Resources

This guide was made by the Dimensions Tenants Group to help you save money at home.

The Family Charter is our heartfelt pledge to the families and advocates of the people we support—outlining how we work together with honesty, respect, and shared purpose.

Too many people with learning disabilities and autism remain stuck in Assessment and Treatment Units (ATUs) far longer than necessary. This powerful guide offers practical advice, and real-life stories that show how life can, and should, be better.

Preparing for adulthood can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. This two-page checklist is a practical, easy-to-follow guide designed to help families plan and prepare for their child’s transition from children’s to adult services.

Developed in collaboration with families and professionals, this resource is designed to support you every step of the way through your child’s transition to adult support.

This powerful resource captures the insights and recommendations from Dimensions’ first Autism Summit, bringing together experts and self-advocates to shape the future of autism support in the UK.

We’ve answered some of the questions that were asked by families in our Transitions Webinar “Preparing for your child’s transition to adulthood: Basics and banana skins”

Hospital and Healthcare Passports are important because they show what help and care is best for you.

We know that some families worry about raising a concern or making a complaint, so we have tried to make the process as easy as possible and are very clear with all of our colleagues that no-one’s support will be affected and tenancies will not be at risk.

A One Page Profile is a good way to share some important information with the people that support your relative or friend.

What does Diversity mean for Dimensions – not only for our colleagues but also for you as family members and carers and the people we support?

Here is a list of common words and terms used in social care and their meanings.