Challenge Accepted

The conversation about pica continues... What if your relative HAS eaten something inedible? We talk about how to seek medical help and how to insist on further investigations if you feel you are being fobbed off. Our panel of experts is: Viv Cooper – family carer with lived experience of pica Kate Sanger – family carer with lived experience of pica Linda Hume – Registered Nurse for People with Le...

We will kick off with the basics: what pica means, how to say it and why it can help to name what’s going on. Families often tell us they worry that when their relative transitions from the family home, their concerns about pica won’t be taken seriously or that other people will misunderstand the risks. So the panel talk about how recognising pica can support clearer planning, safer support and co...

We welcome Claire Lightly from Bodysense Education for an open, honest and practical conversation about puberty and sexual expression. We discuss real questions from the CBF Family Carer Email Network and explore some of the issues you might feel least able to talk about. Content note: This episode discusses adult themes such as masturbation in an educational and supportive context. Resources ment...

Our chat with Luke Clements, Cerebra Professor of Law continues, looking at transition when your young person is funded by NHS Continuing Healthcare and what to do if you suspect some iffy decision making is taking place. Tell us what you think and suggest ideas for future episodes here Links to the documents mentioned in the episode: Mental Capacity Act Code of Practice Disabled Children: a legal...

Our much anticipated episode featuring Luke Clements, Cerebra Professor of Law at Leeds University. Hugely knowledgeable, a member of the Challenging Behaviour Foundation's Legal Panel and champion for family carers everywhere. We discuss the law; how it should work, how it sometimes doesn't work and how it changes as your young person transitions to adulthood. Tell us what you think and suggest i...

Our family carers continue their discussions diving deep into the complexities of navigating the system: deputyship, best interests, annual health checks, and the emotional realities of lifelong caring. If you've been wondering how to ensure your young person's rights are upheld, this episode is for you - jargon free explanations from those who are already living it. Episode links Planning fo...

As the title suggests we know that when your young person is going through transition from children to adult services so much is different - plus how do you know what is possible if nobody tells you?! In this episode real families discuss the importance of connecting with others locally and nationally. With some top tips on how to prepare your young person, their siblings and yourself for some pot...

Challenge Accepted Series 3 continues and we are talking about a biggie - housing! In this episode our family carers talk about how they secured a home for their relative and what they want you to know if you are on a similar journey. What's the HOLD scheme? How do you insist on the things you know are important, the non-negotiables? Whether you’re overwhelmed by choices or feel constrained by lim...

Join Challenge Accepted' s third series as we take a look at the transition from children's services to adult services for young people with severe learning disabilities who may display behaviours described as challenging. This episode is a taste of what's to come and we hear from family carers who've been through transition. Where are their relatives now? How did they decide what was best for the...

Our family carers are back talking about the summer holidays. This episode acknowledges the challenges of accessing play schemes and respite including how one family carer who became the Chair of her local play scheme to ensure it was accessible to all! There’s also ideas for managing the change in routine, finding spaces to meet others and relaxed theatre performances. So whether you are staying...

Our family carers are back talking about the summer holidays. This episode includes honest conversations about the challenges and creative ways to overcome these, keeping everyone including siblings happy and entertained, and the simple joy of a hose pipe in the garden! There’s also some top tips for places to go in Kent and how to manage flying further afield. So whether you are staying home or g...

Back in September on a very hot day we invited three Kent mums who, despite living within a few miles of each other, had never met, to join us for an afternoon. This episode is about the importance of connecting with others ‘get it’ in the way that only another family carer of someone with severe learning disabilities can     Episode links:  Challenging Behaviour Foundation web...

A chat with Maria, whose adult son lives at home with her, about her experience of having a carers assessment. Maria tells us of the support that she has received in the past, the types of questions she was asked and why everyone should request a carers assessment.   Episode links:   Challenging Behaviour Foundation website: Homepage for the Challenging Behaviour Foundation &nb...

Ahh it's holiday season and what could go wrong? Whatever you're celebrating at this time of year it can be a wonderful time to catch up with friends and family... or a challenging time with changes to routine, so many different sights and smells, and far far far too much excitement. In this special episode we talk to our family podcast guests about how they celebrate the festive season and their...

Eva contacted the CBF to tell us that she’d recently given herself permission to take time for herself and she shared a list of amazing activities that she’d been trying out – so of course we needed to speak to her about these interesting activities to hear how they had helped with her overall well being.     Episode links:  Challenging Behaviour Foundation website: Homepage fo...

This episode is for anyone who might be having a day where they think – I can’t face going out. Kate tells us about the challenges of navigating days out with her daughter’s obsessions and how over the years she’s become more upfront and honest with her family and friends about what to expect on a day out with them.       Episode links:  Challenging Behaviour Foundati...

Challenge Accepted kicks off! We speak with Shaun writerof the BBC series There She Goes and his wife Sarah , about the ups and downs of life with their daughter Joey and the impact of the show. Episode links:  Challenging Behaviour Foundation website: Homepage for the Challenging Behaviour Foundation   There She Goes on BBC iPlayer:  BBC iPlayer - There She Goes Peer support from t...