The National Development Team for Inclusion (NDTi) is inviting everyone passionate about person cented, local and small care solutions to join a powerful week of online events. We will explore the transformative potential of Small Supports, an approach designed to support people with complex lives.
Three core lunchtime sessions, choose one or join all
Running from Tuesday 4 to Thursday 6 November, 2025, this free online series offers a deep dive into the philosophy, mechanics, and future of Small Supports. Each session is chaired by a leading voice in social care and offers a unique lens into how these organisations are reshaping support systems across the UK.
- The what, the why, the how: Impact, introduction and learning
- Tuesday 4 November, 12noon-1.20pm
- Chaired by Isaac Samuels, this session introduces the concept of Small Supports, their impact, and the stories behind their success.
- What does it take? The mechanics | NDTi
- Wednesday 5 November, 12noon-1.30pm
- Shona McFarlane shares insights from Leeds City Council’s journey with Small Supports, exploring the systems and structures that make them work.
- Person-centred, local and small: Small Supports and the future
- Thursday 6 November, 12noon-1.30pm
- Neil Crowther leads a forward-looking discussion on how Small Supports can become a cornerstone of neighbourhood care.
Whether you’re a professional, a family member, or simply curious about inclusive care, this week of events offers a chance to connect, learn, and shape the future of support.
Register now to attend one, two, or all three sessions via Zoom. Each promises rich discussion, practical insights, and a hopeful vision for inclusive support.
Other Small Supports events to watch
Alongside this week-long series, we are hosting several other events that expand the conversation around Small Supports:
- Deinstitutionalisation is a global challenge: A roundtable event
- Friday 17 October, 1pm-3pm (2pm-4pm CET)
- Europe-wide panel explores the closure of long-stay institutions and the role of person centred, local and small organisations in enabling independent living.
- Families for Small Supports
- Thursday 9 October, 1.30pm-3pm
- Thursday 6 November, 2pm-3.30pm
- A family-led session focused on empowering relatives to advocate for better local support options.
- Small Support organisations: Peer to peer support
- Wednesday 5 November, 2pm-3.30pm
- A networking event for new and established Small Support organisations to share experiences and strengthen their practice.
Discover more about Small Supports and how small, bespoke, person-centred support is changing lives.
