Small Supports, big changes: Transforming lives in Leeds
What happens when you reimagine adult social support from the ground up? Dr Vicky Mason-Angelow shares what happened in Leeds following a two year pilot.
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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?
Evaluation of the Small Supports Pilot in Leeds 2022-2024
This report by Dr Victoria Mason-Angelow documents the work and the outcomes undertaken in Leeds by the City Council and ICB partners to develop new small support organisations for people with learning disabilities and/or autistic...
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?
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.
Beyond Limits: A blueprint for Small Supports organisations
Dr Vicky Mason-Angelou, research and evaluation manager at NDTi, shares insights from a study into the impact of Small Supports organisations.
See the person
Training for people who work directly with those needing care and support. Based on life experiences, biases and values, and how this impacts on providing genuine person centred support.
Please vote for NDTi in the European Social Services Awards 2024
Your vote counts. Vote for Small Supports and Community Led Support in the European Social Services Awards 2024.
A Deep Dive into the Small Supports experience in Plymouth
Beyond Limits, a small support provider in Plymouth, has been active for over a decade, supporting 33 people since 2012. This report highlights the impact of their support on the lives of ten individuals and examines the economic benefits for the local area.
Blog: Ask yourself why?
Nic Crosby, Small Supports programme lead, reflects on a range of evidence and learning that is championing independence for people with learning disabilities and autistic people.