☀️ Please remember that heat can affect some medicines and medical equipment so take extra care when storing them and travelling in hot weather. Some people may not be able to recognise how they are feeling. So check more than usual. Ask a doctor if you are not sure. #heatwave #WeatherWarning

We are very sorry to announce that our Leaders' Awards ceremony will not take place on Thursday. As forecast temperatures are expected to reach around 37°C, we've taken the difficult decision to postpone until Autumn 2026. Thank you for cheering on everyone who entered. #leadersawards

🙂 Every week Simon welcomes people in his community with tea and cake. The cafe, run by Health means Wealth, is a disability-friendly hub, bringing people together amongst the flowers to enjoy life and tackle loneliness. #CanYouSeeMe #LearningDisabilityWeek

We're livestreaming the Learning Disability and Autism Leaders' Awards from 10 AM 25th June from Bristol. Watch celebrities @joewellscomic.bsky.social, Daniel Wakeford and many more, help us recognise people who are taking a lead in their lives. Find us on YouTube @DimensionsUK. #LeadersAwards

Did you know 'cwtch' means 'cuddle' in Welsh? 👶 In her paid role, supported by Dimensions, Amy fills moses baskets with clothes and toys at Cwtch Baby Bank in South Wales helping families in need. With thanks to @cardiffcouncil.bsky.social @rctcouncil.bsky.social l @cavuhb.bsky.social

Debbie and Dessie are overjoyed with their new gardens! Our hard-working executive team transformed the outdoor spaces of two ladies we support who have been neighbours since the 90's. To help us create more dreams please support #SmallSparks: bit.ly/Smallsparks

We're saying farewell to Helen Couchman, our dedicated Union Convenor, after 26 years. Helen started as a Locality Manager, created true partnership with @unison.org.uk, developed the National Colleague Forum and has championed the rights and realities of colleagues since 2000. 😊 Thank you Helen!

😊 What makes you happy? We had to share this beautiful moment of friendship from Dimensions Council for #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek Dimensions Council are a group of people supported by, or tenants of, Dimensions. Jordan, tells us what makes him happy [recorded at their meeting this week].

😊 Congratulations to our exec team for 2 garden makeovers for Debbie and Desiree! 🔨 Thank you Rachael, Julia, Ben, Rhoda, Sinead, Helen, Sam and Clive for giving up your weekend and raising money for people we support. Please help us give more grants for #SmallSparks at: bit.ly/Smallsparks

✔️ Have you voted yet? Mark has and he wants everyone with learning disabilities and autistic people to do the same. If you have #LocalElections in your area, make sure you have your say (don't forget your photo ID).

🤔 Do elections affect you? YES THEY DO! Elections are so important for everyone, including people with learning disabilities and autistic people. If you have #LocalElections in your area Dr Mark Brookes MBE urges you to VOTE. Thursday May 7th Find out more at www.myvotemyvoice.org.uk

💙💚 It's #DownsSyndromeAwarenessWeek and a great opportunity to once again share this powerful video. Take just a moment to assume that we can. 👀 https://youtu.be/9HpLhxMFJR8 #downssyndrome #AssumeICan #CoorDown

💚💙 It's #DownsSyndromeAwarenessWeek. Wear odd socks and take some time to find out more about neurodiversity. 👉 www.downs-syndrome.org.uk/our-work/campaigning/world-down-syndrome-day #TogetherAgainstLoneliness #LotsOfSocks

To celebrate #NeurodiversityWeek here's Michelle talking about how some neurodivergent people work differently. Recording from Autism Employment webinar hosted by the Association for Real Change in October 2025.  @arcengland.bsky.social

The face you make when you got nominated for the #LeadersAwards ! We're loving all the excited posts from people who are receiving their certificates and realising that someone thinks they are awesome! We think so too! [Image shows a golden retriever dog looking happy]

😮 We're so excited to announce we've been voted UK Best Workplaces for the 8th year in a row! “Together, I believe we have created a special and unique culture here at Dimensions." Sam Smith, Chief People Officer. www.greatplacetowork.co.uk/best-workplaces/2026 #UKBestWorkplaces

The Learning Disability and Autism Leader's Awards nominations are closing! Nominate someone who inspires you today! Every entry gets a certificate 😀 😀 bit.ly/EnterLeaders [photo of Oprah Winfrey giving everyone a car]

The Learning Disability and Autism Leader's Awards nominations are closing! Nominate someone who inspires you today! Every entry gets a certificate 😀 😀 bit.ly/EnterLeaders [photo of Oprah Winfrey giving everyone a car]

“I welcome Baroness Casey’s acknowledgment of the structural and strategic challenges that mean too few people can access great social care that enables them to live their lives." Rachael Dodgson, Dimensions CEO, responds to Baroness Casey’s first major comment on the adult social care system.

