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

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.
Stories on videoWatch some of our stories in a video format.
Dimensions Inspiring People Awards - Baily Thomas HouseA staff team in Newbury has been presented with an 'Inspiring People' award for partnership working.
Something worth waiting for...Albert, 84, recently moved into his own bungalow getting the freedom he has wanted for a long time.
Three brothersA story about three of the people we support who are Muslims and their visits to their local mosque.
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.
Michael's footballing dreamLife-long Manchester City supporter Michael lived out his ultimate dream and saw his team play at their home ground.
Michael's footballing dreamLife-long Manchester City supporter Michael lived out his ultimate dream and saw his team play at their home ground.
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.
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.
A job well done - Steven's storySteven, 31, is looking forward to starting his new career as a fully qualified PAT tester.
Michael's footballing dreamLife-long Manchester City supporter Michael lived out his ultimate dream and saw his team play at their home ground.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Stories on videoWatch some of our stories in a video format.
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.
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.
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.
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.
One family, two storiesLiz Wilson, compares the lives of her older brother and her 15 year old daughter, both with Downs Syndrome.
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.
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.
A job well done - Steven's storySteven, 31, is looking forward to starting his new career as a fully qualified PAT tester.
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.
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.
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.
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.
One family, two storiesLiz Wilson, compares the lives of her older brother and her 15 year old daughter, both with Downs Syndrome.
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.
Dimensions Inspiring People AwardsPaul Pargeter was presented his 'Inspiring People' award for his work on personalisation at the Dimension's AGM.
Dimensions Inspiring People Awards - Jessica ChananFind out what makes Support Worker Jessica an 'Inspiring' staff member.
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.
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.
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.
About my life. In Michael's own wordsThis is Michael's story, written in his own words.
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.
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.
Three brothersA story about three of the people we support who are Muslims and their visits to their local mosque.
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.
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.
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.
Stories on videoWatch some of our stories in a video format.
Dimensions Inspiring People Awards - Melanie MatthewsSee what makes Melanie an Inspiring staff member for her work supporting people.
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.
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.
Clive's storyClive's experiences with dealing with bullies and setting up his own business.
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.
A job well done - Steven's storySteven, 31, is looking forward to starting his new career as a fully qualified PAT tester.
Stories on videoWatch some of our stories in a video format.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
One family, two storiesLiz Wilson, compares the lives of her older brother and her 15 year old daughter, both with Downs Syndrome.
About my life. In Michael's own wordsThis is Michael's story, written in his own words.
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.
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.
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.
A job well done - Steven's storySteven, 31, is looking forward to starting his new career as a fully qualified PAT tester.
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.
About my life. In Michael's own wordsThis is Michael's story, written in his own words.
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.
Something worth waiting for...Albert, 84, recently moved into his own bungalow getting the freedom he has wanted for a long time.
Stories on videoWatch some of our stories in a video format.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Three brothersA story about three of the people we support who are Muslims and their visits to their local mosque.
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.
Clive's storyClive's experiences with dealing with bullies and setting up his own business.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A job well done - Steven's storySteven, 31, is looking forward to starting his new career as a fully qualified PAT tester.
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.
Something worth waiting for...Albert, 84, recently moved into his own bungalow getting the freedom he has wanted for a long time.

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