Dimensions UK
@dimensionsuk.bsky.social
We support people with learning disabilities & autistic people and campaign WITH them. We are non-profit care provider. #BetterLivesForMorePeople
Pinned
Dimensions UK
@dimensionsuk.bsky.social
· Nov 14
Wes Streeting has pledged to act after Dimensions consultant Matt Lester joined advocates from across the UK to speak to @itvnews.bsky.social about their concerns for the future.
👉 Watch the ITV report at bit.ly/LifeWithDisability
#learningdisabilities #autism #budget
👉 Watch the ITV report at bit.ly/LifeWithDisability
#learningdisabilities #autism #budget
What a busy December with shows, lights, trips, crafts, parties, food and, most of all, dancing!
🎅 Merry Christmas to you from all of us at Dimensions, Discovery, Dimensions Cymru and Outreach3Way
🎅 Merry Christmas to you from all of us at Dimensions, Discovery, Dimensions Cymru and Outreach3Way
December 22, 2025 at 11:54 AM
What a busy December with shows, lights, trips, crafts, parties, food and, most of all, dancing!
🎅 Merry Christmas to you from all of us at Dimensions, Discovery, Dimensions Cymru and Outreach3Way
🎅 Merry Christmas to you from all of us at Dimensions, Discovery, Dimensions Cymru and Outreach3Way
🎄 Christmas is a time for tradition but you can also make your own. People with learning disabilities and autistic people (and carers) can find it easily overwhelming with different routines and more socialising, lights, noise, smells and touch.
December 19, 2025 at 11:14 AM
🎄 Christmas is a time for tradition but you can also make your own. People with learning disabilities and autistic people (and carers) can find it easily overwhelming with different routines and more socialising, lights, noise, smells and touch.
![Dimensions UK top wins
1 UK Best workplace 7 years in a row
2 94% of our colleagues paid Real Living Wage or above
3 Influenced government to u-turn on £5 billion of benefit cuts
4 85.4% of homes rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
5 Person we support Matt Lester advocates in parliament and national TV]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:lcoc4hcsignxbvtnftvi2fyf/bafkreigwzuwcn3sqvlbplkqswydvbhgj2n5l6yiw2qnnr4nsyqacfpbwii@jpeg)
"I see colleagues who’ve worked in the same supported living home for 20 years, and the trust and connection that length of time supporting the same people brings."
🏠 Our CEO, Rachael Dodgson, spent a week as a support worker:
https://www.carehomeprofessional.com/ceo-becomes-care-worker
🏠 Our CEO, Rachael Dodgson, spent a week as a support worker:
https://www.carehomeprofessional.com/ceo-becomes-care-worker
December 3, 2025 at 4:40 PM
"I see colleagues who’ve worked in the same supported living home for 20 years, and the trust and connection that length of time supporting the same people brings."
🏠 Our CEO, Rachael Dodgson, spent a week as a support worker:
https://www.carehomeprofessional.com/ceo-becomes-care-worker
🏠 Our CEO, Rachael Dodgson, spent a week as a support worker:
https://www.carehomeprofessional.com/ceo-becomes-care-worker
🎵 It's nearly time!
We are playing #Whamageddon. If you hear the original version of Last Christmas after Monday 1st
December until midnight on Christmas Eve you are out.
Let us know how long you last. Share with your friends and good luck!
We are playing #Whamageddon. If you hear the original version of Last Christmas after Monday 1st
December until midnight on Christmas Eve you are out.
Let us know how long you last. Share with your friends and good luck!
November 28, 2025 at 3:14 PM
🎵 It's nearly time!
We are playing #Whamageddon. If you hear the original version of Last Christmas after Monday 1st
December until midnight on Christmas Eve you are out.
Let us know how long you last. Share with your friends and good luck!
We are playing #Whamageddon. If you hear the original version of Last Christmas after Monday 1st
December until midnight on Christmas Eve you are out.
Let us know how long you last. Share with your friends and good luck!
Here is our easy to read guide to the #budget to help you understand the main changes.
How do you feel about the decisions the government has made?
How do you feel about the decisions the government has made?
November 27, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Here is our easy to read guide to the #budget to help you understand the main changes.
How do you feel about the decisions the government has made?
How do you feel about the decisions the government has made?
“Today’s Budget says nothing about adult social care.
We need faster action and appropriate funding – and recognition for the social care workforce to support consistent, high-quality support for those who rely on it. The time to act is now."
Rachael Dodgson, Chief Executive of Dimensions.
We need faster action and appropriate funding – and recognition for the social care workforce to support consistent, high-quality support for those who rely on it. The time to act is now."
