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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).…

The ND Care and Support guide to a happier, healthier winter season. Download the guide by clicking on the image below…

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…

New Directions has been recognised by London Stock Exchange Group in their report of ‘1000 Companies to Inspire Britain.’ The landmark report identifies Small and Medium size enterprises throughout Britain who they describe as the 'Lifeblood of the UK economy'. Growth Intelligence worked with London Stock Exchange Group to compile the report. The report does not just focus on short term revenue and profit growth of each company but rather focuses on companies who have…

On the 15th November 2013 Cardiff's Social Care Workforce Development Partnership held an awards ceremony to celebrate the achievements of individuals working within the care sector in Cardiff. The partnerships aim is to increase the number of competent, qualified staff in social care by providing access to training and funding for training. Shelley Powell, Care Co-coordinator at ND Care and Support was one of the individuals recognised at the event. Shelley was awarded a Level…