Our stories

At Dimensions we love hearing the stories of the people we support.

Using the links below, you can see how we have changed the lives of the people we support and read some of the stories that make us all proud to be part of Dimensions.

Stories from the people we support

Craig's story - making the transitionThis is Craig story and explains about how we helped him move from his residential school to his own flat.
Positive change... Malcolm's storyMalcolm faced a problem when the funding for his day care placement was cut but with the help of his support team and person-centred planning, he's found some great alternatives.
David's story of living independentlySadly David has passed away since sharing his story but his family have given us permission to continue sharing his story.
Making a difference - Katie's storyKatie, 30, made such an impact on the Speak Up and Make a Difference (SUMAD) programme, she was asked to join the project team.
Making a difference - Katie's storyKatie, 30, made such an impact on the Speak Up and Make a Difference (SUMAD) programme, she was asked to join the project team.
One family, two storiesLiz Wilson, compares the lives of her older brother and her 15 year old daughter, both with Downs Syndrome.
One family, two storiesLiz Wilson, compares the lives of her older brother and her 15 year old daughter, both with Downs Syndrome.
Michael's footballing dreamLife-long Manchester City supporter Michael lived out his ultimate dream and saw his team play at their home ground.
Stories on videoWatch some of our stories in a video format.
Clive's storyClive's experiences with dealing with bullies and setting up his own business.
One family, two storiesLiz Wilson, compares the lives of her older brother and her 15 year old daughter, both with Downs Syndrome.
Making a difference - Katie's storyKatie, 30, made such an impact on the Speak Up and Make a Difference (SUMAD) programme, she was asked to join the project team.
Michael's footballing dreamLife-long Manchester City supporter Michael lived out his ultimate dream and saw his team play at their home ground.
One family, two storiesLiz Wilson, compares the lives of her older brother and her 15 year old daughter, both with Downs Syndrome.
David's story of living independentlySadly David has passed away since sharing his story but his family have given us permission to continue sharing his story.
Stories on videoWatch some of our stories in a video format.
About my life. In Michael's own wordsThis is Michael's story, written in his own words.
Craig's story - making the transitionThis is Craig story and explains about how we helped him move from his residential school to his own flat.
Something worth waiting for...Albert, 84, recently moved into his own bungalow getting the freedom he has wanted for a long time.
Craig's story - making the transitionThis is Craig story and explains about how we helped him move from his residential school to his own flat.
David's story of living independentlySadly David has passed away since sharing his story but his family have given us permission to continue sharing his story.
Stories on videoWatch some of our stories in a video format.
Something worth waiting for...Albert, 84, recently moved into his own bungalow getting the freedom he has wanted for a long time.
Michael's footballing dreamLife-long Manchester City supporter Michael lived out his ultimate dream and saw his team play at their home ground.
Positive change... Malcolm's storyMalcolm faced a problem when the funding for his day care placement was cut but with the help of his support team and person-centred planning, he's found some great alternatives.
Michael's footballing dreamLife-long Manchester City supporter Michael lived out his ultimate dream and saw his team play at their home ground.
Stories on videoWatch some of our stories in a video format.
David's story of living independentlySadly David has passed away since sharing his story but his family have given us permission to continue sharing his story.
Lynette's storyAs a result of working with one of our specialist behaviour support consultants, Lynnette is now managing without restraints and is no longer harming herself.
Michael's footballing dreamLife-long Manchester City supporter Michael lived out his ultimate dream and saw his team play at their home ground.
A job well done - Steven's storySteven, 31, is looking forward to starting his new career as a fully qualified PAT tester.
Positive change... Malcolm's storyMalcolm faced a problem when the funding for his day care placement was cut but with the help of his support team and person-centred planning, he's found some great alternatives.
Craig's story - making the transitionThis is Craig story and explains about how we helped him move from his residential school to his own flat.
Stories on videoWatch some of our stories in a video format.
Clive's storyClive's experiences with dealing with bullies and setting up his own business.
Dimensions Inspiring People Awards - Melanie MatthewsSee what makes Melanie an Inspiring staff member for her work supporting people.
Michael's footballing dreamLife-long Manchester City supporter Michael lived out his ultimate dream and saw his team play at their home ground.
Something worth waiting for...Albert, 84, recently moved into his own bungalow getting the freedom he has wanted for a long time.
A job well done - Steven's storySteven, 31, is looking forward to starting his new career as a fully qualified PAT tester.
A job well done - Steven's storySteven, 31, is looking forward to starting his new career as a fully qualified PAT tester.
About my life. In Michael's own wordsThis is Michael's story, written in his own words.