Rachael Dodgson, Chief Executive of Dimensions.
November 26, 2025 at 4:12 PM
“Today’s Budget says nothing about adult social care.
We need faster action and appropriate funding – and recognition for the social care workforce to support consistent, high-quality support for those who rely on it. The time to act is now."
Rachael Dodgson, Chief Executive of Dimensions.
We need faster action and appropriate funding – and recognition for the social care workforce to support consistent, high-quality support for those who rely on it. The time to act is now."
Rachael Dodgson, Chief Executive of Dimensions.
Wes Streeting has pledged to act after Dimensions consultant Matt Lester joined advocates from across the UK to speak to @itvnews.bsky.social about their concerns for the future.
👉 Watch the ITV report at bit.ly/LifeWithDisability
#learningdisabilities #autism #budget
👉 Watch the ITV report at bit.ly/LifeWithDisability
#learningdisabilities #autism #budget
November 14, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Wes Streeting has pledged to act after Dimensions consultant Matt Lester joined advocates from across the UK to speak to @itvnews.bsky.social about their concerns for the future.
👉 Watch the ITV report at bit.ly/LifeWithDisability
#learningdisabilities #autism #budget
👉 Watch the ITV report at bit.ly/LifeWithDisability
#learningdisabilities #autism #budget
People with learning disabilities die younger, often from preventable causes.
So we want to help you get your annual health check.
💬 share your stories
👉 use our resources
👍 know your rights
bit.ly/HealthCheckHeroes
#AnnualHealthCheck #Health #LederReport
So we want to help you get your annual health check.
💬 share your stories
👉 use our resources
👍 know your rights
bit.ly/HealthCheckHeroes
#AnnualHealthCheck #Health #LederReport
November 10, 2025 at 12:49 PM
People with learning disabilities die younger, often from preventable causes.
So we want to help you get your annual health check.
💬 share your stories
👉 use our resources
👍 know your rights
bit.ly/HealthCheckHeroes
#AnnualHealthCheck #Health #LederReport
So we want to help you get your annual health check.
💬 share your stories
👉 use our resources
👍 know your rights
bit.ly/HealthCheckHeroes
#AnnualHealthCheck #Health #LederReport
Our family consultants invite you to a free webinar about transition to adulthood; the changes in support, your rights, finances and opportunities.
☕ Join us on 12th November 12-1.30pm
Bit.ly/BetterTransitions25
#BetterTransitions
☕ Join us on 12th November 12-1.30pm
Bit.ly/BetterTransitions25
#BetterTransitions
October 28, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Our family consultants invite you to a free webinar about transition to adulthood; the changes in support, your rights, finances and opportunities.
☕ Join us on 12th November 12-1.30pm
Bit.ly/BetterTransitions25
#BetterTransitions
☕ Join us on 12th November 12-1.30pm
Bit.ly/BetterTransitions25
#BetterTransitions
I'm Dr Mark Brookes MBE and I've taken over our socials this hate crime awareness week. Today I want to share resources to help carers and supporters to know their rights and speak up.
👉 https://www.dimensions-uk.org/resource/disability-hate-crime-a-guide-for-carers-and-supporters
#HCAW
👉 https://www.dimensions-uk.org/resource/disability-hate-crime-a-guide-for-carers-and-supporters
#HCAW
October 16, 2025 at 10:46 AM
I'm Dr Mark Brookes MBE and I've taken over our socials this hate crime awareness week. Today I want to share resources to help carers and supporters to know their rights and speak up.
👉 https://www.dimensions-uk.org/resource/disability-hate-crime-a-guide-for-carers-and-supporters
#HCAW
👉 https://www.dimensions-uk.org/resource/disability-hate-crime-a-guide-for-carers-and-supporters
#HCAW
What is a disability hate crime?
A disability hate crime is when someone is attacked because they are disabled.
#HateCrimeAwarenessWeek #HCAW
A disability hate crime is when someone is attacked because they are disabled.
#HateCrimeAwarenessWeek #HCAW
October 15, 2025 at 9:51 AM
What is a disability hate crime?
A disability hate crime is when someone is attacked because they are disabled.
#HateCrimeAwarenessWeek #HCAW
A disability hate crime is when someone is attacked because they are disabled.
#HateCrimeAwarenessWeek #HCAW
In our free webinar today, Jimmy is telling us how he and his friends have redesigned their individual service funds to work for them. They call it 'My Support Money' and choose how and when they get the support they need.
October 9, 2025 at 1:11 PM
In our free webinar today, Jimmy is telling us how he and his friends have redesigned their individual service funds to work for them. They call it 'My Support Money' and choose how and when they get the support they need.
