In Caring Hands - Somerset Learning Disability Services, Mendip Court, Bath Road, Wells (2026)

27/03/2026

💜 Purple Day: Epilepsy awareness for people with PMLD 💜

↗️ Purple Day was on the 26th of March, and at In Caring Hands (ICH), we’re raising awareness of epilepsy and its impact on the young people we support with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD).

⚡ Epilepsy is common among young people with PMLD, and seizures can present in many different ways, sometimes obvious, sometimes incredibly subtle. Recognising these signs is essential for safety and wellbeing.

🧠 Seizures can influence comfort, alertness, and daily routines. Even small changes in environment, health, or sleep can affect seizure patterns, which is why consistent, attentive support matters so much.

🏡 Our carers in Somerset work closely with families in their own homes, noticing the smallest cues and responding with calm, confident care that helps young people feel safe and supported.

🌟 Join our team - If you’re based in the UK and want to make a real difference, we’re looking for compassionate people to support young people with PMLD through home visits in Somerset.
Find more information on our website:
https://www.in-caring-hands.co.uk/learning-disability-services/

20/03/2026

🌙 World Sleep Day: The Importance of Sleep in PMLD 🌙

🛌 World Sleep Day was on Friday the 13th March, and at In Caring Hands (ICH), we recognise how vital sleep is for the young people we support with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) in Somerset.

😴 Many young people with PMLD experience disrupted sleep due to medical needs, sensory sensitivities, or changes in their environment. A restful night can transform how safe, calm, and comfortable they feel the next day.

🏡 Our carers support families in their own homes, helping to create soothing sleep routines, calm sensory environments, and consistent rhythms that promote better rest.

🌟 Join our team - If you’re based in the UK and want to make a real difference, we’re looking for compassionate people to support young people with PMLD through home visits in Somerset.
Find more information on our website: https://www.in-caring-hands.co.uk/learning-disability-services/

13/03/2026

🗺️ Navigating changes in PMLD support 🗺️

↗️ At In Caring Hands (ICH), we understand that for the young people we care for with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), changes and transitions aren’t only about the big milestones. They happen quietly, constantly, and each one can have a meaningful impact.

👩‍🦱 A new staff member.
🚍 A different vehicle.
💡 A change in lighting.
🛏️ A new piece of equipment.
🕒 A shift in routine.

😧 These everyday changes may seem small to us, but for someone with PMLD, they can feel huge. They influence how safe, settled, and understood someone feels in their environment.

😓 Our carers pay close attention to these small transitions. We take time to notice the subtle cues, a glance, a pause, a change in breathing, that tell us how a young person is experiencing the moment.

🤗 We offer reassurance and create predictable rhythms that help them navigate changes with confidence. Transitions aren’t just about what’s happening around someone; they’re about how they’re supported through it.

🌟 Join Our Team - If you’re based in the UK and want to make a real difference, we’re looking for compassionate people to join our team - supporting young people with PMLD through home visits in Somerset. Find more information on our website: https://www.in-caring-hands.co.uk/learning-disability-services/

06/03/2026

👂World Hearing Day: Sounds Beyond Words at Home with ICH 👂

🤗 For the young people with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), hearing is more than simply detecting sounds – it is a vital means of forming connections, providing comfort, and enabling communication.

🦻 This week was World Hearing Day and at In Caring Hands (ICH) in Somerset, we took the opportunity to recognise and consider the unique ways in which our service users experience the world through sound.

🎶 Whether it’s with gentle music, playing instruments, or simply the reassuring tones of familiar voices, these types of sensory experiences play an essential role in building trust and promoting emotional wellbeing.

🥰 Our dedicated team of trained carers helps create a calm and happy environment within our service users' homes, to ensure they benefit from sounds which have the potential to be meaningful and bring positive moments to those we support.

