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PBS4 @pbs4.bsky.social · 24d

A very warm welcome to all of the new people we have the privilege of supporting, as well as to our new team members on the IOW 💙 We’re also delighted to welcome the Saxonbury team — we can’t wait to see what we achieve together! 🌟✨

#PBS #PBS4 #ChallengingExpectations #Inclusion #SupportMatters

PBS4 @pbs4.bsky.social · Sep 5

Happy #FollowFriday! ☀️

This week we’re celebrating @dorset_mh_forum – a peer-led charity empowering people across Dorset to shape services, challenge stigma, & support recovery. 💚🧠

Go give them a follow & show your support! 🙌

#Community #MentalHealthMatters #Wellbeing #PBS

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PBS4 @pbs4.bsky.social · Sep 1

We are looking for a female #SupportWorker for an active, outdoors-loving individual who enjoys swimming, beach days, animals & music.

Click the link below to learn more! employmenthero.com/jobs/positio...

#PBS4 #Neurodisabilities #ChallengingExpectations #Recruitment #HiringNow #MakeADifference

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PBS4 @pbs4.bsky.social · Aug 28

We’re hiring a #SeniorHRAdvisor! Join our award-winning team and help make a real difference in the lives of the people we support. 🌟

Be part of a team that truly makes a difference — apply today!
🔗 Click here to apply: employmenthero.com/jobs/positio...

#PBS #Recruitment #ChallengingExpectations

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PBS4 @pbs4.bsky.social · Aug 13

Come along this Friday to our last Kim's Social of the summer where we will be planting flowers!🌷

It's a great opportunity to catch-up with the team over a cup of coffee.

We hope to see you there!💜

#coffee #KimsSocial #community #ChallengingExpectations #PBS #PBS4 #neurodisabilities

PBS4 @pbs4.bsky.social · Aug 4

What a wonderful few weeks we have had soaking up the summer sun 🌞

From our annual picnics to seaside visits, the people we support have been making the most of July!

Check out the photos of everyone having fun 📷

#LearningDisabilities #ChallengingExpectations #pbs #neurodisabilities #pbs4

PBS4 @pbs4.bsky.social · Jul 25

Happy Friday! ☀️

This week’s #FollowFriday shout-out goes to @brandontrust, a charity supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism through creative activities and supported employment.

Give them a follow and show your support! 💚

#LearningDisabilities #Autism #neurodisabilities

PBS4 @pbs4.bsky.social · Jul 17

A preventable death. A disappearing workforce.

By 2028, there may be no newly qualified learning disability nurses. People with #learningdisabilities deserve better.

Specialist care saves lives. We need urgent investment—now.

🔗 www.itv.com/news/2025-07...

#LDNursing #DisabilityJustice

www.itv.com

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PBS4 @pbs4.bsky.social · Jul 11

We hope you're having a great Friday ☀️

For this week’s #FollowFriday, we’re shining a light on the amazing team at @bhspeakout ✨🤩

Go and give them a follow!

#AdvocacyMatters #LearningDisabilities #Inclusion #SelfAdvocacy #PBS #Neurodisabilities

PBS4 @pbs4.bsky.social · Jul 8

Everyone had a brilliant time at Kim’s Coffee Social last month! 🎶✨

It was a fantastic afternoon filled with crafts, catching up, & dancing! 💃🕺

Check out the photos of the amazing creations from the people we support & our brilliant team! 🥁🎺🎨

#coffeemorning #pbs4 #recycle #challengingexpectations

PBS4 @pbs4.bsky.social · Jul 4

Where is the LeDeR report? People are dying up to 30 years younger, and these deaths could be preventable. Share the report to help create positive change!

#LeDeRReport #Inequality #Inequity @england.nhs.uk #selfadvocacyworks

PBS4 @pbs4.bsky.social · Jun 26

We’ve released our #PBS #PositionStatement to promote informed, ethical approaches to Positive Behaviour Support.

AI can help fact-check PBS content—because misinformation risks real harm to people with learning disabilities, their families, and support networks.

🔗 pbs4.org.uk/blog/2025/06...

