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🔥 “Nothing about us, without us.” 🔥 Today at the House of Commons, Achieve together was proud to stand alongside Campaign 4 Change and sector leaders at the launch of the What Matters to Me report – a groundbreaking project by the Challenging Behaviour Foundation (CBF). This three-year initiative amplifies the voices of people with severe or profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), ensuring that their experiences directly inform local and national policy. Why this matters: ✅ People with PMLD must be recognised as active participants in shaping policy, not just recipients of care. ✅ Innovative approaches – from sensory engagement to lived experience advocacy – create real pathways for inclusion. ✅ Systemic change happens when lived experience drives decision-making. 🎤 Huge thanks to Kevin McKenna MP for hosting, CBF for leading this vital work, and to the inspiring self-advocates and families who make their voices heard every day. 📢 The report and resources are now available on the CBF website – let’s keep the momentum going! 🔗 Join the conversation: #WhatMattersToMe #InclusionMatters #LearningDisability #PolicyChange #Campaign4Change The Challenging Behaviour Foundation, CAMPAIGN4CHANGE Michael Fullerton Viv Cooper MBACP Josh Babarinde OBE CF MP Mencap The National Autistic Society Learning Disability England Future Social Care Coalition BILD - British Institute of Learning Disabilities

MPs will vote on the National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill today following the House of Lords Amendments. We urge all MP’s to vote to make social care exempt from the increased NIC costs. This is vital to sustain an already struggling sector, and ensure people drawing on social care have access to good support, when they need it, and have options to choose from when seeking social care. MP’s – show solidarity with “Specified Employers” and push for meaningful change and investment in social care. People’s lives and quality of live depends on it.   #ProvidersUnite #ValueSocialCare #NICSDefeat #StrongerTogether Providers Unite, Claire Coutinho MP, Rt Hon Rachel Reeves, Stephen Kinnock, Learning Disability England, Tom Rutland, Care England, Jess Asato MP, Josh Fenton-Glynn MP

A huge congratulations to our incredible colleague, Erren Wheatland, on receiving the prestigious Chief Nurse for Adult Social Care Gold Award! This national recognition, presented by Professor Dame Deborah Sturdy, honours Erren’s exceptional leadership and clinical expertise in social care nursing, including: ✔ Specialist epilepsy care, supporting people at risk of SUDEP. ✔ Pioneering health and wellbeing initiatives for people with complex needs. ✔ Supporting the development of national PMLD standards and championing co-production. During the presentation, Dame Deborah shared: “Achieve together was one of the first specialist care organisations to win a nurse-led team award, and that’s powerful.” Upon receiving the award, Erren shared: "It is such a privilege to be a nurse, leading a fabulous nurse-led team and making a difference to people’s lives. It is great to see nurses being recognised in this way, and to celebrate the vital role nurses play in adult social care." As we approach Epilepsy Purple Day on 26 March, we’ll be sharing more about our expertise in epilepsy care and how we continue to support individuals to live their best lives. Join us in celebrating Erren’s achievement! #AchieveTogether #NursingExcellence #SocialCareLeadership #ThankYouNurse #PurpleDay #EpilepsyAwareness

✨ Success story: Swift and supportive emergency support ✨ When an emergency placement arose, the team at Achieve together sprang into action with their 'we can' attitude. With just 24 hours' notice, our dedicated teams worked tirelessly to ensure the person supported had a safe and welcoming place to call home. 🏡 Thanks to their quick thinking and compassionate approach, the person supported has settled in well, building trusting relationships and regaining their independence. This success story is a testament to the power of person-centred support and the commitment of our incredible teams. Well done to everyone involved in making this transition smooth and successful! 💙 Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/erV9iE3v Emergency support now available nationwide: https://lnkd.in/eBAPMUEh #AchieveTogether #SuccessStories #EmergencySupport #PersonCentredCare #MakingADifference

🔥 “Nothing about us, without us.” 🔥 Today at the House of Commons, Achieve together was proud to stand alongside Campaign 4 Change and sector leaders at the launch of the What Matters to Me report – a groundbreaking project by the Challenging Behaviour Foundation (CBF). This three-year initiative amplifies the voices of people with severe or profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), ensuring that their experiences directly inform local and national policy. Why this matters: ✅ People with PMLD must be recognised as active participants in shaping policy, not just recipients of care. ✅ Innovative approaches – from sensory engagement to lived experience advocacy – create real pathways for inclusion. ✅ Systemic change happens when lived experience drives decision-making. 🎤 Huge thanks to Kevin McKenna MP for hosting, CBF for leading this vital work, and to the inspiring self-advocates and families who make their voices heard every day. 📢 The report and resources are now available here: https://lnkd.in/etq9uuqz on the CBF website – let’s keep the momentum going! 🔗 Join the conversation: #WhatMattersToMe #InclusionMatters #LearningDisability #PolicyChange #Campaign4Change #CoProduction The Challenging Behaviour Foundation Michael Fullerton Vivien Cooper OBE Jacqui Shurlock Mencap The National Autistic Society Learning Disability England BILD - British Institute of Learning Disabilities

