Dimensions UK
@dimensionsuk.bsky.social
We support people with learning disabilities & autistic people and campaign WITH them. We are non-profit care provider. #BetterLivesForMorePeople
🎵 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!
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!
November 28, 2025 at 3:14 PM
🎵 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!
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?
How do you feel about the decisions the government has made?
November 27, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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?
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.
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.
November 26, 2025 at 4:12 PM
“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.
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
👉 Watch the ITV report at bit.ly/LifeWithDisability
#learningdisabilities #autism #budget
November 14, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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
👉 Watch the ITV report at bit.ly/LifeWithDisability
#learningdisabilities #autism #budget
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
☕ Join us on 12th November 12-1.30pm
Bit.ly/BetterTransitions25
#BetterTransitions
October 28, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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
☕ 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
👉 https://www.dimensions-uk.org/resource/disability-hate-crime-a-guide-for-carers-and-supporters
#HCAW
October 16, 2025 at 10:46 AM
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
👉 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
A disability hate crime is when someone is attacked because they are disabled.
#HateCrimeAwarenessWeek #HCAW
October 15, 2025 at 9:51 AM
What is a disability hate crime?
A disability hate crime is when someone is attacked because they are disabled.
#HateCrimeAwarenessWeek #HCAW
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.
October 9, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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)
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)
October 9, 2025 at 12:03 PM
🕺 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)
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)
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
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
September 29, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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
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
🍍 It is tradition to try a new fruit, often pineapples and pomegranates.
Have a sweet new year! Shanah tovah.
#RoshHashanah
September 24, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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
🍍 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
We've edited our livestream of the event with time stamps so you can go straight to the part you want.
👀 youtu.be/wWx8YYXdkak
September 22, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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
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
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
September 18, 2025 at 8:47 AM
💡 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
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
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
September 4, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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
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
Here he talks about his new role working with government.
#APPG
August 29, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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
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
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
August 26, 2025 at 5:09 PM
⚠️ 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
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
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
August 22, 2025 at 9:40 AM
🍿 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
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
🍿 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
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
August 15, 2025 at 1:36 PM
🍿 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
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
☀️ 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
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
August 12, 2025 at 4:23 PM
☀️ 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
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
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
August 7, 2025 at 8:08 AM
🍿 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
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
🍿 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
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
August 1, 2025 at 11:14 AM
🍿 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
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
"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 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
July 29, 2025 at 4:42 PM
"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 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
“This fantastic accreditation recognises [that] colleagues feel supported to grow professionally and personally." Simon Gosney, Head of Learning and Development.
bit.ly/GPTWDev25
#GPTW
July 28, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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
“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
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
July 25, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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
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