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Bridgwater Hospital Internships Boost Confidence for Neurodiverse Youth

3/25/2026

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Bridgwater Community Hospital in Somerset offers placements for neurodiverse individuals to gain skills for paid work and support personal and financial growth.
Harrison Small, 20, autistic, reports improved confidence and independence and hopes the internship leads to permanent employment.
Casey Joannou, 21, who has Fragile X Syndrome, faces job-search challenges but is optimistic the Casa de Lusso nursing home internship will yield paid work.

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Story summary

Bridgwater Community Hospital in Somerset offers placements for neurodiverse individuals to gain skills for paid work and support personal and financial growth.
Harrison Small, 20, autistic, reports improved confidence and independence and hopes the internship leads to permanent employment.
Casey Joannou, 21, who has Fragile X Syndrome, faces job-search challenges but is optimistic the Casa de Lusso nursing home internship will yield paid work.