Transfer of Somerset’s Learning Disability Service to a social enterprise

Two joint briefings by UNITE Somerset and ESSU on the transfer of Somerset County Council’s Learning Disability Provider Service (LDPS) to a social enterprise operated by Dimensions (UK) Limited. The first briefing (July 2016) made the case against transfer and recommended an improved in-house service. The second (March 2017) detailed the draconian changes to all terms and conditions for 1,150 staff together with service closures.

Published on 31st May 2017. Last updated 5th June 2017.