NWTDT | Pathways Associates CIC

14/10/2026

Good support starts with listening. 💬

At Pathways Associates, we believe people should be involved in the decisions that affect their lives, not just consulted once those decisions have been made.

Our team has been working alongside people and families in Salford to understand their experiences, hopes and aspirations for short breaks and support. Their voices have helped shape co-produced options for the future.

Because genuine co-production means making decisions with people, not for them.

What does being truly listened to look like to you?

Learn more about Pathways: https://pathwaysassociates.co.uk/

06/10/2026

📣 **FREE funded training, have you booked your place yet?**

Thanks to funding from Skills for Care, we have a fantastic programme of **FREE training for Individual Employers and Personal Assistants** running over the coming months.

The training is for:

💙 People who receive a Direct Payment from Health or Social Care, or who self-fund their care

💙 Personal Assistants (PAs) employed by those individuals

There’s a huge range of sessions available, covering topics including person-centred support, mental capacity, mental health and wellbeing, communication, relationships, safeguarding and much more.

Most sessions are delivered online via Zoom, making it easy to join from home.

Places are limited and booking is essential, so take a look at the programme and get your sessions booked in.

👉 See the full programme and booking details here: https://tinyurl.com/pa-sfc-26

Please share this with anyone you know who receives a Direct Payment, self-funds their care or works as a Personal Assistant.

02/10/2026

💙 Looking back at Conference 2026…

With our next conference on the horizon, we’ve been looking back at the conversations, ideas and experiences that made last year’s event so special.

Our Conference 2026 page brings together the reports, Easy Read summaries, infographics and learning from the day, exploring compassion, belonging, inclusion and building stronger communities.

📸 We’ve also just added a new photo gallery, so take a look and see if you can spot yourself!

👉 https://pathwaysassociates.co.uk/conference-26/

In March 2026, the North West Regional Forum Conference brought people together to explore what compassion looks like in our communities and how we can create places where everyone feels welcomed, valued and able to belong.

30/09/2026

🚨 Places are going fast!

Our Moving from OK to GREAT Peer Support sessions start on 12 October, with six online sessions covering person-centred facilitation, strengths-based practice, creative problem-solving, collaboration, empowerment and emotional intelligence.

You don’t have to attend every session, just choose the ones most useful to you.

👉 Book your place now before sessions fill up!

First session: 12 October, 1–4pm

Person-Centred Facilitation, building confidence in co-producing plans and turning them into action.

🔗 https://tinyurl.com/pa-sfc-ok-great-1

24/09/2026

🎉 **We’re back! Conference 2027 is officially open for bookings!**

Join us on **Thursday 11 March 2027** for our next **Self-advocates Conference**.

We’re currently co-producing the theme and agenda, and we’ll be sharing lots more over the coming months.

For now, **save the date and book your space** 👇

🔗 https://tinyurl.com/pa-conf-27

We can’t wait to see you there! 💜

23/09/2026

Conference is back - NW Self Advocate Conference 2027 - 11th March in Blackpool -

It’s a chance for self-advocates, families, professionals and people working across health and social care to come together, talk about what matters, challenge thinking and help shape what happens next.

21/09/2026

Before we look ahead to **Conference 2027**, we’re taking a moment to look back at what came from last year’s conference.

Our **Conference 2026 summary page** brings together some of the key conversations, learning and outputs from the day, showing what happens when people come together to share experiences, ideas and challenge thinking.

Take a look back 👇
https://pathwaysassociates.co.uk/conference-26/

And keep an eye on our page, **Conference 2027 launches this Wednesday!** 👀

16/09/2026

We have places available on both Tier 1 and Tier 2 training this October.
💻 Tier 1, Online Webinar
📅 19 October
⏱ One-hour Zoom workshop
💷 £47 + VAT
Designed for people who require a general awareness of the support autistic people and people with a learning disability may need.

📍 Tier 2, Face-to-Face Delivery Days
• 7 October, Accrington
• 14 October, Crosby
• 20 October, Lancaster
• 21 October, Bury
💷 £115 + VAT

For people who may need to provide care and support for autistic people or people with a learning disability. Completion of Tier 1 should be completed first.

Both courses are co-delivered by approved trainers, including experts with lived experience.

👉 Book via the links on the flyers or visit pathwaysassociates.co.uk/events

08/09/2026

💜 Good co-delivery starts with good relationships.

Working alongside experts with lived experience means building trust, communicating well and understanding how everyone works best.

Our latest guidance shares practical tips for trainers working with lived experience experts to make Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training truly collaborative, inclusive and effective.

We’re proud to be an approved provider of the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training.