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Access Social Care provides free legal advice to people with social care needs, helping to achieve a better quality of life.

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Access Social Care @accesssocialcare.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
🎉 15,000+ conversations and counting! 🎉 AccessAva has now supported 15,754 conversations, helping people navigate the complexities of social care with confidence and clarity. Every conversation matters, and we’re just getting started. 💙 👉 Try it out today: ow.ly/Vrg650WUyOl #AccessAva
Quote highlighting the importance of conversations for clarity and support in social care by Finbar Mulholland of Access Social Care.
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Access Social Care @accesssocialcare.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
If you’re starting your job search or thinking about returning to work, this Sense guide offers clear advice and useful resources to support you every step of the way. 💼✨ Explore the guide today www.sense.org.uk/information-and-ad…
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Access Social Care @accesssocialcare.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
Jo Land, Group Chief Executive of The Avenues Group and one of our trustees, shared how Access Social Care membership has supported her organisation. 👉 Learn more: ow.ly/eyRK50XRPRE #AccessSocialCare #SocialCare
Quote praising exceptional support and remarkable return on investment by Jo Iand Group Chief Executive and Assess Social Care Trustee.
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Access Social Care @accesssocialcare.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
💬 Join us! Senior Legal Caseworker 👉 Find out more and apply: ow.ly/LSs450XlBhn
Illustration of a woman in a wheelchair working on a computer surrounded by plants and a dog, promoting a Senior Legal Caseworker job opening.
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Access Social Care @accesssocialcare.bsky.social · 04/01/2026
World Braille Day reminds us that accessibility is not a privilege, it’s a right. At Access Social Care, we believe true inclusion means removing barriers and ensuring everyone can access information, support, and services with dignity. #WorldBrailleDay #InclusionMatters #AccessSocialCare
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Access Social Care @accesssocialcare.bsky.social · 25/12/2025
Merry Christmas from Access Social Care! 🎅 Thank you to everyone giving monthly to fund dignity. If you haven’t yet, today’s the perfect day to start. Become a monthly donor now www.accesscharity.org.uk/25-days-to… Join us for a #FairerChristmas #DonorSupport❤️🎁
Illustration of Santa Claus with a red hat and snowflakes, highlighting December 25 and encouraging donations for a fairer Christmas.
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Access Social Care @accesssocialcare.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
Today, your support is already turning knowledge into outcomes - letters sent, assessments requested, rights upheld. One more step: start your monthly gift www.accesscharity.org.uk/25-days-to… Join us for a #FairerChristmas #ProtectYourRights❤️🎁
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Access Social Care @accesssocialcare.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
Share why you give, tag a friend, and invite them to become a monthly donor. Together, we secure the right to care. Join the movement www.accesscharity.org.uk/25-days-to… Join us for a #FairerChristmas #DonorSupport❤️🎁
Countdown day 23 for Access Social Care's campaign promoting fairer Christmas support, featuring a nutcracker figure on a purple background.
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Access Social Care @accesssocialcare.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
Training probono lawyers expands capacity—reaching more families, faster. £50/month makes this possible. Fund training www.accesscharity.org.uk/25-days-to… Join us for a #FairerChristmas #ProBonoWork️🎁
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Access Social Care @accesssocialcare.bsky.social · 21/12/2025
‘'Your service makes such a difference! There's never been anyone to ask before. We've just had to try and work things out for ourselves which takes so much time' Give £20/month today www.accesscharity.org.uk/25-days-to… Join us for a #FairerChristmas #CareSupport❤️🎁
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Access Social Care @accesssocialcare.bsky.social · 20/12/2025
Did you know that anyone with a caring role can request a carer’s assessment, regardless of their finances, or the type of care they provide? Get a letter from AccessAva to request a carer’s assessment. Help us equip every carer www.accesscharity.org.uk/25-days-to…
Red festive graphic with a pink Christmas ornament and number 20, promoting 25 days to a fairer Christmas for carers and advocates.
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Access Social Care @accesssocialcare.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
We communicate clearly and factually, and our guidance is checked by lawyers. Clear information helps people navigate care with confidence. Fund trustworthy advice www.accesscharity.org.uk/25-days-to… Join us for a #FairerChristmas #Trustworthy #SocialCareGuidance ❤️🎁
Gingerbread man with snowflakes highlights day 19 of Access Social Care's 25 days to a fairer Christmas focusing on trustworthiness.
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Access Social Care @accesssocialcare.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
At Access Social Care, we see legal casework as an effective tool for quality improvement. Our work helps surface systemic issues, from charging errors, to gaps in support, so they can be addressed quickly and fairly. Stand with us www.accesscharity.org.uk/25-days-to…
White bear wearing an orange scarf on an orange background with text highlighting 'Value spotlight: Fearless' and '25 days to a fairer Christmas'.
