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The EAPC has recently been involved in discussions within the European Union (EU) in preparation for the upcoming United Nations General Assembly Special Session on the World Drug Problem (UNGASS). Dr David Oliver, Board member of the European Association for … Continue reading →

The PBS Academy is a collective of organisations and individuals in the UK who are working together to promote Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) as a framework for working with children and adults with learning disabilities who are a risk of … Continue reading →

BILD are holding a Conference on 18 March 2016 in Leeds. Active support and positive behaviour support implemented well will both create the right conditions to improve the quality of life experienced by people with learning disabilities and their carers. … Continue reading →

Making Research Count These CPD certified workshops explore aspects of working with people with learning disabilities.  The speakers will present current research with a practice focus leaving time for lively discussion and debate. Dr Jill Bradshaw & Lisa Richardson will … Continue reading →

The Tizard Centre are running a free event including workshops, videos and speakers all concentrating on the subject of domestic violence focusing on women with learning disabilities. This is being held at the Rochester Corn Exchange on Monday 22 February 2016 1300 … Continue reading →

We are currently offering a scholarship to PhD students interested in research in the areas of applied psychology, community care, intellectual and developmental disabilities or mental health.  We welcome applications concerning all aspects of community care, please refer to our … Continue reading →

Several of our members of staff and students will be attending this year’s Seattle Club Conference being held at Cardiff University 10 – 11 December 2015.  The event is open to any researcher based in the UK or Ireland who … Continue reading →

Dr Peter Baker, Senior Lecturer at the Tizard Centre, has raised over £700 for the CBF this summer taking place in the Prudential London to Surrey bike ride; a 100 mile route with some very testing climbs and stunning countryside. … Continue reading →

We are delighted to announce that one of our PhD students, Marica Gatt has secured a place in the PRATO scholarships in Prato Italy July 2016.  These workshops are designed to support and facilitate publication by enhancing postgraduate writing skills.  The … Continue reading →

“Mothers’ Views of the Communication Skills of Maltese Children who use AAC”.  Marica Gatt is a PhD student at the Tizard Centre as well as being Head of Department for Literacy (Ministry of Education, Malta) and a part-time lecturer at the University … Continue reading →