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At NDTi we’re proud to have been working with older people and local communities for the last 25 years - to understand and act on their priorities for a good later life, and to encourage the development of services and supports that can help make these things happen.

Building on the work NDTi have previously done around exploring what works in supporting carers through the Care Act, this newly funded work will look to co-produce alongside carers, a quality framework.

I have recently had the pleasure of working with the Misfits Theatre Company to make a film for NHS England about what social care providers can do to improve the health of people with learning disabilities by making sure they are on the health check register and get their annual health check.

Case Study: As part of NDTi’s Time to Connect programme, Chris Moore from Fair shares talks about how Eileen has reconnected with her community.

NDTi’s Head of Development, Bill Love, reflects on what we can learn from smaller organisations that provide great support.

Our Community Led Support work in Scotland continues to gather pace as members of the NDTi team attended the launch of the What Matters–Scottish Borders community hub initiative last week.

NDTi’s Mental Health Lead, Kate Linsky responds to today’s BJGP Study which evidences the difficulty for older people to access psychological therapy services.

I asked my sister whether she felt she was surviving or thriving...

So it is General Election time. NDTi is a non-party political organisation. We exist to promote a society where all people, regardless of age or disability, are valued and able to live the life they choose. We believe that all people should have choice and control over their own lives, that their human rights be respected and that they are valued as equals.

Calls to pay people with learning disabilities below the minimum wage fly in the face of the evidence – not to mention the law.