🎵 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.

🕺 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)

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

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

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

💡 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

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

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

⚠️ 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

🍿 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

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

🍿 Upcoming Dimensions #AutismFriendlyScreenings This weekend we have Wolf Children, Super Charlie and #Smurfs at participating  #Showcase #Vue #Picturehouse plus lots more at The Light Check your local cinema: www.autismfriendly.uk/autism-friendly-screenings @showcasecinemasuk.bsky.social

Vic Rayner OBE summarises the heart-breaking impact of not having social care at the heart of public health decisions during the COVIC pandemic. Watch her closing statement at the #CovidEnquiry: https://bit.ly/4mKozPq @ncfcareforum.bsky.social

☀️ Heat warnings are in place so here are some simple ideas to keep safe. Remember some people are more affected by heat and may not be able to tell you if they feel unwell.  For more, see https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/07/10/why-some-people-suffer-more-than-others-during-heatwaves

🍿 Upcoming Dimensions #AutismFriendlyScreenings This weekend we have #BadGuys2 #Smurfs and Friendship at participating cinemas.  #Showcase #Odeon #Picturehouse plus lots more at The Light @showcasecinemasuk.bsky.social  Check your local cinema: www.autismfriendly.uk/autism-friendly-screenings

Super excited to see Learning Disability and Autism Leader Tess Kearney (Lady Tee) in her local news! Tess inspired her community to ensure changes include everyone and we think she's courageous. https://bit.ly/3GXVjFF #LDALeadersAwards

🍿 Upcoming Dimensions #AutismFriendlyScreenings This weekend we have How to Train your Dragon, #BadGuys2 #Smurfs and The Legend of Ochi at participating cinemas.  @showcasecinemasuk.bsky.social @cineworld.bsky.social #Odeon Check your local cinema: www.autismfriendly.uk/autism-friendly-screenings

Dimensions CEO Rachael Dodgson responds to falling social care vacancies in the #SkillsForCare annual workforce report. Read Rachael's response: https://bit.ly/3U0YyPs Rachael also spoke to Care Home Professional:

"The government must intervene to raise pay across the sector. And it must require local authorities to ringfence social care pay." Dimensions CEO, Rachael Dodgson, responds to the Skills For Care annual workforce report in Care Home Professional. Read our response and the report: bit.ly/4flQRNG

Dimensions are proud to be awarded Great Places To Work For Development, again in 2025! “This fantastic accreditation recognises [that] colleagues feel supported to grow professionally and personally."  Simon Gosney, Head of Learning and Development.  bit.ly/GPTWDev25 #GPTW

Dimensions are proud to be awarded Best Places To Work For Wellbeing again in 2025! We're the only social care provider in the super large category, amongst big names like Aviva, Booking.com and Hilton, recognising our commitment to wellbeing. bit.ly/GPTWWellbeing25 #GPTW

🍿 Upcoming Dimensions #AutismFriendlyScreenings This weekend we have #Elio #BadGuys2 and cinema classic The Wizard of Oz at participating cinemas. @showcasecinemasuk.bsky.social  Check your local cinema: www.autismfriendly.uk/autism-friendly-screenings

Dimensions are proud to be awarded Great Places To Work For Women 2025! Amongst big names like Hilton, DHL, and Aviva, and for a 4th year in a row, our colleagues have recognised us for our policies on menopause, flexible working, diversity and Hours of Work Pledge  bit.ly/GPTWWomen25 #GPTW

🍿 Upcoming Dimensions #AutismFriendlyScreenings This weekend we have #Jurassic World Rebirth, #Smurfs and another chance to catch the #Minecraft Movie at participating cinemas. @showcasecinemasuk.bsky.social @cineworld.bsky.social#AutismFriendlyScreenings#Jurassic#Smurfs#Minecraft.autismfriendly.uk/autism-friendly-screenings

We're proud to have contributed to this roadmap as part of #MyVoteMyVoice. It's so important that everyone recognises their right to vote and have a say in decisions made about them.

Universal Credit is changing. We have made an easy to read guide to these changes. This is to help you understand what has changed from the original Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill and what is going to happen now. #Benefits #PIP #UniversalCredit

Liked our content this week and want to hear more? Listen to our podcasts on YouTube and tell us what things you'd like to hear us talk about next.

Kelsey here, we're not finished until I've made a TikTok! Thank you to everyone who has supported, commented, shared and liked our posts. Tell us what you thought and listen to our podcasts. Now where is the key for that cupboard?

As part of co-production week, Council Chair, Jordan Smith, and Vice Chair, Kelsey Verity, shadowed Dimensions Managing Director, Sinead McHugh Hicks, in some complex meetings to contribute to the discussions. Sinead reflects on her experiences. https://youtu.be/KYcXzDB1-sQ #coproduction

"I am hugely disappointed that there is no mention of social care in the NHS10 year plan. I hope Dimensions Council add our voices to the consultation with government." Council member, Matt Lester. www.theguardian.com/society/2025/jul/03/twelve-key-takeaways-from-labours-10-year-nhs-plan #NHS

Matt here. It's been a big week for democracy and I'm pleased that people spoke to their MPs and they listened. We can make change happen and we'll be working with the Timms review of PIP to ensure our voices are heard. Read our response: https://bit.ly/4lczUaB #Benefits @ncfcareforum.bsky.social

The benefits Bill vote showed that MPs really listened to people they represent and this influenced Parliament. So invite your MP round for a chat and tell them what’s important to you. By Matt

I'm AJ and I brought my judo medal to our Dimensions Council meeting because we were sharing what makes us proud for #DisabilityPrideMonth Judo helps me manage my emotions and I will always be grateful for judo and Dimensions.  #DisabilityPride

We reckon the Government heard us yesterday. Council Chair, Jordan, said, "We welcome the decision taken yesterday and we hope now that the government will take the time to listen to those of us with a learning disability and or autism."  #DimensionsCouncil #Benefits #PIP

Matt Lester here, I'm supporting the Lionesses Euro Football campaign and I want you to join in! Tag @DimensionsUK in your pictures of people with learning disabilities, autistic people and brilliant people in your lives watching the games and decorating your homes.  #Lionesses #WEURO2025

That's a wrap for Dimensions Council in person meeting! Thanks for following us today Stay tuned this week as the Dimensions Council takeover continues.

Dimensions Council ask our MPs to vote NO tonight. We need PIP to live, work and advocate for people with disabilities. #TakingThePIP #Benefits #PIP #VoteNo

"People want to do more things and different things with other people." We've allowed support staff to join our gallery session at Dimensions Council to get wider views about how we can help people to have friendships.

It's coproduction week and we're talking about how we feel when our views and experience are valued. We feel respected. This is to get ready for our meeting with the Dimensions Board. #CoProductionWeek

Martin, Kelsey and AJ, supported by Becky and Michelle, are preparing food for today's healthy lunch at the meeting.