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Read our news blogs from our CEO, Steve Scown, commenting on issues about learning disability, autism, support and social care.

Sharpen up, employers. You’re missing a trick

NHS figures show that in 2015/16, 6% of people with learning disabilities were employed, a figure largely unchanged from the previous year.

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Here’s what the government needs to do to tackle hate crime

Mark has a learning disability and is passionate about stopping autism and learning disability hate crime. This is his call on the government to do something #ImWithSam

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Manifesto matters – what each party has to say about Social Care

My last blog, Beyond the B-Word, suggested some things you might look for once the manifestos were published. Well, they’re published now and our new Policy & Public Affairs team has been running their eye over them.

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Beyond the B-word: my hopes for the manifestos

Will Brexit make this a single-issue general election? I hope not, because nothing could be worse for vulnerable people in Britain today.

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Voting with a learning disability – If you don’t love your vote, who will?

Tracey and Jordan recently took to the airwaves and spoke to the BBC about voting with a learning disability. Why is their message so important?

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Making good decisions, for seven generations to come

Our CEO blogs on how important it is to consider our future generations in decisions for today.

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Welcoming our volunteers – anyone can make a difference

Our CEO first joined Dimensions over 20 years ago. Now, as Chief Executive, he's welcoming new volunteers to exciting new roles.

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Health: It’s time to talk

I’m 55 and I’m hoping I’ve many good years of life to come. But here’s a thought - a man my age with learning disabilities is quite probably entering the last five years of his life.

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Let’s spend a penny on human rights

Imagine an organisation that could advise parliament on improving human rights and monitor our national compliance with international treaties.

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Employing people with a learning disability – what does Good look like?

Steve Scown, Dimensions CEO and Sharon Allen, Skills for Care CEO explore what "good" looks like in regard to employing people with a learning disability.

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