Intern Spotlight✨ Meet TJ who is interning as a catering assistant in Ingredients Restaurant! #SupportedInternship #DFNprojectSearch #Inclusivity

Yesterday’s open day was a brilliant turnout- thank you to everyone who attended. It was a brilliant way to for the interns to showcase the skills they’ve learnt and their progress! #SupportedInternship #SupportedInternship #Inclusion #Neurodiversity #Autism

Intern Spotlight✨ Meet Jelena who is interning as a library assistant and administrator! Jelena has been working hard and learning new skills.

Welcome to the first newsletter of the year! From intern placement highlights to the winner of the Gesh Care Award: Respect, plus the events Project SEARCH has been part of — read on to catch up! 
#SupportedInternship #LearningDisabilities #Autism #ADHD #Neurodiversity

Saige has been doing a fantastic job in their first rotation. Here they are maintaining equipment stock levels in the Speech and Language Therapy Paediatric department. #SupportedInternship #Neurodiversity

Thank you Phoebe from Love4Life for speaking to our interns! We had a great discussion on the community network that Love4Life provides, and the importance of connection and visibility. #Inclusivity #Neurodiverisity #Autism #LearningDifferences

Join our open day on January 21, 2026, from 12–2pm to meet staff, current interns, and enjoy refreshments. We look forward to seeing you. #SupportedInternship #Recruitment #Neurodivergent #WorkExperience #Inclusivity

Gigi has been involved in a wide range of admin tasks at Smoking Cesssation. Here’s a glimpse into what a typical day looks like for her & the kinds of responsiblities she handles. Gigi is doing amazingly & her work contributed towards a positive change! #ProjectSearch #SupportedInternship

It’s #UKDisabilityHistoryMonth This month we recognise and celebrate the contributions, achievements and lived experiences of people with disabilities. #Autism #LearningDifferences #ASD #Dyslexia #Dyspraxia #ADHD #Neurodiversity #SupportedInternship #Inclusivity

This week at Project SEARCH our amazing alumni intern Cal came in to chat with the interns about relationships in the workplace and maintaining healthy, professional boundaries. Thank you Cal for an insightful morning! #Autism #LearningDifferences #SupportedInternship

We’re at the Access All Areas Careers Fair today at Twickenham, It’s great to be here- we can’t wait to meet everyone and talk all things career growth! #AccessAllAreas2025 #CareersFair #Autism #LearningDifferences #ASD #Dyslexia #Dyspraxia #ADHD #Neurodiversity #SupportedInternship

A big congratulations to TJ who has passed his Level 2 hygiene safety and hygiene course! What a brilliant achievement 👏 #Autism #LearningDifferences #ASD #Dyslexia #Dyspraxia #ADHD #Neurodiversity #SupportedInternship

It’s #PurpleTuesday 💜and we are celebrating our commitment to disability inclusion and accessibility in the customer experience! At Project Search we emphasise the importance of having employees of all abilities and differences in the workforce. #Autism #Neurodiversity #SupportedInternship

Here’s another look at how the first term has been going for our interns! Our interns have been growing in their roles across the hospital, taking on a wide range of responsibilities. @dfnprojectsearch @stgeorgestrust #Autism #SupportedInternship

Exciting news- applications are open for our 2026–27 Supported Internship! If you or anyone you know would like to be on DFN Project Search, please get in touch. 📩 Contact us at:
[email protected]
[email protected]
📲 07360 159940 #ProjectSEARCH #SupportedInternship

What a successful term so far! Our intern TJ, who has joined the team as a catering assistant in Ingredients Restaurant, said “My favourite part has been serving the customers- I really enjoy talking to people.” #ASD #SupportedInternship #LearningDifferences

One of our interns, working as an administrative assistant, shared that her favourite part of the term so far has been experiencing new hands-on tasks; “I find it really exciting learning about the websites and software used in the MacMillan Centre.” says Jelena #ASD #SupportedInternship

Today is World Mental Health Day! We’re reminded that mental health matters for everyone, everywhere— including neurodivergent individuals. #WorldMentalHealthDay #SupportedIntership #MentalHealthMatters #Autism #Neurodiversity #ASD #LearningDifferences #SupportedEmployment

It’s Dyslexia Awareness Week! 
Dyslexia is a neurological difference that affects reading, writing, and spelling skills. People with dyslexia often have strong problem-solving and creative thinking abilities. Let’s promote awareness, empathy, and inclusive practices in every environment.

Workplaces are stronger when they welcome every ability. This #NDEAM, we recognise the importance of creating opportunities, breaking barriers, and embracing inclusion. Together, we can build a future of equity for all. #NDEAM

It’s Stoptober! Our intern at the Smoking Cessation stall St George’s. Quitting is easier with the right support- at the stall you can find out what’s on offer to help individuals that would like to quit. #Stoptober #SupportedEmployment #Internship #Autism

ADHD is a complex neurodevelopmental condition that can show up in different ways. By understanding and embracing this diversity, we can create a more supportive and inclusive world for everyone with ADHD. #ADHD #ADHDAwarenessMonth

Interns are settling nicely into their first rotations. #supportedinternship #supportedemployment #autism #neurodiversity #learningdisability #learningdifficulty #adhd #dyslexia #dyspraxia #neurodivergent

A little look back at last week, Interns had Health & Safety and Infection Control training. #supportedinternship #supportedemployment #autism #neurodiversity #learningdisability #learningdifficulty #adhd #dyslexia #dyspraxia #neurodivergent

