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Valentine’s Day is recognised as a celebration of romance across the world. That’s why for many people, whether they are in a relationship or not, days which are supposed to celebrate love and togetherness can only highlight how different, alone, or low they can feel. One in four of us will have problems with our mental health at some time in our lives. Many of us struggle to live up to the ideals we see…

With another expected onslaught of cold weather, our team have been reflecting on what steps we can all take to protect the most vulnerable members of our community during this time. From elderly neighbours who may not be as mobile to those individuals who are experiencing homelessness. The Social Care sector is without doubt one of the major employment groups within the UK under considerable pressure. This sector alongside healthcare work to support those individuals…

Many parents of young children face tough decisions upon their little ones’ arrival into the world. After the highs (and lows) of maternity and paternity leave comes the decision on what to do next. When the time to return to work comes, we need to make calculated decisions on what to do with our little darlings. From relying on family members (if you are lucky enough to have them on hand and energised) to child…

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 Social Care 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…

In 2013 Director of New Directions Social Care Sarah Blackmore was a finalist for the Leading Wales Awards in Cardiff. This week she was approached by the team at Leaders in Wales to reflect on what the process meant for her and her career since that time. Take a look at her thoughts... What did being shortlisted for or winning a Leading Wales Award mean to you? I felt incredibly proud to be nominated and…

Once more the year is almost complete and I am left to reflect on the 12 months that have passed. The team has grown, changed shape (geographically and promotions) and we have strengthened resource more than ever before. We have worked tirelessly to support our community with recruitment and training solutions, round the clock, using innovative (and at times creative) ideas to resolve staffing gaps and skills shortages. We have laughed, cried and at times…

New Directions Social Care have once more rallied to help provide over 250 gifts for children in South Wales this coming Christmas. The business has worked with the Mr X Appeal Swansea charity initiative since 2013. The festive drive encourages individuals to donate a gift for a child who may be in difficult circumstances this yuletide. The team did not disappoint. Leah Seltzer, Head of Compliance and Quality Assurance for New Directions spearheads the challenge…

A Bristol-based recruitment firm has come to the call of a homeless shelter for a second successive year. New Directions Social Care have once more worked in partnership with St Mungo's - a charity aimed at ending homelessness and rebuilding lives to make one of their south west based hostels a little more cheery this festive season. Speaking about their contribution, Kirsty Knowles, branch lead for the Temple Meads based social care recruiter said 'last…

Our team set up in Bristol just over three years ago. We took the decision to build bridges…well, just over the bridge because of increasing links with the social care community in the region and reports of a city set to take over technologically, socially and culturally. We made the right decision. This week we were delighted to read a report* detailing how Bristol had overtaken London to be named the ‘UK’s Smartest City’. What…