PBS4’s Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Position Statement - PBS4

At PBS4, Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) is the foundation of our approach to delivering high-quality, ethical, and person-centred care. As with many neurodisability services across the UK, we embrac...

pbs4.org.uk

PBS4 @pbs4.bsky.social · Jun 23

Last week @jbeebee.bsky.social joined Southampton MP Satvir Kaur’s networking event 🤝 to talk jobs in social care.

He raised concerns over Employers' NI, staffing shortages & the crisis in #LearningDisabilityNursing.

We are grateful for Satvir’s time & engagement.

#PBS4 #PBS #SocialCareFuture

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PBS4 @pbs4.bsky.social · Jun 22

As Learning Disability Week comes to a close, we're taking time to reflect — not just on the challenges we've highlighted, but on the people working every day to make change happen.✨💜

#LearningDisabilityWeek2025 #LDWEEK25 #DoYouSeeMe #PBS4 #HealthcareGap #InclusiveHealthcare #LDNurses

PBS4 @pbs4.bsky.social · Jun 17

#DoYouSeeMe #LearningDisabilityWeek #PBS4 #HealthInequality #LDWEEK25 #LDNurses

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PBS4 @pbs4.bsky.social · Jun 12

We had a great time earlier this week at our interactive dance session with Allow Me to be Me 🎶✨

It was fantastic to see both team members and the people we support getting involved and enjoying the experience together ❄🤠

#pbs4 #pbs #community #music #dance #challengingexpectations

PBS4 @pbs4.bsky.social · Jun 11

Last week @jbeebee.bsky.social attended the #SocialCareTop30 event at the Houses of Parliament!

We’re proud to be part of a sector that continues to work towards meaningful, person-centred change—& to stand alongside others driving progress in the field.👏

#Neurodisabilities #HealthAndSocialCare

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Paul Newton @pnewt.bsky.social · Apr 4

Over 500 signatures in first few days but we need to get to 10,000 please sign and share ! 🙏🙏🙏

petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...

Petition: Fund a full bursary and maintenance fund to train Learning Disability Nurses

At a time when the demand across health and social care is so high, numbers entering the LD nursing profession are too low. To halt this decline, support the profession with a full bursary and mainten...

petition.parliament.uk

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PBS4 @pbs4.bsky.social · May 28

Huge congrats to our amazing team recognised at the Berkshire Care Association Awards! 👏🤩

Your dedication makes a real difference in the lives of the people you support. We’re so proud of you! ✨

#LearningDisabilities #SocialCareExcellence #PBS4 #CareAwards #ChallengingExpectations

PBS4 @pbs4.bsky.social · May 23

In honour of #ActionforBrainInjuryWeek, this #followfriday we’re giving a shout-out to @headwayuk.bsky.social 🧠💙

They support those with brain injuries via helplines, rehab, advocacy, and education.

Make sure to go and give them a follow!

#FollowFriday #BrainInjuryAwareness #neurodisabilities

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PBS4 @pbs4.bsky.social · May 20

When we can’t care - who will?
#CareCantWait #InvestInCare #ProvidersUnite #PBS4 #pbs #StrongerTogether #SocialCare #ValueSocialCare💚

PBS4 @pbs4.bsky.social · May 20

When we can’t care - who will?
#CareCantWait #InvestInCare #ProvidersUnite #PBS4 #pbs #StrongerTogether #SocialCare #ValueSocialCare💚

PBS4 @pbs4.bsky.social · May 20

When we can’t care - who will?
#CareCantWait #InvestInCare #ProvidersUnite #PBS4 #pbs #StrongerTogether #SocialCare #ValueSocialCare💚

PBS4 @pbs4.bsky.social · May 20

When we can’t care - who will?
#CareCantWait #InvestInCare #ProvidersUnite #PBS4 #pbs #StrongerTogether #SocialCare #ValueSocialCare💚

PBS4 @pbs4.bsky.social · May 16

Congratulations to our Enablement Assistant, Rebecca, for being Highly Commended in the Social Worker within a Learning Disability Service category at the Berkshire Care Awards! A well-earned recognition of your dedication and impact. 👏✨

#LearningDisabilities #CareAwards #ChallengingExpectations