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Access Social Care @accesssocialcare.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
‘If there was ever a time that people and families needed sound advice and guidance about their rights, it is now’ At Access Social Care, we ensure people get the social care they are entitled to. Donate monthly here www.accesscharity.org.uk/25-days-to… ✨
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Access Social Care @accesssocialcare.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
Become a monthly donor and help protect something fundamental: the right to social care and the dignity it brings. Become a monthly donor www.accesscharity.org.uk/25-days-to…
Illustration of a rocking horse with snowflakes and text promoting day 16 of a 25-day campaign for a fairer Christmas by Access Social Care.
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Access Social Care @accesssocialcare.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
“AccessAva is becoming embedded into my daily practice, so I can support others to understand their rights.” Your monthly gift sustains this change. Donate here www.accesscharity.org.uk/25-days-to… Join us for a #FairerChristmas
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Access Social Care @accesssocialcare.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
“AccessAva is ‘The Oracle’ and ‘The Fountain of Knowledge.’ It puts the jigsaw pieces together so you can see the full picture.” Fund knowledge that changes lives www.accesscharity.org.uk/25-days-to… Join us for a #FairerChristmas #CarersSupport #AccessAva ✨
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Access Social Care @accesssocialcare.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
For the people we support, a “seasonal delay” isn’t a minor inconvenience. £50/month trains and supervises pro‑bono lawyers, multiplying impact so more people receive the care they’re entitled to. Champion rights at £50/month www.accesscharity.org.uk/25-days-to…
Illustration of a festive elf with text encouraging £50 monthly donations to support a fairer Christmas campaign by Access Social Care.
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Access Social Care @accesssocialcare.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
£20/month helps provide casework support for older people who are struggling to manage the complex care system. To read more about our casework and campaign www.accesscharity.org.uk/25-days-to… Join us for a #FairerChristmas #CaseworkSupport ✨
Cute reindeer illustration with a message encouraging £20 monthly donations for a fairer Christmas campaign.
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Access Social Care @accesssocialcare.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
We’re with 180+ groups across the UK have come together this Human Rights Day to challenge recent negative rhetoric on rights, we are united in saying: we want better from the Prime Minister and a future where rights are real for everyone. #HumanRightsDay #HRD25
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Access Social Care @accesssocialcare.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
Disabled households face £1,095 extra a month just to reach the same standard of living. At Access Social Care we stand beside people when they’re handed a bill they simply cannot afford. ow.ly/Sp6f50XG7U4 Join us for a #FairerChristmas ✨
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Access Social Care @accesssocialcare.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
AccessAva is free, online, and available round the clock, with content verified by qualified lawyers. Dignity doesn’t keep office hours. Donate here www.accesscharity.org.uk/25-days-to… Join us for #FairerChristmas #AccessAva
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Access Social Care @accesssocialcare.bsky.social · 07/12/2025
“I’ve lost the use of my arms, but I use AccessAva online with a touchpad, onscreen keyboard and dictation. It’s easy to use.” Fund truly accessible legal support and join us for a #FairerChristmas Donate here www.accesscharity.org.uk/25-days-to…
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Access Social Care @accesssocialcare.bsky.social · 06/12/2025
Back fearless, fair legal guidance www.accesscharity.org.uk/25-days-to… Join us for a Fairer Christmas #FairerChristmas #CareAct2014
Illustration of an ice skate with snowflakes and text about turning frustration into facts for a fairer Christmas countdown day 6.
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Access Social Care @accesssocialcare.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
Many supporters aren’t “formal carers” they’re relatives saying, “I need help, but I don’t know how.” Give monthly, guide a family www.accesscharity.org.uk/25-days-to… Join us for #FairerChristmas #FamilyCarers 💛
Red background with a snow globe illustration and text encouraging relatives unsure where to start for Christmas support, highlighting day 5 of 25 days to a fairer Christmas.
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Access Social Care @accesssocialcare.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
“I used AccessAva and found I was entitled to a Carers Assessment. The templates helped me write to my local authority and I got the assessment I needed.” Become a monthly donor today: www.accesscharity.org.uk/25-days-to… Join us for #FairerChristmas
Illustration of a dove holding a green branch with snowflakes around, promoting 'Rights discovered, support unlocked' for a fairer Christmas countdown day 4.
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Access Social Care @accesssocialcare.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Fund tools that make rights accessible. 🌟 Become a monthly donor today: ow.ly/vi7f50XBbpS Join us for #FairerChristmas #AccessAva
Purple graphic promoting Access Social Care app with a quote about legal support for users struggling to ask for help.
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Access Social Care @accesssocialcare.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
When families face a complex care system, our legal guidance and casework protect their rights. This Christmas and beyond. Your donation directly funds that expert support. Become a monthly donor today: www.accesscharity.org.uk/25-days-to… #FairerChristmas
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Access Social Care @accesssocialcare.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
This December, help fund the legal work that restores dignity for people who need social care. Social care is a legal right and your monthly gift turns hope into action. Become a monthly donor today www.accesscharity.org.uk/25-days-to… 🎄 Join us for #fairerchristmas
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Access Social Care @accesssocialcare.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
Adult social care has been left behind again in the Autumn Budget ❗️ With demand rising and an £8.4bn shortfall ⚠️ we need urgent clarity on funding. Our FOI aims to bring transparency so every pound reaches those who need it most 🤝💛 Social care deserves better.
