CYP PBS Awareness

16/09/2024

PBS Guest Speaker Event: Enhancing Support for Young People

Attention all professionals, parents and carers in North and South Staffordshire!

We are thrilled to announce our upcoming PBS Guest Speaker Event, scheduled for 18th and 19th November. This free virtual event, hosted via MS-Teams, promises to be an invaluable opportunity for those supporting young people aged 0-25 with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism.

Key Details:
- Dates: 18th and 19th November
- Platform: MS-Teams
- Cost: Free of charge

Our diverse range of guest speakers will cover crucial topics including:
• Self-Care
• Demand Avoidance
• Reducing Restrictive Practices
• Challenging Behaviours
• And more!

This series aims to provide valuable insights and foster meaningful conversations with professionals from varied backgrounds. You will gain new perspectives, learn from experts, and engage in collaborative practices that can significantly impact your work and the lives of those you support.

Who Should Attend:
This event is open to professionals, parents and carers supporting or working with young people aged 0-25 who have been diagnosed with or have a working diagnosis of Learning Disability and/or Autism, and who live in North or South Staffordshire.

How to Register:
To express your interest and register for this event, please complete the registration form below:
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=V2N9w4vIa0K2gN-BZqhu1x23gm3sU7ZDiNyvA8IFPkFUQlVOS0pDUzBSVlY1VzBXWjNYQlpDSjRMMi4u&route=shorturl

If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to email us at cyp.pbsteam@combined.nhs.uk.

Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and skills in supporting young people with Learning Disabilities and Autism.

We look forward to seeing you at this enlightening event.

Best regards,
The PBS Provider Training Team
North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust

23/08/2024

Hi Everybody, we would like to introduce you to our PBS Guest Speaker event taking place in November 2024. The guest speakers will be talking on various different topics, these are listed in the picture below. You can email the PBS Team on cyp.pbsteam@combined.nhs.uk to register.

Thank you
CYP PBS Provider Team

15/07/2024

15/07/2024

Please join us for our upcoming Coffee Morning’s 🧁 We would love to see you all 😊

28/06/2024

The PBS Team is happy to announce the guest speaker series taking place on the 18th/19th November. Email us on cyp.pbsteam@combined.nhs.uk to register your interest. More information to follow soon.

19/06/2024

A free parent group being offered to parents/carers of children with a learning disability or autism. A chance to meet peers going through similar things and find support. Contact Rachel if you would like to attend.

12/06/2024

Please be advised the face to face training is fully booked.
Spaces are still available on the virtual training!

Hi everybody,
Once again, PBS team is holding free virtual/face-to-face training for parents/carers who currently support a CYP aged 0-25 diagnosed with or currently on a waiting list for Learning Disability and/or Autism.
The training will be held on 13th June (virtually via MS-teams) and on 27th June (f-2-f at Hazeltrees)
Once you have attended the training in full, you will be entitled to supervision sessions with the PBS team, guest speakers and awarded with a certificate.
As there will be limited capacity, we would highly recommend to register your interest soon.

Please feel free to reach out to us on cyp.pbsteam@combined.nhs.uk or leave us a message on facebook.

Thank you for your support
Kind Regards,
CYP PBS PROVIDER TRAINING TEAM

17/05/2024

Our next coffee morning is planned for Wednesday 5th June. This month we will be discussing sleep difficulties and support. All welcome! ☕️🍰💬

15/05/2024

Communication is important because that’s the way of expressing yourself. If we don’t communicate clearly with each other, there’s no point in communicating at all.

The way people communicate is made up of:

• Body language = 55%
• Tone of voice = 38%
• Words = 7%

Top tips for communication

1. Find a quiet place to communicate in without distractions.
2. Ask open questions that don’t have yes or no answer.
3. Clarify with the person that they understand what others are saying by repeating the question.
4. If the person wants you to go with them to show you something, go with them.
5. Watch the person’s body language and facial expressions.
6. Take your time, don’t rush your communication.
7. Use gestures and facial expressions. If you are asking if someone is happy, make your facial expression happy to reinforce what you are saying.
8. Be aware that some people find it easier to use real objects (Objects of reference) to communicate such as photos, pictures & symbols.

REMEMBER, ALL COMMUNICATION IS MEANINGFUL, BUT YOU MAY NEED TO WORK HARDER TO UNDERSTAND.

15/05/2024

Some of the top books worth a read !!

07/05/2024

What does inclusion mean to you?

Those with learning disabilities, learning difficulties, and/or autism are more likely to experience exclusion and segregation, and we also often see attempts at inclusion become integration – for example, quiet hours in supermarkets. Full inclusion sees that everybody has the same opportunities and is included through provisions and equal measures.

30/04/2024

CAUDWELL CHILDREN - AUTISM ASSESSMENT APPOINMENTS AVAILABLE 3RD MAY 2024. **BOOKING ESSENTIAL**

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