Judith Thompson

@necldnetwork @necldnetwork couldn’t be prouder of what we’ve achieved with an incredible team and all our amazing partners. #collaboration #leadership #networking Feels very emotional, yet feeling very proud. Thankyou to every person who ever worked with us ❤️ @NENCproviders @NENC_NHS

As a network we are coming to a close at the end of March. We are celebrating 16 years of impact with our latest impact statement at necldnetwork.co.uk/about-us/our-i… Thank you to everyone who was apart of our story. #learningdisability #networking #healthinequalities

Our July news bulletin has been published today. It's a busy one. Read it here 📖: mailchi.mp/ebb20acb2b41/g…

All behaviour happens for a reason. Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) is a way of life. It aims to improve quality of life, understand challenging behaviours, treat people with equal human rights, and reduce restrictive practices. Learn more at: pbsnec.co.uk

PBS aims to understand behaviours that challenge and improve quality of life. Focusing on human rights, building individualised support, and changing systems to reduce restrictive practices. Learn more at: pbsnec.co.uk

In 2016, the NENC region developed a workforce approach to PBS to meet the needs of people with a learning disability and autistic people. This includes a strategic workforce development approach across health, care & family carers. Learn more at: pbsnec.co.uk/project/contin…

North East North Cumbria's workforce development approach to PBS is now open for applications. We're offering Level 6/7 and Level 4 PBS programmes with Northumbria University and Sunderland College. Apply for September 2025 intake. Learn more: pbsnec.co.uk/project/contin…

The Scottish Social Service Council has released a free PBS awareness eBook and interactive resource. This tool helps professionals and unpaid carers understand and support individuals with behaviours that challenge. Learn more: lms.learn.sssc.uk.com/resources/posi…

Melissa Sherring, Workforce Development Manager for PBS, delivered a lunch and learn session on our regional strategic workforce development approach to PBS. The webinar covers what PBS is, its 8-year journey, key approaches and outcomes. Watch here: youtu.be/We6HOe6MQTU

In NENC, we co-developed family carer workshops with Skills for People, focusing on quality of life, understanding behaviour that challenges, and wellbeing. Delivered by family carers to family carers. Listen to Viv's story here: youtu.be/wOBVHz3rS2I

Following the refreshed definition of PBS, we developed videos exploring the 12 key components from a family carer perspective. Debbie and Jillian illustrate these components. The first video covers Rights and Values. Watch here: youtu.be/u-4I4lsK8ZU

Are you ready? We have a legal duty to ensure we adapt and support people with disabilities to access services. These are reasonable adjustments. Support resources are available at necldnetwork.co.uk/work-programme… use the checklist necldnetwork.co.uk/wp-content/upl…

@NENC_NHS Fantastic commitment from @NENC_NHS Chief Executive Sam Allen to #LearningDisabilityWeek #DoYouSeeMe? @necldnetwork continue to be fully committed to improving the lives of people with #learningdisability by tackling health inequalities. 💗

This #LearningDisabilityWeek we want the whole of our region to be able to lead rewarding and fulfilling lives. Our chief executive tells us how we as a health service can build meaningful relationships with those who care for someone with a learning disability.💙

The Twisting Ducks Theatre Company are looking for 10 people with profound and multiple learning disabilities to take part in free weekly arts sessions. @ Wallsend Library £ - Free. ✉️ sue@thetwistingducks.co.uk 📱: 07889597754

You will find more great films in our 'Be Epilepsy Aware' accessible epilepsy awareness training that has just launched: learn.epilepsy.org.uk/courses/be-epi… #beepilepsyaware #learningdisability

Be Epilepsy Aware. Check out this video from our experts by experience talking about seizure triggers. youtu.be/TnCP5ObEJbY #beepilepsyaware #learningdisability

This was a fantastic day, thank you

Ann Fox Interim Cheif Nurse and AHP and our network chair opening today’s event. A great opportunity to share and spread learning! We have some inspiring work going on across NENC #DiamonAward24

👏👏👏👏👏 very well deserved award for one of our leaders

We're very proud of our former Director, Julia, who is now enjoying retirement! Thank you for all your contributions and congratulations on your well deserved win.

It’s Learning Disability Diamond Award time!! Fifth category is lifetime achievement award & our second winner is Liz Wright from @skillsforpeople 🏆 🥇 #DiamondAwards24