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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 16h

Our Tramways service recently held a community street party packed with live music, good food, and community spirit. Watch the video to see some of the highlights from the day!

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Follow along with Steve on his visit to York! 🚂 After getting the train up from Bristol, Steve spent the afternoon visiting York Art Gallery, where he enjoyed looking at the exhibits and taking photographs. He said: "There are two paintings in the stairwell that I couldn't believe the quality..."

Steve standing in front of an art print showing a stylised book cover which reads 'York, so good they named it once'.

Steve sat at a coffee table in the museum atrium reading.

Steve in the museum stairwell between two large paintings.

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Check the amazing pics from our Whistley Dene service's trip to Longleat in the summer! Everyone enjoyed the drive through safari and the boat trip with lots of laughter, followed by coffee and ice creams. People we support really enjoyed the day - in particular feeding the deer and sea lions!

A photo of people we support and staff from Whistley Dene at Longleat

A photo of people we support and staff from Whistley Dene at Longleat posing in front of a huge gorilla

A photo of one of the people we support at Whistley Dene giving a thumbs up at Longleat

A photo of one of the people we support at Whistley Dene enjoying a boat trip at Longleat

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Norman is a regular face at our reinvented Art@Milestones community group and is gathering quite the catalogue of work! Hear about his distinct style and bold use of different mediums here:

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On a roll - Milestones Trust

Hear about Norman, an enthusiastic regular at our community project Art@Milestones, and his ongoing exploration of creativity.

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Following the revival of our art sessions and looking forward to the exciting possibility of exhibitions of the group's work, we took stock of how some of our regulars attendees have been getting on...

One of our regular artists, Lacey, working collaboratively with volunteer Ben, using paint sticks on a large, old map as a canvas!

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Don't forget, our Tramways service will be holding their street party next Friday - and you're invited! Join the team for an afternoon of live music, good food, fun games and a sense of community. Find us at 1 Tramway Road, Brislington BS4 3DS between 12:00 & 17:00 We look forward to seeing you 😁

A photo of some fairy cakes. They look delicious.

A graphic advertising Tramways' Street Party which will take place at Milestones Trust's Tramways service on 18th September from 12 until 5pm.

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

David, one of the people we support in Southville, recently put on a fantastic piano concert for staff and other people supported at his service! Read David's post-concert interview and watch the video at:

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'Music is a bridge' - David's piano concert

In August 2026, David put on a fantastic piano concert for staff and the other people supported at his service in Bristol.

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Our Tramways service is hosting a street party on 18th September! You can expect: 🎨 Face painting 👩‍🎨 Clay modelling ♟️ Games 📚 A book corner 💬 A chat corner & much more! All are welcome so come along between 12-5pm and join in the fun 🎪

Poster for Tramways street party showing the date of Friday 18th September and time of 12-5pm. It advertises cream teas, a world buffet, and live music. The address of the service is given as 1 Tramway Road, Brislington, Bristol, BS4 3DS.

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Check out how our brilliant staff at Elysian Villas marked the Trust's Cultural Awareness Week with a summer party! ☀️ The villa was beautifully decorated with flags, there was music and games, and staff shared stories about their first experiences of Bristol.

A person we support and staff wearing party hats and enjoying the diverse buffet on display!

A group of people from the service standing in the living room decorated with flags.

Two people posing together in brilliant patterned outfits.

Staff and people we support smiling and posing for the camera.

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Our Whistley Dene service has been taking the need to keep people cool and hydrated seriously during the heatwaves. People living at the service were supported to visit the local market to stock up their fridge with fresh fruits and, as you can see they've put the fruit to very good use!

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

John went to a coffee morning at St Anne’s House, a community hub in Brislington! He had a chat with other attendees over tea and cakes while drawing, then viewed an installation, as the hub has studios and exhibitions from local artists. There's also an art group which he is interested in joining!

John, a person we support, stood in front of a butterfly exhibit at the community hub.

