A woman welcomes the audienceWelcome
A group of people cheer behind a sign saying 'Sense'Sense is a charity who supports disabled people with complex needs from after they are born and throughout their life.
People look confused as things are said to them they don't understandDisabled people with complex needs are people who face multiple barriers to living the life they choose.
4 people in discussion. The lady at the front is thinking a black cloudThey may need support to do the things they want to do and communicate.
A large document with a to-do list on the coverThis booklet is about Sense’s plan for the future.
An arrow points from a Sense checklist to 2 people talkingWe are happy and excited to share this plan with you.
Alison and RebeccaWe are Alison Jameson and Rebecca Hodgson.
A group of people discuss things sitting around a table. 2 people stand in front of them talking into microphonesWe are co-chairs of the Sense user reference group.
A woman with a microphoneCo-chairs are people in charge of a meeting or group.
A group of people sit around a table discussing thingsThe Sense user reference group is a group of people who are supported by Sense.
3 people point at a Sense checklistWe helped write this plan with other people in the Sense user reference group.
3 people discuss thingsWe talked about what matters most…
A woman asks a man a questionGreat support workers.
A man uses sign language to communicate with anotherMore people who can communicate with us.
A group of people with thumbs upHealthcare that works for everyone.
A woman looks at a tablet. Accessibility symbols surround herAffordable and accessible technology.
A man holds a key next to a doorSafe homes where we have real choice.
A man pointing at a series of question marksWe said, we wanted to choose:
2 people point at a houseWhere we live.
A group of people smile and hugWho we spend time with.
A woman stands in front of cards indicating different places, names or peopleHow we spend our day.
2 people shake handsWe said, we wanted to be seen as important and be treated well.
A group of people smiling with thumbs up in front of a checklist with a Sense logo at the topWe said, we wanted the same chances as everyone else.
A group of people point at a piece of paper whilst a lightbulb symbol goes off behind themWe are proud our ideas are in this plan and want to carry on being listened to.
A thumbs up beside a checklistOur plan to change Sense
There are 1.6 million disabled people with complex needs across the UK who Sense is here for.
A group of people thinkingMany have a difficult time doing things they want to because:
3 people looking unhappyTheir support might not be good enough.
People look fed up sitting behind a barrierOther things in the world are getting in the way.
Peggy and Margaret, our founders, behind a calendar saying '70 years ago'Sense was started over 70 years ago by two mothers, who wanted a better life for their children, who were deafblind.
Our history from a black and white photo of our founders to caring for a young man todaySense has been providing brilliant support services for over 70 years.
A group of people holding pieces of paper. Above them, an arrow moved from a red x to a green tickWe will now be doing more to campaign for change. This means to make things better by speaking up and taking action.
Lots of people talking.We spoke to 3,000 people who know Sense to help write our future.
A person with a speech bubble pointing to them saying 'thank you'We want to say thank you to everyone who got involved.
A group of people pointing at a checklist with the Sense logo alongsideThe work we’re going to do
A man holds a sign with a series of ticked items on itWe have 4 important ways we’re going to change Sense:
A woman smiles. Behind her, 3 people discuss things at a desk1. Lead with lived experience
2 people discuss behind a checklistWe want to be better at listening to disabled people with complex needs and finding out what they want and need.
A group of people greeting each other and talkingWe want disabled people to be more involved and have a bigger say in what Sense does.
2 people in front of a computer alongside an arrow pointing upWe want more disabled people to work at Sense.
A group of people smiling with thumbs up in front of a checklist with a Sense logo at the top2. Strengthen our services
A group of people smilingWe want to make sure our services work well for all the people we support and that they work for the
future too.
A group of people alongside an arrow pointing upWe want to support more disabled people with complex needs of different ages.
3 computers, 2 of which have the Sense logo. They are connected by a dotted line.We will be moving all our services onto digital systems to improve the way we work. Digital systems are computers and online tools that help us do our work.
2 people shake hands in front of a completed to-do listWe want to work together with other people to make this happen.
A group of people holding pieces of paper. Above them, an arrow moved from a red x to a green tick3. Push for social change
People talk around a table. The central figure is talking about ParliamentWe want to work with disabled people with complex needs and their families to make politicians listen to what they need.
A woman in a suit stands in front of the Houses of ParliamentPoliticians are people who help make laws, run public services, and represent the views of the people who vote for them.
2 people indicate yes or no in front of the Houses of ParliamentWe want the government to make changes that help make a fairer society.
A woman indicates she is not happy with 2 other peopleWe want to challenge harmful attitudes that affect many disabled people with complex needs.
Two people shake hands in the foreground. Behind them 4 people smile4. We will support our employees to learn and grow.
A large group of peopleThere are lots of people who work at Sense:
3,000 employees.
2,000 volunteers.
A woman says the word 'Sense' in front of a times, some stress toys and a keyboardWe want to make sure Sense is a brilliant, inclusive and accessible place to work.
A man holds his thumb up in one hand, In the other he holds a picture of money with a big tick against itWe will be making sure we use all the money we have in the best way possible.
3 people in an office setting behind an information sign. One woman is thinking about arrows pointing two different waysWe will look at good information before we choose what to do.
A young woman looks at a tablet in front of a laptop attached to a mouse for use by those with less dexterity in their hands and fingersAnd use technology more to help people we support and help Sense work better.
2 people in front of a flip chart. The flip chart has an arrow by the number 1We’re just getting started
2 people indicate yes or no in front of a group of people smilingThis plan is about making real change with disabled people with complex needs and their families.
A group of peopleIn 3 years we want Sense to be louder, stronger and working better together.
4 people stand and cheer in front of the EarthWe want the world to be fairer and for disabled people with complex needs to be leading in everything we do.
A group of people talking in the background whilst a person points at the viewer in the foregroundWe want to work with you to make this happen.
Sense on a laptop and a special code to access the website from a phoneYou can find out more at: www.sense.org.uk/plan

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