• CHC: Well met needs, two PALS complaints and the Ombudsman....
    Nov 24 2025

    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 handbook


    Cerebra Accessing Public Services Toolkit


    Luke Clements ‘resources’ page


    Template letters Cerebra


    National framework for NHS continuing healthcare and NHS-funded nursing care (2022)


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    27 mins
  • One of the Good Guys
    Nov 17 2025

    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 here


    Links to the documents mentioned in the episode:


    Mental Capacity Act Code of Practice


    Disabled Children: a legal handbook


    Cerebra Accessing Public Services Toolkit


    Luke Clements ‘resources’ page


    Template letters Cerebra


    National framework for NHS continuing healthcare and NHS-funded nursing care (2022)


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    46 mins
  • Nobody has the trump card
    Jul 28 2025

    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 for Adulthood Planning for Adulthood - Challenging Behaviour Foundation


    Deputyship Deputyship - Challenging Behaviour Foundation


    Health Health - Challenging Behaviour Foundation


    Transition: Transition to Adulthood - Challenging Behaviour Foundation


    Family Carer Advocacy Resource: Family Carer Advocacy Resource - Challenging Behaviour Foundation


    Challenging Behaviour Foundation Homepage for the Challenging Behaviour Foundation


    Family Support Service Family Support Service - Challenging Behaviour Foundation


    Peer Support Peer support - Challenging Behaviour Foundation

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    29 mins
  • Hang on, I didn't know about that!
    Jul 14 2025

    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 potentially huge changes and how to bond with the people who may be caring for your teenager on a day to day basis if they are moving away from home for the first time.


    Episode links


    Planning for Adulthood Planning for Adulthood - Challenging Behaviour Foundation


    8 Ways to get a House 8 ways to get a House - Challenging Behaviour Foundation


    Planning Your House Planning your house - Challenging Behaviour Foundation


    Transition: Transition to Adulthood - Challenging Behaviour Foundation


    Family Carer Advocacy Resource: Family Carer Advocacy Resource - Challenging Behaviour Foundation


    Challenging Behaviour Foundation Homepage for the Challenging Behaviour Foundation


    Family Support Service Family Support Service - Challenging Behaviour Foundation


    Peer Support Peer support - Challenging Behaviour Foundation

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    33 mins
  • So it IS possible...
    Jul 1 2025

    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 links


    Planning for Adulthood Planning for Adulthood - Challenging Behaviour Foundation


    8 Ways to get a House 8 ways to get a House - Challenging Behaviour Foundation


    Planning Your House Planning your house - Challenging Behaviour Foundation


    Transition: Transition to Adulthood - Challenging Behaviour Foundation


    Family Carer Advocacy Resource: Family Carer Advocacy Resource - Challenging Behaviour Foundation


    Challenging Behaviour Foundation Homepage for the Challenging Behaviour Foundation


    Family Support Service Family Support Service - Challenging Behaviour Foundation


    Peer Support Peer support - Challenging Behaviour Foundation

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    20 mins
  • Getting to where you want to be...
    Feb 25 2025

    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 Foundation


    8 Ways to get a House 8 ways to get a House - Challenging Behaviour Foundation


    Challenging Behaviour Foundation Homepage for the Challenging Behaviour Foundation


    Family Support Service Family Support Service - Challenging Behaviour Foundation


    Peer Support Peer support - Challenging Behaviour Foundation



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    20 mins
  • Reconnaissance, research and risk assessments
    Jul 16 2024

    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 links


    Challenging Behaviour Foundation website: Homepage for the Challenging Behaviour Foundation


    CBF Family Carers’ Email Network: Family Carers’ Email Network - Challenging Behaviour Foundation


    CBF Private Facebook Group: (1) The CBF Family Forum | Facebook


    Peer Support from The CBF: Peer support - Challenging Behaviour Foundation


    Quick read guide to Challenging Behaviour: Quick read challenging behaviour guide


    Activities 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 Kingdom


    Relaxed performance in Kent/Medway: Relaxed performance of Jack and the Beanstalk: December 2024 - Medway Tickets Live


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    35 mins
  • 'Mission Impossible'
    Jul 16 2024

    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 links


    Challenging Behaviour Foundation website: Homepage for the Challenging Behaviour Foundation


    CBF Family Carers’ Email Network: Family Carers’ Email Network - Challenging Behaviour Foundation


    CBF Private Facebook Group: (1) The CBF Family Forum | Facebook


    Peer Support from The CBF: Peer support - Challenging Behaviour Foundation


    Quick read guide to Challenging Behaviour: Quick read challenging behaviour guide


    Activities 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

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    42 mins