John, a person we support, stood in front of a tree exhibit at the community hub.

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

It was celebrations all round at our 2a Court Road service, as they held a garden party to mark four brilliant events! 🎉 This included the birthdays of two people we support, the Trust's 40th anniversary, and they also incorporated our recent cultural awareness week.

Two people sat outside enjoying a hot beverage.

A person we support laughing and sat in a chair.

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Our Mortimer House team is recruiting for a new Housekeeper 👇 If you know someone who'd like to join a team that's dedicated to supporting adults with learning disabilities to live their best lives, please point them towards f.mtr.cool/lktqkzvzts

A graphic showing two women holding up a white board. Text on the board reads "Experienced Housekeeper? Join our Mortimer House team in Kingswood"

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

We're happy to announce that the Trust has our own allotment site in Swindon for “Anyone can have a grow” sessions! The site is completely accessible, with an accessible toilet. However, it needs a lot of work before we can start growing 🌱

A group of people we support and staff at the first planning meeting in the allotment.

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Dougie went to Warmley Wheelers and used a wheelchair-accessible bike to journey up the cycle track to Mangotsfield! He enjoyed the scenery of the trees and the wind in his hair. He followed this up with a well-deserved cappuccino at the Warmley café. No doubt the team will see him again soon!

Dougie, a person we support, sat on the wheelchair-accessible bike in front of a crossing.

Dougie enjoying the bike ride along the cycle track.

Dougie drinking his cappuccino at the café after his cycle.

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Huge congratulations to our Vassall Road team who've just achieved a Good rating from CQC! #TeamMilestones

A graphic celebrating the Milestones Trust Vassall Road team's achievement of a Good CQC rating

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Here's a pic of Johnathan - who we support in Southmead, being supported by Stephen on one of his regular day trips to Weston-super-Mare to visit his dad... and making the most of the day out with a delicious-looking large brekkie at the Copper Kettle!

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Staff at Whistley Dene put on a fantastic summer BBQ party. The theme? Cultural diversity! They decorated the garden and made a variety of foods to share and celebrate the myriad cultures at the service. People we support invited their families to join, making it a real community event!

A group photo of staff and people we support in the garden, decorated with flag bunting.

Two people sat at a table in the garden and smiling at the camera.

Two people walking down a path in the garden and holding hands.

A snippet of the abundant food on offer at the event!

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Yesterday, we ventured out to Spike Island Gallery for our summer Walk, Wheel & Talk! ☀️ A group of people we support and staff gathered to view the current exhibitions - with helpful guidance from some of the brilliant artists - and get to know each other. What a lovely and informative day!

Two people looking at one of the exihibitions with interest.

One of the artists giving guidance on works to someone we support.

The group viewing some of the artwork on display.

A person we support standing next to one of the exhibits.

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Check out the brilliant efforts of the team at our Dramsdon service for their summer BBQ! The garden was beautifully decorated with flags from around the world, there was an array of delicious-looking food from different cultures, and staff embraced the occasion by wearing traditional attire.

A shot of many different flags hanging on bunting across the garden.

A member of staff wearing a traditional outfit in the sun!

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Taking inspiration from Cultural Awareness Week, the Milestones Person-Centred Planning team gave a sneak preview of new learning that they have developed - soon to be rolled out Trust-wide - and workshopped how to write a support plan for a person we support to reconnect with their heritage.

A group of staff sat in a circle and discussing at the sneak preview of the person-centred planning team's new learning.

Staff looking at a presentation screen during the person-centred planning team's meeting.

The group of staff who attending the support planning meeting posing in front of the screen.

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

During Milestones' own Cultural Awareness Week, our Watleys End Road service held a special 'Nigerian Day', organised by two support workers to proudly share elements of their culture. There was plenty of food, music, laughter, conversation, and a lively, inclusive atmosphere that everyone enjoyed.

