Unequal access to support for people with learning disabilities and autistic people must change. Our CEO Rachael Dodgson responds to CQC’s latest State of Care report, calling for better commissioning, stronger leadership, and fairer access to healthcare. 🔗 www.dimensions-uk.org/news-item/di...

Dimensions UK responds to CQC’s State of Care report (2026) - Dimensions

Responding to CQC's ‘The state of health care and adult social care in England’ report for 2025/26, Rachael Dodgson, chief executive of Dimensions, the UK's largest not-for-profit support provider for...

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Good supported housing starts with something simple: a person’s home should feel like their home. Having support should not mean giving up the choices, rights, privacy and independence that the rest of us expect. 🏠www.dimensions-uk.org/who-we-support/need-a-place-to-call-home #SupportedHousing Week

We're showing the Learning Disability and Autism Leaders awards live today on YouTube from 10am! You can join the livestream chat now to let us know where you are watching from. Watch here: https://bit.ly/LeadersLive2026 #LeadersAwards

Daniel Wakeford introduces our celebrity hosts and wishes everyone a fantastic day tomorrow as we celebrate leaders who have autism and learning disabilities. Join us 10am Tuesday 20th October on YouTube. 👉 bit.ly/LeadersLive2026 #leadersawards @stephenfry.bsky.social  @joewellscomic.bsky.social

It's almost time to celebrate our leaders of 2026! Join us live!  10am Tuesday 20th October 2026 at: https://bit.ly/LeadersLive2026 #leadersawards

🥂 It's almost time to celebrate our leaders of 2026! Join us live on YouTube 10am 20th Oct 2026 bit.ly/LeadersLive2026 hashtag#leadersawards @stephenfry.bsky.social  @joewellscomic.bsky.social  [video shows photos of some of our finalists, such as advocates, campaigners, DJs and performers.]

England will need over 400,000 adult social care roles by 2040, almost the population of Coventry.  @skillsforcare.bsky.social’s State of the Adult Social Care Sector and Workforce in England report is out. Rachael Dodgson, chief executive of Dimensions, responds: https://bit.ly/SFCOct26Response

🙂 Syed is ironing for the first time! Often the little things are the big things. #greatsupport

🎉 We're celebrating 50 years! Dimensions group, including Discovery Learning Disability Support Outreach 3 Way and #DimensionsCymru thank our incredible colleagues for making this a wonderful 50 years. #ImWithSam #MyGPandMe #AutismFriendly #LeadersAwards #SaveOurSocialCare

Where is the money coming from? Dr Mark Brookes MBE asks Future Social Care Coalition’s rally calling for urgent social care reform. Watch Mark share his thoughts on what we need now and his response to the positive atmosphere. #LabourConference

🥂 We're so proud to be voted one of UK Best Places to Work in charity and not-for-profit sector! If you want to join a great workplace have a look for opportunities near you at www.dimensionscareers.co.uk #GPTW2026

☕ Find out why staff look forward to shifts with Sid. He tells us about his paid job at Bryngarw Country Park, Wales. With a big cup of courage and amazing support from the team at Awen Sid has made huge changes to his life and to the many people he meets. #cymru

Wearing silly hats and meeting new people, it's all in a day's work for Hannah in Wales. With wonderful support from Hazel and the team and Dimensions Cymru, 😀 Hannah watched this video with a huge smile on her face. Join Hannah and Hazel for a day in their life @salvationarmyuk.bsky.social

As Andy Burnham settles into his role as Prime Minister, our Advocacy Lead Dr Mark Brookes MBE has a think about what he would change if he was PM. ❓ Do you agree? What would you do if you were PM? #PrimeMinister #SocialCare #Advocacy

We're excited to announce that the new date for the #LeadersAwards is 20th October 2026! Join us live to celebrate incredible people who lead in advocacy, sports, education, arts, campaigning and much more. 10 AM 20th October www.youtube.com/live/NZBM8oEBkiA?si=pVg8lLwx2eS2krrM Click 'notify me'

Dimensions has once again been recognised as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Wellbeing!  Thank you to our fab managers and teams who take care of each other and embed our values.  #GPTW #Wellbeing #NotJustAJob #GreatPlacesToWork

☀️ 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