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📣 EARLY BIRD tickets on sale — don’t miss out on your chance to join us at Commissioning for the Future of Social Care on 25th March 2026
🎟️ Tickets + more info at: https://ow.ly/1zfc50XK9ST

#FutureOfCare #SelfDirectedSupport #Inclusion #CommissioningCare #CareProfessionals #CareSectorUK #Winchester
January 6, 2026 at 6:13 PM
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#SelfDirectedSupport gives people choice & control over their support.

It can mean choosing who helps, how support is used, & building a life around relationships, community & what matters most.

Join #SDSNetworkNI to find out more! selfdirectedsupport.org/hubs/norther...

#SDS #DisabilityRights
SDS Network
Leading the global development of self-directed support
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March 7, 2026 at 10:51 AM
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Find out more about the Self-Directed Support (SDS) Network for Northern Ireland, register for free membership and our online launch event on 26th March at selfdirectedsupport.org/hubs/norther.... Please share!

#SelfDirectedSupport #SDS #CommunityOfPractice #Disability #NorthernIreland #socialWork
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February 20, 2026 at 1:38 PM
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❓How well are different countries doing in developing systems to:

▪️meet the human rights of people with disabilities
▪️give people freedom + control over their lives and support

🌐 Help measure progress, take part at: https://buff.ly/41e9X3e

#SelfDirectedSupport #DisabilityRights #inclusion
December 3, 2024 at 9:30 AM
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📣 Join us online for our launch on 26 March (2–3pm) to connect with people with lived experience, family carers, practitioners and policy colleagues working to improve SDS

🎤 Keynote: Dr Simon Duffy

📌 Register via the QR code

#SelfDirectedSupport #SDS #NorthernIreland #SocialCare #CoProduction
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March 5, 2026 at 4:44 PM
citizennetwork.bsky.social
📣 EARLY BIRD tickets on sale — don’t miss out on your chance to join us at Commissioning for the Future of Social Care on 25th March 2026
🎟️ Tickets + more info at: https://ow.ly/1zfc50XK9ST

#FutureOfCare #SelfDirectedSupport #Inclusion #CommissioningCare #CareProfessionals #CareSectorUK #Winchester
January 19, 2026 at 11:05 AM
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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
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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March 3, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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📣 Calling all #commissioners – help us map the future of Self-Directed Support in #England ✅ Act now, take the survey: buff.ly/H9hpvGl

#SocialCare #SelfDirectedSupport #CareandSupport #Inclusion
Assessing the Commissioning Landscape
Calling all commissioners – help us map the future of Self-Directed Support in England.
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May 6, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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📣 EARLY BIRD tickets on sale — don’t miss out, join us at Commissioning for the Future of Social Care in Winchester on 25th March
🎟️ Tickets + more info at: https://ow.ly/1zfc50XK9ST

#FutureOfCare #SelfDirectedSupport #Inclusion #CommissioningCare #NeighbourhoodCare #AdultSocialCare
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January 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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Great presentation by Jillian Martin and Aiden McCullagh at today’s @niscc.bsky.social conference. They were talking about #SelfDirectedSupport, the Social Care Collaborative Board, the two @impadultcare.bsky.social SDS projects and the new SDS Network for NI @sdsnetworkni.bsky.social.
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March 11, 2026 at 3:45 PM
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🌟 Excited to welcome our amazing Sponsors & Supporters to Bristol on 2 July for the LDA Commissioners Network Conference – Ending Institutional Care! Join us to connect, collaborate & inspire change in adult social care. Register now: https://ow.ly/19aP50Z7nJF
#SelfDirectedSupport #Inclusion #Care
Event poster for 'Ending Institutional Care' on 2nd July 2026 in Bristol, featuring sponsor logos and a QR code.
June 22, 2026 at 7:10 AM
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Let’s end institutional care! Join us in Bristol on 2nd July for practical ways to support independent, community-based living. Change is happening—be part of it! Agenda & tickets: https://ow.ly/e51m50Z1gww
#SocialCare #Inclusion #SelfDirectedSupport #Care #Commissioning #CareTech #BristolEvents
Quote highlighting ways to avoid hospital admission and support living at home, promoting ending institutional care on 2nd July 2026 in Bristol.
June 8, 2026 at 11:50 AM
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SDS Network England is creating a Direct Payments Forum for children and families, have your say! Share your experiences and ideas in a quick survey to help build a welcoming, supportive community for all.
💬 https://ow.ly/9wNT50ZHByG

