Dimensions UK

@dimensionsuk.bsky.social

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We support people with learning disabilities & autistic people and campaign WITH them. We are non-profit care provider. #BetterLivesForMorePeople

[Image of four people standing and one lady using a wheelchair on the steps of ten Downing Street wearing blue t-shirts that say Equal Pay With The NHS. Helen has short blonde hair and is holding a box of petitions which call for the Government to pay support workers fairly.]
Images of a plain garden transformed into pastel coloured shed and benches, bunting, herbs, flowers and a funky flamingo, with 8 people smiling. Debbie, who uses a wheelchair looks at her new garden with her support worker.
A female support worker helps a lady with short hair and glasses to shop for clothes.
Image of a white man enjoying a sensory room with his support worker, a black woman.
[image of Stephen from Traitors looking shocked]
Mark is a middle aged man wearing glasses and red Doctorate robes giving a speech.
Young man with Down syndrome using a stand mixer.
[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]
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!
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]
The band Wham in Christmas costumes with the Whamageddon game rules.
A man at a cashier holds cash, preparing to pay. A female support worker is helping him.
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."
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.
Hand drawn image by Michelle Rebello of an autistic person in a red top trying to hold lots of large lightbulbs to show how they are bursting with ideas.
Image of a hand drawn pineapple, pomegranates, oranges and green apple
Hand drawn image by Michelle Rebello of an autistic person in a red top trying to hold lots of large lightbulbs to show how they are bursting with ideas.
A close-up of a patient in a hospital bed receiving intravenous treatment, conveying healthcare and recovery.