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The emphasis is on preventive work and good practice – not on physical intervention.Rose Trustam - Chief Executive, Integrate

The PBM model supports our service's philosophy of 'least restrictive intervention for the shortest period of time necessary to manage the situation'.Andrew Stewart, Bury PCT

PBM is based on excellent values that promote an ethical and person centred approach. Dr David Wing, Community Therapeutic Services

The training programme is comprehensive, practically applied and can be tailored to all situations. Rose Trustam - Chief Executive, Integrate

Our physical intervention team have found the trainer instruction and accreditation process to be supportive, fair and constructive. Andrew Stewart, Bury PCT

PBM training is an integral part of our staff training, to ensure a positive, safe and holistic approach to our service users. Andrea Osborne, New Bridges

PBM is effective in preventing and managing violent and untoward situations within learning disability care settings. Andrew Stewart, Bury PCT

We have now been training our staff since last July and the feedback is very good. Orna Matz, St Christopher's School, Bristol

We have always experienced good support and enjoy working within the PBM community. Dr David Wing, Community Therapeutic Services

The training materials support all aspects of primary, secondary and tertiary intervention. Andrew Stewart, Bury PCT

The PBM theory can be used to support general staff skills and equips staff preventively. Rose Trustam - Chief Executive, Integrate

We have found the training system to be comprehensive for our needs. Dr David Wing, Community Therapeutic Services

PRT is a good company to work with and we have been very pleased with the support and the good level of organisation. Orna Matz, St Christopher's School, Bristol

The PBM training programme is a logical format to follow. Heather Hindmarch, Brothers of Charity

We use the PBM training package because it provides a comprehensive range of the training materials required to support staff. Andrew Stewart, Bury PCT

Staff are happy about the theory which is very thorough and there is a good inner thread between the units. Orna Matz, St Christopher's School, Bristol

We find the PBM training to be effective in providing staff with what they need to deal with difficult situations. Heather Hindmarch, Brothers of Charity

The practical exercises, perception etc link up well with the theory. Orna Matz, St Christopher's School, Bristol

We appreciate the ongoing review and updating and the fact that the practical training is delivered around individuals. Rose Trustam - Chief Executive, Integrate

The PBM teaching is evidence based and progressive. Dr David Wing, Community Therapeutic Services

What we do

Positive Response offers a range of consultancy services and training courses.

Consultancy

Positive Response offers a consultancy service to a wide range of organisations or individuals who provide care and who are experiencing difficulties supporting individuals with learning disabilities who display challenging behaviours.  These individuals may be supported in a variety of care settings including formal care settings and family homes.

Consultancy services may be offered as a follow-up to users of Positive Behaviour Management training and may include advice about ecological factors, data collection and analysis and producing Positive Behaviour Support plans. In addition advice may be provided regarding the application of physical interventions and if necessary provide individually focused bespoke training solutions. 

The consultancy service is also available to organisations and families who do not currently use the PBM approach but may either be seeking advice regarding behaviour difficulties or training for carers. Once again the input from Positive Response will focus on how and why the behaviour is occurring within the care setting and explore solutions which may include additional staff training being provided. Consultation services offered by Positive Response should be considered as a complementary addition to most behavioural management approaches already being used by organisations. 

Positive Behaviour Management Training

Positive Behaviour Management training is suitable for staff working in the learning disability sector with adults or children and, if referred through social services, we can also provide training for parents/family carers

Positive Behaviour Management training (PBM) is a non-aversive tried and tested alternative to other potentially harmful physical management techniques that are routinely taught. None of our procedures uses pain to achieve compliance.

PBM training focuses on the prevention of behavioural incidents, proactively working towards reducing the use of restrictive interventions. Following a gradient of support the training package also offers a menu of robust techniques to safely manage difficult situations if they occur. These techniques consist of breakaway moves and a limited number of restraint procedures, should they be required, all supported by underpinning knowledge and values stemming from evidence-based practice and empirical research.

Positive Behaviour Management can either be delivered directly to your staff or you can train your own trainers so they can deliver in-house training for you.

"The multi-component nature of the training promotes an holistic response to the management of complex behaviour. The focus on quality of life gains, development of service user competencies and menu of proactive/reactive strategies is a balance that enhances our ability to effectively support individuals and organisations."

Martin Thurlow, Cornwall Foundation Trust