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NDTi @ndtihello.bsky.social · 2d

The countdown is on! This time next week it'll be Advocacy Awareness Week.

If you provide advocacy, commission advocacy, belong to a self-advocacy group, or have received advocacy support, get involved.

#AAW25 #AdvocaycWorks #SelfAdvocacyWorks

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NDTi @ndtihello.bsky.social · 7d

Join Our Board! Do you believe inclusion should be lived, not just spoken about? 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...
#BoardRecruitment #JoinUs

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NDTi @ndtihello.bsky.social · 8d

Today is the #InternationalDayOfOlderPersons. In this guest blog, David Vickers, a former member of NHS England's Older People's Sounding Board, writes about the social glue that keeps older communities thriving, resilient, and deeply connected www.ndti.org.uk/resource/bui... #SocialConnections

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NDTi @ndtihello.bsky.social · 9d

Join us for a powerful online roundtable event focusing on person centred, local small solutions supporting the closure of long-stay institutions in the UK and Europe.

Date: Friday 17 October
Time: 13:00–15:00 UK
Location: Online
Free to attend

Register now: www.ndti.org.uk/resource/dei...

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NDTi @ndtihello.bsky.social · 13d

Have you read our latest newsletter? Sign up for the latest news, views, insights and opportunities from our team.

Read newsletter: mailchi.mp/ndti/connect...

Register to receive newsletter: www.ndti.org.uk/newsletter-s...

#Newsletter #KeepingUp #Inclusion

NDTi @ndtihello.bsky.social · 16d

Last call to join our Days to Communities programme.
A year-long online course to help you transform your day or community service, with practical tools you can use from day one.
Apply now: www.ndti.org.uk/learn-with-u...
#DaysToCommunities #SocialCare #NDTi #ProfessionalDevelopment

Days to Communities | NDTi

A year long online course to help you transform your day or community service, with practical tools you can use from day one.

www.ndti.org.uk

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NDTi @ndtihello.bsky.social · 16d

Have you noticed our new website? Take a look now. We've completely redesigned it, with a fresh new look to match.

We hope it better reflects our values and vision, and is built to better serve and inspire our stakeholders.

www.ndti.org.uk

#NewWebsite

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NDTi @ndtihello.bsky.social · 23d

Next month is #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek #AAW25. This year, we celebrate 'Why Advocacy.' If you want to get involved, we have loads of resources available for download on our website. Don't forget to tag us on social media #AdvocacyWorks #SelfAdvocacyWorks www.ndti.org.uk/change-and-d...

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NDTi @ndtihello.bsky.social · 23d

Inclusion isn’t just a value, it’s how we live and lead at NDTi.

This #NationalInclusionWeek, we’re looking for passionate individuals with diverse experiences and perspectives to join our board of trustees. #NowIsTheTime

www.ndti.org.uk/about-us/ndt...

Join our Board - NDTi

Do you believe inclusion isn’t just a value? It’s a way of life. Join our Board!

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NDTi @ndtihello.bsky.social · 28d

Families for Small Supports: 9 October, 1:30-3:00pm / 2:30-4:00 CET. This online event is exclusively for family members and offers an opportunity to come together, share experiences, and explore how they can collectively influence local decision-makers: www.ndti.org.uk/events/famil...

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NDTi @ndtihello.bsky.social · 29d

Transforming Day & Community Services-Applications Now Open! We believe everyone deserves a good life, connected to & contributing to their communities. That’s why we’re launching Cohort Two of Days to Communities programme this October. www.ndti.org.uk/projects/day... #DaysToCommunities #SocialCare

Days to Communities - NDTi

An online professional development programme giving you the tools to transform your services starting Autumn 2025

www.ndti.org.uk

NDTi @ndtihello.bsky.social · Sep 8

SEND Session: Preparing young people for employment using vocational profiling - free online event on 18 September. Discover strategies, real examples & career planning tips.
Register: learning.etfoundation.co.uk/courses/send...
#CareersEducation #Inclusion #SEND
#VocationalProfiling

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The Education Training Foundation online learning classes

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NDTi @ndtihello.bsky.social · Sep 4

Join us for an online roundtable event hosted by NDTi and IRSSV (Slovenia): "Deinstitutionalisation is a Global Challenge." 17 October, 13:00 - 15:00 (UK time). This event will explore the concept of Small Supports in the UK and aspirations in Slovenia. Find out more: www.ndti.org.uk/events/deins...

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NDTi @ndtihello.bsky.social · Sep 3

In this blog, Madeline Cooper, Programme Director of our Equal Lives team, reflects on how spending time with people living with dementia has deepened her understanding of the potential role day services have in supporting people to stay connected in their communities www.ndti.org.uk/news/keeping...

