Positive Behaviour Support

Understanding behaviour.
Building real skills.

Positive Behaviour Support looks at why behaviours occur and uses proactive, person-centred strategies to develop communication, coping and everyday skills.

At a glance

Functional assessment of behaviour

Person-centred proactive strategies

Communication and coping skill development

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Positive Behaviour Support

Understanding behaviour.
Building real skills.

Positive Behaviour Support looks at why behaviours occur and uses proactive, person-centred strategies to develop communication, coping and everyday skills.

At a glance

Functional assessment of behaviour

Person-centred proactive strategies

Communication and coping skill development

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Overview

Behaviour is communication. PBS starts by understanding what a behaviour may be telling us, and the unmet need behind it, rather than reaching for restriction.

From that understanding we build person-centred, proactive strategies: new skills, better environments, and support that reduces behaviours that challenge without taking freedoms away.

Understand behaviour. Build better outcomes.
PBS · Person-CentredProactive strategies that reduce risk
The detail

What this includes.

01

Functional assessment of behaviour

02

Person-centred proactive strategies

03

Communication and coping skill development

04

Environment and routine design

05

Support staff trained in PBS principles

06

Continuous monitoring so plans evolve

07

Family and carer coaching

Outcomes

What this service delivers.

Proactive strategies that reduce risk

Communication and coping skills tailored to the person

Ongoing monitoring and review

How PBS works

A cycle, not a checklist.

01

Understand

Functional assessment: what is the behaviour communicating, and what need sits behind it?

02

Plan

Person-centred, proactive strategies that address the need at source, agreed with the person and their circle.

03

Support

New skills, better environments, consistent responses, and no unnecessary restrictions.

04

Review

Continuous monitoring so the plan evolves as the person grows. Not once a year, every day.

…then back to understanding. The cycle continues as the person grows.

Support should build skills, not simply manage behaviour.

We work with the person and the people around them to understand patterns, strengthen communication and create environments that support positive outcomes.

Getting started

Five simple steps to the right support.

We respond to every referral within 24 hours, and guide you through everything that follows.

01

Referral

From a family member, healthcare professional, social worker, care provider or the person themselves.
02

Assessment

We take time to understand individual needs, preferences, aspirations and goals.
03

Care Plan

A tailored, flexible plan built around the person, their daily needs and long-term goals.
04

Admission

A smooth, supported transition into the right supported living environment.
05

Ongoing Support

Regular reviews, feedback and adjustments as needs, goals and circumstances change.
01

Referral

From a family member, healthcare professional, social worker, care provider or the person themselves.
02

Assessment

We take time to understand individual needs, preferences, aspirations and goals.
03

Care Plan

A tailored, flexible plan built around the person, their daily needs and long-term goals.
04

Admission

A smooth, supported transition into the right supported living environment.
05

Ongoing Support

Regular reviews, feedback and adjustments as needs, goals and circumstances change.
For Commissioners & Referrers

For commissioners and referrers.

If you're a social worker, care coordinator, or commissioner looking to place someone with complex needs, we make referrals straightforward.

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