Discovery Learning Disability Support

Discovery Learning Disability Support Discovery supports autistic adults & people with learning disabilities in Somerset

We are a new social enterprise formed from a ground breaking partnership between Dimensions and Somerset County Council, together with customers, staff, family and carers. We are driven by our values – Ambition, Partnership, Integrity, Respect and Courage. We support people with learning disabilities, autism, challenging behavior and complex needs.

🌟🎉 A HUGE congratulations to Emily for passing her Level 1 SEQ!All your hard work, dedication, and determination have pa...
01/09/2025

🌟🎉 A HUGE congratulations to Emily for passing her Level 1 SEQ!

All your hard work, dedication, and determination have paid off, and this is such an amazing milestone to achieve. 🙌💪 We’re so proud of you for taking this step forward and can’t wait to see all the wonderful opportunities this opens up for you!

Keep swimming towards success, Emily! 💚

Swim England

✨🎉 Huge congratulations to Alex on landing a new job in a Shop! We’re all so proud of you and can’t wait to see the amaz...
28/08/2025

✨🎉 Huge congratulations to Alex on landing a new job in a Shop!

We’re all so proud of you and can’t wait to see the amazing things you’ll achieve in this new role. Cheers to new beginnings, exciting opportunities, and a bright future ahead! 🥳👏

Disability Awareness Training – CPD Accredited✨ Boost workplace inclusion!Learn from Discovery’s training team (includin...
27/08/2025

Disability Awareness Training – CPD Accredited

✨ Boost workplace inclusion!
Learn from Discovery’s training team (including a job coach with lived experience) about autism & learning disabilities in the workplace.

🔑 You’ll cover:
Traits & strengths of Autistic people
Understanding Learning Disabilities & communication tips
Barriers to employment
Reasonable adjustments
Reflect & apply: Practical takeaways to help your team thrive

Online course (Teams) | 📅 14 Nov 2025 | ⏰ 9:00–12:00
💷 £33.22 | 🎟️ Contact SETraining@discovery-uk.org for the Link to book!

Today Abi and Jayne Met Ruppee – friendly mascot who plays a big role in helping deliver training to the public!🐾 Ruppee...
26/08/2025

Today Abi and Jayne Met Ruppee – friendly mascot who plays a big role in helping deliver training to the public!

🐾 Ruppee isn’t just a great companion—she’s also an ambassador for accessible train travel. In fact, she even has her very own book that shares her adventures and inspires others to travel with confidence.

You can also follow Ruppee on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/GWR_Rupee/),where she shares top tips, advice, and fun updates all about making rail journeys more accessible for everyone. 🚆✨

Remember that no matter what the results envelope says, your hard work, determination, and resilience have already made ...
21/08/2025

Remember that no matter what the results envelope says, your hard work, determination, and resilience have already made you successful.

Today is just one step on your journey, and there are so many exciting opportunities ahead. Be proud of how far you’ve come and celebrate every achievement, big or small – you’ve earned it!💚

🌟 Huge congratulations to Charlotte! 🌟She received her certificate at YMCA Bridgwater for smashing the rowing challenge ...
20/08/2025

🌟 Huge congratulations to Charlotte! 🌟

She received her certificate at YMCA Bridgwater for smashing the rowing challenge —completing the fastest 500m in her age category 🏆.

As an extra reward, she also won a free PT session with Brad 💪👏.

Amazing work, Charlotte! 🎉✨

📍 We’re at ASDA Weymouth (Newstead Road, DT4 8JQ) today! ✨Come along and have a chat with us – we’d love to see you! 💬😊W...
19/08/2025

📍 We’re at ASDA Weymouth (Newstead Road, DT4 8JQ) today! ✨
Come along and have a chat with us – we’d love to see you! 💬😊

We’ll be here until 2pm ⏰, so whether you’re shopping or just passing by, pop over and say hello 👋.
It’s a great chance to find out more about what we do, ask any questions, or simply have a friendly conversation 🌟🤝.

Don’t miss us – see you soon! 🙌💚

Engaging with local employers is a vital part of our work 🤝, giving us valuable insight into different industries 🌍 whil...
18/08/2025

Engaging with local employers is a vital part of our work 🤝, giving us valuable insight into different industries 🌍 while helping us match job seekers with roles that fit their skills and employers’ needs .

Casa di Lusso has been an outstanding partner 🌟, showing real commitment to supporting autistic people and those with learning disabilities . Their inclusive approach has given many young people—often entering work for the first time —the confidence and skills to succeed . We deeply value this partnership and look forward to building on it in the years ahead ✨.

Apply for an internship or become a host and make a real difference in those first steps into work. Discovery's Helen ex...
14/08/2025

Apply for an internship or become a host and make a real difference in those first steps into work.

Discovery's Helen explains how.

Congratulations to Erin for passing her HR Support Level 3 Apprenticeship with Somerset County Council and Weston Colleg...
14/08/2025

Congratulations to Erin for passing her HR Support Level 3 Apprenticeship with Somerset County Council and Weston College☀️💚


Somerset Council Weston College

12/08/2025

A warm welcome awaits all
SEND families for the Somerset Social
@ the Loft Lounge & Bar this coming
Saturday 16th August 12noon -3.00pm

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Discovery, The Exchange, Express Park, Bristol Road
Bridgwater
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