A graphic with parliament in the background highlighting the importance of transparent funding in adult social care - a response to the autumn budget.
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Access Social Care @accesssocialcare.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
🎉 We’re delighted to welcome Derek Breingan as our new Ambassador for Access Social Care! With over 20 years dedicated to the health and social care sector, Derek brings deep expertise and a strong commitment to improving outcomes. We’re thrilled to have him champion our mission. 🤝
A welcome post for Derek Breingan, ASC's new ambassador.
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Access Social Care @accesssocialcare.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
🤝 When you host AccessAva on your site, you can: ✅ Build trust with your community ✅ Offer a seamless on-site experience ✅ Gain valuable insights and data ✅ Contribute to future content that benefits everyone 🤝 www.accessava.org.uk/for-organisati…
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Access Social Care @accesssocialcare.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
As the Chancellor prepares her red budget box, we’re joining the Care and Support Alliance and delivering ours - filled with the voices of people whose lives depend on social care. This Budget must work for all of us. #FiguresThatMatter careandsupportalliance.com/figures-…
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Access Social Care @accesssocialcare.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
🏆 Celebrating Jennine's Win at the Advising Londoners Awards! Huge congrats to @JennineBailey for winning Best Contribution! 🎉 One person can change lives. Thanks to all involved! #socialcare #nevermoreneeded #AccessToJustice #Awards #AdvisingLondoners #LondonAdvice #AdviceSector
Jennine Bailey receiving her award at the Advising Londoners Awards.
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Access Social Care @accesssocialcare.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Our Community Care Lawyers Group is thriving 🌱 We’re now at 159 subscribers, 26 Working Group members, and a new 6-member Interim Executive Committee. Huge thanks to everyone helping strengthen community care law across England. More about CCLG: www.accesscharity.org.uk/cclg
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Access Social Care @accesssocialcare.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Cases adjourned for more evidence after a 3-day hearing. We're committed to transparency in social care funding! www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crklyk6… #SocialCare #AccessToJustice #SocialCareFunding #CaseyCommission #TransparencyMatters
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Disabled Rotherham woman calls for transparency in social care funding
Julie Sharp, 39, from Rotherham, was born with triple X syndrome and uses a wheelchair.
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Access Social Care @accesssocialcare.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
This week is National Self-Care Week (17–23 Nov), themed Mind & Body. At Access Social Care, we know how demanding caring roles are. We’re dedicating this week to you. Physical and mental wellbeing go hand in hand — self-care isn’t a luxury. You deserve care too. #SelfCareWeek #MindBody
Graphic promoting National Self Care Week from November 17-23, 2025, emphasizing mind and body wellness with heart and hands icons.
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Access Social Care @accesssocialcare.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
Many people tell us that having support to find the right legal wording for their letters can make a huge difference when trying to access social care. We’d like to hear your thoughts on what features matter most in a letter-writing support service. forms.office.com/e/pNeX7HNYkB
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Access Social Care @accesssocialcare.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
⚖️ Our landmark legal case begins today against HM Treasury, DHSC & DLUHC. We're fighting for transparency on how social care is funded — info the ICO says should be public. Stay updated 👉 ow.ly/HbO450X4XGZ #TransparencyMatters #AccessSocialCare
Historic government building at dusk with text urging to join the demand for government transparency today.
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Access Social Care @accesssocialcare.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
Together we’ve supported 625 people to access the care they deserve. We work with communities, lawyers & care providers to make social care fair and lawful for everyone. #AccessSocialCare #Collaboration
Hands joined together symbolizing support with text stating 625 legal cases supported this year.
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Access Social Care @accesssocialcare.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
We're thrilled! Award-winning CEO Aneurin Brown (Hallmark Luxury Care Homes) joins Access Social Care as our new Ambassador! His leadership and passion will help people access the care they need and have a right to. #Ambassador #SocialCare #Leadership #AccessSocialCare #nevermoreneeded
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Access Social Care @accesssocialcare.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
💫 Celebrating our amazing student volunteers this #ProBonoWeek! Huge thanks to students from York & Liverpool for their brilliant work supporting carers & communities. Excited to welcome Bristol in 2025! 💙
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Access Social Care @accesssocialcare.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
🧭 For 4 years we’ve fought for openness in UK social care funding. Transparency builds a fairer system for all. Our timeline shows key moments in this legal journey. Hearings: 17–19 Nov 2025. Explore + follow our campaign 👇 🔗 ow.ly/fh2j50Xibqa #SocialCare #Transparency
Graphic highlighting a campaign for transparency with 4 years of efforts, FOI requests, and government withholding information.
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