New Facebook support group is launched: CBF Family Forum
Today, the CBF has launched its brand new private Facebook group. Find out more about ‘The CBF Family Forum’ here, including how to sign up.
News
The CBF writes topical articles regularly and produces three newsletters a year, providing opinion and resources for families and professionals.
Animation raises awareness and understanding of behaviour in the early years and use of restrictive practices
An animation has been co-produced which shares the voices of parents and carers.
Another hospital, St John’s House in Suffolk, will close following serious safety concerns
St John’s House, a hospital for people with a learning disability and autistic people, in Suffolk will close following an unannounced CQC inspection in July 2021.
CBF extends deadline for Communications Officer applicants - NOW CLOSED
The CBF has an exciting opportunity for a Comms Officer in our small national charity with a reputation for excellence. Deadline for applications is 9am Monday 11th October 2021.
Joanna, Jon and Ben: a Serious Case Review
The CBF has issued a statement about the Serious Case Review made by Norfolk Safeguarding Adults Board, about Joanna, Jon and Ben who died in Cawston Park private hospital.
We're recruiting PBS Co-trainers - NOW CLOSED
The CBF is now recruiting Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Co-trainers, with a deadline for applications of 31 August 2021.
Challenge Newsletter Summer 2021: Communicating and connecting
Read the Challenging Behaviour Foundation's Newsletter 'Challenge'.
Government response to CQC Out of Sight report
Helen Whately, Minister for Care, responds to CQC's 'Out of Sight- Who Cares?' report published October 2020.
People with learning disabilities and autistic people being held in inhumane conditions in ATUs
Today DHSC published a thematic review of Independent Care (Education) and Treatment Reviews.