A group of staff from our service 121 Watley's End Road standing out in the garden in the sunshine.

A couple of members of staff dancing in front of a table of food.

Two members of staff smiling at the camera.

People helping themselves to a wonderful display of food.

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

This week, we have been celebrating our very own Cultural Awareness Week! It is a week designed to bring our teams closer together and encourage the sharing of ideas from all different perspectives.

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

At Milestones Trust, we’re proud to work alongside our Experts by Experience – people who bring their own lived experience and valuable perspectives to help shape the support we provide - including helping to coproduce our newly launched #PeoplesSurvey!

A photo of Anne-Marie and Sarah - two of Milestones' Experts by Experience

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Pics of just some of the creations of the people we support at our art group's #Bricolage-inspired adventure at the Scrapstore in Bristol last week! We think they're fab - what do you think?!

A photo of a person we support stood next to a large artistic creation at the Scrapstore

A photo of a person we support stood next to their artistic creation at the Scrapstore

A photo of a person we support with her artistic creations at the Scrapstore

A photo of a person we support working on his artistic creation at the Scrapstore

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Huge congratulations to our Bath Road service in #LongwellGreen which has been rated Good by CQC! Congratulations team 🎉 #TeamMilestones

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

To close out Learning Disability Week, we want to shout out Danno, a person we support, who decided he wanted to fundraise for future community days. This opens a service to the local community, encouraging neighbours to come over for food and drink, to connect, and to enjoy some fun activities!

Danno, a person we support, singing karaoke at the car wash event with a little help from a friend!

Jamie, a person we support, and Pippa, a staff member, helping with the car wash.

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

This year’s #LDWeek asks ‘Do you see me?’, focusing on people with learning disabilities being valued. So, let’s talk about co-production! This approach to support has the ethos: ‘Nothing about us without us’ – staff and people we support work as equal partners to make decisions which affect them.

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

This #LDWeek, we are throwing the spotlight to Helen! Helen is one of our Experts by Experience, a paid staff member who is also supported by Milestones, which means she often attends meetings to help shape how the Trust is run and provides feedback on initiatives.

A quote from Helen's article in our internal magazine saying: 'It was my suggestion to go to the Arnolfini as one of my works was showcased as part of the AIM (Art in Motion) exhibitions. I chose to combine three different places that are all important for me for different reasons on my painting. For many people attending, it was their first time visiting the Arnolfini. It was nice to see people having fun looking at the art and being inspired to do more creative things.'

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

It's Learning Disability Week! The theme for 2026 is "Do you see me?" which is all about people with a learning disability being seen, heard and valued.

Graphic which says 'Learning Disability Week 2026 15-21 June: do you see me?'

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Check out the visitor our #HollyLodge service had yesterday! Holly Lodge is located in a beautiful part of Wiltshire and the people living there are used to seeing several family groups of muntjac deer who often come in to enjoy the gardens and sneak a cheeky nibble of the rose bushes...

A photo of a deer stood on the edge of Holly Lodge's carpark

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Teresa has taken a big plunge! She used to swim in the sea with her family in Weymouth many years ago and recently expressed an interest in going again.

A picture of Teresa, a person we support, having a cup of tea in the pool café after her swimming session.

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

APPLICATIONS OPEN You may have seen our recent exciting announcement about the funding we have received to co-produce an innovative new Art Facilitator Pathway course... 📝 Applications are now open to get involved with this unique opportunity!

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Whatever the reason, it's good to see the challenge of long-term #SocialCare funding back in the spotlight. From the @theguardian.com... www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

We have an exciting opportunity to join our fantastic supported living service in Bradley Stoke, providing 24-hour support to young people with learning disabilities. Sound interesting?! Apply today at f.mtr.cool/xbhlpwavav

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Rachel was awarded the Volunteer of the year awards at our extra mile awards in March! She says that volunteering with people we support has helped her get better at listening to others. #VolunteersWeek #TeamMilestones

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

This #VolunteersWeek we are celebrating the contribution our amazing volunteers make to Milestones Trust. Helen is the volunteer chair of Voices4Choices. This the Trust's group for people we support to have their say on issues that matter to them, and give feedback on our services. #TeamMilestones

A quote that reads "I'm able to give a voice to people" from Helen, the volunteer Voices4Choices chair. There is a picture of Helen to the right of the quote.

