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NDTi @ndtihello.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

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Over 200 people contributed to our engagement work exploring the possibilities of creating a new, representative membership body for independent advocacy. www.ndti.org.uk/resource/a-n... #12DaysOfImpact #AdvocacyWorks #SelfAdvocacyWorks

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KeyRing @keyringliving.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Last week we were at the Care Show in Birmingham talking about our digital transformation and Individual Service Fund work.

KeyRing @keyringliving.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Something needs to change and we're happy to lead the way.

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Association of Mental Health Providers @assocmhp.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

#SocialCare providers help people live independently and stay well, but their contribution is too often undervalued. Our member @keyringliving.bsky.social wishes for a sector that’s truly recognised. #JoinUs as we champion service providers and promote positive change: amhp.org.uk/membership/

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Words read: "Our wish is to be part of a social care sector that is recognised and rewarded for the difference we make in people's lives every day. Best wishes, KeyRing."

KeyRing @keyringliving.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

#DigitalInclusion is a key focus of our work and it is great to share the government's paper that outlines their commitment. We might even get a cheeky mention alongside @abilitynet and BT www.gov.uk/government/p...

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Digital Inclusion Action Plan: First Steps

KeyRing @keyringliving.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

"The ability of councils to play a full part in delivering on the Government’s three shifts- hospital to community, treatment to prevention and analogue to digital- is being compromised as a result of ...challenges." www.adass.org.uk/documents/ad...

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ADASS Spring Survey 2025 - ADASS

Our annual survey of Directors of Adult Social Services, essential reading for anyone interested in the challenges facing adult social care and implications for the NHS.

Association of Mental Health Providers @assocmhp.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

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🗞️ Out later today: the 2nd edition of #LivedAndLeading! Our bulletin is for people with lived or living experience of mental ill-health and carers. It’s full of ways to share your voice, connect, and help shape change. 📬 Subscribe at: amhp.us15.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=... #MentalHealth

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KeyRing @keyringliving.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

This is why #digital is such an important part of building skills and connection in a modern world. 33% of those offline say it’s difficult to use council and gov services 31% of UK adults don’t access health services online 29% of those offline find it difficult to engage with financial services

KeyRing @keyringliving.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

We're a small team with a big plan. Being part of the Association helps us to amplify our voice and envisage a better future for people. #SocialCare #MentalHealth

KeyRing @keyringliving.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Spent some time meeting new folk down in Southwark at the Southwark Resource Centre.

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scie.org.uk @scie.org.uk · 04/06/2025

“The Casey Commission must be different. It must be bold where others have been cautious, inclusive where others have excluded, and rooted in evidence and experience from the outset.” Read the latest thought piece from Kathryn Smith, CEO of SCIE, here - www.scie.org.uk/a-commission...

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A Commission for change: SCIE's vision for the Casey Commission | Kathryn Smith SCIE blog

SCIE outlines a bold vision for transforming adult social care through the Casey Commission.

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Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Want to get creative or learn a new skill? Saturday short courses with Southwark Adult Learning Service at Thomas Calton Centre start 14 June Enrol today www.southwark.gov.uk/schools-and-...

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Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

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The Southwark Older People’s (Age-Friendly) Housing Strategy 2025-2035 aims to ensure older people have access to appropriate, affordable housing that enables them to live independently in their communities We'd like to hear your thoughts and views engage.southwark.gov.uk/en-GB/folder...

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Claire Webster @clairetheqsw.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

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📢It's here - Get Me To Hospital www.scie.org.uk/mca/practice... A guide for people, families and practitioners when supporting someone to go to hospital who is deemed as unable to make the decision and is refusing. Co-produced with The Stop People Dying Too Young Group. Share away. #NHS #MCA

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Get me to hospital - SCIE

When and how to use the Mental Capacity Act to convey a person to hospital for physical health treatment. Download PDF.

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KeyRing @keyringliving.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Psst, we've got something new coming up in Southwark. Alongside @lb-southwark.bsky.social we launch the Southwark Disability Hub on 9th June. Want to get involved in shaping this support or have opportunities you want to share, then drop us a comment. We'd love to connect.

