Dimensions UK

🎉 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

dimensions-uk.orgDimensions UK responds to CQC’s State of Care report (2026) - DimensionsResponding 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...

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...

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

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

17 Sept

🥂 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

10 Sept

☕ 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

25 Aug

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

24 Aug

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

20 July

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'

14 July

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

23 June

☀️ 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

22 June

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

17 June

🙂 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

15 June

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

@rachaeldodgson.bsky.social @stephenfry.bsky.social @learningdisability.bsky.social

15 June

1 June

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

29 May

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

22 May

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!

15 May

😊 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].

14 May

😊 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

14 May

14 May

7 May

✔️ 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).

6 May

🤔 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

26 Mar

💙💚 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

23 Mar

💚💙 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

20 Mar

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

19 Mar

The face you make when you got nominated for the #LeadersAwards ! We're loving all the excited posts from people who are receiving their certificates and realising that someone thinks they are awesome! We think so too! [Image shows a golden retriever dog looking happy]

13 Mar

😮 We're so excited to announce we've been voted UK Best Workplaces for the 8th year in a row! “Together, I believe we have created a special and unique culture here at Dimensions." Sam Smith, Chief People Officer. www.greatplacetowork.co.uk/best-workplaces/2026 #UKBestWorkplaces

The Learning Disability and Autism Leader's Awards nominations are closing! Nominate someone who inspires you today! Every entry gets a certificate 😀 😀 bit.ly/EnterLeaders [photo of Oprah Winfrey giving everyone a car]

“I welcome Baroness Casey’s acknowledgment of the structural and strategic challenges that mean too few people can access great social care that enables them to live their lives." Rachael Dodgson, Dimensions CEO, responds to Baroness Casey’s first major comment on the adult social care system.

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Baroness Casey’s right to draw attention to low pay across the workforce and despite this, the fantastic support that is delivered. At Dimensions [we are non-profit] 94% of colleagues are paid at or above Real Living Wage, but maintaining that position year is an ever increasing challenge.

We will continue to work with Baroness Casey and with Government to find solutions together – both now and for the long term – so that more people can access great social care that enables them to live their lives.”

Too often commissioning does not support the delivery of consistent, high-quality support, and instead contributes to fragmentation, short-term decision making and instability for providers, the workforce and most importantly, the people who rely on care and support.

4 Mar

Nominations close soon for the Learning Disability and Autism Leader's Awards 2026. Nominate someone who inspires you today! 🥳 Winners get to celebrate at our free event on June 25th in Bristol! 😀 https://bit.ly/EnterLeaders

2 Mar

If you know someone with learning disabilities or autism who is doing something amazing in their life then we want to hear about them! 😮 Nominations close on Friday! 🥂 We'll be celebrating the winners at our free party at the Paintworks, Bristol on 25th June 2026. 👉 https://bit.ly/EnterLeaders

26 Feb

🎓 We're excited about the the launch of a £1.5 million new academy to support social care workers in Wales. 👉 Read the story: bit.ly/4s51f1g #wales #SocialCare

25 Feb

😎 The sun is out and so are we! Have you started planting yet? #SpringMood [Image shows photos of sapling sunflowers in cups, a swan, a person being supported to cut his lawn and a person planting a sunflower in his flower bed.]

16 Feb

😮 Your stories are so good this year, so nominations are extended until 6th March! Are you a volunteer, achieved a personal goal, helped others? Have a learning disability or autism? Then we think you're amazing and want you hear all about you. 👉 bit.ly/EnterLeaders

13 Feb

😀 I nominated someone awesome for the Dimensions #LeadersAwards! Have you? The ceremony is free and every entry gets a certificate! bit.ly/EnterLeaders

6 Feb

If you're proud of someone with learning disabilities and/or autism then let us know! bit.ly/EnterLeaders #DimensionsLeadersAwards

30 Jan

🍕 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!