Positive Behaviour Support that changes everyday life, together

Compassionate, evidence-led Positive Behaviour Support for adolescents, young adults, and adults across Lancashire focused on lasting wellbeing.

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At Lancashire Behaviour Support Consultancy, we support individuals with developmental disorders and learning disabilities.

We partner with families, NHS trusts, private healthcare providers, schools, commissioners, local authorities, care providers, and the criminal justice and probation services. We develop strategies for the behaviours of distress that individuals are experiencing to reduce distress and increase overall quality of life.

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Care Providers

We support organisations in embedding Positive Behaviour Support values into systems to improve practice, consistency, and outcomes.

Care Services

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Educational Settings

We work alongside teams to ensure support plans are applied effectively in daily practice and deliver consistent results.

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Parents & Families

We design support strategies that prioritise independence, personal wellbeing, and meaningful outcomes for improved quality of life.

Our Approach

Functional Behavioural Assessment

We deliver structured assessments to understand behaviours, identify triggers, and guide effective and consistent support strategies.

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PBS Plans

We create tailored support plans using behavioural insights to reduce distress and promote independence through proactive strategies.

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Data Analysis

We analyse behavioural data to identify patterns, measure progress, and ensure support strategies remain effective and relevant.

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Staff Training & Coaching

We provide practical training and coaching to help teams build confidence and deliver consistent, high-quality behaviour support.

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Our Approach

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Positive Behaviour Support and Least Restrictive Practice

Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) is an evidence-based framework grounded in applied behaviour science, positive psychology, and person-centred values. It is widely recognised in UK health and social care policy as a core approach to reducing restrictive practices and improving quality-of-life outcomes for individuals with complex needs.

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Implementation in real practice

We work alongside teams to embed plans, while coaching in the moment, to refine approaches through reflective practice and data-informed reviews.

We support families, carers, and professionals to ensure consistency across environments.

Sustainable change comes from aligning support with personal values, preferences, and daily routines. We would be more than happy to discuss how it could work for you or your organisation.

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Quality of life focus

Every recommendation aims to increase choice, autonomy, participation, and meaningful relationships, while ensuring safety and dignity.

Trusted by services and families

Supporting NHS, private healthcare, schools, commissioners, care providers, and justice services across Lancashire.

Clear, fair pricing

Transparent packages and day rates with no hidden fees.

Safeguarding and dignity

We promote safety, rights, and respectful practice in every interaction.

Why choose LBSC today

Comprehensive evaluations to understand behaviours and develop effective support plans
Expert coaching and workshops designed for caregivers and support staff
Continued guidance to refine interventions and promote sustainable outcomes
Focus on individual needs, dignity, and well-being in every support strategy

Person-centred

Support shaped around goals, motivations and strengths

Evidence-led

Decisions guided by data, research, and outcomes tracking

Practical

Strategies designed for everyday use,

Read Examples from Professional Practice

Improving Therapy Engagement Through Specialist Behavioural Support

The Challenge

A multidisciplinary team requested specialist behavioural consultation to support an adult with a moderate learning disability who was experiencing significant barriers to engaging in therapeutic interventions. Existing approaches had resulted in inconsistent engagement, leaving clinicians with limited confidence in adapting interventions to meet the individual’s needs.

Our Response

We undertook a comprehensive behavioural assessment, taking time to develop a therapeutic relationship and gain a thorough understanding of the individual’s communication style, strengths, motivations and barriers to engagement. Working collaboratively with the individual and the wider multidisciplinary team, we identified opportunities to adapt existing therapeutic approaches to better reflect the person’s cognitive and emotional needs.

A personalised behavioural support plan was developed, incorporating evidence-informed strategies, adapted psychoeducation and practical recommendations to increase engagement in therapy. Clear outcomes were agreed from the outset, allowing progress to be monitored throughout the intervention.

Recognising that sustainable change relies on confident and consistent staff practice, we also delivered tailored training to the wider healthcare team. This focused on practical strategies for supporting therapeutic engagement, adapting communication and embedding person-centred approaches into everyday clinical practice.

The Impact

Over an eight-week period, the individual demonstrated increased confidence and greater engagement in therapeutic sessions. Staff reported improved confidence in delivering tailored interventions, resulting in more consistent support across the multidisciplinary team. The behavioural support plan provided a practical framework that continued to support both the individual and staff beyond the consultation period.

