18/06/2026
Let’s talk about pica: new resource
We’re Proud to share our new resource, Pica: supporting someone with severe learning disabilities who ingests non-food substances. Not the catchiest of titles, we know, but not everyone even knows what pica is!
Families have told us that when your loved one engages in pica behaviour, it can feel frightening and confusing. This guide has been developed to bring together clear information, real-life learning from our Family Support Team’s casework, and practical tools to help you feel more confident and supported.
Inside the resource, you’ll find:
-The UK’s most comprehensive information resource focusing on pica and written for families of people with severe learning disabilities
-A template letter to use to explain pica to professionals and ask for the right level of support, because not all schools and care providers know about the risks
-A guide to writing a Pica Support Plan to share what you know about your relative – and a template to get you started.
Like many of the CBF’s resources, it is designed to not only provide information but also help you to take action.
You can download the full resourcehttps://www.challengingbehaviour.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Pica-Resource.pdf
If you need information, signposting or emotional support, our Family Support Service is here for you. Email us at [email protected] or call 0300 666 0126 (Open: Mon -Thurs: 9am – 5pm | Friday: 9am – 3pm)
