People whose behaviour is described as challenging are among the most vulnerable to poor services, poor intervention and abuse. Yet over the last two decades we have seen a wealth of policy, research evidence and good practice guidance as to what works and how services should be developed and delivered. This conference will bring together the main stakeholders in services for people whose behaviour is described as challenging and examine what is good practice and how this can become embedded in everyday practice.

Aims of the conference

• Explore the views of different stakeholders
• Examine the evidence base for good practice
• How to support good and sustainable services

Speakers at the event


Chair: Dr Theresa Joyce Head of Psychology, Estia Centre, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Chair: Steve Hardy Training and Consultancy Manager, Estia Centre, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Jan Seamer Family carer, Challenging Behaviour Foundation
Dr John Rose Lecturer and Consultant Clinical Psychologist, The University of Birmingham and Dudley South Primary Care Trust
Karin Fuchs Consultant Clinical Psychologist, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Michael Hearn Clinical Psychologist, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Ben Burke Senior Behavioural Support Practitioner, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Lorraine Hutchinson Speech and Language Therapy Team Manager South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Annie Parris Senior Behavioural Support Practitioner, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Dr Peter Baker Head of Psychology of Learning Disability, East Sussex County Healthcare NHS Trust and Honorary Senior Lecturer, The Tizard Centre, University of Kent
Peter Cronin The Tuesday Group and MP, Lewisham Speaking Up
Sandy Bering Strategic Lead Commissioner/Consultant, Trafford Primary Care NHS Trust

Who should attend


• Family carers
• Staff working in residential, supported living, day, employment and outreach services
• Health and social care professionals from community teams and services for people with learning disabilities
• Health care staff working in assessment and treatment services

Workshops


A. Good practice in assessing challenging behaviour
B. Good practice in assessing and supporting communication
C. Good practice in developing interventions

Pricing

£ 255.00 + VAT for Public sector/educational/charity/NHS'/local gov/voluntary orgs
£ 295.00 + VAT for Central gov/private orgs
£ 195.00 + VAT for Unwaged/student/small vol orgs