Dimensions UK

😀 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!

Mark is a middle aged man wearing glasses and red Doctorate robes giving a speech.

“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

Young man with Down syndrome using a stand mixer.

🔑 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.

[Image of letter in the style of 18th century society papers that says Dearest gentle reader, I am delighted to announce that the event of the season will be held in June; the Dimensions Learning Disability and Autism Leaders’ Awards. This author has been reliably informed that you will soon gain the opportunity to name your leaders. Until then, dear reader, remember patience is a virtue. Yours truly, Lady Whistledown]

🐝 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

Image of a hand drawn gift and fairy lights that says: Make your own traditions and agree your boundaries before visits and events. It's ok to eat foods you know. Don't be a paparazzi! Agree times for photos. Wrap gifts together or put them unwrapped in a bag to reduce tension. Plan time to recharge. Don't try to do it all!

🎄 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]

😊 We celebrating our highlights of 2025!
#wrapped 

[Image of Karen excited about her new home in the style of Spotify wrapped]

Thanks for sharing ☺️

"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

The band Wham in Christmas costumes with the Whamageddon game rules.

🎵 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?

A man at a cashier holds cash, preparing to pay. A female support worker is helping him.

“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

Two smiling women, one standing and the other using a wheelchair wrapped in a blanket, with pumpkins in the background. Text reads: "Support workers would choose #faithful."

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

Our team of Oliver McGowan trainers continues to deliver Oliver McGowan training, and we are currently recruiting more trainers so we can deliver more sessions. We would be happy to discuss this with you, and we have sent a private message to see if you would like to arrange a call.

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

Easy read image: Physical harm, like being punched, pushed, touched in your private areas or not being looked after. Verbal harm, like you or your supporters being called names or threatened in public or online. Property harm, like when your home, your car or your things are damaged on purpose. Blocking access, like putting bins in your way or regularly parking in a Blue Badge space on purpose. You can call 101 to report it to the police. Only call 999 if someone’s life is in danger.

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.