🕺 Dancing into autumn with Zumba!
John is a person we support in Enfield who has fallen in love with the south American vibe; clapping his hands and dancing to the music. He can't wait for his next session and we are loving his energy!
#London #BetterLives #zumba
(Name changed for privacy)
John is a person we support in Enfield who has fallen in love with the south American vibe; clapping his hands and dancing to the music. He can't wait for his next session and we are loving his energy!
#London #BetterLives #zumba
(Name changed for privacy)
October 9, 2025 at 12:03 PM
🕺 Dancing into autumn with Zumba!
John is a person we support in Enfield who has fallen in love with the south American vibe; clapping his hands and dancing to the music. He can't wait for his next session and we are loving his energy!
#London #BetterLives #zumba
(Name changed for privacy)
John is a person we support in Enfield who has fallen in love with the south American vibe; clapping his hands and dancing to the music. He can't wait for his next session and we are loving his energy!
#London #BetterLives #zumba
(Name changed for privacy)
Don't miss the opportunity to hear about how people can take control of their own money and how our forensic team provide just enough support.
It's 1 week until our FREE webinar with @dimensionsuk.bsky.social
Learn about two very different approaches to increasing independence through Individual Service Funds and forensic rehabilitation.
Book at www.learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/events/future-events/
Learn about two very different approaches to increasing independence through Individual Service Funds and forensic rehabilitation.
Book at www.learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/events/future-events/
October 2, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Don't miss the opportunity to hear about how people can take control of their own money and how our forensic team provide just enough support.
The last of our popular free webinars is on this Friday 3rd October 12-1pm.
Designed to support autistic employees in social care settings, we'll be talking about diagnosis and communication, and we will have plenty of time to answer your questions and hear your stories.
👉 bit.ly/3I0c2ss
Designed to support autistic employees in social care settings, we'll be talking about diagnosis and communication, and we will have plenty of time to answer your questions and hear your stories.
👉 bit.ly/3I0c2ss
September 29, 2025 at 11:21 AM
The last of our popular free webinars is on this Friday 3rd October 12-1pm.
Designed to support autistic employees in social care settings, we'll be talking about diagnosis and communication, and we will have plenty of time to answer your questions and hear your stories.
👉 bit.ly/3I0c2ss
Designed to support autistic employees in social care settings, we'll be talking about diagnosis and communication, and we will have plenty of time to answer your questions and hear your stories.
👉 bit.ly/3I0c2ss
Rosh Hashanah is a special time for Jewish people which marks the end of the year and the birthday of the world.
🍍 It is tradition to try a new fruit, often pineapples and pomegranates.
Have a sweet new year! Shanah tovah.
#RoshHashanah
🍍 It is tradition to try a new fruit, often pineapples and pomegranates.
Have a sweet new year! Shanah tovah.
#RoshHashanah
September 24, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Rosh Hashanah is a special time for Jewish people which marks the end of the year and the birthday of the world.
🍍 It is tradition to try a new fruit, often pineapples and pomegranates.
Have a sweet new year! Shanah tovah.
#RoshHashanah
🍍 It is tradition to try a new fruit, often pineapples and pomegranates.
Have a sweet new year! Shanah tovah.
#RoshHashanah
Want to cheer up your Monday? Fed up of doom and gloom in the news? Watch the 2025 Learning Disability and Autism Leaders Awards!
We've edited our livestream of the event with time stamps so you can go straight to the part you want.
👀 youtu.be/wWx8YYXdkak
We've edited our livestream of the event with time stamps so you can go straight to the part you want.
👀 youtu.be/wWx8YYXdkak
September 22, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Want to cheer up your Monday? Fed up of doom and gloom in the news? Watch the 2025 Learning Disability and Autism Leaders Awards!
We've edited our livestream of the event with time stamps so you can go straight to the part you want.
👀 youtu.be/wWx8YYXdkak
We've edited our livestream of the event with time stamps so you can go straight to the part you want.
👀 youtu.be/wWx8YYXdkak
💡 Teams can achieve more when we think differently.
Michelle Rebello from Dimensions is joining David Sargent from Real Life Options and Clive Parry @arcengland.bsky.social to discuss what it means to be an #autistic adult in the workplace.
👉 Free webinar 19th September 1-2pm http://bit.ly/3I0c2ss
Michelle Rebello from Dimensions is joining David Sargent from Real Life Options and Clive Parry @arcengland.bsky.social to discuss what it means to be an #autistic adult in the workplace.
👉 Free webinar 19th September 1-2pm http://bit.ly/3I0c2ss
September 18, 2025 at 8:47 AM
💡 Teams can achieve more when we think differently.