Citizen Network @citizennetwork.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

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Join the next global meet up of the #SelfDirectedSupport Network hosted by @keyringliving.bsky.social‬ — our focus will be inspiring participants to uphold the rights that are key to self-directed support ⏰ Thursday 19 June 👉 Reserve a spot: buff.ly/ParXvsg #Inclusion #SupportServices

Association of Mental Health Providers @assocmhp.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

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What is community? 🤝 When @keyringliving.bsky.social staff talked with Members about #Community and #MentalHealth, they thought about it in the widest sense of the word. Learn about the wonderful work our member Keyring does to support people in England and Wales: www.keyring.org/who-we-are #MHAW

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Words read: "I find it really difficult to walk into somewhere and say hi. I have found whatsapp groups and facebook forums where we share a joint love of cinema. This helps me push myself and try new things - Alex."

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Words read: "I moved to supported living. I have my freedom there. I can do what I want. There are lots of things that I can do and I choose the ones that are right for me. We are having a BBQ to celebrate the sunshine - Levi."

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Words read: "I like helping other people. I have a few people I call regularly to see if they're alright - Tracy."

Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

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This week Learning Disability England is talking about loving relationships for #goodlives ❤️ Professor Judith Sixsmith, from IncludeAge, has spoken to @ndtihello.bsky.social about the value of older LGBT+ people and older people with learning disabilities in communities: tinyurl.com/4r5kzuee

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Why inclusion matters - NDTi

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KeyRing @keyringliving.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

At the recent Self Directed Support global meet up we talked about outcomes and impact. We had some challenging discussions around how meaningful and realistic measurement is. Does outcome measurement get in the way of impactful support? #outcome #ordinary #socialcare

Does measuring outcomes get in the way of real life?

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KeyRing @keyringliving.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

We're thinking about language again. The words we say affect the way people see us. See TLAP's new language hub for some human and inclusive ways of speaking and thinking. #LanguageMatters

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KeyRing @keyringliving.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

@ldwales.bsky.social thanks for the follow. Great to connect with you on here.

Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

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Reflections on the I Open My Front Door, Do you? campaign from @tricianicoll.bsky.social - read here ⬇️ www.gloriouslyordinarylives.co.uk/gloriously-o...

KeyRing @keyringliving.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Great summary of a very busy period.

KeyRing @keyringliving.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

At our recent Member Voice meet up we talked about words that we use in social care. One of the words that we didn't like was 'assessment'. In KeyRing we use that word a lot. But people said it felt a bit one sided. Time for a rethink.

KeyRing @keyringliving.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

The latest KeyRing News is out! This edition has an award winner, a panto star and Elvis! Download a copy or listen to the audio version: bit.ly/41zJLzA

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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

"Citizenship means being free, different and equal - we have the rights to do what we want to do and discover what's out there" - Wendy Perez is summing up what a good life really means at the Learning Disability England Conference 2025 #ActionTowardsGoodLives

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Citizen Network @citizennetwork.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Join us ⏰ Wednesday 19 March 🌐 Global meet up of the Self-Directed Support Network hosted by @keyringliving.bsky.social we'll be looking at how we measure outcomes for people in receipt of direct support 👉 Reserve a spot: actionnetwork.org/events/self-... #SelfDirectedSupport #Inclusion #SocialCare

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Self-Directed Support Global Network Meet Up

Join the latest in an ongoing series of meet ups focused on embedding and establishing self-directed support. In this meeting we will be looking at how we measure outcomes for people in receipt of di...

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Citizen Network @citizennetwork.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

🌸 Join our global network of citizens working to create a world where everyone matters. 👉 It's easy + it's free, sign up now: buff.ly/4fTztiG ✅ You can join as an individual member + as a group member – we have over 320 group members from around the world. 🙌 We look forward to connecting!

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Sarah Woodhouse @sarahwoodhouse.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

What a great turnout for the social care day of action today! Demonstrating to the government the significant value of #SocialCare and the importance of fully funding the care and support millions of people rely on. #ValueSocialCare #ProvidersUnite @vodgmembership.bsky.social

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KeyRing @keyringliving.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Congrats to every KeyRIng Member that took part in the Boccia tournament yesterday. We hear you were amazing and had a great day. #Boccia Boccia is a sport similar to bowls and is designed for people with disabilities that affect movement.

