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North Hub

Day Opportunities Centre

North Hub, based in Southport is a day activity centre for adults who have additional support needs due to learning and/or physical disabilities, autistic spectrum disorder and people who have complex care and health needs.

North Hub’s approach is centred on providing opportunities to build confidence and improve independence through therapeutic activities, social interaction and inclusion.
Keeping physically and mentally active is key to our activities, whilst providing a positive, caring, and friendly environment. Our wellbeing sessions include:

  • individual physio programs
  • exercise classes
  • rebound therapy
    hydrotherapy
  • educational trips
  • music therapy
  • multi-sensory sessions

In addition to the Hub based activities, we offer opportunities for people within New Directions’ New Leaf Garden Centre.

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About North Hub

Ben's Story

Continuous Transformation
Residents of North Hub at an Awards ceremony
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North Hub Resident Enjoying a Meal
portrait of Ben

Contact Details

  • Phone: 01704 829480
  • Email: paula.scott@ndirections.org
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Ben's Story

James holding a yoga ball

I can’t believe that it’s nearly a year since I first met with Paula and her team at North Hub, part of Day Services at New Directions, to talk about Ben.

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Residents of North Hub at an Awards ceremony

Continuous Transformation

People supported at North Hub are presenting with more complex needs and care packages have transitioned to mostly one to one and one to two supported person/carer relationships.
This follows the needs of Sefton Council, and the services offered are usually co-produced to provide value for money services for complex needs.

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Contact North Hub

  • Phone: 0151 705 0300
  • Email: paula.scott@ndirections.org

As Told by His Mum

Ben's Story

I can’t believe that it’s nearly a year since I first met with Paula and her team at North Hub, part of Day Services at New Directions, to talk about Ben.

Ben had been through quite an ordeal at his last centre and I really didn’t think that I would ever be able to trust anyone with my precious boy ever again.

Then Ben was lucky enough to get a placement with the North Hub and you and your amazing team changed all that.

Ben has been welcomed with open arms into a world that understands him, that embraces his cheekiness, celebrates his uniqueness and engages with him fully.

The timetable of well-thought-out activities put together for Ben enables him to have so much fun whilst still keeping his mind and body active – rebound therapy, swimming, sensory play, and intensive interaction to name but a few.

The team are always happy, encouraging and enthusiastic and seems to enjoy these activities with Ben as much as he does.

What you have achieved with Ben in the short space of time he has been with you is nothing short of phenomenal! His confidence has rocketed, as has his independence and his communication skills are improving day by day.

The Hub itself is fabulous, light, bright, and spacious with wonderful artwork adorning the walls it really feels like a welcoming warm safe space, not to mention the delicious smells from the kitchen that makes your mouth water.

When I see the wonderful setting you have I can see that it is all thanks to a dedicated, professional and knowledgeable team who are always approachable and happy to help with anything we may need. I know that when I walk away and leave Ben with you that he is safe hands and living his best life.

If I had to sit and draw up a blueprint for the perfect day centre provision it would be the North Hub!

So huge thanks for everything that you have done and everything that you provide for Ben, you really have an amazing service and you should be so very proud of what you all achieve everyday. Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts.

Continuous Transformation

People supported at North Hub are presenting with more complex needs and care packages have transitioned to mostly one to one and one to two supported person/carer relationships.

This follows the needs of Sefton Council, and the services offered are usually co-produced to provide value for money services for complex needs.

The co-production ethos has also been introduced to all stakeholders, including carers, friends and family and other agencies with whom we work. We also signpost families needing additional support to external agencies.

We are providing a increased emphasis on prevention and intervention, maintaining mobility and independence and thus reducing care packages and cost to Sefton Council.

New activities added over the last few years include rebound therapies, independent living skills, sensory therapies and hand’s on sessions (touching fabric swatches and various objects).

Additional emphasis is being placed on outdoor activities, both at the extensive garden area at North Hub as well as the New Leaf facilities in Southport.

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