One family, two storiesLiz Wilson, compares the lives of her older brother and her 15 year old daughter, both with Downs Syndrome.
Lynette's storyAs a result of working with one of our specialist behaviour support consultants, Lynnette is now managing without restraints and is no longer harming herself.
Positive change... Malcolm's storyMalcolm faced a problem when the funding for his day care placement was cut but with the help of his support team and person-centred planning, he's found some great alternatives.
David's story of living independentlySadly David has passed away since sharing his story but his family have given us permission to continue sharing his story.
Lynette's storyAs a result of working with one of our specialist behaviour support consultants, Lynnette is now managing without restraints and is no longer harming herself.
Lynette's storyAs a result of working with one of our specialist behaviour support consultants, Lynnette is now managing without restraints and is no longer harming herself.
Something worth waiting for...Albert, 84, recently moved into his own bungalow getting the freedom he has wanted for a long time.
Something worth waiting for...Albert, 84, recently moved into his own bungalow getting the freedom he has wanted for a long time.
Positive change... Malcolm's storyMalcolm faced a problem when the funding for his day care placement was cut but with the help of his support team and person-centred planning, he's found some great alternatives.
Making a difference - Katie's storyKatie, 30, made such an impact on the Speak Up and Make a Difference (SUMAD) programme, she was asked to join the project team.
Stories on videoWatch some of our stories in a video format.
Three brothersA story about three of the people we support who are Muslims and their visits to their local mosque.
Dimensions Inspiring People Awards - Jessica ChananFind out what makes Support Worker Jessica an 'Inspiring' staff member.
Three brothersA story about three of the people we support who are Muslims and their visits to their local mosque.
Craig's story - making the transitionThis is Craig story and explains about how we helped him move from his residential school to his own flat.
Clive's storyClive's experiences with dealing with bullies and setting up his own business.
Making a difference - Katie's storyKatie, 30, made such an impact on the Speak Up and Make a Difference (SUMAD) programme, she was asked to join the project team.
Something worth waiting for...Albert, 84, recently moved into his own bungalow getting the freedom he has wanted for a long time.
Michael's footballing dreamLife-long Manchester City supporter Michael lived out his ultimate dream and saw his team play at their home ground.
Dimensions Inspiring People Awards - Debbie FerreDebbie recently won an Inspiring People award for her work supporting people with learning disabilities and autism.
Michael's footballing dreamLife-long Manchester City supporter Michael lived out his ultimate dream and saw his team play at their home ground.
Lynette's storyAs a result of working with one of our specialist behaviour support consultants, Lynnette is now managing without restraints and is no longer harming herself.
A job well done - Steven's storySteven, 31, is looking forward to starting his new career as a fully qualified PAT tester.
About my life. In Michael's own wordsThis is Michael's story, written in his own words.
Positive change... Malcolm's storyMalcolm faced a problem when the funding for his day care placement was cut but with the help of his support team and person-centred planning, he's found some great alternatives.
David's story of living independentlySadly David has passed away since sharing his story but his family have given us permission to continue sharing his story.
Three brothersA story about three of the people we support who are Muslims and their visits to their local mosque.
Three brothersA story about three of the people we support who are Muslims and their visits to their local mosque.
Craig's story - making the transitionThis is Craig story and explains about how we helped him move from his residential school to his own flat.
A job well done - Steven's storySteven, 31, is looking forward to starting his new career as a fully qualified PAT tester.
One family, two storiesLiz Wilson, compares the lives of her older brother and her 15 year old daughter, both with Downs Syndrome.
Something worth waiting for...Albert, 84, recently moved into his own bungalow getting the freedom he has wanted for a long time.
Lynette's storyAs a result of working with one of our specialist behaviour support consultants, Lynnette is now managing without restraints and is no longer harming herself.
Three brothersA story about three of the people we support who are Muslims and their visits to their local mosque.
A job well done - Steven's storySteven, 31, is looking forward to starting his new career as a fully qualified PAT tester.
Something worth waiting for...Albert, 84, recently moved into his own bungalow getting the freedom he has wanted for a long time.
About my life. In Michael's own wordsThis is Michael's story, written in his own words.
One family, two storiesLiz Wilson, compares the lives of her older brother and her 15 year old daughter, both with Downs Syndrome.
Making a difference - Katie's storyKatie, 30, made such an impact on the Speak Up and Make a Difference (SUMAD) programme, she was asked to join the project team.
Three brothersA story about three of the people we support who are Muslims and their visits to their local mosque.