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Association of Mental Health Providers @assocmhp.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

We call on the Government to: ✅Ensure funding models reflect mental health support complexity. ✅Prioritise workforce strategies for specialist training and retention. ✅Guarantee fair wages. ✅Recognise the economic contribution of social care. ✅Embed mental health social care in the broader system.

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Association of Mental Health Providers @assocmhp.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Mental health social care is about saving and changing lives for the better. Let’s raise our voices together and put mental health at the heart of social care reform. #StrongerTogether #ProvidersUnite #MentalHealth

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KeyRing @keyringliving.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

We are joining 100s of social care providers in demanding that social care support is valued and respected for the difference it makes to people's lives. Your life, our lives and the lives of people you care about. #ProvidersUnite #ValueSocialCare Join us: www.providersunite.co.uk#signup_letter

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KeyRing @keyringliving.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

So excited for our first Member voice meet up. A bit nervous too as the plan is relaxed. (We want to build it with people not from our desks). #Coproduction Image is from the Peckham wall. A symbol of connection and community.

Hand written note saying respect yourselves and your community.

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KeyRing @keyringliving.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

#SaferInternetDay There are many reasons why people don't want to get online. Safety should not be one of them. In a digital world we advocate for an online community that is welcoming. In the meantime, we grow the skills that people need to identify threats and stay safe.

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Association of Mental Health Providers @assocmhp.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Whether you're a care provider, worker, or access care, we need your support. Stand with us on our Day of Action with @providersunite.bsky.social in Westminster on 25 February, 11:00am to 3:00pm. We are stronger together. Join the movement: www.providersunite.co.uk #ProvidersUnite #NICSolutionNow

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KeyRing @keyringliving.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

We are a member of the Association and love the way they represent VCSE providers. They amplify the voices of those that make a difference. #MentalHealth #Stronger

KeyRing @keyringliving.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

This month we have our first Member meeting to discuss gloriously ordinary language. People supported by KeyRing will tell us words that make them shudder and share words they prefer. This is all part of people leading a life that is about more than support and the labels we stick on.

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KeyRing @keyringliving.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

erm hello. How good is this resource! Anyone ever asked you what you're good at? Did you shrug and mumble? This tool is great for getting people to think about what they can do. Love it!

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KeyRing @keyringliving.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Happy #GreatMentalHealth day London. We are thrilled to be part of creating opportunities for connection and wellbeing. Check out other services

KeyRing @keyringliving.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

If the can is in the long grass, we'll mow the grass together. Social care is about lives, it doesn't stop because we are waiting for xyz report or funding. Together we will make the difference. See you all there. #Better_Now

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KeyRing @keyringliving.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

We just wondered whether anyone had started building local lists for #SocialCare contacts on Bluesky? We had lists for each area we work in on they who shall not be named's platform. If anyone can share a #Sheffield social care movers and thinkers list we'd be so grateful.

Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust @shpu.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

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Our staff Shine awards celebrate commitment and dedication to improving the lives of people in our communities. 💙 We had an overwhelming number of nominations this year, and we believe everybody who had their work and compassion highlighted deserves a share of the spotlight. ⭐

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KeyRing @keyringliving.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Just back from a quick personal care break to our Gloriously Ordinary Language day. Accessing our community is scheduled for 12.30 where we will mobilise with a walk to the local park. Challenging behaviour us? Never! 😆 #GloriouslyOrdinaryLanguage

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KeyRing @keyringliving.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

It was great to connect with other @assocmhp.bsky.social members to discuss the value of the Providers Unite movement and our commitment to getting the message right. Social Care is a core part of connection, community and prevention. #ProvidersUnite

KeyRing @keyringliving.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

We've been to this a few times and can recommend it.

KeyRing @keyringliving.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Ever grateful to @unitedresponse.bsky.social for their handy easy read news. It'd be great if orgs didn't need to spend time and money on translating messages so that the people impacted by this can understand it though. In the meantime #SocialCare puts people at the centre of their own lives.