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Students Prepare for Annual 24-Hour CPR Challenge
Student Paramedics at the University of Worcester are gearing up for this year’s CPR Marathon; a non-stop, 24-hour cardiopulmonary resuscitation challenge aimed at raising vital funds for Heart Start Malvern and Midlands Air Ambulance Charity. Beginning at 9am on...
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Students Prepare for Annual 24-Hour CPR Challenge
Student Paramedics at the University of Worcester are gearing up for this year’s CPR Marathon; a non-stop, 24-hour cardiopulmonary resuscitation challenge aimed at raising vital funds for Heart Start Malvern and Midlands Air Ambulance Charity. Beginning at 9am on...
Member News
THE THINGS YOU BUY AND HOPE NOT TO USE
Businesses spend an average of £1,000 every year servicing and maintaining fire safety equipment. Some companies spend tens of thousands—one recently spent £38,000—to keep fire alarms and extinguishers in working order. There are about 16,000 business-related fires...
Aerial platform company Socage opens new UK arm near Droitwich, aided by John Truslove
The new UK operation of Italian aerial platform and spider lift manufacturer Socage will be based in Worcestershire after working with commercial property agency John Truslove. Socage UK, the recently formed distribution and servicing arm of the business, will open...
Patron & Strategic News
Former Worcester Student Hopes to Help GB Paintball to Global Success
A former Worcester student has a plan to get the national paintball squad to the top of global competition. Alex Dowson graduated from the University of Worcester in 2016 after completing his degree in Sports and Exercise Science, and is now assembling a team of...
Trio complete training contracts at Worcestershire law firm
Three up and coming lawyers are celebrating after completing their training contracts with Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors. Solicitors Sufyaan Aslim, Lucy Palmer and Molly Wall have now been appointed into full-time positions at the law firm having completed...
Chamber News
Shell Store welcomes more than 100 businesses for Landau
Hereford’s Shell Store has hosted its biggest business event to date — opening its doors to more than 100 organisations for a jobs and networking fair organised by employment and training charity, Landau. Television presenter and former Top Gear host Richard Hammond,...
Help shape the future of business support for Worcestershire
Worcestershire businesses have the chance to have their voice heard and change the business support landscape for the county. By completing a short survey, you can provide vital feedback which will be used to transform the county’s support offer to ensure more...
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Introducing Human Everything
Human Everything supports Workplace Wellbeing in small/medium sized companies that have minimal or no Human Resource function to support employee wellbeing and engagement initiatives. It’s not just about HR – hence Human ‘Everything’. They improve employee relations,...
Introducing Human Everything
Human Everything supports Workplace Wellbeing in small/medium sized companies that have minimal or no Human Resource function to support employee wellbeing and engagement initiatives. It’s not just about HR – hence Human ‘Everything’. They improve employee relations,...
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BCC Quarterly Economic Survey Q3 2020: Nearly half of firms report UK sales decrease as businesses endure sustained cash crunch
The British Chambers of Commerce’s Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) – the UK’s largest independent survey of business sentiment and a leading indicator of UK GDP growth – found that business conditions remained weak in the third quarter of 2020, despite much of the...
Points-based immigration system employer campaign launch
The Home Office has launched a new campaign to help employers prepare for the introduction of the UK’s new points-based immigration system. Free movement is ending, and the new system will introduce job, salary and language requirements that will change the way...
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National Day of Reflection
On 23 March, let’s take time to connect, supporting the millions of people who are grieving, and remembering the family, friends, neighbours and colleagues we’ve lost over the last two years. Locally Covid-19 families Hereford is holding an event outside...
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity Named as Finalist for National Film Award
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity has been shortlisted for a national Charity Film Award alongside other charitable causes. The charity’s film, produced in collaboration with creative agency DRPG, is now through to the final round following a public vote. The short film...
BCC: Ready to Collaborate with Labour Government
Director General of the BCC, Shevaun Haviland, has congratulated Labour on its decisive general election victory and pledged to work in partnership with the new Government to boost the economy. She made the promise after Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, officially...
BCC News
BCC: Ready to Collaborate with Labour Government
Director General of the BCC, Shevaun Haviland, has congratulated Labour on its decisive general election victory and pledged to work in partnership with the new Government to boost the economy. She made the promise after Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, officially...
Worcestershire News
OLPRO joins forces with Charitable Organisation Sponsored Breaks
Stand-out outdoor leisure brand OLPRO has joined forces with Charitable Organisation Sponsored Breaks to provide them with a one-stop shop to equip their company van with the latest camping accessories, helping take their gifted camping trips to the next level. OLPRO...
83% of organisations still not aware of when their ISDN and PSTN services would be switched off.
The ‘BT ISDN and PSTN Switch Off’, will be a biggest shift in the way people make phone calls in the UK in recent history. The official switch off will happen in 2025. For business continuity, it is vital companies take action now to ensure they are prepared for the...
Herefordshire News
Hay Festival releases free “Winter Warmer” films ahead of first in-person event for two years
Ahead of Hay Festival Winter Weekend at the end of this month (24-28 November) organisers have released five free “Winter Warmer” events online featuring Booker Prize-winner Damon Galgut, novelist Matt Haig, cognitive psychologist Steven Pinker, environmentalist Bill...
New digital mental health service launches in Herefordshire
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a widespread detrimental impact on health and wellbeing. The recent Herefordshire Community Wellbeing Survey 2021 revealed that 28% of respondents had reported high levels of anxiety with 33% admitting they were doing less exercise and...
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A Decade of Work Pays Off: Aspiring Doctor Earns Gold D of E
A trainee doctor spent an afternoon at Buckingham Palace as he was formally presented with his Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. 22-year-old Nathan Scott, first year medical student at the University of Worcester, received his Award from His Royal Highness Prince...
Interior design company secures dream home!
Edward Thomas Interiors has purchased a £2m premises in Redditch National interior design company, Edward Thomas Interiors, has successfully purchased a modern new office and warehouse worth more than £2 million to facilitate its ongoing expansion. Working exclusively...
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...
Driving business growth through low-cost digital marketing solutions
Marketing is a powerful, accessible tool for driving business growth. By adopting a strategic and measured approach, you can expand your reach, build brand awareness, and attract and retain customers. IAB UK shared, 81% of UK SMEs consider digital advertising crucial...
Neurodiversity: A Growth Strategy Hiding in Plain Sight
When businesses think about growth, they often focus on customer acquisition, investment, or new product lines. But what if one of the biggest untapped drivers of innovation, productivity, and profit was sitting within your existing workforce – or being filtered...
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