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Ategi Ltd @ategi.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Veering off the 9-5 highway straight into Shared Lives caring? Hell yeah! With Ategi, it's about real connections and meaningful days, not desk drudgery. Visit our website to find out more. 🚗💨 #SharedLives #wearesharedlives

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Ategi Ltd @ategi.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

Hapus Eisteddfod! (Happy Eisteddfod!) We’re Ategi, a Welsh charity from Cardiff, also working in England. The Eisteddfod, a historic celebration of Welsh arts & community, drives our work supporting folks with additional needs. Join us in the celebration! #Eisteddfod #ProudlyWelsh

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Ategi Ltd @ategi.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

Hey community! ☕ Join us at Ark Cafe in #centralbedfordshire for a coffee morning! Whether you’re a #sharedlives carer or curious about supporting folks with additional needs, come chat and learn. Bring a friend—refer them as a carer for a £500 reward! Info: www.facebook.com/events/677... 💙

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Ategi Ltd @ategi.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Do you have additional needs and want to live more independently? Ever heard of Shared Lives? It’s a way to share a home and life with someone who supports you, your way. We’re Ategi, and we’re here to help you thrive. DM us or check www.ategi.org.uk to learn more! 💙 #SharedLives #Community

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Ategi Ltd @ategi.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

Amazing to see 22 MPs back Early Day Motion 1518, supporting Shared Lives as a cornerstone of UK social care! Let's keep pushing for #bettershared care. #wearesharedlives #socialcare #sharedlives

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WHO @who.int · 24/07/2025

It’s #SelfCare day! Taking care of our health and well-being isn’t a luxury; it’s essential. Here are some steps towards a healthier lifestyle: 🔵Regular physical activity 🔵Eating a healthier diet 🔵Looking after our mental health 🔵Limiting alcohol intake 🔵Ceasing tobacco use ➡️ bit.ly/44NltnG

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Ategi Ltd @ategi.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

🌈 Shared Lives builds confidence, stability & belonging for better mental health. From companionship to personal growth, our blog dives into how it transforms lives. Read it to see why it’s more than care, it’s connection! 💙 #SharedLives #MentalHealth bit.ly/3ICN3v6

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How Shared Lives Enhances Mental Health & Wellbeing

Struggling with mental health? Discover Shared Lives — Thrive in a home where you’re truly seen, supported, and livre as part of a family.

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Ategi Ltd @ategi.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

Love caregiving? Become a Shared Lives carer with Ategi! Support adults with additional needs in your home. Flexible, paid roles up to £650/wk. No experience needed, just compassion. Read more: bit.ly/46gnLNc

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Why Health and Social Care professionals should consider becoming a Shared Lives carer

Support adults with additional needs in your home, using your care or SEND skills. Flexible, paid roles up to £650/week. Just need compassion and a spare room.

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joe-ategi.bsky.social @joe-ategi.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

@ategi.bsky.social are running a Teddy Tombola at Houghton Regis Carnival. Come and say hi and learn more about #SharedLives All teddies must go!

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Ategi Ltd @ategi.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

📣 July is Disability Pride Month. It’s not about charity or awareness, it’s about visibility, identity and history. This blog explores how the month began, what the Disability Pride Flag stands for, and why it matters here in the UK. 🖇️ bit.ly/3GisX8N

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Disability Pride Month: what it is and why it exists

A clear, accessible look at Disability Pride Month what it is, where it came from, what the flag means, and why it’s increasingly recognised in the UK.

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HeX Productions @hex-productions.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

#DisabilityPrideMonth is a great time to start active conversations about the need to create an inclusive and equal society. Let's make this month one that's filled with action, creating an accessible future for all: zurl.co/89dHy #Disabilities #DisabilityInclusion #Disabled #Accessibility #A11y

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Text reads "Is your recruitment process inclusive? To attract a diverse talent pool have you considered if all applicants: 1. Can easily access your careers website on any device or software?, 2. Can see themselves working for you? Does your imagery truly represent all employees and does your ethos clearly show that you support, prioritise, and empower disabled employees?, 3. In interviews have additional time to answer questions and complete tests, and have they got any required adjustments ready in place?”

A megaphone is saying to “Advocate for change in your organisation”. No matter your role you can help to make lasting change by: 1. seeking out feedback from your workforce to see where you are doing well and what your organisation could do to improve, making a roadmap of changes, 2. Link in with leadership teams and set a clear EDI vision and strategy, 3. Hold awareness raising events and accessibility training sessions, and 4. Rally a team of SPOCs and champions throughout your organisation.

Someone is assessing the accessibility of content on a checklist. Text reads “Whether your website, intranet, documents, or on social media, it is vital that everyone can equally access your content. A good place to start is adding alt text descriptions to imagery, captions on videos, checking colour contrasts, and using structured heading levels.

Our accessibility experts also provide free tests that assess the usability of your platforms and their content, along with a social media review.