#SelfDirectedSupport #Commissioning #DirectPayments #SocialCare
September 18, 2026 at 12:01 PM
citizennetwork.bsky.social
Come along to the next global meeting 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
In the background is a map of the world with the SDS Network logo and the KeyRing logo in the foreground, advertising the date of the next meeting of the network.
May 21, 2025 at 9:05 AM
citizennetwork.bsky.social
🌟 Discover how self-directed support (SDS) empowers people!

Join SDS Network Northern Ireland for a free online lunchtime event on 25th June, 12:30–1:30pm BST. Hear from people with lived experience & connect with others.
Register now: https://ow.ly/16WT50ZcHcp

#SelfDirectedSupport #SDSNetworkNI
Flyer for a free online lunchtime learning event about Self-Directed Support on June 25, 2025, from 12:30 to 1:30 PM BST.
June 18, 2026 at 5:30 PM
citizennetwork.bsky.social
Hear how Individual Service Funds (ISFs) are changing lives. Join us at the ISF Summit in Sheffield — bringing together people who are passionate advocates for self-directed support. 👁️ + Sponsor the event: https://ow.ly/9Trf50ZLenv

#SelfDirectedSupport #Inclusion #SocialCare #PersonalisedSupport
Man sitting on grass with a scenic hill background, promoting ISF Summit on 24 Nov 2026 at Firth Hall, Sheffield. Infographic explaining the importance of self-directed support for people needing care, highlighting benefits and progress in England and Scotland. Infographic explaining benefits of sponsoring an event focused on ISFs, highlighting topics like policy, community action, and technology support.
September 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM
citizennetwork.bsky.social
🌍 Discover ‘Everyday Citizenship: Seven Keys to a Life Well Lived’ by Wendy Perez & Simon Duffy—a must-read on inclusion and empowerment. Thanks to Vinesh Kumar for his inspiring review!

👉 Get your copy: https://ow.ly/kIz250YlVIx

#Inclusion #SelfAdvocacy #SelfDirectedSupport #EverydayCitizenship
Cover of Everyday Citizenship book showing a cityscape illustration and subtitle Seven keys to a life well lived by Wendy Perez and Simon Duffy. The back cover of the book Everyday Citizenship titled 'We are all equal. We are all different. We are all citizens.' explaining citizenship as making life choices and finding meaning.
August 12, 2026 at 12:30 PM
citizennetwork.bsky.social
🌍 Discover ‘Everyday Citizenship: Seven Keys to a Life Well Lived’ by Wendy Perez & Simon Duffy—a must-read on inclusion and empowerment. Thanks to Vinesh Kumar for his inspiring review!

👉 Get your copy: https://ow.ly/kIz250YlVIx

#Inclusion #SelfAdvocacy #SelfDirectedSupport #EverydayCitizenship
Cover of Everyday Citizenship book showing a cityscape illustration and subtitle Seven keys to a life well lived by Wendy Perez and Simon Duffy. The back cover of the book Everyday Citizenship titled 'We are all equal. We are all different. We are all citizens.' explaining citizenship as making life choices and finding meaning.
July 28, 2026 at 4:01 PM
citizennetwork.bsky.social
🌟 Discover how self-directed support (SDS) empowers people!

