News, awards and radio clippings featuring the college

News and press

Welcome to our newsletter and press hub. Here you'll find clippings, radio interviews and compliments that mention New Leaf Recovery and Wellbeing College. Our newsletters and blog page also touch upon many great topics about mental health, creativity, student success stories, external links to recovery-focused content and more!

If you would like to talk to us about writing for the college newsletter or promoting the college, please get in touch. Our team administrator will pass your request on to the appropriate team.

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Help Us Help You

Vote New Leaf

Louisa Whorrod

If New Leaf Recovery and Wellbeing College has made a positive difference to your wellbeing, recovery, or personal journey, we'd be grateful for your nomination in the HPFT Staff Awards 2026.

Nominations close on 30 September 2026.

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Welcome Shiblu

New Lead Tutor

Site Administrator

We're delighted to welcome Shiblu (Shibz) to New Leaf Recovery and Wellbeing College as our new Lead Practice Tutor.

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Staff Awards 2024

Site Administrator

Thank you for nominating us for the Transforming Lives and Equality & Diversity Awards

Summer 2024 Newsletter

Site Administrator

In this issue, we are delighted to highlight two inspirational women and focus on TAKING NOTICE as one of our five ways to well-being. Paulami highlights some important considerations when using antidepressants to help with personal recovery, and you say thank you to those who have made a difference.

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We Won!

New Leaf Recovery and Wellbeing College wins 'highly Commended' honour

Site Administrator

We’re delighted to announce that New Leaf Recovery and Wellbeing College has received a ‘Highly Commended’ award in the Made a Difference Award 2023. This honour recognises the positive impact our college has made in supporting mental health and recovery across Hertfordshire.

Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this achievement! Read more to see pictures from the award ceremony.

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Opportunity for new students

Take part in a study

Administrator

Have you recently enrolled or just about to enrol in the college?

You are invited to participate in a unique study where the researchers are exploring the impact of Recovery Colleges on your wellbeing. New students can apply to take part today.

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Compliment of the week

Site Administrator

We are pleased to have been awarded HPFT's compliment of the week. Thank you to the student who provided us with this fantastic feedback!

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HPFT STAFF AWARDS 2022

Student turned tutor wins award

Site Administrator

New Leaf Recovery and Wellbeing College shines bright with six HPFT staff award nominations and five shortlistings — including Outstanding Team of the Year!

Congratulations to Jeannette, our Lead Tutor, who won a Highly Commended Rising Star award — a true inspiration from student to leader.