Core values

- **Improves Quality of Life**: The organization trains dogs to detect hypoglycaemic and hyperglycaemic episodes in people with Type 1 diabetes, significantly improving their quality of life by reducing the risks associated with these episodes[1][2].
- **Addresses Societal Needs**: It addresses critical health needs by providing non-invasive early warning systems for various life-threatening diseases, including cancer, Parkinson’s disease, and bacterial infections[1][5].
- **Promotes Positive Change**: The work of Medical Detection Dogs has led to increased independence for patients, reduced paramedic call-outs, and decreased unconscious episodes, all of which contribute to positive changes in the lives of those affected[2].
- **Contributes to Community Well-being**: The organization's Bio Detection Dogs and Medical Alert Assistance Dogs help in early diagnosis and management of diseases, which can benefit millions of people and improve community health outcomes[5].