Please note: This case study reflects work undertaken by our Director during previous professional clinical practice and has been fully anonymised to protect confidentiality.

Supporting a Successful Inpatient Transition Through Positive Behaviour Support

The Challenge

An individual receiving long-term inpatient mental health care experienced significant emotional distress whenever they transitioned between clinical environments. Previous moves had resulted in heightened anxiety, behaviours of distress and disruption to treatment, creating challenges for both the individual and the multidisciplinary team.

Our Response

We were asked to provide specialist behavioural consultation to better understand the factors contributing to the individual’s distress and develop a proactive, person-centred transition plan.

Following a detailed behavioural assessment, we identified that uncertainty, changes in routine and unfamiliar environments were key factors contributing to the individual’s emotional wellbeing during periods of transition.

Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, we developed a comprehensive Positive Behaviour Support plan that identified triggers, early indicators of distress and proactive strategies to reduce anxiety. Alongside this, we created a personalised transition plan that promoted predictability, continuity and consistency before, during and after the move. Practical guidance was also provided to staff to ensure the recommendations could be implemented confidently and consistently.

The Impact

The individual experienced a significantly smoother transition with reduced distress compared with previous moves. Staff reported increased confidence in recognising early signs of anxiety and responding proactively using person-centred behavioural strategies. The transition plan improved continuity of care and provided a sustainable framework that continued to support the individual following the move.

Please note: This case study reflects work undertaken by our Director during previous professional clinical practice and has been fully anonymised to protect confidentiality.

See What Others Have To Say!

“Really good training session, conversation led which allows staff to participate making it less tedious which will increase the likelihood of staff absorbing the information shared”.
Richard, Healthcare Assistant

The most useful part of the training was learning about the S.E.A.T. model and understanding the function of behaviour. It helped me recognise that behaviour is a form of communication and how to identify what a person may be trying to express. I also found the practical examples and person-centred approach very valuable, as they gave me strategies I can use to support individuals more effectively and proactively in my role.

The practical guidance on safely guiding a blind/Partially blind person and communicating clearly and respectfully was the most valuable part of the training. It improved my confidence and awareness.

– Anonymous Bury Greater Manchester

This was an engaging and informative training session. It has improved my understanding of Positive Behaviour Support and given me practical techniques that I can apply in my role to support people in a respectful, person-centred way. I would recommend this training to anyone working in social care.

Mojeed (HCA)

Amazing session

Dennis, Mental Health Nurse

Really good training session, conversation-led which allows staff to participate, making it less tedious, which will increase the likelihood of staff absorbing the information

Tina – support worker Oldham

“Anne-Marie has been a saving grace to a very desperate mum! My son has been struggling at school and home with his behaviour. Anne-Marie quickly arranged an observation via his school and completed a very thorough report, which was easy to understand, outlining XXXXx personality traits and ways to support him in his development. She has made me feel like finally someone understands and is listening to me. I would highly recommend her services and I’m confident I’ll need her again in the future!”
Sheffield Mum

“Ann-Marie challenged appropriately, supported effectively, explained her reasoning clearly, and persevered with consistency. She gathered evidence, used data, applied her training, and ensured her work remained of the highest professional standard, even when the circumstances around her were complex. What stood out most was her ability to stay calm, clear and person-centred in a room with many people, competing priorities and different pressures. She did not lose sight of the purpose of the work: to support the person well, uphold their rights and dignity, and ensure decisions were based on evidence, professional judgement and what was right for them. That takes real courage. It is not always easy to hold firm to ethical practice and professional boundaries when others disagree or apply pressure. Ann Marie did so with emotional intelligence, clarity and strength. She showed that professionalism is not about being detached. It is about being fair, accountable, evidence-informed and committed to doing the right thing, even when it is difficult. Ann Marie is an asset and an example of the standard we should aspire to. She kept the person we support at the centre, acted with integrity throughout, and demonstrated the kind of courage, professionalism and values-led practice that deserves to be recognised.”
External Family Therapist Liverpool

“Everything which has been done with us has been either useful or interesting. It’s been a big change hearing all the team speak so positively about someone from a behaviour team”
Eleanor – Acting Locality Manager

“This training was informative, practical, and confidence building”
Support Worker, Greater Manchester