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UK’s Largest Healthcare Digital Twin Doubles in Size: VisualEyes and Alder Hey Redefine Patient Experience with Phase Two Launch
LIVERPOOL, UK – Today, VisualEyes, in partnership with Alder Hey Children’s Hospital and Alder Hey Children’s Charity, has launched the Phase Two expansion of the UK’s most advanced hospital virtual tour. This upgrade doubles the digital footprint of the project,...
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UK’s Largest Healthcare Digital Twin Doubles in Size: VisualEyes and Alder Hey Redefine Patient Experience with Phase Two Launch
LIVERPOOL, UK – Today, VisualEyes, in partnership with Alder Hey Children’s Hospital and Alder Hey Children’s Charity, has launched the Phase Two expansion of the UK’s most advanced hospital virtual tour. This upgrade doubles the digital footprint of the project,...
Member News
Act Now: Transform Rural Families and Strengthen Your Workforce
Herefordshire charity Vennture is urging local businesses to invest in families and schools to build a stronger, more resilient workforce. Across rural communities, unresolved parental conflict, isolation, and limited access to services quietly undermine children’s...
Hoople Training share life-saving techniques in Restart a Heart Month
‘Restart a Heart Month’ is a national campaign to raise awareness of cardiac arrest and to encourage people to learn CPR. Hoople Training proudly used their expertise to support the initiative by providing opportunities for the public to learn CPR, free of charge,...
Patron & Strategic News
NMITE hosts events to boost local employment skills
NMITE hosts two events in June on employment skills for the modern workforce and pathways into business NMITE (New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering) is hosting two events in June, both highlighting employment and training pathways into business and...
Building Careers in Commercial Insurance: Apprentice Harry’s Success Story
Hazelton Mountford is proud to celebrate Apprentice Harry’s recent promotion. Joining in 2023, Harry quickly progressed from Apprentice to Small Business Account Handler while working toward his Cert CII qualification. He has already passed two exams and is...
Chamber News
Sutcliffe & Co welcome Stuart Harris to the team
Award-winning Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers welcome a new Operations Manager to the team as Stuart Harris joins the business at their Worcester City based Head Office. As one of Worcester’s oldest insurance brokers specialising in both business and personal...
BCC Calls for Action as Exports Remain In Limbo
Percentage of UK businesses reporting increased export sales remains flat for the 5th quarter in a row at 29% A quarter (25%) of exporters saw decreased sales, while 46% report no change Concerns over manufacturing recovery as exporters report unprecedented cost...
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Introducing Little Kitty’s VA Services
Little Kitty’s VA Services is a Virtual Assistant business that is dedicated to assisting small business owners providing administration services to enable you to focus on the more important business aspects. By providing day to day administrative support we can...
Introducing Little Kitty’s VA Services
Little Kitty’s VA Services is a Virtual Assistant business that is dedicated to assisting small business owners providing administration services to enable you to focus on the more important business aspects. By providing day to day administrative support we can...
Policy News
Business Secretary launches major overhaul of UK’s audit regime in wake of big-name company collapses
Major new reforms to the UK’s audit regime will aim to safeguard British jobs, avoid company failures and reinforce the UK’s reputation as a world-leading destination for investment, the Business Secretary has announced (Thursday 18 March). The UK is consistently...
Economic Conference gives update on business challenges
The Economic conference held earlier this week gave attendees an exclusive first look of the Chambers Business Manifesto, which outlines the key areas the Chamber will be focussing its policy and efforts to support businesses throughout the year. The event also saw a...
Skills News
Graduates are the key for Glideology
Malvern-based Glideology recently took on two graduates on placement – Joshua Monk is a software engineer working on embedded control systems and after being with the firm for six months on placement has now been offered a full-time position. Sam Turner, who...
GLP training praised by Ofsted inspectors
A national training provider based in Worcestershire has impressed education watchdogs in their first ever Ofsted inspection. GLP Training, which employs a team of 48 training and development experts, was praised by inspectors for its work in creating bespoke,...
