Author: Paula Gledhill

6th July 2021

“Martin lights up the gym when he arrives”

Martin, who has been diagnosed with diabetes, is losing weight slowly as a result of support from a nutrition volunteer and a personal trainer. This has increased his mobility and stamina and improved his well-being.

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29th June 2021

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.

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24th June 2021

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 […]

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10th June 2021

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.

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24th May 2021

Trainspotting

Alex Beckett has received a `Small Sparks’ grant from the Discovery Community Fund to buy a new tablet so he can make videos of buses and trains.

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13th May 2021

Staying connected online

Mark Smith who lives independently in Bridgwater has received a `Small Sparks’ grant for a new laptop from the Discovery Community Fund. This enables him to give talks online.

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11th May 2021

James learns key work skills

James Clear has completed a successful internship at Musgrove Park Hospital as part of Project Search – a one year internship which offers work placements to individuals with a learning disability or autism – to learn work skills which prepare them for their working careers. It is a partnership between Discovery, Bridgwater & Taunton College, Somerset County Council and the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.

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