New report launched: Investing in early intervention
The earlier we support children with a learning disability and their families the better.
News
The CBF writes topical articles regularly and produces two newsletters a year, providing opinion and resources for families and professionals.
New advocacy resource – supporting organisations
New information sheet: Organisations that offer support to family carers to advocate for their relatives with learning disabilities living in the community or in inpatient units.
BBC News coverage – inappropriate use of mechanical restraint chairs
The CBF have published a statement in response to BBC News coverage on the use of mechanical restraint chairs on twins Samuel and Jacob.
CQC Out of Sight – Who Cares? – Update on progress report
The Care Quality Commission have today (25th March) published an update on progress since publication of their ‘Out of sight – who cares?’ report written in October 2020.
Member of the Disabled Children’s Partnership
We are a proud member of the Disabled Children’s Partnership (DCP) – a growing coalition of more than 90 organisations – campaigning for improved health and social care for disabled children, young people and their families in England.
Working together for learning disability: for nurses, families and carers
Find out about our new workshop for learning disability nurses and family carers based in or around Bristol.
Kent Family Carer Focus Group
We have an exciting opportunity to join a small group of family carers in Kent to help us to understand how to support the families of people with severe learning disabilities across the county.
Frontline Families Sessions
Frontline Families is a partnership of organisations who work with families of disabled children and adults who have a range of support needs.
Vacancy - Project and Policy Officer - NOW CLOSED
We have an exciting opportunity to join our small and dedicated team as Project and Policy Officer.