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...

Inspirational Awards at Pride Of Rugby

The achievements of local Rugby businesses, charities and volunteers were celebrated once again at the annual Pride of Rugby Awards on Friday 12th May at Coombe Abbey Hotel. New Directions’ was the event’s nominated charity this year and...

Quality Group Provides An Equal Voice

Feedback from the people we support and their involvement is crucial to building stronger relationships, improving the quality of our services and shaping the future developments at New Directions. Our Residents' Quality Group established in...

Tesco’s Bags of Help for Sensory Garden

New Directions has been shortlisted as one of three charities to receive a cash award from Tesco Bags of Help initiative. Monies awarded to New Directions will go toward an interactive sensory garden for disabled people living in the charity's...

Our Pride of Rugby Award Nomination

New Directions has been shortlisted this year as a possible winner of coveted annual Pride of Rugby Award 2017. On Friday 12th May at a glittering event at Coombe Abbey Hotel, hosted by RugbyFM and in the presence of the who's who in Rugby, the best...

New Directions’ History Now On Display

The history of New Directions from its early beginnings at Richmond Lodge in the 1900’s is now on display in our conference room at Head Office. Archive Volunteer Mark, who also uses New Directions’ services, presented this display board to special guests...

Food For Thought At Recruitment Day

New Directions’ Recruitment Day at The Exchange was well attended by both people working in the care industry and those who want to have a complete change in career. The event was described by several visitors as “very friendly and informative”...

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