Specialist behavioural support

The right support to step down from hospital or avoid the risk of admission

We can provide bespoke support for people with a learning disability and / or autism who have a range of additional needs including mental health conditions, challenging behaviours and forensic backgrounds. We are committed to the delivery of person-centred, flexible support that promotes choice and control. This is reflected in our five values, which align closely with the Transforming Care National Service Model.

We work closely with the people we support and their support network so they can successfully return to their communities from secure and inpatient settings.

Early intervention, prevention & effective discharge

We work with health and social care professionals to develop solutions that provide the right support at the right time.
These solutions include:

Step up support for people at risk of admission

Intensive support, delivered by highly skilled teams in safe and suitable environments.
Ensures that preventative interventions are offered.
Working in partnership so that people can return to previous settings or alternative community solutions when ready.

Step down solutions that provide a pathway to supported living and community support

Includes transitional support for people stepping down from inpatient settings into the community.
Promotes development of independent living skills, facilitates community connections and access to local activities.
Housing is sourced and adapted to meet individual needs.

For people whose behaviour may challenge

People with behaviour that challenges, such as Gillian, Aidan, Alan, Richard or Steve may have a history of repeatedly self-harming, damaging their surroundings, or abusing others verbally or physically.

At Myriad Care, we know that behaviour that challenges is invariably a form of communication; it is a way for a person to control their environment when they cannot otherwise communicate their hopes, choices, needs and fears.

What can I expect from challenging behaviour support?

We understand that the support needs to be tailored to every person individually, and we take a person-centred approach to all we do at Myriad Care.

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Challenging Behaviour Support

How Myriad Care can help with challenging behaviour
All Myriad Care support teams are trained to understand and meet the individual needs of the person they support through a support plan co-produced with family and wider circles of support.

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What is challenging behaviour?

If a person’s behaviour puts themselves, or the people around them at risk, or it causes distress to others, this is often defined as challenging behaviour. This can lead to a poorer quality of life and increased support requirements. It can impact a person’s ability to join in everyday activities and lead to restrictions on a person’s life.

Examples of challenging behaviour may include (please note, this list is not exhaustive):

Physical aggression
Verbal aggression
Self-injury
Damaging surroundings

What are the causes of challenging behaviours?

Challenging behaviours may occur when;

An individual has problems understanding what is happening around them
A person cannot communicate what they want or need
A person is reacting to anxiety and stress
A person is overwhelmed by sensory input
An individual’s underlying medical conditions are causing distress
A person is distressed by a specific situation

Skilled, personalised support can help a person avoid the need to behave in a challenging way. The first step is always acknowledging that challenging behaviour is a symptom of something else not being well.

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