A laptop is displaying a virtual meeting with a closed captioning icon hovering above. Text reads “Building in digital accessibility - does your workforce have these in place? 1. access to any devices and software, such as screen readers and magnifiers, 2. Intranets, e-learning platforms and any work-based external sites (such as pension and pay) can be accessed with assistive technologies, 3. Policies and documents are written and presented in a user-friendly way and saved in an accessible format, 4. Virtual meetings have inclusive facilities in place, such as live captioning.

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Centre for Ageing Better @ageingbetter.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

There is a vast gap between the number of Disabled people and the number of accessible homes. This means that too many people are living in homes that do not meet their needs, limiting their independence and trapping people in unsuitable homes.

an older woman in her kitchen in a wheelchair washing up dishes at a sink. Her kitchen is white with some appliances including a microwave on the counter.

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Make it Easy | Kia Māmā Mai @makeiteasy.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

July is Disability Pride Month! The Disability Pride flag has 5 coloured lines for different disabilities: • red = physical • gold = learning disability / neurodivergance • white = invisible / undiagnosed • blue = mental health • green = sensory • black background = disabled people who have died.

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Social Care Wales @socialcarewales.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

The Welsh language team and Sarah McCarty are having a great morning at the Welsh Language Commissioner and The National Centre for Learning Welsh event. Great to hear from other organisations about how to increase the use of the Welsh language in the workplace and share ideas on our #Welsh offer.

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Big Issue @bigissue.com · 05/07/2025

We attended an afternoon tea made and served entirely by people with learning disabilities at the Hilton, which is offering work experience.

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This afternoon tea is made and served by people with learning disabilities

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Ategi Ltd @ategi.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

🎉 Happy Disability Awareness Month! Love this post about Ann Magill’s flag; each colour honours our community’s diversity. ❤️💛🤍💙💚🖤 #disabilitypride #disabilityawareness

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Mencap @mencap.org.uk · 25/06/2025

1/3 Mencap Myth Buster and Vogue model Ellie Goldstein opened up on @itvx.com @loosewomen.bsky.social today about her incredible journey, from being told she’d never speak to making history as the first person with Down Syndrome on Vogue’s cover 💜 #LooseWomen #Modelling #InclusionMatters

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Ategi Ltd @ategi.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

🎉 We're hiring! Part-time #sharedlives Co-ordinator in #southwark & surrounding areas. 30 hrs/wk, £27,777–£30,062 pro-rata, hybrid working. Support carers & those with needs, resilient, communicative, driving license, Level 2/3 Health & Social Care keen. Apply here: bit.ly/45qwSYa

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Ategi Ltd @ategi.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

🎉 Shared Lives Week is here! Here’s hoping some of you relate to this feeling. Happy Shared Lives Week! #SharedLivesWeek #wearesharedlives #sharedlives

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Ategi Ltd @ategi.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

🌈✨ This Friday, celebrate #pridemonth & #learningdisabilityweek2025 with Wayne Herbert’s TEDx talk. A disabled, gay advocate, he challenges myths about #disability & sexuality with humour. His insight inspires inclusion. Watch: bit.ly/45spvCE

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Ategi Ltd @ategi.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

To celebrate #LearningdisabilityWeek check out this blog - 6 common myths about people with learning disabilities. We wrote it in 2023 and it's still going strong! bit.ly/44bbeX3 #Learningdisability @mencap.org.uk @learningdisability.bsky.social

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Embrace Autism ✨ @embraceautism.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

🌈♾️Happy Autistic Pride Day!♾️🌈💙 Autism is not something to fix. It’s a natural part of neurodiversity. Today, we celebrate autistic identity, strength, and the power of living authentically. You are not broken. You are enough exactly as you are. 🔗 embrace-autism.com

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joe-ategi.bsky.social @joe-ategi.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

@ategi.bsky.social are making community connections in Aston Clinton and at Whipsnade Zoo today. Come and say hello if you want to know more about #SharedLives

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Ategi Ltd @ategi.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

🌟 #learningdisabilityweek2025 is here! Let’s bust myths about learning disabilities, intelligence, potential, and social skills vary widely, not defined by labels. Read our blog to learn more and support inclusion: bit.ly/44bbeX3 #inclusion #disability

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Ategi Ltd @ategi.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

It’s #VolunteersWeek 💚 We’re celebrating the power of volunteering & saying THANK YOU to all our amazing volunteers. Volunteering can be transformative for people with learning #disabilities 📖 Read more in our blog: bit.ly/3HomBoq

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Ategi Ltd @ategi.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

🌱 Pip, supported by Ategi’s Shared Lives, joined a Supported Living event at Sbectrwm, Fairwater, a few weeks ago. She shared her experience answering questions, showcasing the programme’s empowering impact. Proud of our community-focused care! #sharedlives #socialcare #community

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Ategi Ltd @ategi.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

🎉 we are delighted to receive an Excellent rating from CIW for our #supportedliving & #communitysupport services. This highlights our team’s passion for innovative, person-centred care. We’re proud to lead with dedication! #socialcare

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

In 4 days the Warmley Wheelers team will be starting the #MilesForMilestones challenge, cycling 160 miles to raise money for #accessible #cycling! Find out more at the link below www.justgiving.com/campaign/milesfo…

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Ategi Ltd @ategi.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

For 27 years, Kym and Roger have opened their home to people with additional needs through Shared Lives. Their story shows just how life-changing Shared Lives can be and why we need more carers. 📖 Read the article: bit.ly/45D7zVI #SharedLives #CareInCommunity

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Oxfordshire couple share home with strangers for 27 years

Oxfordshire's Shared Lives scheme sees paid carers supporting adults with additional needs.

