Webinar recording – Menopause and Learning Disabilities

Dr Louise Newson spoke about hormones, perimenopause and menopause. She covered common symptoms and health risks of the menopause. In addition, she discussed treatments including HRT. She shared the story of Emma Fraser, a lady with learning disabilities, who had difficulty obtaining the right information and treatment. Louise also shared information resources and where to … Read more

Launch of IJPBS online mini-conference 2024

Booking is now open for the International Journal of Positive Behavioural Support Online Conference 2024, International Implementation of PBS: reflections on cultural context and approaches to implementation. Previously part of pre-conference events for Bild’s International Positive Behaviour Support Conference, this year the IJPBS research event takes place as a standalone, fully online event to support … Read more

Learning and Development Administrator

Bild is hiring an experienced Learning and Development Administrator to join our team! The successful applicant will administer all Bild qualifications services, and other training/workforce development when required. By providing exceptional customer service and outstanding administrative support, you will play a key role in the smooth running of our qualifications and workforce development programmes. Read … Read more

Open programme: CAPBS Coaches

We are pleased to announce the CAPBS Positive Behaviour Support Coaches Open Programme taking place  spring 2024. Open programmes allow you to book individual places on one of our courses, alongside colleagues from other organisations. This is an excellent and cost-effective option offering flexibility for those who wish to upskill their teams, but for whom … Read more

Webinar recording – Practice Leadership: non-management frameworks within the new social care workforce pathway

Bild welcomes the inclusion of practice leadership as an alternative management path within the Government’s new Social Care Workforce Pathway. Practice leadership is a tried and tested approach, that helps ensure high quality support and improving quality of life, by helping staff provide the right kind of support. During a time of ongoing challenges for … Read more

“A friendship like no other” Buddies Project for people detained in hospital

An innovative West Midlands befriending project has matched 24 autistic people and people with learning disabilities detained within mental health hospitals, with individuals who have lived experience of being a hospital inpatient, creating ‘friendships like no other’. The Buddies Project was first commissioned as a pilot by NHS England in January 2022, and is run … Read more

Job Vacancy: Senior Communications Officer

*Closing date extended to 1 March The Bild Group is hiring a part-time Senior Communications Officer to join our small, vibrant communications team. As Senior Communications Officer, you will be at the forefront of delivering our comprehensive communications strategy. You will effectively communicate the charities’ mission, values and activities, and engage with a wide range … Read more

Book now: PBS Practitioner open programme!

We are delighted to announce the return of our open programmes! Open programmes allow you to book individual places on one of our courses, alongside colleagues from other organisations. This is an excellent and cost-effective option offering flexibility for those who wish to upskill their teams, but for whom an in-house programme isn’t currently suitable. … Read more

Registration now open: Bild International PBS Conference 2024 

  Bild is delighted to announce that early bird registration is now open for this year’s International Positive Behaviour Support Conference, Shifting the narrative: Improving lives through practice leadership in PBS.   Taking place at the Liverpool Hilton on 16-17th May, early bird discounts are available until 23 February 2024. You can book your place on … Read more

Bild responds to DHSC launch of new Care Workforce Pathway

Today (10 January 2024), the Department of Health and Social Care launched the new Care Workforce Pathway, seeking to provide a nationally recognised career structure for the adult social care workforce. Bild welcomes the focus on practice leadership as an opportunity for non-management career progression. Helping to prevent people leaving social care by providing career … Read more