Discovery

A social enterprise, Discovery is the result of a ground-breaking partnership between Dimensions and Somerset County Council. Since 2024 we have also delivered support in Cornwall. We’re West Country through and through!

We support hundreds of adults with learning disabilities and autism across Somerset and Cornwall to live ordinary, fulfilling lives as active members of their local community.

Many of the people we support have complex needs and a history of distressed (so-called ‘challenging’) behaviour. Working to our values, Discovery’s colleagues keep each person they support at the heart of everything we do – involving family and friends at all stages of their support plan.

Discovery operates CQC registered care homes across the county including some respite/short breaks services. And in many areas we also provide outreach, domiciliary, supported living and supported employment.

Discovery is a wholly controlled subsidiary of Dimensions, with a co-terminus Board. Both organisations are not-for-profit.

Dimensions Somerset SEV Limited (trading as Discovery) is a registered charity [and company limited by guarantee] incorporated and registered in England and Wales: company number 10257343 and charity number 1172574.