News & Events
I wanted to write this blog about Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) as it strikes a personal chord with me. As I get older I seem to be more self-conscious and less happy with the way I look; this may have something to do with the fact that my once slender size 8 figure has turned somewhat curvier over the years to a full size 12 and as much as I try to blame the clothes stores that they are shrinking the sizes I know I just need to get myself into the gym and keep at it. Now, whilst I probably have only a mild case of BDD and cannot begin to understand how someone copes with a mental illness. I am […]
Posted in Abertillery News, Cardiff News, Carmarthenshire News, Devon News, News & Events on Monday, April 23rd, 2018 at 10:56 am.
There are an estimated 11 million people in the UK who are Deaf or hard of hearing.
Every country has its own sign language. Here in the UK most people use British Sign Language (BSL) which is not simply the English language with hand signs, it has its own grammar and sentence construction. So, whist we would say “what is your name?” in BSL it would be signed “Your name, what?”
Deafness is the third most common disability in the world. Most deaf people don’t view their deafness as a disability or as a problem that should be fixed. For many of them, it’s a natural part of their […]
Posted in Abertillery News, Cardiff News, Carmarthenshire News, Devon News, News & Events on Tuesday, April 10th, 2018 at 2:23 pm.
How is your Health & Social Care knowledge? Do you know how many young carers there are in the UK? or what the early symptoms of dementia are? Take our fun and informative quiz below to test your know-how:
1 How many life stages are there?
4
5
6
7
2 Which country spends less on health care as a percentage of GDP than the UK?
Italy
Slovenia
Japan
France
3 Over the past 26 years the number of available hospital beds in England has
Increased by 67%
Increased by 35%
Decreased by 23%
Decreased by 51%
4 How many young carers are […]
Posted in Abertillery News, Cardiff News, Carmarthenshire News, Devon News, News & Events on Tuesday, April 3rd, 2018 at 9:32 am.
On Thursday March 1st 2018, the UK was hit by #StormEmma and flurry of snow that impacted some of the most hard-to-reach of our communities for many years. Our ND Care and Support teams became part of a united call to action by their wider community with quite simply outstanding efforts from all involved.
Evette Townley, Registered Manager for our Cardiff team explains more:
‘On Friday at 12.28pm a WhatsApp group was set up called Snow Pooled Resources. The initiative was created by Everycare, following consultation with other providers across the worst hit of our regions. The group was […]
Posted in Abertillery News, Cardiff News, News & Events on Tuesday, March 6th, 2018 at 9:49 pm.
Most of us at one time or other has been deeply affected by cancer. It is an aggressive disease that tears families and loved ones apart. Here at New Directions Care & Support we are raising awareness of World Cancer Day in the hope that we can combat this disease.
What is World Cancer Day?
On 4 February, World Cancer Day is a day to unite in the fight against cancer. Every Unity Band worn, every pound donated and every gesture of support will play an important part of beating cancer sooner.
The funds raised from incredible people like you will support thousands of scientists, doctors […]
Posted in Abertillery News, Cardiff News, Carmarthenshire News, Devon News on Monday, February 5th, 2018 at 10:30 am.
On Wednesday 29th November 2017 an ND Care & Support employee was honoured and acknowledged for her learning efforts by Cardiff and the Vale Care & Support Regional Workforce Partnership at a prestigious awards ceremony.
Angela Smyth (pictured) attended an event hosted at Cardiff and the Vale College, in the prestigious Atrium venue alongside Registered Manger for ND Care & Support Evette Townley.
Angela was honoured with a certificate of recognition for completing her Level 5 HSC Leadership Diploma (Adult Advanced Practice) / Uwch Ddiploma Rheolaeth Lefel 5 GIC (Ymarfer Estynedig […]
Posted in Cardiff News on Thursday, December 7th, 2017 at 1:30 pm.
An award-winning care provider has opened its doors for the first time in England in Buckfastleigh, Devon.
ND Care & Support are a Welsh operation who have been providing a domiciliary care service to a community which includes some specialist needs since 2010. The teams’ flagship office opened in Cardiff before venturing up into the Welsh Valleys and into West Wales.
Now the team have made the bold move across the border into Devon. Director for the organisation Rebecca Ford said of the decision to make the South West their first English home ‘Devon was the obvious choice for us; […]
Posted in Devon News on Thursday, December 7th, 2017 at 10:30 am.
A leading specialist care provider has relocated in the Gwent region for the third time since opening their doors in 2011.
ND Care and Support are an award-winning organisation who work to support individuals and their families with care packages to enhance quality of life. The business has grown enormously since setting up their first office in Ebbw Vale over six years ago. From a small base in 2011 at the Innovation Centre at Victoria Park, the team then moved to a high street location in Brymawr in 2013.
Speaking about the recent 2017 relocation to Abertillery, Rebecca Ford (pictured) […]
Posted in Abertillery News on Friday, November 17th, 2017 at 3:04 pm.
On Friday 23rd June 2017, New Directions Chairman Jeff Tune was highly commended at an awards ceremony held in Cardiff.
The Cardiff Business Awards recognise outstanding achievement in business and celebrate talent, ambition and innovation from across Wales' capital city. This is the third year the awards have celebrated the best of Cardiff business.
The event held at City Hall in the capital celebrated 19 awards in total and was attended by over 400 guests who enjoyed a three course meal and entertainment from former X Factor contestant Lucie Jones. The evening was hosted by television personality […]
Posted in News & Events on Monday, June 26th, 2017 at 11:19 am.
A leading domiciliary care provider has opened an office in Buckfastleigh, Devon.
ND Care and Support, who currently have offices in Cardiff (Head Office), Brynmawr and Cross Hand (West Wales) have taken steps to lay down solid foundations in England with the South West base.
Speaking about the launch of the venture, Rebecca Ford, Director of Care for the organisation said ‘our team has been expanding for a number of years. We have taken our time, considered the opportunities presented to us, and Devon is our chosen flagship office for England. Beyond the obvious beautiful surroundings, […]
Posted in News & Events on Wednesday, May 17th, 2017 at 10:26 am.