Positive Behaviour Support For Disability Support Organisations
Helping disability support teams deliver safer – and more efficient – person-centred care
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PBS In the Context of Disability Support
Our team partners with disability support organisations to provide evidence-based strategies that enhance independence, reduce challenging behaviour, and promote wellbeing. Strategies are always tailored to the unique needs of individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and other complex care requirements.
We work alongside frontline teams to implement practical interventions, improve staff confidence, and create environments where every individual can thrive. This approach balances safety, dignity, and meaningful outcomes – all while building sustainable capacity across your organisation.
- Tailored PBS plans for individuals with complex needs
- Training and development for sustainable care outcomes
- Behaviour assessment and intervention strategy design
- Guidance on reducing restrictive practices
- Multidisciplinary collaboration to support holistic care
We’re Here For Disability Support
Individualised Behaviour Support Plans
We design bespoke PBS plans that address specific needs, promote independence, and reduce challenging behaviours.
Staff Training & Skills Development
Frontline teams gain practical skills and confidence to deliver high-quality, person-centred support consistently.
Reducing Restrictive Practices Safely
We implement evidence-based strategies to minimise restraints or restrictive interventions while ensuring safety.
Supporting Transitions and Life Changes
Our interventions help individuals navigate moves, new routines, or significant life events with stability.
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
We work alongside healthcare, social care, and education professionals to deliver holistic, coordinated support.
Monitoring & Continuous Improvement
Ongoing assessment and adjustment ensure PBS strategies remain effective and responsive to evolving needs.
Hear From the People We Support
Real stories, real outcomes, real change.
How PBS Improves Disability Support & Helps Individuals Thrive
Positive Behaviour Support empowers organisations to create environments where individuals feel safe, understood, and supported. By focusing on prevention and proactive strategies, PBS reduces the occurrence of challenging behaviour, thereby enhancing quality of life.
Our approach strengthens staff capabilities, fosters collaboration, and ensures that interventions are measurable, sustainable, and realistic in daily care settings. This means that, over time, individuals benefit from greater independence, confidence, and engagement, while organisations experience more consistent, positive outcomes across their services.
What We Offer Disability Support Organisations
Bespoke Behaviour Support Plans
Transformative Staff Training
Minimising Restrictive Practices
Integrated Multidisciplinary Support
Smoother Transitions & Life Changes
Evidence-Based Reviews & Optimisations
Take the First Step Today.
We’re here when you’re ready
No judgment — Practical support — Meaningful change
Creating Lasting Impact in Disability Support
Ultimately, our goal is to help organisations embed systems that truly work – for staff, for families, and for the people they support.
The PBS UK approach focuses on reducing challenging behaviours, boosting independence, and creating predictable, safe environments.
Concurrently, we work hand-in-hand with teams to make change practical, sustainable, and measurable: so that positive outcomes are not one-off events, but a permanent part of everyday care.
Why Choose PBS UK?
Deep Specialism in Disability Support
Real-World Results With Real-World Impact
Collaborative, Hands-On Approach
Sustainable, Measurable Change
Our Services
We support people with a learning disability and/or who are autistic where behaviours that challenge impact safety, wellbeing, and quality of life.
We understand these behaviours as meaningful responses to a person’s experiences and circumstances – they are often the most effective way people have to cope with or influence their world. Because such behaviours arise from complex interactions between individuals and their environments, our work focuses not only on working with the person, but also the systems and contexts around them.
Meet the PBS UK Team
Meet the friendly faces behind every PBS UK plan, assessment and training session.
Paddy Behan
Co-Founder & Director
Tia Martin
Co-Founder & Director
Donald Martin
Company Secretary
Hannah Newcombe
Senior Associate Director
Huw Price
PBS Practicioner
Katie Lyon
Associate Director
Anna Knight
PBS Practitioner
Kate Barker
PBS Practitioner
Sandra Bryan
PBS Practicioner
Susie Jenni
PBS Practitioner
Poonam Khunti
PBS Trainee Practitioner
Jonathan Shield
PBS Technician
Iain Thomson
PBS Practitioner
Where To Find Us
While PBS UK is registered as a business in Scotland, our team is based across the UK and we deliver services nationwide
Registered in Scotland with company number SC540834.
Contact Us
Reach out today – we’d love to hear from you!
FAQs | PBS In Disability Support
What exactly is PBS? Why is it important in disability services?
In short, PBS is an evidence-based framework that helps people (in this context, people with disabilities) live more independent, fulfilling lives. It focuses on understanding the reasons behind challenging behaviours and replacing them with safer, more positive alternatives.
In disability support settings, PBS improves wellbeing, reduces restrictive practices, and empowers both staff and individuals to thrive in everyday environments.
How can PBS UK help our organisation implement PBS effectively?
Rather than simply delivering off-the-shelf training, we embed PBS into your service culture. Our team works alongside your staff to co-create personalised support plans, provide hands-on coaching, and set up sustainable systems for ongoing monitoring and improvement. This ensures change sticks, and staff feel confident in their day-to-day work.
Can PBS reduce the use of restrictive interventions like restraint or seclusion?
Absolutely.
PBS strategies are specifically designed to minimise reliance on restrictive practices by identifying triggers, teaching alternative skills, and restructuring environments to prevent escalation. Many organisations see a measurable drop in incidents within weeks of implementing our programmes.
What kind of training do you offer for staff in disability support services?
We offer practical, scenario-driven workshops for frontline staff, team leaders, and managers. Training covers understanding behaviours, applying interventions, risk management, and embedding PBS into everyday routines. Our sessions are flexible and tailored to your organisation’s size, setting, and specific challenges.
How do you ensure PBS plans remain effective over time?
Every plan we develop includes ongoing review and data-driven evaluation. We monitor outcomes, gather feedback from staff and individuals, and refine strategies to match changing needs. This dynamic approach keeps support relevant, safe, and impactful.
Is PBS suitable for all types of disabilities?
Yes – PBS is adaptable across physical, cognitive, and neurodevelopmental conditions.
We customise interventions to each person’s strengths, preferences, and environment, ensuring inclusive, person-centred support for everyone.
How quickly can we expect to see results after implementing PBS?
While some improvements (like calmer interactions or reduced incidents) can appear within weeks, long-term benefits (such as increased independence and staff confidence) develop over an extended timeframe, typically over months.
How does PBS benefit staff wellbeing as well as the people they support?
By reducing challenging incidents, providing clear strategies, and improving predictability, PBS reduces stress and burnout for staff. Teams consistently report feeling more confident, competent, and connected, which directly enhances the quality of care.
Can PBS be integrated with other therapies or support services?
Yes. PBS complements modalities such as speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, mental health interventions, and educational support, to name a few.
That seamless integration ensures a coordinated, holistic approach: one which benefits individuals and streamlines service delivery.
Still have questions?
Contact our team or call us on 01234 567890 today.
Take the First Step Today.
We’re here when you’re ready
No judgment — Practical support — Meaningful change
