New Directions Approved as Highfield Training Provider

New Directions is delighted to share some exciting news: we are now officially recognised as a Highfield approved training provider. This new accreditation means we can now deliver the Emergency First Aid at Work qualification through one of the country's most...

Building Careers, Fostering Community: The New Directions Difference

We are New Directions, a local organisation established in 1951 by local parents of children with learning disabilities who wanted to see improved services and facilities. What began as a humble venture has grown into a leading charity providing essential support...
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Communicating with Signs

At New Directions, we firmly believe that investing in the continuous growth and development of our staff is paramount to providing exceptional care and support to our clients. Our commitment to building skills within our team is rooted in the belief that...

Rugby FM Jason Presents £1,615 Fundraiser Cheque

Rugby FM presenter Jason Moss visited New Directions to present a cheque for £1,615 to our charity raised from the Pride of Rugby Awards night fundraiser. We are delighted that New Directions is Rugby FM’s Charity of the Year. Jason interviewed...

BBC Jo Researches Supported Living

New Directions welcomed BBC radio journalist Jo Tidman to Richmond Court during Learning Disability Week this June for a close-up view of our charity’s supported living accommodation. Jo is BBC Coventry and Warwickshire Radio’s in-depth reporter...

£10,000 Donation From Rugby Group Benevolent Fund

As part of their continued support for our charity, Rugby Group Benevolent Fund Trustee, Ian Southcott presented New Directions with a cheque for £10,000 toward the sensory garden at our latest supported living development, Richmond Court. This garden will...

New Community Services at Lennon Court

Lennon Court is the new supported living service for disabled people opened and established in Rugby by New Directions. This accommodation and outreach service supports 11 learning disabled people in their own home. The individuals supported by...

Life Changing Assistive Technology Event

Innovative technology that supports independent living for people with disabilities was the focus of a vital Assistive Technology Event hosted by New Directions and presented by Warwickshire County Council Assistive Technology expert Julia Murphy. People supported by...

Blogging Awesome Awards Evening 2017

An awards evening hosted by Bridget Jones co-star Sally Phillips was held in Coventry on May 18th to recognise the talents, stories and families of parent bloggers from the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) community. New Directions’...

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