Access Social Care
banner
accesssocialcare.bsky.social
Access Social Care
@accesssocialcare.bsky.social
Access Social Care provides free legal advice to people with social care needs, helping to achieve a better quality of life.
“I used AccessAva and found I was entitled to a Carers Assessment. The templates helped me write to my local authority and I got the assessment I needed.”

Become a monthly donor today: https://www.accesscharity.org.uk/25-days-to-a-fairer-christmas

Join us for #FairerChristmas
December 4, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Fund tools that make rights accessible. 🌟

Become a monthly donor today: https://ow.ly/vi7f50XBbpS Join us for #FairerChristmas #AccessAva
December 3, 2025 at 2:02 PM
When families face a complex care system, our legal guidance and casework protect their rights. This Christmas and beyond. Your donation directly funds that expert support. Become a monthly donor today:
https://www.accesscharity.org.uk/25-days-to-a-fairer-christmas🎁
#FairerChristmas
December 2, 2025 at 2:15 PM
This December, help fund the legal work that restores dignity for people who need social care. Social care is a legal right and your monthly gift turns hope into action.

Become a monthly donor today https://www.accesscharity.org.uk/25-days-to-a-fairer-christmas

🎄 Join us for #fairerchristmas
December 1, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Adult social care has been left behind again in the Autumn Budget ❗️ With demand rising and an £8.4bn shortfall ⚠️ we need urgent clarity on funding. Our FOI aims to bring transparency so every pound reaches those who need it most 🤝💛 Social care deserves better.
November 27, 2025 at 1:15 PM
🎉 We’re delighted to welcome Derek Breingan as our new Ambassador for Access Social Care! With over 20 years dedicated to the health and social care sector, Derek brings deep expertise and a strong commitment to improving outcomes. We’re thrilled to have him champion our mission. 🤝
November 27, 2025 at 9:00 AM
🤝 When you host AccessAva on your site, you can:
✅ Build trust with your community
✅ Offer a seamless on-site experience
✅ Gain valuable insights and data
✅ Contribute to future content that benefits everyone 🤝 https://www.accessava.org.uk/for-organisations
November 26, 2025 at 12:40 PM
As the Chancellor prepares her red budget box, we’re joining the Care and Support Alliance and delivering ours - filled with the voices of people whose lives depend on social care. This Budget must work for all of us. #FiguresThatMatter https://careandsupportalliance.com/figures-that-matter/
November 24, 2025 at 9:55 AM
🏆 Celebrating Jennine's Win at the Advising Londoners Awards! Huge congrats to @JennineBailey for winning Best Contribution! 🎉 One person can change lives. Thanks to all involved! #socialcare #nevermoreneeded #AccessToJustice #Awards #AdvisingLondoners #LondonAdvice #AdviceSector
November 21, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Our Community Care Lawyers Group is thriving 🌱
We’re now at 159 subscribers, 26 Working Group members, and a new 6-member Interim Executive Committee.

Huge thanks to everyone helping strengthen community care law across England.
More about CCLG: https://www.accesscharity.org.uk/cclg
November 20, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Cases adjourned for more evidence after a 3-day hearing. We're committed to transparency in social care funding! https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crklyk65dkmo
#SocialCare #AccessToJustice #SocialCareFunding #CaseyCommission
#TransparencyMatters
Disabled Rotherham woman calls for transparency in social care funding
Julie Sharp, 39, from Rotherham, was born with triple X syndrome and uses a wheelchair.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 9:45 AM
This week is National Self-Care Week (17–23 Nov), themed Mind & Body. At Access Social Care, we know how demanding caring roles are. We’re dedicating this week to you. Physical and mental wellbeing go hand in hand — self-care isn’t a luxury. You deserve care too. #SelfCareWeek #MindBody
November 19, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Many people tell us that having support to find the right legal wording for their letters can make a huge difference when trying to access social care. We’d like to hear your thoughts on what features matter most in a letter-writing support service.
https://forms.office.com/e/pNeX7HNYkB
November 18, 2025 at 9:35 AM
⚖️ Our landmark legal case begins today against HM Treasury, DHSC & DLUHC. We're fighting for transparency on how social care is funded — info the ICO says should be public.

Stay updated 👉 https://ow.ly/HbO450X4XGZ

#TransparencyMatters #AccessSocialCare
November 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Together we’ve supported 625 people to access the care they deserve. We work with communities, lawyers & care providers to make social care fair and lawful for everyone. #AccessSocialCare #Collaboration
November 12, 2025 at 1:25 PM
We're thrilled! Award-winning CEO Aneurin Brown (Hallmark Luxury Care Homes) joins Access Social Care as our new Ambassador! His leadership and passion will help people access the care they need and have a right to.

#Ambassador #SocialCare #Leadership #AccessSocialCare #nevermoreneeded
November 11, 2025 at 9:30 AM
💫 Celebrating our amazing student volunteers this #ProBonoWeek! Huge thanks to students from York & Liverpool for their brilliant work supporting carers & communities. Excited to welcome Bristol in 2025! 💙
November 3, 2025 at 3:02 PM
🧭 For 4 years we’ve fought for openness in UK social care funding. Transparency builds a fairer system for all. Our timeline shows key moments in this legal journey. Hearings: 17–19 Nov 2025.
Explore + follow our campaign 👇
🔗 https://ow.ly/fh2j50Xibqa

#SocialCare #Transparency
October 27, 2025 at 10:20 AM