Charity News
Vamos Theatre seeks community stories to help create its new production
Vamos Theatre, the UK’s leading full mask theatre company, is holding a series of Community Conversations to help inform the creation of its new show, A Tale of Three Halves. The company, funded by Arts Council England, makes its productions directly from real life...
Join #TeamAcorns at the Cheltenham Half Marathon & 10K!
The Cheltenham Half Marathon returns September 2022! Set in the heart of Cheltenham, this event offers you the chance to run through the picturesque town, taking in the delights and charms of the Cotswolds, all on a closed road route. For those that prefer a shorter...
Equity Commission Urges Action On Workplace Barriers
The Workplace Equity Commission, convened by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), has outlined more than 40 recommendations to improve employment opportunities and breakdown barriers for people in the workplace. The Commission has focused on supporting the 5.5...
BCC News
Equity Commission Urges Action On Workplace Barriers
The Workplace Equity Commission, convened by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), has outlined more than 40 recommendations to improve employment opportunities and breakdown barriers for people in the workplace. The Commission has focused on supporting the 5.5...
Worcestershire News
Summer Concert in celebration of the 75th anniversary of the NHS
Join Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity for a fantastic Summer Concert – bring a picnic, chairs or a blanket, relax and enjoy an afternoon of stunning vocals and entertainment. A bar will be available to buy a range of bottled beers, wines and spirits...
Community Housing Technology Enabled Care Service
TECS stands for Technology Enabled Care Services Historically, TECS has consisted largely of telecare and telehealth. Telecare is a monitoring service that provides support and assistance using information and communication technology. It is the continuous, automatic...
Herefordshire News
Residents spend £845K with Herefordshire Shop Local cards
People in Herefordshire have spent more than £845,000 using cards aimed at encouraging local shopping. The county council offered households a free Shop Local card, giving each one £25 to spend in stores in the area. Nearly 60,000 out of 90,000 eligible households...
Hay Festival unveils free in-person Programme for Schools alongside Beacons Project and new student ticket offer
Hay Festival has today revealed the free Programme for Schools for this spring’s edition, bringing writers and young readers together in-person and online for a series of inspiring interactive activities and workshops, 26-27 May, ahead of the main programme 26 May-5...
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Quarterly Economic Survey for Q2 is now live!
The Quarterly Economic Survey is among the largest business surveys in the UK, making it a key resource for the government to conduct case studies and access up-to-date statistics on businesses across the UK. The Survey consists of questions on several topics,...
Severn Valley Railway helps local aid charity
The Severn Valley Railway’s paint shop at Bridgnorth had an unusual visitor recently, in the form of a Mitsubishi 4×4 pickup. The SVR was assisting a local charity, Wyre Forest 2 Ukraine, with their efforts in sending humanitarian aid to Ukraine. The charity...
Elite and Talented Student Athletes Celebrated at Awards Ceremony
Elite and talented athletes studying at the University of Worcester have been recognised at an inaugural sports award’s ceremony. Seven awards were handed out at the awards, including UW Sports Personality of the Year, Academic Commitment, Excellence in Leadership,...
Unlock HR Success: Expert-Led Workshops for Worcestershire Organisations
Worcestershire businesses are being offered valuable support through a new series of events focused on key HR topics. This support is designed to enhance the workforce and help organisations thrive. In today’s fast-changing landscape, many businesses are navigating...
Will writing drive to raise funds for Worcestershire Community Foundation
Specialist legal teams at two Worcester law firms are throwing their support behind the Worcestershire Community Foundation through a month-long Will writing initiative. Throughout June, solicitors at City firms Bradley Haynes and HCR Law will be offering to write...
Procurement Act Must Quickly Deliver for SMEs
Only 20% of direct public sector procurement spend was with SMEs in 2024 – a similar figure to 2023 (19%) £45.4 billion was spent by Government directly with SMEs last year, up from £42.4 billion in 2023 Median spend per SME remained at £31,000 in 2024 Local...
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