Challenge Accepted

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 mentioned in this episode:Addressing sexualised behaviours in schools and collegesAddressing Sexualised Behaviour in SEND Schools and Colleges: A DignifBodysense Education - where Claire works!Home - Bodysense EducationDeluxe Condom Training modelDeluxe Condom Training Model, Beige | Health Edco ResourcesEjaculating dildos - this link takes you to an online sex shop Ejaculating Dildos | Ultimate Sensual Experience | Lovehoney UKEasy on the IImage Bank - Learning Disability ServiceLearn and thriveLearn and Thrive | Charity | Educational Resources for Down's SyndromeNSPCC Navigating puberty - lots of free widget symbolsNavigating puberty and sexual development | NSPCC LearningDowns Syndrome AssociationRelationships & Sex Education - Downs Syndrome AssociationSupported Loving ToolkitChoice Support | Supported Loving toolkitThings Tom/Ellie likesThings Tom Likes | Jessica Kingsley Publishers - UKThings Ellie Likes | Jessica Kingsley Publishers - UK

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 hereLinks to the documents mentioned in the episode:Mental Capacity Act Code of Practice Disabled Children: a legal handbookCerebra Accessing Public Services ToolkitLuke Clements ‘resources’ pageTemplate letters CerebraNational framework for NHS continuing healthcare and NHS-funded nursing care (2022)

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 ideas for future episodes hereLinks to the documents mentioned in the episode:Mental Capacity Act Code of Practice Disabled Children: a legal handbookCerebra Accessing Public Services ToolkitLuke Clements ‘resources’ pageTemplate letters CerebraNational framework for NHS continuing healthcare and NHS-funded nursing care (2022) 

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 linksPlanning for Adulthood Planning for Adulthood - Challenging Behaviour FoundationDeputyship Deputyship - Challenging Behaviour FoundationHealth Health - Challenging Behaviour FoundationTransition: Transition to Adulthood - Challenging Behaviour FoundationFamily Carer Advocacy Resource: Family Carer Advocacy Resource - Challenging Behaviour FoundationChallenging Behaviour Foundation Homepage for the Challenging Behaviour FoundationFamily Support Service Family Support Service - Challenging Behaviour FoundationPeer Support Peer support - Challenging Behaviour Foundation

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 limited options listen in for real life, real people and real understanding.Episode linksPlanning for Adulthood Planning for Adulthood - Challenging Behaviour Foundation8 Ways to get a House 8 ways to get a House - Challenging Behaviour FoundationPlanning Your House Planning your house - Challenging Behaviour FoundationTransition: Transition to Adulthood - Challenging Behaviour FoundationFamily Carer Advocacy Resource: Family Carer Advocacy Resource - Challenging Behaviour FoundationChallenging Behaviour Foundation Homepage for the Challenging Behaviour FoundationFamily Support Service Family Support Service - Challenging Behaviour FoundationPeer Support Peer support - Challenging Behaviour Foundation

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 them? Words of wisdom, witty observations and a whole lot of understanding from those who get it....Episode links Planning for Adulthood Planning for Adulthood - Challenging Behaviour Foundation8 Ways to get a House 8 ways to get a House - Challenging Behaviour FoundationChallenging Behaviour Foundation Homepage for the Challenging Behaviour FoundationFamily Support Service Family Support Service - Challenging Behaviour FoundationPeer Support Peer support - Challenging Behaviour Foundation

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 home or getting away, there is something for everybody from others who ‘get it’.Episode linksChallenging Behaviour Foundation website: Homepage for the Challenging Behaviour FoundationCBF Family Carers’ Email Network: Family Carers’ Email Network - Challenging Behaviour FoundationCBF Private Facebook Group: (1) The CBF Family Forum | FacebookPeer Support from The CBF: Peer support - Challenging Behaviour FoundationQuick read guide to Challenging Behaviour: Quick read challenging behaviour guideActivities to do at home: Activities-for-Children-Young-People-or-Adults-with-Severe-Learning-Disabilities-to-do-at-Home-2022.pdf (challengingbehaviour.org.uk)Relaxed theatre performances: Upcoming Relaxed Performances – ATG Tickets - United KingdomRelaxed performance in Kent/Medway: Relaxed performance of Jack and the Beanstalk: December 2024 - Medway Tickets Live 

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 getting away, there is something for everybody from others who ‘get it’.Episode linksChallenging Behaviour Foundation website: Homepage for the Challenging Behaviour FoundationCBF Family Carers’ Email Network: Family Carers’ Email Network - Challenging Behaviour FoundationCBF Private Facebook Group: (1) The CBF Family Forum | FacebookPeer Support from The CBF: Peer support - Challenging Behaviour FoundationQuick read guide to Challenging Behaviour: Quick read challenging behaviour guideActivities to do at home: Activities-for-Children-Young-People-or-Adults-with-Severe-Learning-Disabilities-to-do-at-Home-2022.pdf (challengingbehaviour.org.uk)Port Lympne Wild Animal Park: Port Lympne Safari Park, Wild Animal Reserve & Hotel | The Aspinall Foundation