From Helping Mum To Helping Myself

From Helping Mum To Helping Myself

Billy was looking forward to the pubs opening after lockdown. Now he is raising a glass to welcome the lifted restrictions and celebrating his independence outdoors with his friends. Supported by our staff, Billy goes out regularly and has been living in one of our...

A Journey Of Independence – Tina’s Story

A Journey Of Independence – Tina’s Story

Tina moved into one of New Directions’ supported living flats at the end of April 2017. Tina lives independently with support staff available to help with shopping, daily tasks, cleaning and personal care. Tina said, “The flat here is 100% better than the bedsit that...

A Passion For Learning – Ellen’s Story

A Passion For Learning – Ellen’s Story

Ellen who is supported by New Directions at the charity’s day activities service is attending a course called ‘Ready for Employment’ at her local college for three days a week. She finishes the course at the end of June and would like to find work helping people....

A Means To Get Out And About – Kyle’s Story

A Means To Get Out And About – Kyle’s Story

Kyle is supported by New Directions at a supported living complex and has been helped to access the community in his own wheelchair friendly mobility vehicle for over a year now. His days out have included a trip to the zoo, visits to nearby towns and cities, an...

A Route to Employment – Rob’s Story

A Route to Employment – Rob’s Story

Rob who lives at one of New Directions’ supported living flats has been working at a brand new local discount store for sixteen hours a week since April 2017. He previously worked at a large supermarket, where he was trained to work on the checkout. He likes to get...

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