Behavioural leadership is an essential consideration in social care. The sector often operates in a state of permanent intensity. Social care organisations manage complex human needs, navigate tight regulatory frameworks, and can face chronic funding and recruitment challenges. In this high-stakes environment, traditional models of leadership—often focused on top-down authority or abstract traits like “charisma”—frequently…
Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) has become an established framework across health and social care services for improving quality of life and reducing behaviours of concern. While PBS is often associated with learning disability services, it’s relevance within older adult care is increasingly recognised. As populations age and services support more people with dementia, mental health…
Organisations can strengthen their service quality and improve inspection outcomes by understanding how PBS practices can support CQC KLOE’s and by embedding Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) practices into everyday care delivery. In today’s health and social care landscape, providers are under increasing pressure to demonstrate high-quality, person-centred care while meeting the expectations of the Care…
Essential elements of PBS are focussed support, skill-building strategies and environmental adaptations. However, one foundational element is sometimes overlooked: TRUST. Trust is essential for establishing meaningful positive relationships and interactions, which are a key part of the capable environments framework. You can find a free video about capable environments here on our e-learning site. Think about people…
Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) is a widely recognised framework for supporting people at risk of presenting with behaviours of concern and improving overall quality of life for people. At its core, PBS emphasises understanding the underlying causes of behaviour, teaching alternative skills, and creating supportive environments that reinforce positive actions. A key element of those…