Two fantastic full time opportunities to join our team. Community Led Support, Site Lead – £55K per year Research & Evaluation Manager – £39K per year Discover more about these jobs: www.ndti.org.uk/about-us/joi... #Recruitment #SocialCare #ResearchJobs #CareerMove #NewYearNewJob #NewJob

Join the Minority Interest Evaluation Team! We are looking for people with a learning disability who are Black, South Asian or mixed heritage to help with a new project. - Paid involvement - Starts May 2026 - Make a difference www.ndti.org.uk/resource/min... #MinorityInterest #Evaluation

*NEW* stories Friday 9 Oct, including stories by and with: @citylit.bsky.social @ndtihello.bsky.social @maryohara1.bsky.social @georgejulian.bsky.social @samcarlisle.bsky.social @policypress.bsky.social communitylivingmagazine.com

That’s a wrap on #12DaysOfImpact! From leadership to coproduction, we’ve celebrated some of our teams' incredible highlights from 2025. What was your standout moment this year? #Inclusion #Coproduction #CoCreateChange #SocialCare #Health #SEND #SupportedInternships

This year, we supported an estimated 1,174 people to take part in meaningful coproduction, bringing lived experience and professional expertise together to design better services, strategies, policies and build stronger communities. Learn more: www.ndti.org.uk/project/copr... #12DaysOfImpact

Across Scotland, Wales and England, local authorities report an average 53% reduction in the rate of people needing more formal assessment and support. Community Led Support is a system-wide, strengths based approach to social care. www.ndti.org.uk/programme/co... #12DaysOfImpact

Our team of transition supporters have provided online person centred support to 82 young people aged 14-25 with additional support needs in Scotland. Time to Talk Next Steps Scotland is funded by The Scottish Government. www.ndti.org.uk/project/time... #12DaysOfImpact #Scotland

This year, we supported over 200 leaders across care, education and health in the UK and Slovenia to grow their leadership and help build more inclusive systems. Applications now open for Leading Change in SEND and AP. www.ndti.org.uk/learn-with-u... #12DaysOfImpact #Leadership

We’re proud to continue hosting the Older People’s Sounding Board on behalf of @nhsengland.bsky.social. A group of 25 people over 50 who are helping shape better, more preventative health services for older people. www.ndti.org.uk/collection/n... #12DaysOfImpact

As part of our housing work, we have connected with over 100 parents to talk about their experiences of supporting their family member to plan for housing as they move into adulthood. ndti.org.uk/programme/pr... #12DaysOfImpact #PreparingForAdulthood #IndependentLiving

Over 200 people contributed to our engagement work exploring the possibilities of creating a new, representative membership body for independent advocacy. www.ndti.org.uk/resource/a-n... #12DaysOfImpact #AdvocacyWorks #SelfAdvocacyWorks

This #podcast explores the issue of #socialcare reform and offers a critique of current ideas using the insights of @tobylowe.bsky.social and the community work of the @ndtihello.bsky.social to suggest a bottom up approach to change. #complexity #systemsthinking open.spotify.com/episode/2OgJ...

Internships Work was extended for a fourth year. We are supporting 152 local authorities in England to enhance their #SupportedInternship provision to create sustainable employment opportunities for young people. Real life stories: www.ndti.org.uk/collection/s... #12DaysOfImpact

This year we supported 92 panel members of Care (Education) and Treatment Reviews in the South of England and delivered 15 Autistic Led Development Sessions for panel members and organisations. www.ndti.org.uk/programme/ca... #12DaysOfImpact #CETR #AutismSupport #LearningDisability

We supported 5 young people with additional support needs to codesign and codeliver 9 national online training sessions: “Preparation for Adulthood – The Voices that Matter”. Delivered as part of the RISE partnership. www.ndti.org.uk/programme/pr... #12DaysOfImpact

In 2025, 30 people with a range of lived experience attended our bespoke, inclusive research and evaluation Learning Together training aimed at people who do not have a traditional research background. Find out more: www.ndti.org.uk/learn-with-u... This is day two of #12DaysOfImpact

Based on a service in Plymouth, nine people’s well-being improved from average scores of 2/10 to 8/10 and saved the local system £1.5million per year. Find out more about #SmallSupports: www.ndti.org.uk/programme/sm... #12DaysOfImpact #PersonCentredSupport #BetterLives

Interested in how #learningdisability support is delivered across the Scottish Borders? If so, make sure you have your say on the needs assessment. To find out more, visit: www.ndti.org.uk/project/have-your-say-about-learning-disability-support-in-the-scottish-borders

We’re proud to have supported the House of Lords Committee on the Autism Act 2009 in listening directly to autistic people, families and professionals for its final report, starting the journey to a new autism strategy. www.ndti.org.uk/resource/the... #Autism #AutismAct #CoProduction #Inclusion

Advocacy is core element of safeguarding best practice, building trusting relationships, enabling people to speak up and upholding rights. It's the final day of #SafeguardingAdultsWeek. www.ndti.org.uk/resource/adv...

Trust your instincts is the theme for day four of #SafeguardingAdultsWeek Learning to respond when something doesn’t feel quite right is a core advocacy skill. Find out more about advocacy and safeguarding: www.ndti.org.uk/resource/adv...

Interested in how #learningdisability support is delivered across the Scottish Borders? We want to hear from you! Make sure you have your say on the needs assessment. To find out more, visit: www.ndti.org.uk/project/have-your-say-about-learning-disability-support-in-the-scottish-borders

For day 3 of #SafeguardingAdultsWeek we look at empowering environments. Advocacy providers play a vital role and by training their advocates in all aspects of adult safeguarding, they ensure advocates can identify and respond confidently to concerns when they arise. www.ndti.org.uk/resource/adv...

For #SafeguardingAdultsWeek we look at prevention in practice and the importance of independent advocacy. Advocates provide additional safeguards in the prevention and identification of abuse and/or neglect. www.ndti.org.uk/resource/adv...

We're starting #SafeguardingAdultsWeek with a throwback to the inclusion traffic lights. Inclusion is a fundamental to people being safe from harm. Having friends and relationships outside of services and being a part of the local community helps keep people safe. www.ndti.org.uk/resource/adv...

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

“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

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...

We are delighted and excited to be at today’s event Celebrating a Decade of Health and Social Care Integration in Scotland.

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!

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

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...

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...

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!

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 [email protected] #AdvocacyWorks #AAW25

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

🗣️ 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

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...#AAW25#SelfAdvocacyWorks

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...#SelfAdvocacy#AAW25 #SelfAdvocacyWorks

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

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/

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...#SelfAdvocacy#AAW25 #SelfAdvocacyWorks

🗣️ 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