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The Rise School gets Department of Education of approval

13/02/2013 We are delighted to announce that The Rise School has been granted approval to open in September 2014 by the Department for Education.

Our comment on Market Oversight Consultation Response

13/02/2013 Dimensions' response to the recent Market Oversight Consultation Response

The Prince of Wales visits Dimensions Service

13/02/2013 HRH The Prince of Wales visited the home of people with learning disabilities in Poundbury today and heard how a personal approach to their support is making a difference to their quality of life.

Four non-executive directors join the board

13/02/2013 Dimensions has appointed four new non-executive Directors.

Sports enthusiast preparing to compete at special olympics

13/02/2013 A Wakefield football and rugby fan has his sights firmly set on gaining a Gold medal at the Special Olympics this year.

Autism Awareness Month - Vue Cinemas join Autism Friendly Film project

13/02/2013 Autism Friendly Films to be rolled out across more cinemas in the UK.

Ambitious about Autism host free transition seminars

13/02/2013 Series of free transition seminars for parents and carers of young adults with a learning disability. Taking place in central London, the five seminars will be ho

Dimensions staff and the people they support raise money for See Ability

13/02/2013 People with learning disabilities and autism present the money they raised for a Bristol cause.

Our comment on recent CQC report

13/02/2013 The CQC has released its latest care update which highlights the poor care experienced by people with learning disabilities.

Minister launches service for people with learning disabilities & autism

13/02/2013 The Minister for Communities and Local Government and MP for Bath Don Foster today launched a dedicated respite service for people with learning disabilities and autism.

Planning Live: A family view

03/12/2012 'Planning Live' is a planning event that brings all the people who are important to a person together, to listen to what is important to them and discuss a range of life and support options.

Best foot forward for Crawley man preparing for his first run

13/02/2013 A 31-YEAR-OLD Crawley man prepares for his first 5k run to raise money for the charity that supports him.

Department of Health cites Dimensions in Winterbourne Review good practice guide

16/04/2013 Following the shocking and criminal behaviour towards people with autism at Winterbourne View, the Government has released its official review which includes a good practice guide.

Sussex manager wins regional award for his leadership

16/04/2013 A man who manages a programme which provides 27 different activities for more than 200 people with learning disabilities in Sussex has won a regional award for his leadership.

Planning Live: What's It All About?

03/12/2012 'Planning Live' is a planning event that brings all the people who are important to a person together, to listen to what is important to them and discuss a range of life and support options.

Sheffield Service Manager scoops award for supporting people to lead the lives

16/04/2013 A Sheffield social worker has won a regional award for the way she and her staff team support people with learning disabilities and autism.

Supporting people in compassionate & enthusiastic way leads to regional award

16/04/2013 A Bristol project manager has been recognised for her enthusiasm, leadership and compassion within her role supporting people with learning disabilities and autism.

Camping adventures beckon for disabled children thanks to Children in Need grant

16/04/2013 Camping weekends for disabled children which enable them to take part in fun activities like zip-wiring and assault courses, have received more than £26,000 from Children in Need

Folkstone Team Shortlisted for National Award

02/05/2013 An 11-strong staff team that supports two people with complex learning and physical disabilities has been shortlisted for a national award.

Crawley Manager Shortlisted for National Award

29/04/2013 Manager of sports and leisure programme has been shortlisted for Great British Care award.

Winterbourne whistleblower gives exclusive interview to social care provider

29/10/2012 What was the tipping point for Winterbourne View whistleblower Terry Bryan? What did the service look and sound like? Find out in our video interview with Terry Bryan.

Follow-up programme on Winterbourne View

29/10/2012 Our response to Panorama's follow-up programme on Winterbourne View.

Making it Personal - How do we Make it Real?

19/10/2012 How we've worked to put Personalisation into practice at Dimensions.

Dimensions celebrates inspiring people

21/09/2012 Social care provider Dimensions, which supports almost 3,000 people with learning disabilities and autism, has held its first Inspiring People Awards to recognise staff for making a difference.

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