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...

Adapting To College In The New-Normal: Harry’s Story

Education has been affected dramatically by the lockdown due to the pandemic, yet Harry who is supported by New Directions has adapted to a new way of learning and is thriving in his studies. Harry is in his first year of his Diploma Level 1 Professional Cookery...

Visitor Pod Reunites Families Safely This Christmas

This Christmas, New Directions has enabled the people it supports to spend quality time with their loved ones in the safe environment of its new Covid-secure and purpose-built visitor pod. Officially opened by the Mayor of Rugby, Cllr Bill Lewis on Friday 18th...

Staff Supported By Employee Assistance Programme

There are many benefits available to employees at New Directions through using the free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). Life can offer many challenges and the health and wellbeing of our staff are important to us, so we provide access to services...

5 Ways To Wellbeing During Lockdown

New Directions has a few helpful hints and tips to share that you and anyone in our community will benefit from to help you manage this challenging time. As we have entered a second national lockdown, taking care of the wellbeing of the people we support, and our...

Phased Return For Our Day Activities Service

When the time is right, we will be re-opening our day opportunities service Community Choices Network (CCN). During the past six months we responded quickly to the Coronavirus pandemic and kept our customers safe by closing our day activities building to its usual...

Hold Still Photography Competition Entry

ENTRY CHOSEN FOR THE 'HOLD STILL' COMPETITION 'BOB'S BAR'Photographs That Have United Us!Over the past few months sharing photographs in our Facebook community has brought us together more than ever. New Directions is now proud to show off these examples of the impact...

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