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NDTi @ndtihello.bsky.social · Sep 2

Help shape the future of advocacy!
We are building a new membership body for advocacy providers. Take a quick survey or join a focus group to share your views.
👉 www.ndti.org.uk/news/represe... #Advocacy #CoDesign #Survey #HaveYourSay

A new representative membership body for advocacy providers - NDTi

We are delighted to have been awarded funding from the Henry Smith Foundation to explore the development of a sustainable, representative advocacy sector membership organisation for advocacy providers...

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NDTi @ndtihello.bsky.social · Aug 19

With #RWC2025 around the corner, it’s great to see rugby empowering women and girls on & off the pitch.

The #EmpowerHER pilot by RFU and @mayoroflondon.bsky.social used rugby to create a safer & more inclusive future for women and girls in Redbridge and Brent.

www.ndti.org.uk/resources/ou...

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NDTi @ndtihello.bsky.social · Aug 19

It’s not too late to join our Days to Communities online information session tomorrow (20 August 2025), 11:00–11:45am. Discover how this fully online professional development programme can help transform your day and community services www.ndti.org.uk/events/days-...

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NDTi @ndtihello.bsky.social · Aug 15

Are you signed up to receive our newsletters? Beat the social media algorithms and sign up to get the latest straight into your inbox. In each issue you will discover news, events, insights and learning opportunities.
Read our latest: conta.cc/4ovtZPR

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NDTi @ndtihello.bsky.social · Aug 12

Join our Days to Communities online information session on 20 August 2025, 11:00–11:45am. Learn how this fully online professional development programme can help transform your day and community services. Applications are open for a September start! www.ndti.org.uk/events/days-...

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NDTi @ndtihello.bsky.social · Aug 11

Just one week left to apply!

Join NDTi as our new Development Lead-Children & Young People. Be part of a team that’s changing systems, challenging exclusion & championing young voices.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 18 August ndti.org.uk/about-us/ndt...
#JobOpportunity #Hiring #JobAlert #Recruiting

Development Lead, Children and Young People - NDTi

Join our team. We have a job vacancy: Full time or part time (minimum 0.8 FTE); Home working with regular UK travel; £45,640 per year FTE (subject to experience).

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NDTi @ndtihello.bsky.social · Aug 7

Don’t miss Linda Jordan at the #TesSENDShow2025! Linda will discuss the importance of preparing for adulthood from the earliest age to support the development and aspirations of children and young people with SEND.
Register for free now: tessendshow.co.uk

NDTi @ndtihello.bsky.social · Aug 5

We are #recruiting! Join NDTi as our new Development Lead-Children & Young People. Be part of a team that’s changing systems, challenging exclusion & championing young voices. Sound like you or someone you know? Apply by 18 Aug. ndti.org.uk/about-us/ndt... #JobOpportunity #Hiring

Development Lead, Children and Young People - NDTi

Join our team. We have a job vacancy: Full time or part time (minimum 0.8 FTE); Home working with regular UK travel; £45,640 per year FTE (subject to experience).

ndti.org.uk

NDTi @ndtihello.bsky.social · Aug 5

David is a #SupportedIntern at @NML_Muse! He’s working on school workshops & gaining real-world skills.
“Disabled people can do anything if they put their mind to doing it.”
The #InternshipsWork programme improves these opportunities for young people.
🎥 Watch: www.ndti.org.uk/resources/pu...

Supported Internships at National Museums Liverpool

Harry Georgiou, Youth Advisory and Co-production Assistant at DFN Project SEARCH, visits the National Museums in Liverpool to speak to staff members, a job coach and an intern about their experience ...

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NDTi @ndtihello.bsky.social · Aug 4

Help shape the future of advocacy!
Take a short survey tailored to your role: self-employed advocate, advocacy organisation rep, commissioner or someone who’s accessed advocacy.
Surveys are open until 3 Sept 2025.
Click to take part: www.ndti.org.uk/news/represe...
#Advocacy #Survey

A new representative membership body for advocacy providers - NDTi

We are delighted to have been awarded funding from the Henry Smith Foundation to explore the development of a sustainable, representative advocacy sector membership organisation for advocacy providers...

www.ndti.org.uk

NDTi @ndtihello.bsky.social · Aug 1

Join NDTi as our new Development Lead-Children & Young People. Be part of a team that’s changing systems, challenging exclusion & championing young voices. Sound like you or someone you know? Apply by 18 Aug. ndti.org.uk/about-us/ndt... #JobOpportunity #Inclusion #Hiring #Recruiting #DevelopmentLead

Development Lead, Children and Young People - NDTi

Join our team. We have a job vacancy: Full time or part time (minimum 0.8 FTE); Home working with regular UK travel; £45,640 per year FTE (subject to experience).

ndti.org.uk

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