News and press
News and press

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!


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Staff Awards 2024
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Staff Awards 2024

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

Summer 2024 Newsletter

Summer 2024 Newsletter

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.

We Won!
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We Won!

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

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.

Opportunity for new students
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Opportunity for new students

Take part in a study

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.

Compliment of the week
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Compliment of the week

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!

HPFT STAFF AWARDS 2022
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HPFT STAFF AWARDS 2022

Student turned tutor wins award

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.

Radio Dacorum - Suicide prevention
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Radio Dacorum - Suicide prevention

Lived experience student radio interview: Summer 2022

Lived experience students Louisa and Michelle talk live on Radio Dacorum. Watch this uplifting video to hear their stories, listen to uplifting music, learn some mental health tips, and discover how the college can help those with suicidal thoughts and mental health challenges. 

Digital inclusion leaflet released!
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Digital inclusion leaflet released!

We are excited to share the release of the long-awaited digital inclusion leaflet, which references how to get access to equipment, where to find free IT support, guides to getting online, useful telephone numbers, jargon buster and a list of various courses to build your computer skills. Download the PDF or call us to request a printed copy.