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New Directions, a leading Welsh firm, has been awarded gold accreditation against the Investors in People Standard, joining the top seven per cent of accredited organisations across the UK and becoming the first Welsh agency to do so. This accolade demonstrates their commitment to high performance through good people management. New Directions has 12 offices across the UK with nine being based across Wales. The group employs in excess of 150 staff and has been…

ND Care and Support Director Rebecca Ford has been named ‘Manager of the Year’ at the New Directions company conference for 2016. Rebecca who has headed up the operation since 2007 was presented with her award by company Director of Operations John Andrews (pictured). Speaking about her win John commented ‘Rebecca has represented all that is integrity in what she delivers as Director of Care and Support. In a community that works to support our…

Brynmawr Business and Office Manager for ND Care & Support has taken the role of Vice Chair for the region’s Business Forum. The Brynmawr Business Forum works to promote the area to improve Brynmawr for the benefit of the businesses and residents in the area regardless of age, ethnic origin, ability, sex, belief or political affiliation. Odette spoke about her enthusiasm for the forum ‘we just want to put Brynmawr on the map. Our team…

A student local to Brynmawr has been named ‘Learner of the Month’ by leading work-based training provider Educ8. Melissa Brake who is employed by Brynmawr business ND Care & Support was given the accolade after completing her level 2 and 3 qualifications in record time. Melissa, who started with ND Care & Support in March 2013 has also won ‘Team Player of the Year’ twice at her annual national company conference held in Cardiff (pictured).…

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ND Care & Support was set up with those two very words in mind – care and support. The team was established to offer a comprehensive range of care services to individuals within their homes and their local communities. It is apparent that everything the team delivers is done so with care and support at the heart of what they do. We speak to Rebecca Ford, Registered Manager for the business to find out how…

A Care Worker from the Blaenau Gwent area has hung up his tabard for a week to participate in the BNB Arts and Heritage Festival across Brynmawr, Nantyglo and Blaina. Craig Peet, 23, from Ebbw Vale has been ‘donated’ by his employers ND Care & Support to deliver a series of bespoke graffiti sessions in a number of schools across the region including Bro Helyg School in Blaina. Craig, who in his day-to-day role works…

ND Care & Support Brynmawr will be holding their first annual Pumpkin Carving Contest this coming Halloween. The contest is open to all care workers and Brynmawr office staff from across the region. Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place for the best pumpkin. An impartial judge has been appointed to judge the competition. Those taking part will be asked to make a £1 donation to help support New Directions chosen charity…

Staff at New Directions took part in the annual Mr X Appeal, the appeal is a South Wales based charity which was founded over 50 years ago. Participants in the scheme are provided with the name and age and sex of a child who they then purchase a Christmas present for. Gifts can range from toys to sweets but the charity does not accept cash. 50 staff members from New Directions took part in the…