Month: February 2022

28th February 2022

We are all just people – A heart to heart with Support Worker Maddy

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Maddy has so much to give, but it’s difficult for her when the spotlight is on. So let’s start by thanking Maddy for putting herself out of her comfort zone by talking to us today, and get ready to witness a vulnerable, raw, heartfelt and courageous conversation. Meet Maddy: You get so much from another […]

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14th February 2022

Kindness Is Infectious :)

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Yesterday we had a chat with Megan, a support worker for Discovery. Megan did something lovely, and not just for the people we support, but for someone on her team. Yup. Megan nominated Sophie (her teammate) for an Inspiring People Award! Inspiring People is Discovery’s very own appreciation scheme to reward colleagues that inspire others […]

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11th February 2022

When You Are In Love With Your Job!

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How lockdown meant Brett transitioned to support work and wished he’d done it five years sooner: I’m Brett, I’m twenty-eight, and I’ve been in the leisure industry since I was sixteen. I worked my way up to a senior operations manager, then when Lockdown happened, I got made redundant and put on a casual contract. […]

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11th February 2022

Happy 4th anniversary Richard and Ruth!

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We just got off a WhatsApp with the delightful Richard, who Discovery supports. Richard and Ruth are an engaged couple from Street that agreed to talk to me about their relationship thanks to Beccy Simmonds, Inclusion officer for Discovery, who set the meeting up for us. What a wonderful, fun-loving couple! Ruth delighted in reliving […]

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