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Access Social Care
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Access Social Care provides free legal advice to people with social care needs, helping to achieve a better quality of life.
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“AccessAva is becoming embedded into my daily practice, so I can support others to understand their rights.”
Your monthly gift sustains this change. Donate here https://www.accesscharity.org.uk/25-days-to-a-fairer-christmas

Join us for a #FairerChristmas
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December 15, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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“AccessAva is ‘The Oracle’ and ‘The Fountain of Knowledge.’ It puts the jigsaw pieces together so you can see the full picture.”
Fund knowledge that changes lives https://www.accesscharity.org.uk/25-days-to-a-fairer-christmas
Join us for a #FairerChristmas #CarersSupport #AccessAva ✨
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December 12, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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For the people we support, a “seasonal delay” isn’t a minor inconvenience.

£50/month trains and supervises pro‑bono lawyers, multiplying impact so more people receive the care they’re entitled to.

Champion rights at £50/month https://www.accesscharity.org.uk/25-days-to-a-fairer-christmas

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December 11, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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£20/month helps provide casework support for older people who are struggling to manage the complex care system.

To read more about our casework and campaign https://www.accesscharity.org.uk/25-days-to-a-fairer-christmas

Join us for a #FairerChristmas #CaseworkSupport ✨
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December 10, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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We’re with 180+ groups across the UK have come together this Human Rights Day to challenge recent negative rhetoric on rights, we are united in saying: we want better from the Prime Minister and a future where rights are real for everyone. #HumanRightsDay #HRD25
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December 10, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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Disabled households face £1,095 extra a month just to reach the same standard of living.

At Access Social Care we stand beside people when they’re handed a bill they simply cannot afford.
https://ow.ly/Sp6f50XG7U4
Join us for a #FairerChristmas ✨
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December 9, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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AccessAva is free, online, and available round the clock, with content verified by qualified lawyers. Dignity doesn’t keep office hours.
Donate here https://www.accesscharity.org.uk/25-days-to-a-fairer-christmas

Join us for #FairerChristmas
#AccessAva
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December 8, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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“I’ve lost the use of my arms, but I use AccessAva online with a touchpad, onscreen keyboard and dictation. It’s easy to use.”

Fund truly accessible legal support and join us for a #FairerChristmas

Donate here https://www.accesscharity.org.uk/25-days-to-a-fairer-christmas
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December 7, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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Back fearless, fair legal guidance https://www.accesscharity.org.uk/25-days-to-a-fairer-christmas

Join us for a Fairer Christmas #FairerChristmas #CareAct2014
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December 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Many supporters aren’t “formal carers” they’re relatives saying, “I need help, but I don’t know how.”

Give monthly, guide a family https://www.accesscharity.org.uk/25-days-to-a-fairer-christmas

Join us for #FairerChristmas #FamilyCarers 💛
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December 5, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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“I used AccessAva and found I was entitled to a Carers Assessment. The templates helped me write to my local authority and I got the assessment I needed.”

Become a monthly donor today: https://www.accesscharity.org.uk/25-days-to-a-fairer-christmas

Join us for #FairerChristmas
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December 4, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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Fund tools that make rights accessible. 🌟

Become a monthly donor today: https://ow.ly/vi7f50XBbpS Join us for #FairerChristmas #AccessAva
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December 3, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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When families face a complex care system, our legal guidance and casework protect their rights. This Christmas and beyond. Your donation directly funds that expert support. Become a monthly donor today:
https://www.accesscharity.org.uk/25-days-to-a-fairer-christmas🎁
#FairerChristmas
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December 2, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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This December, help fund the legal work that restores dignity for people who need social care. Social care is a legal right and your monthly gift turns hope into action.

Become a monthly donor today https://www.accesscharity.org.uk/25-days-to-a-fairer-christmas

🎄 Join us for #fairerchristmas
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December 1, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Adult social care has been left behind again in the Autumn Budget ❗️ With demand rising and an £8.4bn shortfall ⚠️ we need urgent clarity on funding. Our FOI aims to bring transparency so every pound reaches those who need it most 🤝💛 Social care deserves better.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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🎉 We’re delighted to welcome Derek Breingan as our new Ambassador for Access Social Care! With over 20 years dedicated to the health and social care sector, Derek brings deep expertise and a strong commitment to improving outcomes. We’re thrilled to have him champion our mission. 🤝
A welcome post for Derek Breingan, ASC's new ambassador.
November 27, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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🤝 When you host AccessAva on your site, you can:
✅ Build trust with your community
✅ Offer a seamless on-site experience
✅ Gain valuable insights and data
✅ Contribute to future content that benefits everyone 🤝 https://www.accessava.org.uk/for-organisations
November 26, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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As the Chancellor prepares her red budget box, we’re joining the Care and Support Alliance and delivering ours - filled with the voices of people whose lives depend on social care. This Budget must work for all of us. #FiguresThatMatter https://careandsupportalliance.com/figures-that-matter/
November 24, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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🏆 Celebrating Jennine's Win at the Advising Londoners Awards! Huge congrats to @JennineBailey for winning Best Contribution! 🎉 One person can change lives. Thanks to all involved! #socialcare #nevermoreneeded #AccessToJustice #Awards #AdvisingLondoners #LondonAdvice #AdviceSector
Jennine Bailey receiving her award at the Advising Londoners Awards.
November 21, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Our Community Care Lawyers Group is thriving 🌱
We’re now at 159 subscribers, 26 Working Group members, and a new 6-member Interim Executive Committee.

Huge thanks to everyone helping strengthen community care law across England.
More about CCLG: https://www.accesscharity.org.uk/cclg
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November 20, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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Cases adjourned for more evidence after a 3-day hearing. We're committed to transparency in social care funding! https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crklyk65dkmo
#SocialCare #AccessToJustice #SocialCareFunding #CaseyCommission
#TransparencyMatters
Disabled Rotherham woman calls for transparency in social care funding
Julie Sharp, 39, from Rotherham, was born with triple X syndrome and uses a wheelchair.
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November 20, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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This week is National Self-Care Week (17–23 Nov), themed Mind & Body. At Access Social Care, we know how demanding caring roles are. We’re dedicating this week to you. Physical and mental wellbeing go hand in hand — self-care isn’t a luxury. You deserve care too. #SelfCareWeek #MindBody
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November 19, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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Many people tell us that having support to find the right legal wording for their letters can make a huge difference when trying to access social care. We’d like to hear your thoughts on what features matter most in a letter-writing support service.
https://forms.office.com/e/pNeX7HNYkB
November 18, 2025 at 9:35 AM
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⚖️ Our landmark legal case begins today against HM Treasury, DHSC & DLUHC. We're fighting for transparency on how social care is funded — info the ICO says should be public.

Stay updated 👉 https://ow.ly/HbO450X4XGZ

#TransparencyMatters #AccessSocialCare
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November 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Together we’ve supported 625 people to access the care they deserve. We work with communities, lawyers & care providers to make social care fair and lawful for everyone. #AccessSocialCare #Collaboration
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November 12, 2025 at 1:25 PM