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Our Caldicott Guardians attending the #CaldicottGuardian Conference in London today and presenting info on their experience in setting up, embedding and running a Caldicott Guardian function at Milestones Trust

A photo of Milestones Trust's Caldicott Guardians with a Caldicott Guardian-focused poster behind them.

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Our Crantock Drive service recently had a lick of new paint courtesy of some helpful corporate volunteers! The grateful team at the service said: "I can’t thank them enough for giving their valuable time to help us out. It made the service much more homely. Thank you so much!”

A picture of the team from Applicable Limited posing outside the front of our Crantock Drive service, which has been freshly painted!

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Helpful article highlighting the need for a sustainable long-term solution to the challenge of funding for adult social care in the UK 👇

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek we asked some of the people we support at our #Tramways service questions around how they felt about support for people with mental health needs. Here's what they had to say...

A photo of a group of people sat on chairs in a circle participating in a group exercise session.

A photo of two people stood at the harbourside in the centre of Bristol. There are boats in the background.

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Neatly coinciding with #InternationalNursesDay, we're holding the second of our Milestones Trust Nurses Conferences this week - a chance for nurses across the Trust to get together for professional development, networking and peer support.

A photo of Simon, our Clinical Nurse Advisor, holding a workshop with nurses from around Milestones Trust.

A photo of a group of Milestones Trust nurses holding a discussion at the Nurses Conference.

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

We are excited to announce that we have secured funding from @sgloscouncil.bsky.social to run a pilot Art Facilitator Pathway course for adults with learning disabilities, which will lead to accredited certification with the Open College Network.

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

It's #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek As an organisation that supports people with mental health needs, we know the impact of investing in good mental health. This year's theme is 'Action', so we're asking people to do what they can to offer support and build a positive movement in their communities.

Graphic from the Mental Health Foundation (the originators of Mental Health Awareness Week) which says:
'Even small actions can make a big difference. Together our individual actions build a movement for good mental health. Find a positive action that works for you.'

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Checkmates! ♟️ Having played other people we support in the past, John joined a chess club in January and has been going regularly to play different members. They have been very welcoming and friendly, and they all agree he is a tough opponent!

John, a person we support, playing chess against a member of his new chess club.

John playing chess against another opponent at the club.

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

It's been another successful day of corporate volunteering at our 2a Court Road service! A huge thank-you to the team for doing such a wonderful job. They said, "We were truly humbled by the warm welcome and being able to make a difference to the lives of the people living in the houses."

A photo of the team of volunteers from Imp Brands who helped out at our 2a Court Road service.

A photo of the newly cut grass in the garden of the service.

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Huge thanks to Ross and David from ITV who joined us at #WarmleyWheelers this week to shine a light on the efforts of John, Edouard and the volunteer team in making cycling accessible to everyone. Keep an eye out for their story, which will be aired on ITV soon...

A photo of Cameron and Edouard being interviewed by Ross and filmed by David at Warmley Wheelers

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Milestones Trust @milestonestrust.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Huge thanks to Simon, Mike and the #BristolMasons who have generously donated £5,000 to help our #WarmleyWheelers team purchase a new tandem that's now been added to their range of accessible cycles. Find out more about Warmley Wheelers and how you can book a ride at f.mtr.cool/wlaorogmtq

Simon and Mike test out 'Punk' the new tandem at Warmley Wheelers that the Bristol Masons donated £5,000 towards.

A photo of 'Punk' the new tandem at Warmley Wheelers that the Bristol Masons donated £5,000 towards.

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