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Ategi Ltd @ategi.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

For #PrideMonth, we’re sharing a short film by Nu (they/them), a queer, disabled non-binary activist. It’s a moving reflection on what it means to be proud, disabled, and queer — and why identity & access matter. 🎥 Watch here: bit.ly/4jzbczo #DisabilityJustice #Intersectionality

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Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

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Ategi Ltd @ategi.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

We’re hiring! We're looking for a full-time Team Leader/Support Worker (based in Cardiff) to join our Supported Living team. A great opportunity to grow your career & make a real difference. Link to apply in the comments. #jobsearch #socialcarejobs

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Ategi Ltd @ategi.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Stay in the loop with Ategi Perspectives — our regular email full of stories, updates & insights from across Ategi. From Shared Lives to new projects, it’s the best way to stay connected. Sign up before the month is out! 🔗 bit.ly/3DA2opV

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Ategi Ltd @ategi.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Happy #nationalcreativityday! Lee, part of our Support Circles group, set himself a challenge: draw @principalitybs.bsky.social‬ buildings across Cardiff — and he did! 🖊️ His talent got him invited to Principality’s AGM. Big congrats to Lee! #creativity #drawings

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Ategi Ltd @ategi.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Alicia joined Ategi in Jan 2025, and she’s already smashing goals! 🎉 This month, she went into a café, chose a snack & walked to the beach — all with growing confidence and calm. A big win for Alicia, her family, and her support team! #communitysupport #personcentredcare #disability

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Ategi Ltd @ategi.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

📢 Paid job opportunity for people we support at Ategi! Become an Interview Assistant and help us choose the right staff. Easy Read info here: bit.ly/45qwSYa #jobopportunity #disability #socialcare

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Oliver @oliver48.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

"Nish heads to Westminster to meet disability activists from around the UK who have gathered to lobby their MPs against the Government's plans to reform disability benefits. " youtu.be/2RPKDz3kyBI?...

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Democracy in action - disabled people from around the UK descend on Westminster

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Ategi Ltd @ategi.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Spotlight on Matthew Matthew’s been with Ategi for 10 years, supporting people through Shared Lives, Support Circles and more. His hands-on care and skydive fundraiser show his commitment. Full story in the comments. #socialcare #sharedlives #disability

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Ategi Ltd @ategi.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Earlier this week, Ategi staff & people we support turned our garden at HQ in Wales into a spring/summer haven! Now we’re hoping for some Welsh sunshine to help our flowers bloom. 🌼☀️ #community #charity

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Ategi Ltd @ategi.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

💛 In Cardiff, Shared Lives has helped build a unique, loving family. Carol, Claire & Bon support Anna, Anthony & Geoff—sharing life through trips, meals & friendship. ✨ Want to build your own unique family? Visit our website. #SharedLives #Cardiff #SocialCare

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Ategi Ltd @ategi.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, we're spotlighting Support Circles — where people with additional needs build confidence, friendships & life skills. "Support Circles gives me a reason to get up in the morning." – Mark 💛 #Wellbeing #Cardiff #CoProduction #SocialCare

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Mind @mind.org.uk · 12/05/2025

Mental Health Awareness Week has begun 💙 If you’re needing a little support, here’s who to call ☎️ Please share far and wide! #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

A pink graphic with a list of mental health helplines for Mental Health Awareness Week. It includes:

Mind: 0300 102 1234 (Open 9am–6pm weekdays)
Samaritans: 116 123 (Always open)
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM): 0800 58 58 58 (Open 5pm–midnight)
If you're in Wales, CALL: 0800 132 737 (Always open)
If you're under 25, The Mix: Text THEMIX to 85258 (Always open)
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Mencap @mencap.org.uk · 15/05/2025

1/2 📱Did you know that up to 1.5 million people in the UK with a learning disability find it difficult to read, watch, or understand what is being posted on social media? #GlobalAccessibilityAwarenessDay

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Ategi Ltd @ategi.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

It’s Global Accessibility Awareness Day 💻✨ Everyone deserves access to info & support — no matter their ability. We’ve shared 5 simple ways charities can improve digital accessibility. 👉 Read more: bit.ly/4iM2Gwt #GAAD #Accessibility #SocialCare

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