Interns made sure they knew their fire routes today during their fire safety training #supportedinternship #supportedemployment #autism #neurodiversity #learningdisability #learningdifficulty #adhd #dyslexia #dyspraxia #neurodivergent

Training is underway, interns got stuck in with Dave during their manual handling training. #supportedinternship #supportedemployment #autism #neurodiversity #learningdisability #learningdifficulty #adhd #dyslexia #dyspraxia #neurodivergent

Today we welcomed our new cohort, it was a jam packed day full of nerves and excitement. #supportedinternship #supportedemployment #autism #neurodiversity #learningdisability #learningdifficulty #adhd #dyslexia #dyspraxia #neurodivergent

Only one more week until we welcome a brand new cohort. We can’t wait to see what this year brings! #supportedinternship #supportedemployment #autism #neurodiversity #learningdisability #learningdifficulty #adhd #dyslexia #dyspraxia #neurodivergent

Want to know what it’s like on DFN Project SEARCH? We have some feedback from Intern Harry and his mum. #supportedinternship #employment #learningdisabilities #autism #adhd #dyslexia #ND #learningdifficulties

We have 1 space left for our programme at St George’s Hospital in September 2025! If you are ready for work but would like more support getting there and are between the ages of 18-24 with an EHCP, please get in touch with [email protected]

What an incredible year we have had. Check out this feedback from the wonderful Vipul. #supportedinternship #employment #learningdisabilities #autism #adhd #dyslexia #ND #learningdifficulties

We can’t believe another year is over, congratulations to all our interns on Graduating DFN Project SEARCH! #supportedinternship #graduation #learningdisabilities #neurodivergence #autism #adhd

Our interns are graduating today & to celebrate, they visited the helipad of St George’s Hospital, thank you to the facilities team for arranging. Our graduation ceremony is today at 2pm. #supportedinternship #graduation #learningdisabilities #neurodivergence #autism #adhd

With our interns graduating this Wednesday, we began the celebrations today by taking a boat from London’s Tower pier to Westminster and enjoyed a picnic at the Tate Modern. #supportedinternship #learningdisabilities #neurodivergence #autism #adhd

Wow only 2 weeks until the interns Graduate, how exciting! Join us on Wednesday 9th July, 2pm in the Monckton Theatre, St George’s Hospital. #supportedinternship #learningdisability #autism #adhd #dyslexia #neurodivergent #employment #nhs

Today is the start of Learning Disability week. Focusing on the theme “Do you see me”, with the importance being on people with learning disabilities being seen, heard and valued. Here at DFN Project SEARCH we are always trying to break barriers and change biases.

Wow the year is passing fast and we have reached the final leg of this year’s Supported Internship. Our interns have worked incredibly hard this year and are now working hard looking for work. If you have any contacts with jobs, please get in touch. [email protected]

What a great first week of new placements, interns have settled in and are becoming part of their teams. #supportedinternship #employment #learningdisabilities #autism #adhd #dyslexia #ND #learningdifficulties

Come find us at the GET SET GO event at Wandsworth Civic Suite today, Stall 19. #SupportedInternship #learningdisabilities #neurodivergence #autismacceptance #getsetgo

We want to wish our interns a wonderful Easter break, they have worked incredibly hard this term and we hope they come back refreshed for their final term! #supportedinternship #ND #autism #learningdisability

Today is World Autism Awareness Day and April is Autism Acceptance Month. Remember when you have met one autistic person, you have met one autistic person. #Autismacceptance #autismawareness #neurodivergent #ND #supportedinternship

Take a peek into Ron’s working day as a Porter at St George’s Hospital. #Neurodivergent #supportedinternship #learningdisabilities #autism #adhd #dyslexia #learningdifficulties #Neurodiversity

What incredible news, Vipul has been awarded Employee of the month in his department, Blood and Transplant, off his own merit and hard work! Fantastic job Vipul! #employeeofthemonth #ND #learningdisability #nhsbt #giveblood

Wow what an incredible National Supported Internship Day 2025! Here’s a brief look into the event, our interns were fantastic and all the staff, family and friends that support them. It was great to see many alumni interns too! #NSID #neurodivergent #supportedemployment

At Portcullis House today with Callum representing DFN Project SEARCH St George's DFN Project SEARCH at the Youth Parliament in London for young people with SEND. This is a wonderful opportunity for some of our interns to express their views in Parliament. #Disabilities #Neurodiversity

To end Neurodiversity Celebration week, we attended the CDARS event at Roehampton University: Navigating Neurodiversity, mental health & wellbeing. Listening to panel speakers and taking part in group discussions. #ThisisND #learningdisabilities #autism #adhd #dyslexia #learningdifficulties

Wow only a week left until National Supported Internship Day 2025! Join us at St George’s Hospital, in The Hyde Park room between 12-2pm. We will be celebrating the incredible work of the interns & all the people who support them. #NSID #supportedinternships #neurodiversity #autism #adhd #ThisisND

This week is Neurodiversity Celebration week. Our interns challenge stereotypes everyday, showing that people with neurological differences can achieve more than what is expected of them. No one person is the same and that goes for neurodivergent people too! #NCW #neurodivergence

@coordown has done it again! We want to be where decisions are made! #disabilityrights #includeus #nodecisionwithoutus

National Supported Internship Day 2025 is only 9 weeks away, it seems like a long way but it will come around quickly! Find us on the 1st floor of St George’s Hospital, next to the Ingredients restaurant. For more information please use the contact details on the image. #Neurodiversitysky