Seeing a person in all their wonderfulness
Nic Crosby and Amanda Nally explore the need for services to challenge themselves. Are they truly person-centred, or, is it just nice words that hide reality?
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Neighbours: How small acts can make a big difference to individuals and communities
A member of our Older People's NHS Sounding Board shares some thoughts around small acts, neighbourhoods and dementia.
Ed’s story
The Advocacy People shared Ed's story with us to highlight how advocates work to support people to change their situation and improve their well-being. Ed has also benefited from being part of a Peer Advocacy group - giving him the opportunity to support others.
Housing Conference
On 20 January 2022, the PfA team delivered an online conference for anyone who wanted to know more about supporting young people with SEND into a place of their own.
Getting on with living
Tom share’s his thoughts on what an included life looks like for him as a young autistic person living in Dorset.
Home & Away: Planning Tool
Home & Away is an editable tool to help with planning arrangements for young people at residential schools and colleges to ensure a positive transition back home.
Time to connect
As part of our Community Inclusion work, we explored the approaches and tools that can ensure older people and people with learning disabilities can be connected and contribute to their local communities.
Case Study: Making the SEND Reforms Work
Commissioned by the Education & Training Foundation, NDTi has produced two case study videos showcasing how local authorities and further education providers work together to support learners with SEND
Housing Top Tips
These are our nine top tips when looking for housing for young people with SEND. This guide is written for families and supporters to share with young people.
Two Men and a Dog
How meeting through Shared Lives led Andy and James to form 'Local Social', a community interest company, that has changed both their lives. Author: Andy Cooke