Statement on Coronavirus
This page will be regularly updated with the actions we are taking, and any guidance we are issuing, due to the ongoing situation regarding COVID-19.
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“It’s important that we take time to look after ourselves and our colleagues”
Lorna Mitchell is the Better Practice Lead at Croftlands in Bridgwater and she is a Mental Health First Aider. I don’t think anyone quite has the words to explain what on earth is going on at the moment; one day easily blends into another and another. It’s a very confusing time for everyone, which causes […]
Some heroes wear capes, ours wear headbands
Locality Manager, Jade Tillson, has collected 1100 headbands and button extensions for all of Discovery’s colleagues so that the protective masks are more comfortable to wear. The headbands and button extensions stop the masks from rubbing over the ears and digging into the eyes. Jade who is the Locality Manager for Russet House in Yeovil, […]
Discovery proud to achieve silver award status in UNISON’s Coronavirus safety charter
UNISON Somerset has awarded Discovery a silver award for meeting key standards in UNISON’s Care Worker Safety Charter, making us the regional leader in the fight against the spread of Coronavirus in our locations throughout Somerset. Discovery Colleagues have gone that extra mile to care for the people we support. Examples include one colleague, whose […]
“It’s always better to talk than suffer in silence”
Paul Kitto is the Locality Manager at Selwyn House in Yeovil. At this very difficult and unprecedented time, I would like to raise awareness about the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that has been a fantastic resource for me. I am having to self-isolate for twelve weeks due to underlying health conditions, which has not been […]
Discovery on the BBC
The amazing efforts of our dedicated and hard-working colleagues have been shared by BBC Breakfast News on 21 April, and BBC Radio Somerset on 24 April. Bryony, one of our support workers at Delmore Road in Frome, talked to BBC Radio Somerset’s breakfast show (approximately 1 hour & 17 minutes in) about how this pandemic is affecting us and […]
“Having autism is awesome. I wouldn’t change it for the world.”
Claire Atkinson, the Operational Administrator for Employment Support, celebrates being autistic: I live in my own little world. I like it there. Last month I was 50. Most people would have had a big party to celebrate with lots of friends and family. That would be my worst nightmare. When I was 42, I was […]
“They fully understand person-centred support.”
During National Autism Awareness Week, Operations Administrator Harry talks about the challenges he faces and the success he has achieved at work: I worked at Somerset County Council for three years and completed a Level 2 Business Administration Apprenticeship, before joining Discovery as an Operations Administrator in November last year. Project Search Internship Before I […]
Could extraordinary circumstances lead to an extraordinary new career?
If your job is at risk due to coronavirus, read on. No matter the circumstances, we will always need caring and values-driven people to support people with learning disabilities and/or autism to lead safe and fulfilling lives. With a role as a Discovery Support Worker you have the peace of mind of knowing that you […]
Inspirational Local Speaker Awarded Small Sparks Grant
Mark Smith regularly speaks to audiences of 250 people at universities in Bristol and Gloucester about the challenges he faces living independently with a learning disability. Mark, who’s 47, speaks to nurses who are returning to practice about the daily challenges he faces, so they have a better understanding of learning disabilities. Gina Pring is […]