👉 If you are a compassionate, thoughtful, UK-based carer seeking to make a real difference, we are actively recruiting and invite you to learn more about joining the ICH family: https://www.in-caring-hands.co.uk/learning-disability-services/

27/02/2026

🧑‍🦼 Every story matters on Rare Disease Day 🧑‍🦼‍➡️

🤗 Many people with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) live with rare conditions and have a wide range of complex health needs. These can include: Neurological, metabolic, congenital, sensory and physical conditions.

💁‍♂️ The young people we care for at In Caring Hands (ICH) in Somerset often have a wide spectrum of needs. We support young people whose rare conditions require specialist understanding, patience, and personalised care.

📆 Rare Disease Day, on the 28th of February, reminds us how important it is to raise awareness, share knowledge, and advocate for the needs of those who are often overlooked. Every story matters and every life deserves the best of care and understanding.

🔗 If you’re a compassionate, thoughtful, UK‑based carer looking to make a real difference, please visit our website and learn more about us. We have a range of roles available. https://in-caring-hands.co.uk

20/02/2026

⚖️ Why social justice matters deeply for people with PMLD ⚖️

🔦 World Day of Social Justice, on the 20th of February, matters deeply for people with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) because it shines a global spotlight on the very issues that shape their daily lives: Inequality, exclusion, access to rights, and the need for strong social protection systems, issues that disproportionately affect people with PMLD and their families.

🫴 At In Caring Hands (ICH) in Somerset, our community-based carers support young people with PMLD in ways that honour their rights, their individuality, and their place in the community.

💪 Every person deserves respect. Every person deserves opportunity. Every person deserves care that sees and respects their full humanity.

🔗 If you’re a compassionate, thoughtful, UK‑based carer looking to make a real difference, please take a moment to look at our websites and the jobs we have available: https://in-caring-hands.co.uk

13/02/2026

🧑‍🦽 Women in science who shaped modern disability care 🧑‍🦽‍➡️

🥼 The International Day of Women and Girls in Science was on the 11th of February. This is the perfect opportunity to honour the women whose research has helped guide the way we understand and support people with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD).

🫴 Here at In Caring Hands (ICH), we provide care for young people with PMLD, and we’d like to spotlight three remarkable women whose scientific work has helped to shape how we care for people with the condition.

👩‍🔬 Baroness Hilary Cass OBE

A British paediatrician and neurodisability specialist whose research has advanced the understanding of autistic spectrum disorders, cognitive impairment linked to epilepsy, visual loss, and the care of children with multiple disabilities. Her leadership has shaped national policy and improved pathways for children with complex needs. https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/about-us/our-team/hilary-cass-baroness-cass

👩‍🔬 Dr. Elisabeth Fernell

A leading researcher in neurodevelopmental disorders whose work has improved the understanding of intellectual disabilities and informed better assessment and support strategies worldwide. https://www.gu.se/en/gnc/elisabeth-fernell

👩‍🔬 Dr. Janice Brunstrom‑Hernandez

A paediatric neurologist whose pioneering work in cerebral palsy and complex neurological disabilities helped shape modern approaches to personalised, dignity‑centred care. https://www.1cpplace.com/dr-janice-e-brunstromhernandez-md.php

Their contributions are a reminder that science and care are deeply connected, but there is still much to do.

🫵 If you’re a compassionate, UK‑based carer who wants to make a real difference in the lives of young people with PMLD in Somerset, visit our website to learn more about joining the ICH family - https://www.in-caring-hands.co.uk/learning-disability-services/learning-disabilities-community-care/ .

06/02/2026

😶 Communication matters: PMLD - Time to Talk Day 😶

🗣️ The 6th of February is Time to Talk Day and at In Caring Hands, where we care for young people with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), this day has a special kind of significance.

👍 Time to Talk Day is about mental health, something that is of key importance to both our service users and their carers. Someone with PMLD often doesn’t communicate using words or language, instead they may use gestures, noises or facial expressions. This can cause frustrations and be difficult for carers to interpret.