Lynette's storyAs a result of working with one of our specialist behaviour support consultants, Lynnette is now managing without restraints and is no longer harming herself.
About my life. In Michael's own wordsThis is Michael's story, written in his own words.
Dimensions Inspiring People Awards - Tinofaro HapagutiTinofaro, a support worker at a residential service for people with autism and with learning disabilities was recognised for his courage in supporting people.
Craig's story - making the transitionThis is Craig story and explains about how we helped him move from his residential school to his own flat.
A job well done - Steven's storySteven, 31, is looking forward to starting his new career as a fully qualified PAT tester.
Three brothersA story about three of the people we support who are Muslims and their visits to their local mosque.
Dimensions Inspiring People Awards - Baily Thomas HouseA staff team in Newbury has been presented with an 'Inspiring People' award for partnership working.
Craig's story - making the transitionThis is Craig story and explains about how we helped him move from his residential school to his own flat.
About my life. In Michael's own wordsThis is Michael's story, written in his own words.
Positive change... Malcolm's storyMalcolm faced a problem when the funding for his day care placement was cut but with the help of his support team and person-centred planning, he's found some great alternatives.
Craig's story - making the transitionThis is Craig story and explains about how we helped him move from his residential school to his own flat.
Lynette's storyAs a result of working with one of our specialist behaviour support consultants, Lynnette is now managing without restraints and is no longer harming herself.
One family, two storiesLiz Wilson, compares the lives of her older brother and her 15 year old daughter, both with Downs Syndrome.
Making a difference - Katie's storyKatie, 30, made such an impact on the Speak Up and Make a Difference (SUMAD) programme, she was asked to join the project team.
David's story of living independentlySadly David has passed away since sharing his story but his family have given us permission to continue sharing his story.
About my life. In Michael's own wordsThis is Michael's story, written in his own words.
Making a difference - Katie's storyKatie, 30, made such an impact on the Speak Up and Make a Difference (SUMAD) programme, she was asked to join the project team.
A job well done - Steven's storySteven, 31, is looking forward to starting his new career as a fully qualified PAT tester.
Making a difference - Katie's storyKatie, 30, made such an impact on the Speak Up and Make a Difference (SUMAD) programme, she was asked to join the project team.
About my life. In Michael's own wordsThis is Michael's story, written in his own words.
Something worth waiting for...Albert, 84, recently moved into his own bungalow getting the freedom he has wanted for a long time.
One family, two storiesLiz Wilson, compares the lives of her older brother and her 15 year old daughter, both with Downs Syndrome.
Three brothersA story about three of the people we support who are Muslims and their visits to their local mosque.
Clive's storyClive's experiences with dealing with bullies and setting up his own business.
About my life. In Michael's own wordsThis is Michael's story, written in his own words.
Michael's footballing dreamLife-long Manchester City supporter Michael lived out his ultimate dream and saw his team play at their home ground.
Positive change... Malcolm's storyMalcolm faced a problem when the funding for his day care placement was cut but with the help of his support team and person-centred planning, he's found some great alternatives.
David's story of living independentlySadly David has passed away since sharing his story but his family have given us permission to continue sharing his story.
Clive's storyClive's experiences with dealing with bullies and setting up his own business.
Stories on videoWatch some of our stories in a video format.
A job well done - Steven's storySteven, 31, is looking forward to starting his new career as a fully qualified PAT tester.
David's story of living independentlySadly David has passed away since sharing his story but his family have given us permission to continue sharing his story.
Dimensions Inspiring People AwardsPaul Pargeter was presented his 'Inspiring People' award for his work on personalisation at the Dimension's AGM.
Stories on videoWatch some of our stories in a video format.
Clive's storyClive's experiences with dealing with bullies and setting up his own business.
Clive's storyClive's experiences with dealing with bullies and setting up his own business.
Positive change... Malcolm's storyMalcolm faced a problem when the funding for his day care placement was cut but with the help of his support team and person-centred planning, he's found some great alternatives.
Lynette's storyAs a result of working with one of our specialist behaviour support consultants, Lynnette is now managing without restraints and is no longer harming herself.
Dimensions Inspiring People AwardsThe awards are designed to celebrate employees that really make a difference to the lives of those we support and demonstrate our values: ambition, respect, courage, integrity and partnership.
Three brothersA story about three of the people we support who are Muslims and their visits to their local mosque.
Clive's storyClive's experiences with dealing with bullies and setting up his own business.
Clive's storyClive's experiences with dealing with bullies and setting up his own business.
Stories on videoWatch some of our stories in a video format.

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