🚀 We’ve got some BIG news! 🚀 We are delighted to share that Achieve together has been named one of the UK’s Best Employers 2025 by the Financial Times! 🎉 This recognition is a testament to our 6,000+ incredible team members, whose passion and dedication make a real difference every day. At Achieve together, we believe that when we invest in our people, we create a culture where everyone can thrive. 💙 How we’re making Achieve together an even better place to work: ✅ Career Adventures Framework – Clear pathways for career growth and earnings progression ✅ Continued investment in pay – Strengthening our position as a leading employer in social care ✅ Wellbeing & financial support – Including Wagestream, apprenticeships, and retail benefits ✅ An inclusive and supportive culture where every team member feels valued "We know that when we invest in our team members, we create a culture where people feel valued, supported, and inspired to deliver outstanding support to the people living in our homes." – Zak Houlahan, CEO We’re proud of this achievement and committed to driving positive change across the social care sector. If you’re looking for a rewarding career with purpose, progression, and impact, now is the perfect time to join us! 🔗 Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eFQcqmPT #AchieveTogether #BestEmployer2025 #InvestingInCare #CareersWithPurpose #SocialCare #MakingADifference #CareerGrowth

🌍 This International Women’s Day, let’s #AccelerateAction for gender equality! 💜 At Achieve together, we’re proud to be leading the way: 📉 UK social care gender pay gap: 7.8% 💪 Ours? Just 1.4%! But there’s more to do. We’re committed to: ✅ Supporting women in leadership ✅ Providing career development & training ✅ Championing women’s health at work Read more here: https://bit.ly/3FloH7f 🚀 Let’s keep pushing for progress. What does gender equality mean to you? Drop a comment below! ⬇ #InternationalWomensDay #SocialCare #Leadership #WomenInCare #EquityInWork Skills for Care Women's Equality Center Care England Department of Health and Social Care POST, UK Parliament Equality and Human Rights Commission Dr Jane Townson OBE Vic Rayner OBE

We’re delighted to be sponsoring this year's Learning Disability England Conference Good Lives: Stronger, Louder, Together! Today, in Manchester, #Campaign4Change representatives and self-advocates Frankie Dunn, Crystal Higgins and Clayton Maragh will be presenting a workshop entitled ‘Tree of a Good Life’. They will talk about ‘What is a good life?’ and what needs to change in social care and in our society for this to be a reality for people with learning disabilities and autistic people. They will be explaining the roots we need to water for our Tree of Life to grow big and strong. In addition, Mary Woodall who is a member of Learning Disability England’s Representative body, will be facilitating one of the speaker sessions. It’s uplifting to hear so many conference discussions on Mary is passionate about the rights of people with learning disabilities and took part in the Campaign 4 Change Good Lives podcast discussing the need for action from the Government and MPs. Learn more about the podcast here: https://lnkd.in/eC7yvEGE Listen to the full podcast: https://lnkd.in/dEATmqiD. #SocialCareReform #AdultSocialCare #SelfAdvocates #LearningDisabilities #Neurodiversity #Inclusion #DisabilityAwareness #GoodLivesManifesto #GoodLivesFramework #ActionTowardsGoodLives #Campaign4Change

🏡 New development tour 🏡 We’re delighted to introduce one of our newest supported living home in Paignton, designed to meet the needs of people with learning disabilities, autism spectrum conditions, and additional complex needs. This modern home offers en-suite bedrooms, inviting communal spaces, and a supportive environment where people can thrive. Located close to local amenities, it’s the perfect place to foster independence and build meaningful connections. Take a virtual tour to see this specialist home. Enquiries and referrals are open — contact us to find out more! 📞 #AchieveTogether #SupportedLiving #NewDevelopments #InclusiveCare #BuildingIndependence

In a pivotal moment for Social Care: Thousands of care and support providers are joining in a coordinated Day of Action centred in Westminster and simultaneously from multiple locations around the country! Today representatives from Campaign 4 Change and Achieve together are joining Providers Unite Day of Action in London to urge the government to give more funding to social care sector. #ValueSocialCare #ProvidersUnite #StrongerTogether #DayOfAction #SocialCareReform