Michelle Rebello from Dimensions is joining David Sargent from Real Life Options and Clive Parry @arcengland.bsky.social to discuss what it means to be an #autistic adult in the workplace.
👉 Free webinar 19th September 1-2pm http://bit.ly/3I0c2ss
Michelle Rebello from Dimensions is joining David Sargent from Real Life Options and Clive Parry @arcengland.bsky.social to discuss what it means to be an #autistic adult in the workplace.
👉 Free webinar 19th September 1-2pm http://bit.ly/3I0c2ss
The #Leder report tells us that people with learning disabilities are still dying younger than everyone else.
It found 37% of deaths involved some form of delay in care or treatment, while 28% reported instances where diagnosis and treatment guidelines were not met.
bit.ly/Leder2025
It found 37% of deaths involved some form of delay in care or treatment, while 28% reported instances where diagnosis and treatment guidelines were not met.
bit.ly/Leder2025
September 4, 2025 at 9:23 AM
The #Leder report tells us that people with learning disabilities are still dying younger than everyone else.
It found 37% of deaths involved some form of delay in care or treatment, while 28% reported instances where diagnosis and treatment guidelines were not met.
bit.ly/Leder2025
It found 37% of deaths involved some form of delay in care or treatment, while 28% reported instances where diagnosis and treatment guidelines were not met.
bit.ly/Leder2025
If you want to tell MPs about their decisions that affect you, Matt's your person.
Here he talks about his new role working with government.
#APPG
Here he talks about his new role working with government.
#APPG
August 29, 2025 at 2:43 PM
If you want to tell MPs about their decisions that affect you, Matt's your person.
Here he talks about his new role working with government.
#APPG
Here he talks about his new role working with government.
#APPG
⚠️ The Government is testing the emergency alert system on Sunday 7th September at 3pm.
Mobile phones and tablets might make a loud sound and vibrate, even if set on silent and WIFI off.
Don't worry, it is just a test.
👉 To find out more search: gov.uk/alerts
Mobile phones and tablets might make a loud sound and vibrate, even if set on silent and WIFI off.
Don't worry, it is just a test.
👉 To find out more search: gov.uk/alerts
August 26, 2025 at 5:09 PM
⚠️ The Government is testing the emergency alert system on Sunday 7th September at 3pm.
Mobile phones and tablets might make a loud sound and vibrate, even if set on silent and WIFI off.
Don't worry, it is just a test.
👉 To find out more search: gov.uk/alerts
Mobile phones and tablets might make a loud sound and vibrate, even if set on silent and WIFI off.
Don't worry, it is just a test.
👉 To find out more search: gov.uk/alerts
🍿 Upcoming Dimensions #AutismFriendlyScreenings
To finish off August we have Fantastic Four, Moana, Singing in the Rain, Bad Guys 2 and more at participating
#Showcase #Vue #Picturehouse #Odeon and The Light
Check your local cinema:
www.autismfriendly.uk/autism-friendly-screenings
To finish off August we have Fantastic Four, Moana, Singing in the Rain, Bad Guys 2 and more at participating
#Showcase #Vue #Picturehouse #Odeon and The Light
Check your local cinema:
www.autismfriendly.uk/autism-friendly-screenings
August 22, 2025 at 9:40 AM
🍿 Upcoming Dimensions #AutismFriendlyScreenings
To finish off August we have Fantastic Four, Moana, Singing in the Rain, Bad Guys 2 and more at participating
#Showcase #Vue #Picturehouse #Odeon and The Light
Check your local cinema:
www.autismfriendly.uk/autism-friendly-screenings
To finish off August we have Fantastic Four, Moana, Singing in the Rain, Bad Guys 2 and more at participating
#Showcase #Vue #Picturehouse #Odeon and The Light
Check your local cinema:
www.autismfriendly.uk/autism-friendly-screenings
Putting social care into the future of nursing will help future nurses and decision makers understand the value of supporting people to enjoy good health and avoid hospital admissions.
Read the article by Nursing in Practice: https://bit.ly/3V8nYej
#SocialCare
Read the article by Nursing in Practice: https://bit.ly/3V8nYej
#SocialCare
New strategy to ‘embed’ social care placements in nursing degrees
A new government-funded strategy aims to ‘embed’ adult social care placements in nursing degrees and encourage more nursing students
bit.ly
August 20, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Putting social care into the future of nursing will help future nurses and decision makers understand the value of supporting people to enjoy good health and avoid hospital admissions.
Read the article by Nursing in Practice: https://bit.ly/3V8nYej
#SocialCare
Read the article by Nursing in Practice: https://bit.ly/3V8nYej
#SocialCare