Join SDS Network Northern Ireland for a free online lunchtime event on 25th June, 12:30–1:30pm BST. Hear from people with lived experience & connect with others.
Register now: https://ow.ly/16WT50ZcHcp

#SelfDirectedSupport #SDSNetworkNI
Flyer for a free online lunchtime learning event about Self-Directed Support on June 25, 2025, from 12:30 to 1:30 PM BST.
June 22, 2026 at 9:15 AM
citizennetwork.bsky.social
🌟 The agenda is live! Join us in Bristol on 2nd July for “Ending Institutional Care”—a solutions focused conference to build person-led, neighbourhood support. See the agenda & book your ticket https://ow.ly/mHJ750Z48i3

#Inclusion #SelfDirectedSupport #AdultSocialCare #Commissioning #Care #Housing
Conference agenda listing sessions on institutional care, housing support, and hospital discharge from 9:30 AM to 3:45 PM. Logos of Self-Directed Support Network, LDA, and Citizen Network above text about ending institutional care for people with learning disabilities and autism.
June 19, 2026 at 10:01 AM
citizennetwork.bsky.social
🌟 The agenda is live! Join us in Bristol on 2nd July for “Ending Institutional Care”—a solutions focused conference to build person-led, neighbourhood support. See the agenda & book your ticket https://ow.ly/mHJ750Z48i3

#Inclusion #SelfDirectedSupport #AdultSocialCare #Commissioning #Care #Housing
Conference agenda listing sessions on institutional care, housing support, and hospital discharge from 9:30 AM to 3:45 PM. Logos of Self-Directed Support Network, LDA, and Citizen Network above text about ending institutional care for people with learning disabilities and autism.
June 18, 2026 at 5:10 PM
citizennetwork.bsky.social
🌟 Excited to welcome our amazing Sponsors & Supporters to Bristol on 2 July for the LDA Commissioners Network Conference – Ending Institutional Care! Join us to connect, collaborate & inspire change in adult social care. Register now: https://ow.ly/19aP50Z7nJF
#SelfDirectedSupport #Inclusion #Care
Event poster for 'Ending Institutional Care' on 2nd July 2026 in Bristol, featuring sponsor logos and a QR code.
June 18, 2026 at 4:30 PM
citizennetwork.bsky.social
🌟 Discover how self-directed support (SDS) empowers people!

Join SDS Network Northern Ireland for a free online lunchtime event on 25th June, 12:30–1:30pm BST. Hear from people with lived experience & connect with others.
Register now: https://ow.ly/16WT50ZcHcp

#SelfDirectedSupport #SDSNetworkNI
Flyer for a free online lunchtime learning event about Self-Directed Support on June 25, 2025, from 12:30 to 1:30 PM BST.
June 17, 2026 at 12:40 PM
citizennetwork.bsky.social
🌟 The agenda is live! Join us in Bristol on 2nd July for “Ending Institutional Care”—a solutions focused conference to build person-led, neighbourhood support. See the agenda & book your ticket https://ow.ly/mHJ750Z48i3

#Inclusion #SelfDirectedSupport #AdultSocialCare #Commissioning #Care #Housing
Conference agenda listing sessions on institutional care, housing support, and hospital discharge from 9:30 AM to 3:45 PM. Logos of Self-Directed Support Network, LDA, and Citizen Network above text about ending institutional care for people with learning disabilities and autism.
June 16, 2026 at 7:00 AM
citizennetwork.bsky.social
🌟 Excited to welcome our amazing Sponsors & Supporters to Bristol on 2 July for the LDA Commissioners Network Conference – Ending Institutional Care! Join us to connect, collaborate & inspire change in adult social care. Register now: https://ow.ly/19aP50Z7nJF
#SelfDirectedSupport #Inclusion #Care
Event poster for 'Ending Institutional Care' on 2nd July 2026 in Bristol, featuring sponsor logos and a QR code.
June 15, 2026 at 7:00 AM