Nominations close soon for the Learning Disability and Autism Leader's Awards 2026. Nominate someone who inspires you today! 🥳 Winners get to celebrate at our free event on June 25th in Bristol! 😀 https://bit.ly/EnterLeaders

If you know someone with learning disabilities or autism who is doing something amazing in their life then we want to hear about them!  😮 Nominations close on Friday! 🥂 We'll be celebrating the winners at our free party at the Paintworks, Bristol on 25th June 2026. 👉 https://bit.ly/EnterLeaders

🎓 We're excited about the the launch of a £1.5 million new academy to support social care workers in Wales. 👉 Read the story: bit.ly/4s51f1g #wales #SocialCare

😎 The sun is out and so are we! Have you started planting yet? #SpringMood [Image shows photos of sapling sunflowers in cups, a swan, a person being supported to cut his lawn and a person planting a sunflower in his flower bed.]

😮 Your stories are so good this year, so nominations are extended until 6th March! Are you a volunteer, achieved a personal goal, helped others? Have a learning disability or autism? Then we think you're amazing and want you hear all about you. 👉 bit.ly/EnterLeaders

😀 I nominated someone awesome for the Dimensions #LeadersAwards! Have you? The ceremony is free and every entry gets a certificate! bit.ly/EnterLeaders

If you're proud of someone with learning disabilities and/or autism then let us know! bit.ly/EnterLeaders #DimensionsLeadersAwards

🍕 Friday is a good time for pizza! Robbie from Dimensions Cymru shows us how he made his with brilliant support from Ria. He had fun with different textures and making mess, and it tasted great!

“It’s really important to record these lower level incidents because they add up." Dimensions Advocacy Lead, Dr Mark Brookes MBE spoke to the @theguardian.com about plans to scrap non-crime hate crimes. 👉bit.ly/4t9ebVi #HateCrime

🏆 Have you entered the Leaders Awards yet? Here is 2025 Local Communities Leader Tess Kearney and the Stepping Stones ladies to give you some inspiration. Enter now! www.leaderaward.co.uk #DimensionsLeadersAwards #LearningDisability #Autism

Do you know about the triangles used during the Holocaust? On Holocaust Memorial Day Diversity Champion, Liam Walsh, takes a moment to think about what this symbol might mean for people we support today.  With thanks to the Holocaust Memorial Museum. #Holocaust

🔑 Join our families to talk about your young person's transition to adulthood. We are hosting a free webinar on Monday 26th from 12-1pm. You'll have a chance to hear real stories and ask your questions to our family consultants. 👉 Reserve your free place at: https://bit.ly/BetterTransitions25

🔑 Join us to chat about big steps for your young people. Our families are welcoming everyone who is preparing for their young person's transition to adult services. We are hosting a free webinar on Monday 26th from 12-1pm.  👍 Reserve your free place at: https://bit.ly/BetterTransitions25

😊 Do you know someone awesome that you always tell people about? Nominations for the 2026 #DimensionsLeadersAwards open soon... [Image of Kermit the frog waiting to use a lap top that says "I can't wait to tell the Leaders' Awards all about you."]

Watch #Cymru First Minister, Mair Eluned Morgan, respond to Sioned Williams MS about underfunding in social care. As a not for profit provider, Dimensions relies on local authorities being paid fully for the essential support we provide to people with learning disabilities and autistic people.

🐝 A new season of #Bridgerton is coming. But Lady Whistledown has her attention on more exciting news! Nominations for the 2026 #DimensionsLeadersAwards open soon...

🤔 Do you know someone who deserves a seat at the winner's table?  😀 Nominations for Dimensions Learning Disability and Autism Leaders' Awards 2026 open soon! #DimensionsLeaders2026 www.leaderaward.co.uk [Image of happy people celebrating awards with drinks around a decorated table]

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

🎄 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.

😊 We celebrating our highlights of 2025! #wrapped  [Image of Karen excited about her new home in the style of Spotify wrapped]

"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

🎵 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!

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?

“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.

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

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

Yes, Claudia, support workers like Shauna choose #faithful Great picture Shauna and Hayley 😊 #traitors

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

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

What is a disability hate crime? 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.