Call for urgent updates to the Health and Care bill to focus adequately on children
Letter to the Secretary of State by the Children and Young People’s Health Policy Influencing Group.
News
The CBF writes topical articles regularly and produces three newsletters a year, providing opinion and resources for families and professionals.
Challenging Behaviour Foundation launches new website
The CBF has launched a new website which is easier to access on phones and tablets, as well as laptops, and is more user-friendly.
Vacancy announced for Family Support Caseworker - NOW CLOSED
The Family Support Caseworker will offer casework support to family carers and provide information and guidance about challenging behaviour associated with severe learning disabilities.
CBF statement on restraint and seclusion in schools
It is unacceptable that vulnerable children across the UK are experiencing restraint, seclusion and other restrictions in the very places they are supposed to be safe and well cared for, including schools.
Mental Health Act White Paper Consultation – headlines for inclusion
The CBF has put together a document with our headlines for inclusion in the Mental Health Act consultation response
Challenge Newsletter Winter-Spring 2021: Consistency in uncertain times
Read the Challenging Behaviour Foundation's Newsletter Challenge
CQC review into DNACPR decisions
Today (18th March) CQC have published their review into how do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation (DNACPR) decisions have been used across all health and care sectors during the Covid 19 pandemic.
Will things change after lockdown? A family’s perspective
Coming out of lockdown, Malachy's parents believe that society will still be inaccessible for families with children or adults with a severe learning disability.
DNACPR notices during COVID-19
We are extremely concerned by continued reports of individuals with Covid-19 receiving Do Not Resuscitate notices solely due to their learning disability.