Nurture:

NTD promotes autonomy and dignity through nurturing our participants/clients. Providing them with information and support to make their own educated choices - with respect, and honouring their dignity. NTD values providing support that enhances the participants sense of control over their health and wellbeing.

Unity:

Uniting with our participants. This is exemplified in participant care, manifesting through effective communication, teamwork, and participant-centered practices. Sharing each other’s expertise and information to provide safe, cohesive, and high-quality care.

Respect:

NTD will listen to you, hear what you say, encourage independence, and respect your decisions, opinions, and views.

Support:

Support within NTD means the healthcare team works cohesively and with respect to provide participant-centered care. Fostering a trusting relationship with participants, ensuring participants are involved in their care decisions. NTD provide clear information and options, delivered with compassionate physical and emotional support.

Empower:

NTD empowers participants to be proactive co-managers in their care plans and processes. Through a provider–participant relationship based on mutual respect, trust and confidentiality. The participant is given greater control over decisions and actions affecting their health.