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The National Development Team for Inclusion. Inspiring an inclusive society where people can live the life they choose.
Have your say about #LearningDisability support in the #ScottishBorders. If you are someone with a learning disability aged over 14, or support someone who is, we want to hear from you. Learn more:
www.ndti.org.uk/project/have-your-say-about-learning-disability-support-in-the-scottish-borders
Have your say about learning disability support in the Scottish Borders | NDTi
The Learning Disability Health and Social Care Board (HSCP) in the Scottish Borders wants to understand what is working well now and what support is needed for the future.
www.ndti.org.uk
November 10, 2025 at 3:49 PM
“If a flower doesn’t bloom, you fix the environment, not the flower.”
Strengths-based practice can only thrive in the right environment. Mike Richardson explores how in this blog.

Read more: https://ow.ly/JCPN50XowfK

#StrengthsBased #SocialCare #Leadership
Cultivating the conditions for strengths-based practice to flourish | NDTi
Mike Richardson explores the conditions needed for strengths-based practice to thrive beyond structural barriers and misinterpretations in social care.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Join us today for the final online event in our Small Supports series. Discover the potential of Small Supports as part of #neighbourhoodcare, where there is no offer of local, person-centred support . Find out more and register here: www.ndti.org.uk/resource/per...
November 6, 2025 at 9:33 AM
We are delighted and excited to be at today’s event Celebrating a Decade of Health and Social Care Integration in Scotland.
November 5, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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Looking forward to presenting a 2-hour webinar with two colleagues for @ndtihello.bsky.social today. We'll be discussing "What service commissioners need to know and understand about autism", with people who work across health and social care. Valuable stuff!
November 5, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Join us today to find out what it took to make Small Supports work in Leeds. 5 November 2025, 12-1.30pm, online via Zoom. Open to anyone interested in Small Supports. Register here: www.ndti.org.uk/resource/wha... #SmallSupports #Inclusion #FreeWebinar
November 5, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Have you listened to our Small Supports Autumn #podcast series yet? Featuring many conversations, covering all aspects of Small Supports, including the roots of Small Supports, people with lived experience of institutionalisation, and human rights. Find out more here: www.ndti.org.uk/collection/s...
November 4, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Our series of online events about Small Supports starts tomorrow. Join us for our first conversation that introduces the concept of Small Supports on 4 November 2025, 12:00–13:30 (UK), online via Zoom. Open to anyone interested in Small Supports: www.ndti.org.uk/resource/the...
November 3, 2025 at 12:39 PM
A new peer network of Small Support organisations is taking shape, built in collaboration with our partners. Join us online, on 5 November at 2pm, for a conversation about what it means to stay small and never walk away from those we support: www.ndti.org.uk/resource/sma...
October 31, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Teachers, do you want to make your classroom more inclusive?

We're working with the Education Training Foundation to offer a FREE online course, 4 November 3pm-4pm, on supporting mainstream teachers to include young people with SEND.
learning.etfoundation.co.uk/courses/send...
The Education Training Foundation
The Education Training Foundation online learning classes
learning.etfoundation.co.uk
October 30, 2025 at 4:29 PM
In this blog @nic-crosby.bsky.social explores how person-centred care at an individual scale delivers better wellbeing, lower costs, and lasting impact for people with complex support needs.
Find out more: Also check out our free webinars in November
www.ndti.org.uk/resource/sma...
Small is beautiful | NDTi
Nic Crosby explores how Small Supports prove that person-centred care at an individual scale delivers better wellbeing, lower costs, and lasting impact.
www.ndti.org.uk
October 29, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Next week, we're hosting three free online lunchtime sessions about Small Supports. Choose one or join all. This series offers a deep dive into the philosophy, mechanics, and future of Small Supports. Find out more here: www.ndti.org.uk/resource/a-w...
October 28, 2025 at 2:56 PM
This year's theme for #BlackHistoryMonth is “Standing Firm in Power and Pride.” It’s a powerful reminder of the strength and resilience of global majority communities, and a call to action for all of us. Check out this post from our Internships Work Programme:
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October 27, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Join our Board!
If you believe inclusion is a way of life, and not just a value, we'd love to hear from you. We are looking for passionate people with a range of experiences and perspectives to join our Board and help us continue to strive for social change.
www.ndti.org.uk/vacancies/jo...
October 22, 2025 at 8:09 AM
New podcast #InstitutionsAreNoSolution - a powerful discussion with personal testimony.

Listen: youtu.be/aHh6irBJiH4?...
Free Our People campaign info: www.inclusionlondon.org.uk/campaigns-an...
Autumn #SmallSupports events: www.ndti.org.uk/resource/a-w...
Institutions are No Solution
YouTube video by National Development Team for Inclusion
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October 20, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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In our latest reel for #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek, our Citizen Advocacy Volunteer Coordinator Sarah discusses how we support adults with learning disabilities in Leeds, showing how #SelfAdvocacyWorks!
October 17, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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Our Asking You! team seek #volunteer Citizen Advocates to help a person with #LearningDisabilities to be heard and get their rights upheld.

The role includes free training and can make a real difference. If you'd like to be a Citizen Advocate, email askingyou@advonet.org.uk #AdvocacyWorks #AAW25
October 17, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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Support families. Strengthen your community. 👨‍👨‍👦

Together, we can make sure no family is ever left without help or hope.
Volunteer as a Family Connector today 👉https://bit.ly/4fRB3Cl
#AdvocacyAwarenessWeek25 #AAW25 #Volunteering #CommunityVolunteer #AdvocacyWorks
October 17, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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🗣️ Advocacy amplifies your voice - you don’t have to face challenges alone. #AAW25

If it’s understanding your rights, accessing services, or navigating complex systems, we are here to support & stand beside you.

🔗 connectedvoice.org.uk/services/advocacy

#AdvocacyWorks @ndtihello.bsky.social
October 17, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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For #AAW25, we have a blog post about how all of Autism AIM's peer-led groups stand alongside you. It talks about the facilitators' role and how members help each other.

To read more, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/how-autism-a... #SelfAdvocacyWorks
October 17, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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There are a wide range of free #SelfAdvocacy resources from us on our website. They include daily and weekly planners, as well as a social profile to help plan what you want to say in social situations.

To get them, please visit leedsautismaim.org.uk/resources/se... #AAW25 #SelfAdvocacyWorks
October 17, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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When David was preparing to leave hospital after surgery, he faced some big challenges. 🥰

Click the link to read David's story: http://bit.ly/476Jea6
#AdvocacyAwarenessWeek25 #AdvocacyWorks #AAW25
October 16, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Advocates stand with you, not for systems, not for services, but for you. They’re independent and focused solely on your voice and your choices. That’s why advocacy matters. #AAW25 #AdvocacyWorks #SelfAdvocacyWorks
https://www.ndti.org.uk/collection/advocacy-awareness-week-2025/
October 17, 2025 at 7:45 AM
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We have translated versions of our #SelfAdvocacy resources in Arabic, Polish, Tigrinya and Urdu available on our website.

They can help you to say what you need to say in your language. To download them, please visit advonet.org.uk/resources/tr... #AAW25 #SelfAdvocacyWorks
October 16, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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🗣️ Everyone has a reason for becoming an advocate...

This #AAW25, we’re sharing the reasons why we chose advocacy - the experiences, values, and passions that drive us to do the work we do.

www.connectedvoice.org.uk/services/adv...

#AdvocacyWorks #SelfAdvocacy

@ndtihello.bsky.social
October 16, 2025 at 1:14 PM