Local Integrated Family Team (LIFT)

The Local Integrated Family Team (LIFT) is a multi-agency team made up of staff from Conwy, Denbighshire and Betsi Cadwaladr University Hospital Trust. LIFT helps families with managing children and young people’s (up to 18 years old) challenging behaviour at home.

What can LIFT help with?

LIFT provides early intervention specialist help where:

• a child or young person’s behaviour displays
  • physically aggression
  • verbally aggression
  • property destruction
  • self-injurious behaviour
  • disruptive behaviour

• the family’s relationship is disrupted in the home due to behaviours that challenge
• the behaviour is not occurring in the context of a learning disability or the child or young person is not open to learning disability service
• there is no evidence of significant developmental delays in two or more areas
• the main problem is not explained by mental health disorder or the child or young person is open to CAMHS
• the child is not open or actively working with Neurodevelopment Services (we can accept referrals when the child is on their waiting list)
• the child or young person is not open to Social Services and working with their therapeutic team

Supporting the reduction of behaviour that challenges

The 'Supporting the reduction of behaviour that challenges' video looks into the underlying reasons for challenging behaviour in children through a relationship-based lens. It covers:

• common causes of behaviour
• how skills like planning and focus (executive functioning) play a part
• why a strong, kind relationship is the best way to help
• how staying curious and staying connected leads to real change

Watch the 'Supporting the Reduction of Behaviour that Challenges' video on YouTube (external link)

How to build resilience against stress for parents

The 'How to build resilience against stress for parents' video explores how ongoing stress affects your body, your brain, and your parenting. It explains:

• how the stress cycle works and signs of feeling overwhelmed
• the impact of long-term stress on your wellbeing and relationships
• quick ways to manage stress in the moment
• how to build resilience and the importance of self-care
• how to understand your own needs with more compassion

Watch the 'How to build resilience against stress for parents' video on YouTube (external website)

Sensory Awareness

Our Sensory Awareness video shows how a child’s senses affect how they act and feel. It explains:

• how all the senses (including movement and body awareness) impact a child
• why behaviour that challenges is often actually a sensory struggle
• practical ways to support children when they feel overwhelmed
• how to be a 'behaviour detective' to understand what a child is communicating

Watch the 'Sensory Awareness' video on YouTube (external link)

How to make a referral

Contact us

You can contact us if you would like more information about the Local Integrated Family Team.

More information

LIFT is a multi-agency collaborative team, funded by North Wales Social Care and Well-being Services Improvement Collaborative.