“People need to understand that their voice matters... I would like every support worker to know that helping someone use their voice is one of the most important parts of their job.” #ImproveOurSupportSystems

Accessibility should not be an afterthought... “it’s especially important that people who draw on support are able to contribute their thoughts and feelings alongside everyone else”.

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“Innovation comes when you look at things differently, so embracing colleagues with different minds and perspectives means you get a whole range of views and ideas.” Helen Watkins, Treat Me Right! manager and co-chair of Certitude’s AccessAbility network.

#NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek

#Socialcare is about supporting people to live the lives they want. It's about supporting Bashir who loves to garden or supporting Thomas who is a celebrated artist or supporting Martin and Yvette to organise their wedding.

#ValueSocialCare to support people to live Gloriously Ordinary Lives.

See #ProvidersUnite for a glimpse of why social care matters at all stages of life - and to the economy, communities and NHS. If you don't get the social/human augment then consider the organisations behind the campaign support 1.2m people , employ a 1.59m workforce (delivering £68.1bn in services)

"In this moment of unity, we believe that the voices of those we support should lead the conversation. Their insights are crucial for innovative and effective #socialcare reform. By listening to them, we can uncover the best solutions to the challenges we face."

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Quick intro in case we haven't met:

I'm a Chartered Marketer with 30+ years experience in non-profit, public sector & community projects.

I have a #disability and parent 2 #neurodivergent adult children.

I can get very animated on the subjects of #Inclusion, #SocialCare and #HumanRights.