New bike offers independence
Denise has bought a new bike with a Small Sparks grant from the Discovery Community Fund which enables her to be more independent and get out and about in her community.
Month: June 2021
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Community fund consultation announced
We are calling for everyone living with a learning disability or autism in Somerset, and those that support them, to help shape the future of the Discovery Community Fund by taking part in a county-wide consultation. Organisations as diverse as People First, the Somerset Wildlife Trust and the Calvert Trust are amongst a wide range […]
Nutrition webinars: a big success
Our volunteering team is running nutrition webinars to improve the health and well-being of the people we support
Discovery is a Great Place to Work
Dimensions has been accredited as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces by the Great Place to Work Institute for the third year in a row. What’s more, this is the first year that the accreditation includes Discovery, and I am absolutely delighted that we have received this accolade. It is a wonderful recognition of our hard work after a very challenging period for everyone.
Discovery launches nationwide #MyGPandMe training in Somerset
Today, during National Patient Participation Week, we have launched new, free #MyGPandMe training. The #MyGPandMe training is available to all healthcare professionals and non-clinical staff, and aims to make doctors’ surgeries more accessible for those with learning disabilities or autism. Visit the #MyGPandMe pages to take the free elearning: www.dimensions-uk.org/healthcare-elearning The e-learning will help to address health […]