Bild announces a new series of PBS group support sessions for family carers

Bild has announced new dates for family members and carers of people with learning disabilities to access small group sessions on Positive Behaviour Support (PBS). The support sessions have been funded through the Department of Health Covid Recovery Fund. A minimum of two free Zoom sessions will be provided weekly throughout February and March. Each … Read more

We are looking for people with learning disabilities to be Reach Out Buddies. This is paid work.

Could you help make a difference to people with learning disabilities or autistic people? Are you a person with learning disabilities? Have you experienced restrictive practices in inpatient settings? This setting could be an NHS hospital, psychiatric hospital or long-term care placement. Or have you been detained under the Mental Health Act?   What are … Read more

Bild’s communications team is growing – do you want to play a key role?

We’re pleased that the Bild family is growing, and we are recruiting to fill two key positions with our communications team. It’s an exciting time to join the charity as we grow and expand our important work supporting people with learning disabilities, including people who also have autism, mental health conditions or dementia. We believe … Read more

Calling all family carers! Help improve the life of the person you support with our free BTEC Certificate in Positive Behaviour Support

APPLICATIONS HAVE NOW CLOSED FOR THIS OFFER.  Are you a family carer? Do you want to help improve the life of the person you support? Would you like to gain a certified BTEC Qualification at the same time? If you answer yes to the above questions, look no further as we’re delighted to support family … Read more

Could you be a Reach Out Buddy and make a difference to people with learning disabilities or autistic people? Apply now!

We are looking for Reach Out Buddies who could provide support in a hospital or psychiatric hospital for people with learning disabilities or autistic people for a weekly chat on the phone of up to 45 minutes each session. The project is supported by Bild, the Restraint Reduction Network, Grapevine, Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation … Read more

Defining Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) for UK schools – book your place at our free webinar next month!

Our next UK PBS Alliance Schools Community of Practice webinar on December 8th will focus on the refined definition of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), its scope in the UK, and the need for a distinctive model in schools. Dr Nick Gore, Senior Lecturer in Learning Disability at the Tizard Centre (University of Kent) will explore … Read more

Bild is growing – do you want to be part of our team?

We’re pleased that the Bild family is growing, and we are recruiting to fill four key positions with our communications and operations team. It’s an exciting time to join the charity as we grow and expand our important work supporting people with learning disabilities, including people who also have autism, mental health conditions or dementia. … Read more