Our third and final episode focused on pica, exploring what it is like living day-to-day with pica and how to balance safety with a good quality of life. The panel answer questions from the CBF’s Family Carer Email Network, so expect real situations and practical suggestions.

Our panel of experts is:

Viv Cooper – family carer with lived experience of pica

Kate Sanger – family carer with lived experience of pica

Linda Hume – Registered Nurse for People with Learning Disabilities

Peter Baker – Senior Lecturer, Tizard Centre, University of Kent

Resources mentioned in this episode

Pica and Polydipsia - Challenging Behaviour Foundation

Example of zip up the back onesie (not a recommendation)

Jumpsuits - Zip Backs — Sensory Smart

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The conversation about pica continues... What if your relative HAS eaten something inedible? We talk about how to seek medical help and how to insist on further investigations if you feel you are being fobbed off.

Our panel of experts is:

Viv Cooper – family carer with lived experience of pica

Kate Sanger – family carer with lived experience of pica

Linda Hume – Registered Nurse for People with Learning Disabilities

Peter Baker – Senior Lecturer, Tizard Centre, University of Kent

Resources mentioned in this episode:

PICA Resource

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We will kick off with the basics: what pica means, how to say it and why it can help to name what’s going on. Families often tell us they worry that when their relative transitions from the family home, their concerns about pica won’t be taken seriously or that other people will misunderstand the risks. So the panel talk about how recognising pica can support clearer planning, safer support and conversations with services.

Our panel of experts is:

Viv Cooper – family carer with lived experience of pica

Kate Sanger – family carer with lived experience of pica

Linda Hume – Registered Nurse for People with Learning Disabilities

Peter Baker – Senior Lecturer, Tizard Centre, University of Kent

Resources mentioned in this episode:

PICA Resource

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