Reflect PMLD

19/11/2025

People of a certain age will remember the buzz you felt when the Clash or the Pogues were in town. That buzz isn’t there any more…except when these guys come around. The phenomenal Frozen Light have woven their magic once more, and barely a dry eye in the house. Thank you for another amazing experience, from all at Reflect.

10/10/2025

Due to continued growth, expansion plans and the need to continue challenging the barriers facing people with profound, multiple and severe learning disabilities, we are seeking a capable and inspirational leader to head up our Taunton operation. Please feel free to direct message if you would like to discuss.

Futures Taunton Ltd

25/09/2025

This is such a good and important organisation. If there are any law students out there, or that you know of please do have a look.

WANTED, please: bright, literate 2nd/3rd yr/graduate law students seeking remote experience to strengthen CVs: must be keen on public law (adult social care) to join us for 3hrs of contribution per week - wide range of tasks on offer...apply below

24/09/2025

Today was all about being present and being active: a busy, busy day out and about for Reflect. Bridgwater Fair for some and a sponsored walk (in aid of St Margaret’s Hospice) along the full length of Burnham on Sea esplanade for others. Lots of money raised, a mountain of sensory experiences had, and a very dear friend remembered. We’ll be sleeping well tonight.

29/08/2025

https://www.justgiving.com/page/reflect-paul-1

Help Steve Jones raise money to support St Margaret's Somerset Hospice

05/08/2025

Just for those of you whose family members attend our base at Hestercombe Gardens, you may have seen the breaking news that Hestercombe Gardens Trust has gone into administration. We’ll be producing a bulletin with more detail tomorrow but just wanted to reassure you that there is no immediate or medium term risk to Reflect and we’ll be working closely with Hestercombe over the coming months.

30/07/2025

It's been a year of too many goodbyes at Reflect and last Thursday we were crushed to have Paul leave us for a final time. Paul was an amazing man. He'd travel in his wheelchair face forward, eyes on the road ahead, as focused on his journey as a formula one driver in his cockpit, apparently every bit the serious man. But then of course, when he got where he was going, the true him took over and in a second he filled the room with smiles and laughter. His humour was joyous, instant and b***y - nothing funnier than a farting gnome, or one of the team being told off for burping. He was cheeky too and rumour has it when he was offered a choice of drink at a performance by our friends at Frozen Light he surprised everyone by demanding Rum. He was loved to the stars and back - both here at Reflect and at home - and he repaid that love with a smile and a laugh for every star in the sky. The world is a smaller, quieter, sadder place without you Paul. Go in peace and with our love.

23/07/2025

Ever had one of those days when someone pops in for a job interview, empties a car load of fantastic instruments and completely takes over? A lovely morning.

15/07/2025

The awesome Debs, who delivers our Friday music sessions in Taunton, is up for an award!! We’re not always fans of awards per se, but in her case she has an incredible talent for engaging with and involving the people we support, drawing them in and holding their attention, then supporting them to each participate in their own unique ways. Debs recognises and truly values each individual contribution, however it manifests itself. It’s not something you learn, you have to be born with it, and she has it in bucketfuls. Do take a moment to find Debbie Birkett in the Most Loved Activity Leader Wales, West and South West and give her a vote on behalf of our guys (closes Wednesday 16 July).

You cannot vote again so please make sure that you have voting in all the categories you want to. You have entered votes for categories

17/06/2025

CDKL5 is a rare genetic disorder which mainly affects females, and shows itself in a broad range of symptoms.
Behind every diagnosis of CDKL5 is an individual and a family with a story to tell.
Every year, the entire CDKL5 community comes together to raise awareness, promote research, encourage collaboration, and raise vital funds to better the lives of everyone affected by CDD. International CDKL5 Day is on 17 June every year, in memory of Glyn Boltwood, who passed away on this day in 1997.

https://curecdkl5.org.uk/cdkl5-uk/

Reflect has the absolute privilege of supporting Anber and working closely with her Mum, Carol-Anne, who co-founded the CDKL5 UK charity.
This post is late in the day, but we couldn’t let it pass without sharing both the message and part of Amber and Carol-Anne’s story.

https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/marissa-bishop/episodes/Episode-14-Carol-Annes-Life-with-Amber-age-20-e30g39t

Carol-Anne is one of the OG CDKL5 moms! Her daughter, Amber, is nearly 20 years old and Carol-Anne has been on the scene getting involved for CDKL5 even before her daughter was officially diagnosed. She’s co-founder of CDKL5 UK, a professional social worker, and is passionate about supporting fami...

15/05/2025

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week. Things that might adversely affect mental health include isolation from community, no access to green spaces, inability to take control or make choices in your life, loneliness, difficulty communicating, lack of physical exercise. All these things are everyday challenges for people with PMLD. So we make sure all these things are challenged every day at Reflect.

02/05/2025

Love this picture of today’s music session with the amazing Deb. It’s not because of the sunshine and not because of the tree, it’s because when you zoom in you can barely distinguish between support workers and people being supported. It’s integration around a rainbow parachute.