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...

Heartfelt Thanks For All The Donations

We have been overwhelmed by the generosity of our community who have lifted our spirits with timely donations and thank you gifts. Our thanks go to Solstice Coffee Shop and Nurseries, Rugby who delivered plant pots to spruce up the front garden at Vicarage Road. The...

Raising Awareness And Supporting Dementia

What is Dementia?People who are affected by dementia understandably have many questions about diagnosing the condition, how it will affect the individual, effective treatments available and what effect it will have on their quality of life. As part of Dementia...

Understanding And Managing Stress

Stress Awareness Month has been held every April since 1992 and now more than ever during this Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic it is important to understand how we experience stress and how to manage it. Feeling under pressure at times is part of all our lives and at...

A RoundUp Of Our Lockdown So Far

UK Lockdown 2020We have been celebrating birthdays, making the most of the dry weather by gardening and coming together to learn new skills in Makaton. The time we are sharing now has provoked a whole range of emotions including some positive ones like joy, pride,...

Raising Awareness Of Autism Symptoms

April is Autism Awareness Month, a time to promote awareness and acceptance of this neuro-developmental condition. Autism is not a disability, yet it may affect the way that people learn. Autism affects the way that the individual understands the world around them and...

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