An introduction to consultancy from the NDT
For us, consultancy means a partnership, not a hit-and-run operation. And we have many years of working in partnership with councils, health and social care providers, and other organisations, helping them to review their progress, develop new strategies, and implement plans.

	A long-established, well repected agency with strong connections with national policy and policy-makers.
	A national remit and presence.
	A team with wide-ranging backgrounds and expertise, so we can offer the person, or team, that best meets your need.
	Expertise which crosses boundaries - across health and social care, and across learning disabilities and mental health needs.
	Complementary expertise and resources to deliver training.
	A strong organisational ethos based on our shared belief that we do this work to help disadvantged people have better lives - not to make profit or cultivate our own reputations.
	Independence as an organisation and in our perspective, with the ability to look behind and beyond current policy and accepted thinking.

How we can help
The projects and topics outlined on this site are a guide to the many areas of policy and practice where we have expertise to offer.

	contributing to strategic or Best Value Reviews, for example through research into policy and good practice, or user/carer consultations
	facilitation of events - typically involving a range of stakeholders - to develop a shared strategic vision
	auditing current services against outcomes for people who use the services
	working with management to develop improved policies and procedures, or to resolve operational problems

Topics for NDT consultancy
NDT consultancy is always designed to meet the requirements of each organisation - and in a continuing relationship has the flexibility to adapt as the focus or context changes. There are, however, some topic areas where NDT team members have extensive experience of supporting agencies. These include -

	Day service modernisation, in mental health or learning disability services
	Re-focusing services on social inclusion
	Employment services
	Implementing and reviewing person-centred working
	Reviews of Direct Payment arrangements
	Developing and implementing individualised systems with support brokerage
	Strengthening leadership in services.