Positive Support Group

At next week's Complex Care Forum, Sarah Wakeling (Positive Support Group) will be exploring how PBS can be embedded within complex care services supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs and trauma histories. This session will provide practical guidance for leaders seeking sustainable, person-centred and outcome-driven care delivery. Register now: https://lnkd.in/esX_wjWh

What does the latest research tell us about preventing suicide in autistic people – and are our systems responding accordingly? A new large-scale, qualitative study by Rachel Moseley and colleagues highlights the urgent need for autism-informed services, timely diagnosis and cross-sector reform. In this Long Read, Positive Support Group reflects on these findings and sets out how our Suicide Prevention model integrates person-centred crisis planning with a holistic, quality-of-life-focused approach. Suicide prevention cannot remain confined to moments of acute risk. It must be systemic, collaborative and embedded across the life course. We welcome continued dialogue on how practice and policy can evolve to meet this challenge.

We are pleased to share that Kirsty Bishop and Rachel Dunkley from Positive Support Group will be presenting at the PBS Good Practice Conference 2026 – Deserving Better: Avoiding Misapplications and Ensuring Quality in PBS – on Wednesday 25 February. In their session, Applying Positive Behaviour Support with Adolescents: A Trauma-Informed Hospital Discharge Model, they will explore how PBS can facilitate discharge from acute settings. Using a holistic approach, the presentation will consider how trauma can impact adolescents during discharge periods, and how to support safer transitions back to the community through safety, trustworthiness, collaboration and empowerment. We look forward to contributing to this important discussion. #PBS #TraumaInformedCare #HospitalDischarge #PositiveBehaviourSupport

Looking for your next opportunity? Positive Support Group is excited to welcome a Trainee Behaviour Analyst / Trainee PBS Practitioner to our Nottingham team on a full-time basis. This is a brilliant chance to: ✨ Positively impact the lives of the people we support ✨ Join a warm, collaborative and values-led team ✨ Develop your skills through high-quality training and clear career progression If you’re motivated by meaningful work and want to build your career in a supportive environment, we’d really like to hear from you. 📍 Location – Nottingham, Midlands 🏘️ Community-based role with home working included 🚗 Full UK driving licence and access to a car essential 🕒 Full-time position ☑️ Applicants must have the right to work in the UK – please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role To apply, please send your CV to recruitment@positivesupportgroup.com and take the next step in your journey with us.

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Did you know that Positive Support Group partners with provider organisations to embed Positive Behaviour Support at every level – from individual support to whole-service transformation and training? All with a shared aim of supporting people to live their best lives 💚

PBS TRAINING - FUNDING AVAILABLE for YR 25/26 The need for support services to be PBS trained is essential and frequently requested by commissioners and CQC. Funding is NOW available to cover up to 60% of the costs of our one day Introduction to PBS and up to 25% of our four day PBS Coaching in Practice Programme (percentage claims are dependent on delegate numbers). Get in touch today to discuss your PBS Training needs and this fantastic offer. Only PBS Training which has been successful as part of the Skills for Care PBS Peer Review is eligible for this funding. https://lnkd.in/ee9Kghgy #PBS #PBSTraining #PBSFunding #SkillsForCare #supportservices

We’re pleased to share that Positive Support Group (PSG) is now an Approved Professional Development (APD) provider with the THE UK SOCIETY FOR BEHAVIOUR ANALYSIS . This means UK-SBA certificants can now earn recognised APD credits through PSG to support their ongoing CPD requirements. We offer a wide range of engaging, high-quality CPD units (APDs), designed to support reflective, values-led practice across behaviour support and related fields. This accreditation reflects our commitment to high-quality learning and recognised standards – with more to come as we prepare to launch our new e-learning platform. #CPD #APD #UKSBA #BehaviourAnalysis #ProfessionalDevelopment #PositiveBehaviourSupport

Co-production has become an increasingly important area of discussion within Positive Behaviour Support. This Learning Lunch will look back at how the field developed in its early days, how thinking has shifted over time, and what co-production looks like in PBS today. Presented by Kirsty Bishop and Gina Karlberg from Positive Support Group, this Learning Lunch will reflect on that journey – where co-production in PBS has come from, how it has shaped practice today, and where there is still more to do. We’re also delighted to be joined for the Q&A by Caroline Dench, who brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to this area of work. Caroline is a Clinical Psychologist and Co-ordinator at the Callan Institute, Ireland, and an Adjunct Associate Professor at University College Dublin. Throughout her career, she has been closely involved in research and work that centres collaboration, inclusion, and genuine partnership with people and families. The session is on demand, offers 1 CEU for BCBAs/UKBA (cert), and is open to anyone interested in developing more collaborative ways of working. If you’d like to join us, please email supervision@positivesupportgroup.com

Huge congratulations to Aditya Karkare on achieving Board Certified Behaviour Analyst status! 🎉 This milestone reflects a great deal of perseverance, skill, and commitment to high-quality, values-led practice. It’s a significant accomplishment and one to be proud of. We’re so pleased to have you Adi as part of the Positive Support Group team and truly appreciate the passion, thoughtfulness, and professionalism you bring to your work every day. Wishing you continued growth and success as you move forward in your career 👏✨