Positive Behaviour Support (PBS): How it Works

In practice, Positive Behaviour Support strategies have shown outstanding results and positive outcomes for people with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health challenges.

Positive Risk Taking in Health and Social Care

Positive risk taking means taking prudently considered risks that will lead to positive outcomes for people we support, including improved well-being and fostering independence and dignity. Risk e...

Reducing Preventable Hospital Admissions with Proper Care

Cultural Factors Impacting Mental Health

Cultural beliefs can significantly influence mental health and affect people's access to health care. Members of racial and ethnic minorities with mental health challenges are less likely to recei...

Lack or Late Autism Diagnosis Posing Barriers at School and Workplace

In many cases, children may go undiagnosed until they're at primary or secondary school, but sometimes it can go unnoticed until adulthood. Consequently, this can pose a range of barrier...

The Role of Co-Production in Mental and Physical Well-Being Outcomes

Public involvement has been one of the key recommendations in the NHS Long Term Plan for transforming health and social care. The Five Year Forward View for Mental Health designated the need for d...