Empowering rights through the Mental Health Bill
What does the draft Mental Health Bill mean for people with learning disabilities, autistic people, community support and advocacy?
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Ofsted publishes PfA thematic review: Key insights and areas for improvement
Julie Pointer, children and young people’s lead, shares some insights and areas for improvement on Ofsted's long awaited Preparing for Adulthood thematic review.
Living on the Edge: Navigating life without statutory support in the UK
Research manager Dr Vicky Mason-Angelow shares initial insights from research about people on the edge of services. Please get in touch if you want to share your story.
Speaking up on age in the Great Health Debate
Tony Watts OBE, is a partner of the NHS Older People’s Sounding Board, which we facilitate on behalf of NHS England. In this blog, Tony shares some insights from some of the Board members about...
Guest Blog: Simple steps to involve people and families in their own care
This guest blog is by Penny Phillips, a member of NHS England's Older People's Sounding Board and National Patient Safety Partner. Penny highlights practical steps to engage people and families in their own care and how this can foster a sense of empowerment and confidence in people staying safe and looking after their well-being.
Guest Blog: Realise Your Potential at Any Age
This Guest blog is by David Vickers, a former member of the Older People’s Sounding Board, a group we facilitate on behalf of NHS England. This blog delves into the power of lifelong learning, exploring how we can embrace new roles and continue growing through experience as we age.
Better Now: A collaborative call to action at NCASC 2024
We're delighted to be collaborating with Shared Lives Plus and Community Catalysts on a campaign to highlight a range of proven approaches that are reshaping conversations about social care.
NDTi and NIHR win European Social Services Award for CLS Research
Community Led Support, in partnership with the NIHR funded research team led by the University of Birmingham, has won a prestigious European Social Services Award (ESSA).
Welcoming NDTi’s newest Board Members and encouraging future trustees
We are excited to introduce our newest Board Members to NDTi . Their different backgrounds, fresh ideas, and unique skills are crucial to our mission of promoting inclusion and equality for everyone.
Reclaiming Narratives: Black and disabled in the community
NDTi associate Jackie Claxton-Ruddock shares why Black History Month is important. Together with with Shelley Hayles, from LeeAnna's Wish, they explore the intersectionality of being black and disabled in the community.