Our Visit from Clive Parry from the Association for Real Change
This month, we were fortunate enough to meet with Clive Parry, the director of Association for Real Change, also known as ARC, to show him around the facilities here at New Directions Rugby. We had the opportunity to share our stories, introduce him to our staff, and...
Supporting your Journey to Independence
At New Directions, we view independence as being able to choose the life you want to live and living your life to your full potential. We recognise that some people need support to achieve that independence and we aim to help them along the way. Why is independence...
Is it what we do or who we are that makes the difference?
The last two years have been tough. Tough for everyone in the country but especially for Health and Social Care organisations, their staff and families. At various times I have wanted to shout from the rooftops about just how well we had coped and managed as an...
Celebrating 10 Years Of Respite Provision
The official ribbon was cut to open New Directions’ respite service ‘Milner House’ on the 24th of June 2011 by the then Mayor of Rugby, Gwen Hotten. This vibrant respite service is now celebrating its 10th year of supporting people with learning disabilities and...
Creative Solutions For People With A Learning Disability
The benefits of creative tasks can be particularly important for people who experience extreme emotions or present as non-verbal, this includes people with a learning disability or autism. The people who we support learn how to solve problems with creative solutions...
Lateral Flow Tests For Visits Needed
With the new Indian strain of Covid-19 affecting the nation, it is important that we protect the people we support and you from infection. Changes may have occurred after 14th June depending on the results of the government announcement. The latest government guidance...