🤗 This is why Time to Talk Day, helps us to recognise the qualities it takes to navigate the often complex needs of those we care for. Attention to detail, empathy, a desire to help and understand are paramount. It isn’t always easy, but it is very worthwhile.

🥰 Our carers offer more than practical support; they bring reassurance, connection, and more than just day to day care for our service users and help for their families.

🔗 If you’re a compassionate, thoughtful, UK‑based carer looking for a career that makes a real difference, please learn more about us and what we do at ICH - https://in-caring-hands.co.uk

30/01/2026

🥐 National Croissant Day: A sensory treat to share 🥐

🤗 National Croissant Day is being celebrated on the 30th of January this year. It might seem light‑hearted, but for the young people with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) we care for at In Caring Hands (ICH), this day offers a wonderful opportunity for sensory exploration.

😋 The warm smell of fresh pastry, the soft flaky texture, the gentle sound of a croissant breaking — these small sensory moments can promote curiosity, engagement, and bring feelings of joy.

🥰 Here at ICH in Wells, Somerset, we use everyday experiences like this to support communication, comfort, and emotional wellbeing. Sometimes the simplest of activities can create the richest of connections.

🔗 If you’re a dedicated carer with a heart full of compassion, you’re based in the UK and are looking to make a real difference to the lives of the people you care for, then we’d love hear from you: https://in-caring-hands.co.uk

23/01/2026

🦆 Big Garden Birdwatch the perfect sensory opportunity 🦆

🫴 At In Caring Hands (ICH) here in Wells, Somerset, we use nature‑based activities to support the well-being, communication, and emotional regulation of the young people with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) that we care for.

☝️ The RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch runs from the 26th to the 28th of January this year, and it’s the perfect opportunity to slow down, look up, and enjoy the simple joys of nature. For young people with PMLD, sensory experiences like birdsong, movement, colour, and fresh air can be deeply calming and enriching.

🐦 This week, we'll be including fun activities in our schedule such as birdwatching through the window or venturing outside on brighter days to listen to bird song, putting out food on the bird table, or exploring other textures and sounds we discover outdoors.

🔗 If you’re a compassionate, dedicated, motivated, thoughtful, UK‑based carer and you’re looking to make a real difference to the lives of those you care for, we’d love to hear from you. Find out more about us and our open vacancies here: https://in-caring-hands.co.uk

16/01/2026

🌟 New Year, new beginnings with ICH Somerset 🌟

The New Year is a chance for fresh starts, new routines, and setting meaningful goals.

🫴 At In Caring Hands (ICH) in Wells, Somerset, we support young people with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) in their own homes.

🥅 This helps families establish routines that bring comfort, stability, and joy. Whether it’s introducing new sensory activities, building daily structures, or setting achievable goals, our carers work alongside families to make each new beginning a positive step forward.

💡 For families, the New Year can also be a time to reflect on how home‑based care provides balance, reassurance, and support. Together, we can make 2026 a year of growth and new opportunities.

📣 We’re looking for compassionate, reliable, and flexible individuals to join our team at ICH in Wells. To join us you must be:

•Based in the UK

•Hard‑working and dedicated

•Flexible with shifts

•Passionate about supporting young people with PMLD in their own homes

If you’re ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Find out more here: https://www.in-caring-hands.co.uk/learning-disability-services/learning-disabilities-community-care/

09/01/2026

🪜 Building futures together - join ICH 🪜

🤗 At In Caring Hands (ICH) in Somerset, our carers play a vital role in helping young people with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) to live fuller lives at home by supporting daily routines, encouraging independence, and providing peace of mind to families.

🔎 We are looking for passionate, reliable carers who are eager to learn and grow with us. We offer training and opportunities to further qualifications, ensuring you will be supported throughout your journey with us.

👉 Based in Wells, Somerset, we are seeking UK applicants to join our dedicated team. Find out more about In Caring Hands and how we can work together here: https://www.in-caring-hands.co.uk/

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