought around 30,000 – 35,000 people in the UK are likely to have a severe learning disability and display behaviour that challenges.
Vision
Our vision is for all people with severe learning disabilities, whose behaviour challenges, to have the right support and opportunities to live full and active lives.
Mission
We will make a difference to the lives of people with severe learning disabilities, whose behaviour challenges, and their families by:
- Championing their rights
- Ensuring timely information and support
- Raising awareness and understanding
- Promoting and sharing best practice
Our values
Our values underpin everything we do:
- Inclusion – We embrace diversity and actively ensure every perspective is sought, valued, and included respectfully and with dignity, promoting connections and collaboration.
- Understanding & Compassion – We aim to comprehend diverse perspectives with
empathy and openness, to support and help make things better for people in need - Co-production and collaboration – Our work is co-produced, and we work
collaboratively - Integrity & Independence – We ensure that our work is not compromised by conflicts of
interest (e.g., through accepting funding from a particular source) and we retain our core focus on getting the right support in the right place at the right time, upholding honest and ethical principles in all our work. - Advocacy – We champion the rights and well-being of individuals with severe
learning disabilities and their families with passion and dedication. - Learning through experience – We record, reflect and learn from our work and its
outcomes to improve and amplify our impact.
