CEO @Davidlewisorg, Hon Sen Lecturer @UoS_HealthSoc, L'ship Fellow @StGeorgesHouse, Gov @StHelenscollege Board Member @VODGmembership Prof Doc Student @UCLan
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7 Jan 2025
This goes for me too! What was a space for sharing, learning and celebrating is being turned into something very different under the banner of "free speech" Thanks to everyone I've engaged with & learned from over the years on here! I'll still he using LinkedIn
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7 Jan 2025
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18 Dec 2024
👇Says it all - thank you @VODGmembership @rhidianhughes. Really disappointing yet again there’s been a missed opportunity to address this issue. pretending it isn’t an issue isn’t smart government or smart politics & most sadly it will have a direct impact on people’s lives.
18 Dec 2024
‘The funding allocated for #SocialCare in the #LocalGov Settlement falls far short of what’s needed. To keep ignoring the impact of NICs on organisations commissioned to deliver statutory services fails disabled people & undermines the government’s policy agenda.’ @rhidianhughes
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John Heritage retweeted
15 Dec 2024
Sober analysis by @VODGmembership on the likely impact on voluntary #socialcare orgs of Budget NIC increases. Most currently pay staff more than the minimum wage so are likely to freeze pay to make savings, as well as hand back contracts. vodg.org.uk/resource/vodg-re…..
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15 Dec 2024
Disability charities are set to face an estimated £266m shortfall next year due to increases in employer national insurance contributions (NICs) and minimum wage rates, according to a new survey
civilsociety.co.uk/news/disa…
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John Heritage retweeted
27 Nov 2024
VODG and many of our members were early signatories to this letter to the Chancellor following #Budget2024.
This response is extremely disappointing given the breadth of concern and the significant impact we know the increases in NICs will have on frontline care and support.
1/3 Following the budget in October, more than 7,300 charities signed our open letter calling for action on the planned increase to employer National Insurance Contributions. We’ve received a response from the Chancellor.
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28 Nov 2024
“At what point do we get to eat these?”. The Duchess of Edinburgh visits @davidlewisorg in Cheshire and tried her hand at cookie decorating! Report tonight on @BBCNWT at 1830.
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28 Nov 2024
A really special day today welcoming our Patron The Duchess of Edinburgh back
@davidlewisorg to open a new College building named in her honour. Our students were fabulous!
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28 Nov 2024
It was a special day today as we welcomed our Patron HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh to our beautiful site in Warford where Her Royal Highness officially opened a new space for our successful College that is now named ‘The Edinburgh Building’. @DavidLewisCEO @RoyalFamily @BBCNWT
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25 Nov 2024
Tomorrow (26 November, 11am - 11.45am) we have a free member webinar on the Employment Rights Bill and the Equality (Race and Disability) Bill. Join us and @Trowers to find out how you can best be ready for change.
Sign up: vodg.org.uk/event-calendar/s…
#EmploymentLaw #VODGEvents
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21 Nov 2024
👇👇👇👇👇 take a look and consider the recommendations for real change that will shift the system and ultimately improve people’s lives….proud to be @VODGmembership Trustee and Vice Chair @davidlewisorg
21 Nov 2024
Today @VODGmembership and @CollaborateCIC published ‘Reframing Commissioning’.
Based on conversations with providers, commissioners, people with lived experience and sector bodies, we share a series of shifts and provocations for change.
vodg.org.uk/resource/reframi…
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John Heritage retweeted
6 Nov 2024
On the ADASS Survey, @rhidianhughes says, 'It is a broken system when councils are overspending on #SocialCare yet still underfunding third sector providers of essential support. The gov't can't continue to ignore reality and must fully fund provision.'
vodg.org.uk/resource/vodg-re…
The latest Budget will likely increase the cost of care. New figures in our Autumn Survey 2024 highlight overspends & savings councils are making, which puts access to care and support for those who need it into question. Read our new report adass.org.uk/documents/adass…
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1 Nov 2024
We were pleased that the Financial Times are highlighting this issue so powerfully. Featuring @DavidLewisCEO to highlight the potential impact of unbudgeted and unfunded costs organisations like ours
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31 Oct 2024
The third sector brings tremendous value to society but the #Budget leaves invaluable support at significant risk.
Charities simply cannot shoulder the financial impact of increased NI, wages and other employment reforms. These costs MUST be fully funded.
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John Heritage retweeted
29 Oct 2024
🌟 Exciting News at David Lewis! 🌊 @DavidLewisCEO proudly presented Tracy with her certificate for swimming an incredible 75 lengths! 🏊♀️👏 We're immensely proud of our residents and their unwavering determination. Thank you to our dedicated staff for their invaluable support!
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24 Oct 2024
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ADASS supports better pay for frontline workers, however, we've been clear that this must be fully-funded by Government. Otherwise it risks exacerbating the challenging financial outlook which our members labeled 'as bad as it has been in recent history' in our last annual survey
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22 Oct 2024
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Good to see @SamCoatesSky asking @wesstreeting about the plan for social care, but it doesn't sound likely money will be committed in this budget. Talk of fair pay & cross-party agreement welcome but #socialcare needs funding now youtu.be/q4od0EnDa1o?si=G5E3…
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16 Oct 2024
Such a pleasure to meet you today @RogerJ_01. I'm delighted you were able to experience a little of the @davidlewisorg magic and meet some of the people we support and some of our team...& of course see the 🎃 Thanks for your interest and support for what we do. Much appreciated
16 Oct 2024
Lovely to visit @davidlewisorg this morning - not just to inspect their Halloween pumpkins 🎃 - but to hear about the work they do to help people with learning disabilities, epilepsy & autism in the heart of the beautiful Cheshire countryside. @DavidLewisCEO
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John Heritage retweeted
4 Oct 2024
🌟 Job Opportunity 🌟Are you a talented Data Analyst looking to make a difference? We're seeking someone who can turn data into valuable insights and streamline our data processes. ow.ly/ipvk50TEm6Z
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