13th January 2026

BBC highlights Discovery supported employment success

The BBC has shared the story of Emily Gold, who achieved her dream of becoming a swimming teacher with support from Discovery’s supported employment team.

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Click to watch Emily’s video here

Emily, who we support in Somerset, was supported by Kirsteen Middleton, Supported Employment Coordinator at Discovery, as part of work led by Shona Howes, Discovery’s Employment Manager. Adjustments during training enabled Emily to qualify and move into paid work at a leisure centre in Bridgwater, Somerset.

Read the full BBC article on Emily Gold.

BBC Somerset also broadcast a radio report on Emily’s story and Discovery’s supported employment work on Friday 2 January 2026.

Learn more about Discovery’s supported employment initiative.

Discovery is part of Dimensions.